entertainmentThursday, August 20, 2026
Today's entertainment news is a mixed bag, but the biggest story is Rory Kennedy's urgent new documentary on Boeing, now streaming on Netflix. It's a sobering look at corporate reckoning, while the rest of the day offers a chaotic comedy, a new Swedish crime series, and a deep dive into why modern movies look so flat.
The day's most consequential release is a documentary, but there's also a new comedy and a technical deep dive into modern cinema's look.
Rory Kennedy's 'Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing' is out globally on Netflix, and it's getting strong buzz from critics for its whistleblower-driven narrative. The doc's release feels timely given ongoing scrutiny of the company.
IndieWire's review of 'Spa Weekend' calls it messy and unhinged, with a strong cast (Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, Michelle Buteau, Anna Faris) but logical gaps that undercut the chaos. It's a comedy that doesn't fully earn its wildness.
A.V. Club talks to cinematographers and colorists about why modern movies look so flat and waxy. The piece blames digital workflows and commercial pressures, and it's a good explainer for anyone who's noticed the shift.
Netflix adds two new series, while a Swedish crime drama and a Japanese sex therapist show round out the day's offerings.
Netflix's new Japanese series 'S&X' adapts a manga about a sex therapist with his own trauma. Decider's review frames it as a thoughtful romantic drama that tackles taboo subjects, which could find a niche audience.
Swedish limited series 'Blood Sacrifice' on Netflix pairs a detective with his estranged ex-cop father to solve cop killings. Decider notes it's more of a family drama than a pure procedural, with mixed execution.
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The IP Scout - 8/20theindustry.co
Good afternoon: In this edition of the IP Scout, we will cover:
Hyperclash: The Seamy New Sound of Underground Dance Poppitchfork.com
The article explores the emergence of a new underground dance pop sound that blends cloud rap, 2010s EDM, and hyperpop to create a "dirty, sweet, and Xeroxed" aesthetic. It highlights key artists like Snow Strippers, Frost Children, Slayyyter, and Ninajirachi who are reverse-engi
<em>Blonde</em> Turns 10stereogum.com
A retrospective analysis of Frank Ocean's album *Blonde* on its 10th anniversary, exploring how the artist's elusiveness and the album's themes of impermanence contributed to its enduring emotional resonance and cultural impact. The piece reflects on the four-year wait for the fo
Dead Fantasy Football Commissioner’s Password Guessed Againtheonion.com
A satirical piece from The Onion detailing the absurdity of a fantasy football league where the commissioner has died, yet his password remains active and is being guessed by other members. The article highlights the dark humor surrounding digital legacy, online security, and the
The Nude, Shrieking, 12-Foot Man Only We Can See: Could He Be The Next James Bond?theonion.com
A satirical piece from The Onion featuring a fictional news report about a bizarre, 12-foot tall man who is nude and shrieking, with the headline questioning if he could be the next James Bond. The article uses absurd humor to mock celebrity culture and media sensationalism, typi
Brad Pitt brought on as executive producer for Peter Zumthor documentarywww.dezeen.com
American actor Brad Pitt has joined German filmmaker Wim Wenders as an executive producer for a 3D documentary titled "From Inside Out – The Architecture of Peter Zumthor." The film, which explores the works of Pritzker Prize-winning Swiss architect Peter Zumthor, is set to premi
How Teen ‘After-Prom’ Kings in LA Monetized the High School Ragerwww.wired.com
Jack Schwartz, a 21-year-old entrepreneur, founded MyPlots, a party promotion and ticketing app that evolved from his high school experience throwing large-scale events. The article details the scale of his operation, highlighting significant revenue streams such as charging thou
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