YES, SHOGUN IS THAT GOOD - TJCS Newsletter
We talked about this on the show earlier today, but it needs to be mentioned. SHOGUN has just broken the Emmy record for most Emmy wins in a year by winning 14. The previous record was 13. But here’s the crazy part… it’s still going to win more. It won those 14 on just the first weekend. Next weekend is the main part of the Emmys where it’ll probably win AT LEAST 4 more, maybe 5. This means (if it wins 4 more) that it will have won 18 Emmys… FIVE more than the previous record.
I know a lot of you guys still haven’t had the chance to watch it. Maybe you don’t like subtitles (not all of it is subtitled), or maybe you don’t generally like period pieces. But I’m telling you… WATCH THIS. It really is that good and fully deserving to hold this record. And if it does get to 18 or 19, it’s a record that is going to stand for YEARS. Go check it out.
VIDEOS SEGMENTS FROM THE LAST SHOW
OTHER BIG STORIES YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THAT WE DIDN’T COVER ON THE SHOW
1) Orlando Bloom Lost 52 Pounds in Three Months for Boxing Drama ‘The Cut’: ‘You Feed Somebody Tuna and Cucumber Long Enough…’
To accurately portray a boxer in the film "The Cut," actor Orlando Bloom underwent a significant weight loss transformation, shedding 52 pounds in three months by consuming a restrictive diet of tuna and cucumber.
The film, directed by Sean Ellis, was shot in reverse chronological order to accommodate Bloom's weight loss, starting with the boxer's leanest point and having Bloom gradually increase his calorie intake throughout the shoot.
Bloom found the mental and emotional toll of the extreme diet, including sleep deprivation and calorie restriction, to be more challenging than the physical aspect of losing weight.
2) Alfonso Cuarón: ‘Mainstream TV Is Not Really a Director’s Medium’
At the Toronto International Film Festival, Alfonso Cuarón, director of the new Apple TV+ series "Disclaimer", stated that he believes popular television is generally not a director's medium.
Cuarón clarified that there are exceptions, citing David Lynch's "Twin Peaks" and Ingmar Bergman's "Fanny and Alexander" as examples of television projects that maintain a cinematic approach.
Although "Disclaimer" marks Cuarón's first foray into television, he stated that he approached the project with the same filmmaking process he uses for his films.
3) ‘Good Omens’: Production Paused On Amazon Drama From Neil Gaiman
Production on the third and final season of "Good Omens" has been paused in Scotland.
The pause follows sexual assault allegations made against the show's writer and executive producer, Neil Gaiman, which he denies.
Gaiman also serves as showrunner on the Amazon Prime series which stars Michael Sheen and David Tennant.
4) RUMOR: The Goonies Sequel With Original Cast Given the Green Light
A sequel to the 1985 film "The Goonies," featuring the original cast, is reportedly in development with a planned release date of 2026 or 2027, according to a source cited by The Sun.
The sequel aims to capitalize on the current popularity of youth adventure films and introduce the story to a new generation.
While previous attempts at a sequel involving director Richard Donner and Steven Spielberg stalled, this project is reportedly moving forward with enthusiasm from the team involved.
5) ‘Alien: Romulus’ Just Became the Highest Grossing Horror Movie of the Year
"Alien: Romulus" has become the highest-grossing horror film of the year, surpassing "A Quiet Place: Day One" with a worldwide total exceeding $285 million.
The film, directed by Fede Alvarez, has achieved this success on a relatively modest production budget of $80 million.
While "Alien: Romulus" currently holds the second-place spot in the franchise's box office history, it is projected to reach $300 million in global earnings.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ann (my wife) and I are thinking about restarting MOVIE CLUB. For those of you who don’t remember, MOVIE CLUB is when we pick an existing movie (not one in theaters) each week and just talk about it. We let the audience know in advance what the movie will be so they can have a chance to watch it (or watch it again) and participate in the live discussion. If you have any thoughts, let me know.
As many of you noticed, the newsletter was on hiatus last week. That was due to the fact that we had MASSIVE internet service problems all week (and to a degree continue to) which caused other major behind-the-scenes problems. Anyway, the newsletter (obviously) is now back.