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Black Mirror Season 7 Review : A Masterclass in Tech Dystopia and Self-Reflection

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Black Mirror Season 7 Review : A Masterclass in Tech Dystopia and Self-Reflection Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror has always held up a warped mirror to our technological anxieties, but its seventh season takes this premise to bold new heights—and surprising depths. With six new episodes that range from heartbreaking character studies to biting corporate satire, Season 7 proves the series still has plenty to say about our increasingly digitized world. Below, we break down every episode, analyze the season's overarching themes, and explore how Black Mirror turned its critical eye inward to examine the very platform that distributes it. Episode Rankings & Breakdowns 6. "Plaything" (Episode 4) The Pitch: A cyberpunk crime procedural meets '90s tech nostalgia Starring: Peter Capaldi, Will Poulter The Good: Poulter's brief but mesmerizing performance as a reclusive game developer; Capaldi's world-weary gravitas The Bad: The central "Throng...

Glen Powell's Breakout Role in Richard Linklater’s "Hit Man" | True Story Behind Netflix’s ‘Hit Man’

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Glen Powell's Breakout Role in Richard Linklater’s "Hit Man" | True Story Behind Netflix’s ‘Hit Man’ The True Story Behind Netflix's ‘Hit Man’ and Gary Johnson Netflix’s Hit Manis a romantic action comedy hitman linklater netflix that has captivated viewers with its intriguing storyline. Starring Glen Powell as Gary Johnson, the movie follows a psychology professor who discovers his knack for posing as a fake hitman, helping the local police entrap criminals. But is Hit Man based on a true story? Let's explore the real-life inspiration behind this fascinating character. Gary Johnson: The Real Fake Hitman Yes, Hit Man on Netflix is loosely based on the true story of Gary Johnson , a college professor who worked undercover for the Houston police in the late 1980s and 1990s. Richard Linklater , the film's director, discovered Johnson's story in a 2001 Texas Monthly article by Skip Hollandsworth. The story detailed Johnson's career as an investigator wh...