*Bait* might be a satire on the casting process for the next James Bond, but honestly, I believe Riz Ahmed should be the next 007. James Bond is considered an icon of British cinema. Everyone has their favorite Bond. For a long time, I thought Sean Connery was the best, but then Daniel Craig arrived and eclipsed everyone so thoroughly that I had to place him at the top of the list. However, as the Craig era drew to a close, conversations began regarding the next Bond. And—in an effort to really shake things up—debates arose regarding the possibility of casting someone with a little melanin in their skin. Ignoring the racists, both franchise fans and cinephiles seemed to agree, in a way, that Idris Elba was a solid choice. Then the Sony hack happened (true fans remember it), and it was revealed that the producers were, in fact, considering granting Elba the "license to kill." Nevertheless, for some reason—given that this casting choice leaked via the hack rather than being off...
Following the recent success of series based on biblical stories, Fox Entertainment Studios has unveiled its latest project: *The Faithful: Women of the Bible*. This production aims to recount significant stories from the Old Testament, but with a bold twist. These stories are told from the perspective of the female characters, rather than following traditional male-centric narratives—an approach that appears to be an attempt to counter some of the criticisms labeling the Bible—and Christianity in general—as being quite sexist. With the premiere of episodes 1 and 2 this week, the series comes across as a half-hearted effort, designed merely to appease an undemanding audience, and centers primarily on the story of Sarai. Stars: Damiano Lauria, RóisÃn McTernan, Alexa Davalos The story begins in the city of Haran, in the year 1900 B.C., where a young woman named Sarai lives CX GG with her parents. Although she possesses refined tastes and great ambitions in life, Sarai is constrained...