4 chapters across the catalog
Natalie Portman Cast as Female Thor, Fast and Furious Airplane Viewing
Natalie Portman is set to play a female version of Thor, a casting decision that has sparked significant debate among online trolls and fans. The discussion shifts to the quality of modern movies and the unique appeal of the Fast and Furious franchise as ideal viewing material during flights.
Actress Natalie Portman delivered a speech recounting her early career experiences following the release of the film The Professional. She described receiving a "rape fantasy" in her first fan mail at age 13 and discussed how she cultivated a "prudish" public persona to protect herself from what she termed "sexual terrorism."
Tom Hanks Film Adaptation of In the Garden of Beasts
Actor Tom Hanks is producing and starring in a film adaptation of Erik Larson's book "In the Garden of Beasts," which chronicles the rise of the Hitler regime in 1930s Berlin. Natalie Portman is rumored to play the ambassador's daughter. There is skepticism regarding whether the Hollywood production will maintain the book's warning about creeping authoritarianism or serve as a distraction.
A roundup of Hollywood news includes Mariah Carey's first pregnancy interview and Michael Douglas preparing to play Liberace in a new film. Other items mention Natalie Portman's Oscar buzz for "Black Swan" and Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's appearance in Paris. The segment serves as a contrast to the "real news" discussed earlier in the episode.
