The New Normal (2026)

Why yes, that’s a new movie out on 17th April that is a western! No, it’s not Yellowstone or Madison or Marshalls or Train Station related. 

Bob Odenkirk stars as Sheriff Ulysses: An interim sheriff who discovers that his quiet new town is harboring a massive criminal conspiracy. You know, as you do. 

Yes, that Bob Odenkirk, the one with multiple Golden Globe nominations for Best Actor – Television Series Drama (2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023). That lawyer guy from Breaking Bad. 

The insane in the membrane accounting guy from Nobody (2021)

And who else? That nice young Henry Winkler as Mayor Kibner: The town’s seemingly cheerful (but potentially corrupt) mayor. He’ll be a star one day, mark my words!

You may not have noticed him, he is generally in the background, but he has credits that include:

TV Shows such as Happy Days, Macgyver, Night Shift, Arrested Development and Barry, and in movies such as Scream and The Waterboy.

But there's more; Lena Headey as Moira: A key local figure whose true allegiances are a central mystery.

Yes, Cersei is in this one. 

Yes, the leader of a drug-dealing gang and the primary villain in the 3D sci-fi action film Dredd

So, this film is directed by Ben Wheatley (Free Fire, High-Rise) and written by Derek Kolstad (the creator of John Wick), Normal is described as a neo-Western action thriller that leans heavily into "Gonzo" mayhem.

The story follows Ulysses (Bob Odenkirk), a man looking to escape a traumatic past and marital issues by taking a "provisional" job as the substitute sheriff in the tiny, sleepy town of Normal, Minnesota.

The quiet life ends abruptly when an out-of-town couple attempts a botched bank robbery. When Ulysses steps in to negotiate, he quickly realizes the town isn’t just eccentric—it’s entirely corrupt. His own deputies turn their guns on him, revealing that the local law enforcement is actually a front for a massive criminal operation involving the Yakuza. Again, as is always the case. 

Critics have described it as a mix between Hot Fuzz and a dark Western. It features a heavy dose of black humor, particularly in how the seemingly "normal" shopkeepers and neighbors Ulysses met earlier in the film turn out to be cold-blooded killers.

Oh, and if you haven’t watched Hot Fuzz yet;

    Go. 

        Now. 

            Watch it. 

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Darkness in the Light

Now that the Israeli hostages have all been returned. 

Now that Hamas have admitted that over 20k of the dead were actually their own fighters. 

And now that the world has seen just how promoted, subsidized and manipulated the pro-Hamas protests were, well, we can all smile at this music.

H/T @hillelfuld 

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Foolproof Ways To Avoid Getting Deported

That most humble of publications, The Babylon Bee (fake news you can trust), has come up with a unique and informative series of points to follow if you do not want to be deported;

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And theres more

This film looks fun. And you know who is in it? 

I have no idea. Nor do I care, because the trailer is awesome. 

And if you haven't seen Mr Inbetween, a truly brilliant comedy/drama that everyone should watch at least once in their lifetime.

Not a trailer, but a very nice scene. And as it says, possibly the best scene in this brilliant series. 

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Shouting into the abyss

2 films I know I'm going to be watching this year:

 

because, you know, its Jason Statham and F1, because, Guenther, of course. 

If you don't see a clip below, its because F1 is still kicking around in the 2010s when it comes to sharing. #theydontliketo

 And Brad Pitt.

So here is also Thunderbolts, which looks good as well

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Communication is Key

Communication is key in any relationship
byu/Ataiy inUnexpected

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When Fantasy is Less Than Reality

Yes it has been a while. But this ight just be worth it.

Can't see the enemy (audio warning at the end)
byu/tr4ff47 inUnexpected

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A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed

Hey America, 

Dr. Phil says you should wake up. 

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Deep and meaningful

This guy seems to know what he is talking about, and actually presents it very well too. 

BTW, never ask someone if they are an AI - the AI will always deny it. 

Impressive view.
by u/uppityscissors3219 in BeAmazed

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The Ark TV Show

The Ark is an interesting television show.

In a similar way that the Battlestar Galactica (2004-2009) remake was kind of rough around the edges, with great acting from some (Katee Sackhoff, James Callis, Tricia Helfer, and Mary McDonell) and some ‘could do better’ acting from others, The Ark has a great plot line, some good characters, but I do feel that with a sneeze or light breeze in the wrong direction, some of the set might fall down. 

The plot is simple enough - in the future, the Earth is on fire, so humans have to fly to and settle on other planets to survive. simple enough so far.

In a similar way to the great quote, the journey is more important than the destination. 

Their spaceship runs into some trouble, unlikely leaders evolve from this, and we see the rest of the journey through their eyes. 

It is also similar to Star Trek insofar as you do not want to be a redshirt. Ever. 

I am definitely going to watch where this goes, as the possibilities are great, although it is very brave to bring such a low-budget TV show to today’s world of AI-generated imagery.

Good luck and happy watching!

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