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What does it mean to be human when you can remember love but no longer feel it? #VisionQuest is gloriously trippy, philosophically rich and an unexpectedly beautiful love story, that explores artificial intelligence, grief, identity and the nature of existence through a machine desperately trying to understand himself. Paul Bettany is phenomenal. This Vision feels different: colder, more ruthlessly logical, yet profoundly vulnerable beneath the surface. Haunted by memories he cannot fully feel, he is searching for th Vision he once was, the humanity Wanda helped him discover, and an identity that exists beyond his own programming. The Pinocchio parallels remain beautifully poignant. Since Age of Ultron, Vision has been on a quest to become a real boy, with shades of Frankenstein woven into this story of a creation struggling to understand his own existence. But what happens when the memories remain and the emotions disappear? Can you still be the same person? The production design is impeccable, transforming the architecture of Vision’s mindspace into a surreal, immersive digital landscape. The other AIs, inhabiting human avatars, create a fascinating chess game of intelligence, morality and competing philosophies. The writing from Matalas is glorious, balancing existential questions with sharp wit without ever losing sight of the emotional heartbeat. And then there’s James Spader’s Ultron. PEEPAW HAS ENTERED THE CHAT. Spader’s deliciously sardonic sass is a joy, and his chemistry with Bettany is electric. Their characters represent two radically different approaches to humanity: Ultron observed, studied and analysed humanity before deciding it should be destroyed. Vision learned through experience, connection and love. Now Ultron can exploit Vision’s identity crisis, turning his search for self-understanding into a dangerous game of manipulation. It’s a battle not merely between artificial intelligences, but between two fundamentally different ideas of what it means to understand humanity. With Ruaridh Mollica adding an emotional dimension through Tommy, the father-and-son dynamic brings another layer of tenderness to this strange digital world. Beneath the circuitry lie profoundly human questions about loneliness, belonging, memory and whether we can ever separate who we are from those we have loved. VisionQuest feels like a worthy continuation of WandaVision, yet confidently carves out its own identity. It is science fiction with a sharp wit, a mind-bending mystery and a beating heart. Ultimately, it understands that humanity isn’t simply about what we remember, but what we feel, how we connect and what we choose to protect. Family is forever, and it’s worth the fight. #VisionQuest #MarvelTelevision #WandaVision #Disneyplus
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ā€œYou will understand this laterā€ OMG Hannah Waddingham is definitely playing Nanny McPhee in the musical!!
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šŸ•·ļøšŸ•øļø A Brand New Day Begins... šŸ•øļøšŸ•·ļø Now Watching #SpiderMan #BrandNewDay #SpidermanBrandNewDay
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Just announced in Hall H: Ryan Gosling joins the MCU in Marvel Studios' Ghost Rider, directed by Shawn Levy. Only in theaters 2028. #SDCC
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Christopher Nolan’s #TheOdyssey transforms Homer’s immortal poem into a monumental epic of gods, monsters, and men, yet at its heart, it remains painfully human. This is a story about karma, Zeus’ Law, and the truth that every choice demands a reckoning. Defying the gods, Nolan reminds us, is often just defying our own humanity. We are all our own Trojan horses. It is an astonishing achievement, a triumphant and spectacular epic, and perhaps the crowning cinematic achievement of one of the greatest filmmakers of our time. The scope is simply staggering. Everything Nolan has pursued has led to this: a colossal achievement that somehow balances breathtaking spectacle with profound intimacy. The Polyphemus cave sequence was breathtaking on an EPIC SCALE and Circe’s chapter is nightmare fuel and terrifying, several moments had my jaw on the floor and my heart pounding in my chest. Hoyte van Hoytemaā€˜s cinematography is divine, Ludwig Gƶransson’s score shook the walls of the cinema , and the practical craftsmanship makes every frame feel carved from myth itself. Matt Damon carries Odysseus with immense gravitas, revealing the weary soul beneath the legend, while Anne Hathaway is breathtaking as Penelope, particularly in the film’s devastating latter half, embodying love, patience, and heartbreak with remarkable emotional depth. Tom Holland is a revelation as Telemachus, his coming-of-age journey feeling like the arrival of a new leading man before our eyes. But despite the film’s astonishingly stacked ensemble, everyone leaves an indelible mark, Robert Pattinson, Himesh Patel, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o and Elliot Page all standout but it is Samantha Morton’s haunting and unforgettable turn as Circe, alongside John Leguizamo’s presence, that lingers long after the credits roll. But amid all the grandeur, one moment broke me completely: Argos. The old dog waiting faithfully for his master which reminded me that home is not a place, it is those who still wait for us. @odysseymovie echoes the great Hollywood epics of old while feeling unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Monumental in scale, breathtaking in execution, and profoundly human at its core. It Took my breath away….āš”ļøšŸ›ļø @UniversalPics @universaluk
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Ticket in hand. The voyage begins. šŸŒŠāš”ļø Stepping into the world of heroes, monsters, and legends. Time to defy the gods and begin my own odyssey. šŸ›ļøāœØNow Watching : #TheOdyssey
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#ToyStory5 plays out less like a standard sequel and more like an old friend quietly taking your hand, pulling you close, and reminding you not to let go of what truly matters. Seeing Woody and the gang back together on screen is pure, wholesome nostalgia, a comforting anchor In @Pixar’s gentle, profound rebellion against the digital noise. A beautiful reminder of our own humanity, and a timely parable about how technology is shifting the landscape of childhood and pulling kids away from the sacred space of traditional playtime. The film mirrors the chaotic, high-energy humor we love, punctuated by Conan O'Brien, who delivers a genuinely scene-stealing performance as Smartypants, injecting a brilliant, witty spark into the chaos. #ToyStory By finally stepping into the long-overdue spotlight, Cusack’s Jessie carries a narrative that aches with the nostalgic, heartbreaking beauty of Toy Story 2. At its heart, this is a story about the stubborn survival of genuine connection, a vital defense of tangible love, identity and friendship in a world that keeps trying to pull us into the virtual void. It made me laugh, it swept me up in its spectacular animation, and then, without warning, it quietly broke my heart. And just as the emotions peak, Randy Newman’s score lands with precision, knowing exactly where the fractures are. And yes, there were tears. Ultimately, it is a film about being seen, being remembered, and the hope that even if moments pass, they still mattered. It is a sentiment the filmmakers cement beautifully toward the end of the main credits with a quiet, devastating dedication: ā€œDedicated to our loved ones, past and present, who were there for us at the right time. You mattered.ā€ @toystory
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#ToyStory5 plays out less like a standard sequel and more like an old friend quietly taking your hand, pulling you close, and reminding you not to let go of what truly matters. Seeing Woody and the gang back together on screen is pure, wholesome nostalgia, a comforting anchor In @Pixar’s gentle, profound rebellion against the digital noise. A beautiful reminder of our own humanity, and a timely parable about how technology is shifting the landscape of childhood and pulling kids away from the sacred space of traditional playtime. The film mirrors the chaotic, high-energy humor we love, punctuated by Conan O'Brien, who delivers a genuinely scene-stealing performance as Smartypants, injecting a brilliant, witty spark into the chaos. #ToyStory By finally stepping into the long-overdue spotlight, Cusack’s Jessie carries a narrative that aches with the nostalgic, heartbreaking beauty of Toy Story 2. At its heart, this is a story about the stubborn survival of genuine connection, a vital defense of tangible love, identity and friendship in a world that keeps trying to pull us into the virtual void. It made me laugh, it swept me up in its spectacular animation, and then, without warning, it quietly broke my heart. And just as the emotions peak, Randy Newman’s score lands with precision, knowing exactly where the fractures are. And yes, there were tears. Ultimately, it is a film about being seen, being remembered, and the hope that even if moments pass, they still mattered. It is a sentiment the filmmakers cement beautifully toward the end of the main credits with a quiet, devastating dedication: ā€œDedicated to our loved ones, past and present, who were there for us at the right time. You mattered.ā€ @toystory
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Believe what you’ve herd: #TheSheepDetectives is an absolute shear delight. šŸ‘šŸ” A cozy Ewe-dunnit that feels like Agatha Christie wandered onto a farm and started solving murders with Sheep, in this new breed of mystery. A woolly suspicious murder is committed that blends the heartfelt charm of Babe with the clever ensemble mystery fun of Knives Out and it works Baa-rilliantly. It's Baa-utiful, heartfelt, witty, and Ram-bunctiously entertaining, It made me laugh, tear up, and smile from ear to ear. thanks to Craig Mazin’s excellent screenplay and Kyle Balda’s direction. Beneath all the laughs and sheep puns is a surprisingly moving story about family, acceptance, mortality, belonging, and the power of remembering the people we love and holding onto memories. The warmth, & unexpected emotional depth really sneaks up on ewe. They just don’t make crowd-pleasing talking-animal adventures like this anymore. Led by an Un-bleat-able flock of suspects and a fantastic voice cast that gave each sheep their own distinct personality, alongside the legendary Ewe Jackman, this murder most fleecey completely won me over. One of the year’s most unexpectedly charming mysteries, I urge ewe and your families to flock to the nearest cinema immediately. @SonyPicturesUK @AmazonMGMStudio
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Believe what you’ve herd: #TheSheepDetectives is an absolute shear delight. šŸ‘šŸ” A cozy Ewe-dunnit that feels like Agatha Christie wandered onto a farm and started solving murders with Sheep, in this new breed of mystery. A woolly suspicious murder is committed that blends the heartfelt charm of Babe with the clever ensemble mystery fun of Knives Out and it works Baa-rilliantly. It's Baa-utiful, heartfelt, witty, and Ram-bunctiously entertaining, It made me laugh, tear up, and smile from ear to ear. thanks to Craig Mazin’s excellent screenplay and Kyle Balda’s direction. Beneath all the laughs and sheep puns is a surprisingly moving story about family, acceptance, mortality, belonging, and the power of remembering the people we love and holding onto memories. The warmth, & unexpected emotional depth really sneaks up on ewe. They just don’t make crowd-pleasing talking-animal adventures like this anymore. Led by an Un-bleat-able flock of suspects and a fantastic voice cast that gave each sheep their own distinct personality, alongside the legendary Ewe Jackman, this murder most fleecey completely won me over. One of the year’s most unexpectedly charming mysteries, I urge ewe and your families to flock to the nearest cinema immediately. @SonyPicturesUK @AmazonMGMStudio
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The April/May Runway issue. The viral popcorn handbag. The invitation to the front row. šŸ‘ šŸæ When it comes to @20thcentury #Thedevilwearsprada2 , I don't choose favourites | choose excellence. Girding my loins for the second viewing at the Runway Ready screening. And a Diet Coke. Everything else is... well, you know. That's all.
A second viewing? Groundbreaking. But when one receives an invitation to @vuecinemas Runway Ready screening, one does not simply 'show up.' One arrives. I’ve secured the April/May issue finally, something worth reading and I’m honoring Tucci the only way one should: Girding my loins!!! @20thcentury #TheDevilWearsPrada2 šŸ‘ āœØ
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A second viewing? Groundbreaking. But when one receives an invitation to @vuecinemas Runway Ready screening, one does not simply 'show up.' One arrives. I’ve secured the April/May issue finally, something worth reading and I’m honoring Tucci the only way one should: Girding my loins!!! @20thcentury #TheDevilWearsPrada2 šŸ‘ āœØ
#TheDevilWearsPrada2 is a Fun, Fierce, Fabulously Chic Statement Piece. šŸ‘ āœØ Honouring everything I loved about the original while evolving with the times yet beneath the hemlines and headlines lay something surprisingly sharp and timely, a reflection on the decline of print media, the dismantling of journalism, and the corporatisation of creativity. The crisis of newspapers, magazines, cultural labour, and writing as a paid profession is the engine here and it resonated deeply. It’s those people that are still fighting to keep those ethical values alive that make returning to these characters feel so worth it. Hathaway, Streep, Blunt, and Tucci slip back into their ICONIC roles as if no time has passed yet each finds something new to say. The chemistry is effortless, the nostalgia delicious, and the subtle nods are perfectly judged. They SERVE in every single frame. Runway remains RENOWNED, now in the Digital World ensuring the couture & clothes are not just outfits, but characters in their own right. Add the cameos, the soundtrack(GAGA), the glossy glamour, and you have pure cinematic indulgence with real substance underneath. I had the biggest smile on my face the entire time and teared up. Sharp, stylish, witty, sassy, sentimental, and so quotable. It’s glitz and glamour with something meaningful to say. I’m so, So glad to be back in this world!! @20thcentury Worth. The. Wait. That’s all.
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A second viewing? Groundbreaking. But when one receives an invitation to @vuecinemas Runway Ready screening, one does not simply 'show up.' One arrives. I’ve secured the April/May issue finally, something worth reading and I’m honoring Tucci the only way one should: Girding my loins!!! @20thcentury #TheDevilWearsPrada2 šŸ‘ āœØ
#TheDevilWearsPrada2 is a Fun, Fierce, Fabulously Chic Statement Piece. šŸ‘ āœØ Honouring everything I loved about the original while evolving with the times yet beneath the hemlines and headlines lay something surprisingly sharp and timely, a reflection on the decline of print media, the dismantling of journalism, and the corporatisation of creativity. The crisis of newspapers, magazines, cultural labour, and writing as a paid profession is the engine here and it resonated deeply. It’s those people that are still fighting to keep those ethical values alive that make returning to these characters feel so worth it. Hathaway, Streep, Blunt, and Tucci slip back into their ICONIC roles as if no time has passed yet each finds something new to say. The chemistry is effortless, the nostalgia delicious, and the subtle nods are perfectly judged. They SERVE in every single frame. Runway remains RENOWNED, now in the Digital World ensuring the couture & clothes are not just outfits, but characters in their own right. Add the cameos, the soundtrack(GAGA), the glossy glamour, and you have pure cinematic indulgence with real substance underneath. I had the biggest smile on my face the entire time and teared up. Sharp, stylish, witty, sassy, sentimental, and so quotable. It’s glitz and glamour with something meaningful to say. I’m so, So glad to be back in this world!! @20thcentury Worth. The. Wait. That’s all.
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#TheDevilWearsPrada2 is a Fun, Fierce, Fabulously Chic Statement Piece. šŸ‘ āœØ Honouring everything I loved about the original while evolving with the times yet beneath the hemlines and headlines lay something surprisingly sharp and timely, a reflection on the decline of print media, the dismantling of journalism, and the corporatisation of creativity. The crisis of newspapers, magazines, cultural labour, and writing as a paid profession is the engine here and it resonated deeply. It’s those people that are still fighting to keep those ethical values alive that make returning to these characters feel so worth it. Hathaway, Streep, Blunt, and Tucci slip back into their ICONIC roles as if no time has passed yet each finds something new to say. The chemistry is effortless, the nostalgia delicious, and the subtle nods are perfectly judged. They SERVE in every single frame. Runway remains RENOWNED, now in the Digital World ensuring the couture & clothes are not just outfits, but characters in their own right. Add the cameos, the soundtrack(GAGA), the glossy glamour, and you have pure cinematic indulgence with real substance underneath. I had the biggest smile on my face the entire time and teared up. Sharp, stylish, witty, sassy, sentimental, and so quotable. It’s glitz and glamour with something meaningful to say. I’m so, So glad to be back in this world!! @20thcentury Worth. The. Wait. That’s all.
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Literally me at the and of The Devil Wears Prada 2
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#TheDevilWearsPrada2 is a Fun, Fierce, Fabulously Chic Statement Piece. šŸ‘ āœØ Honouring everything I loved about the original while evolving with the times yet beneath the hemlines and headlines lay something surprisingly sharp and timely, a reflection on the decline of print media, the dismantling of journalism, and the corporatisation of creativity. The crisis of newspapers, magazines, cultural labour, and writing as a paid profession is the engine here and it resonated deeply. It’s those people that are still fighting to keep those ethical values alive that make returning to these characters feel so worth it. Hathaway, Streep, Blunt, and Tucci slip back into their ICONIC roles as if no time has passed yet each finds something new to say. The chemistry is effortless, the nostalgia delicious, and the subtle nods are perfectly judged. They SERVE in every single frame. Runway remains RENOWNED, now in the Digital World ensuring the couture & clothes are not just outfits, but characters in their own right. Add the cameos, the soundtrack(GAGA), the glossy glamour, and you have pure cinematic indulgence with real substance underneath. I had the biggest smile on my face the entire time and teared up. Sharp, stylish, witty, sassy, sentimental, and so quotable. It’s glitz and glamour with something meaningful to say. I’m so, So glad to be back in this world!! @20thcentury Worth. The. Wait. That’s all.
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The issue everyone has been waiting for. Runway Magazine arrives in print and online on runwayonline.com/ April 13. Experience The Devil Wears Prada 2 only in theaters May 1.
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