Video game film breaks streak with first positive critical reception2 sources

Austin Abrams stars in Sony’s latest feature adaptation of a video game franchise. This movie is the first entry in the series to impress critics. The film distinguishes itself from previous iterations by securing positive critical reception. Sony distributes the adaptation. The project serves as a fresh start for the horror franchise. This release marks a significant moment for the studio’s horror portfolio. The positive critical response suggests a viable path for future installments. The adaptation represents a shift in the long-running video game franchise’s cinematic history. Critical success marks a departure from prior entries. The studio’s horror portfolio gains a new title. Abrams’ involvement anchors the cast.

Josh Katz Exits UTA After 30-Year Run

Josh Katz, UTA Partner and Motion Picture Talent Agent, departed the agency on September 17, 2026. Deadline reported the exit. Sources close to the agency confirmed Katz left voluntarily. He exited of his own accord. The departure marks the end of a thirty-year tenure. The specific reasons for his departure remain unstated beyond the voluntary nature of the resignation. The exit concludes a three-decade run at the major industry powerhouse.

Ryan Murphy’s Lizzie Borden series stars Ella Beatty in faux-feminist Netflix serial killer saga

The Hollywood Reporter published a review of ‘Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story’ on September 17, 2026. Critic Angie Han labeled Ryan Murphy’s latest Netflix serial killer saga as “faux-feminist nonsense.” The series stars Ella Beatty as the infamous axe murderess. Charlie Hunnam, Rebecca Hall, and Vicky Krieps co-star in the production. Murphy serves as co-creator alongside showrunner Ian Brennan. The review appears in the TV Reviews section of the publication. The article headline explicitly describes the show’s thematic approach as lurid.

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