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Tom's Guide
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Ryan Gosling's most brutal movie isn't 'Drive, it's this surreal thriller — stream it free on Tubi
Like a lot of people, I thought I knew what I was getting into with "Only God Forgives." I saw the poster, recognized Nicolas Winding Refn as the director and expected another slick, stylish crime flick with Ryan Gosling brooding behind the wheel. But when I finally sat down to watch it, I got something stranger, colder, and way more hypnotic. "Only God Forgives" is dreamlike and disorienting while awash with Refn's signature neons. It moves at a crawl, says almost nothing out loud, and fills every moment with violence and dread. It's also one of Gosling's most daring roles. Several critics and moviegoers alike wrote off "Only God Forgives" as just another action flick that oozes with style. But if you give yourself over to it, it works like a slow, suffocating descent into guilt and vengeance. And now that it's streaming free on Tubi, there's no better time to dive in. Julian (Gosling) is an American living in Bangkok who runs a seedy Muay Thai boxing club that's really just a front for a drug smuggling operation, though. When his violent older brother is killed after committing a horrific crime, Julian is pressured by his mother, Crystal (Kristin Scott Thomas), to take revenge, whether he wants to or not. Crystal belittles Julian, idolizes her dead son, and turns everything around her toxic. Then there's Chang (Vithaya Pansringarm), a mysterious ex-cop who sees himself as the hand of justice. And while Julian might look like the main character, Chang is the real force in the story that ties everything together in one of the most violent ways possible. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The movie finds all of these characters circling each other in hateful silence, though Gosling shines with his quiet anger. No one here is a hero. No one walks away clean. And no one really talks about what they're feeling, which breeds tension you can cut with a knife. Gosling barely says a word in this movie, but that's what makes his performance stand out. He plays Julian as someone completely shut down. He's emotionally flat, stuck between guilt and fear, and controlled by the people around him. It's the opposite of the confident, stylish roles Gosling is known for, and it shows how much he can do without saying anything at all. And honestly, he's never been more attractive than here. The movie is tense, quiet, and sometimes brutal. It won't work for everyone, but if you're into dark crime stories or character studies where silence says more than dialogue, this one is worth your time. Especially when you have Gosling's somewhat unpredictable, quietly angered brother on the loose. Is he going to do what his family wants him to do? Or will seeking vengeance finally send him flying off the handle? "Only God Forgives" is streaming free on Tubi right now. If you've never seen it or want to see Gosling do something totally different, now's a good time to watch. Watch "Only God Forgives" free on Tubi.
Mint
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Eva Mendes recalls her 'bonding experience' with Ryan Gosling when they started dating
Washington DC [US], June 19 (ANI): Actress Eva Mendes recalled how she and Ryan Gosling bonded when they first started dating, reported People. "I always thought it was a Cuban thing that we love to clean, and we love a clean kitchen," said Mendes, adding, "Some of my best memories from when I was little are of my mom cleaning the house over the weekend. She'd be playing a record super loudly, and it would wake me up. There was the smell of Pine-Sol and the sounds of her singing to El Puma." Mendes started dating Gosling, 44, in 2011 while they starred together in 'The Place Beyond the Pines', she discovered the actor had a similar passion for cleanliness. "He would come over. He just loved it. When my family was around, we would literally take over the kitchen. It had to be clean." Mendes added, "It was a bonding experience." The Training Day star also spoke about the recent expansion of the Skura Style x Eva Mendes Collection, the lifestyle brand she co-owns. "I have my own packaging, which I'm just nuts for. It was so fun designing that," reported People. On talking abut her plans with daughters Esmeralda Amada, 10, and Amada Lee, 9, whom she shares with Gosling, Mendes indicated she's just happy to be by their side. "Summer is their time to be kids, and I'm really taking it in... I just want to be with them. Whatever I'm doing, as long as I'm with them and Ryan, of course, that's where I'm happiest," reported People. Mendes has focused on parenting since welcoming her first daughter, stepping away from acting since 2014's Gosling-directed Lost River, aside from voicing a character on the children's series Bluey. (ANI)
Toronto Sun
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
PWHL expansion takes a huge bite out of Sceptres' collection of young talent
Get the latest from Mike Ganter straight to your inbox Forward Julia Gosling was one of three Toronto Sceptres players chosen in the PWHL expansion draft on June 9, 2025. Photo by Arianne Bergeron / PWHL The Toronto Sceptres' youth movement took a real hit during the league's expansion draft that helped stock two new teams. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Already having lost a true veteran presence and builder in Sarah Nurse during the exclusive signing window, the Sceptres lost all three of their initial selections during last year's draft. Joining PWHL Seattle as the seventh pick in the expansion draft was last year's first-round pick, Julia Gosling. And while Toronto fans were still lamenting the loss of Gosling, a player who grew slowly for the Sceptres but was a key member of the team's power play by season's end, the very next pick by PWHL Vancouver also came from the Sceptres draft list of 2024 and that was Patty Kazmaier winner Izzy Daniel, the team's third-round pick. Both Daniel and Gosling come with team-friendly contracts and haven't really scratched the ceiling of their potential, but both made strides throughout that first season and leave big holes in Toronto's roster with their departure. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. That theme of youth leaving the Toronto locker room continued with the loss of their second overall pick in last year's draft in defender Megan Carter. There was some real thought that Carter might have got some consideration as Toronto's fourth protected player, a choice they were able to make after Seattle took Gosling. But having already lost one fan favourite in Sarah Nurse to Vancouver last week and with the local fan base in a tizzy over the prospect of losing another roster mainstay in fiery forward Emma Maltais, the Sceptres did its fan base a solid and protected Maltais, the team's third-round pick in the league's inaugural entry draft. Carter didn't have the time to build up the kind of following Maltais appeared to have from Day 1, but don't kid yourself, Carter is going to be missed next season. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Her Toronto debut was held back a couple of months by a lower body injury, but she quickly worked her way into head coach Troy Ryan's good graces with a dependable presence on the blue line and in front of her own net. Carter's physicality immediately jumped off the page but watching Ryan throw her into the fray at key moments late in the season and into the playoffs really convinced all those watching that this was only the beginning for Carter. But that was just Toronto's news on draft day. PWHL Vancouver won a lottery to have the choice of first pick overall in the draft or accept the second and third picks. Vancouver GM Cara Gardner Morey opted for the first overall pick. Morey, a defender herself in her playing days before becoming the face behind the bench at Princeton for almost a decade, stayed true to her roots and selected Ottawa defender Ashton Bell with that first pick. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Bell joins Morey's first two signings, defenders Claire Thompson and Sophie Jaques, on a strong Vancouver blue line. Seattle took a bit of a different route building offensively first in the exclusive signing window with players such as Hilary Knight and Alex Carpenter. GM Meghan Turner threw a bit of a surprise into the works by selecting another Ottawa defender in Aneta Tejralova with the second overall pick before reverting to form and grabbing Boston forward Hannah Bilka with the third pick in the draft. Bilka is another young star on the rise in this league and one that is going to fit in nicely alongside Knight and Carpenter. Neither club opted to go after a goalie in the draft, preferring to beef up their blue lines and offence with the seven selections each club made. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. A notable omission in the draft was forward Grace Zumwinkle, who remains with the Minnesota Frost. Also untouched was Ottawa captain Brianne Jenner, who stays in the nation's capital. Defenders left on the board and therefore remaining with their respective clubs included the New York duo of Allyson Simpson and Jaime Bourbonnais, as well as Toronto's Savannah Harmon and Boston's Daniela Pejsova, who had a tough first year with Boston but still has plenty of upside in her game. In the goalie department starters in Minnesota in Nicole Hensley and Toronto in Kristen Campbell were left untouched, as were young backups such as New York's Kayle Osborne and Toronto's Raygan Kirk. The league's focus now switches to the Entry Draft which will take place June 24 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Ottawa. Following that, the teams, particularly the original six teams, will set their sights on the free agent class looking to spend some of the money that was freed up in the expansion process but also looking to fill some holes in their lineups created by that same process. mganter@ Toronto Blue Jays Olympics Ontario Columnists Canada
News18
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Is Ryan Gosling The Next Black Panther For Marvel? What We Know
Last Updated: Ryan Gosling's casting as Black Panther started as a joke, but it gave fans hope after new Marvel comics introduced a new T'Challa who is white. Hollywood star Ryan Gosling is already set to appear in the upcoming Star Wars film, but fans now believe he might also join the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). A meme showing Gosling's face edited onto Black Panther's body has gone viral—and what started as a joke has gained unexpected traction thanks to a new Marvel comic. According to Comic Book Movie, Marvel's latest series Marvel Knights: The World to Come introduces a new version of the Black Panther. The storyline begins with an older T'Challa's death and then moves back in time to explore events leading to his downfall. In a major twist, a new Black Panther emerges—Ketema, a white man who is hinted to be the son of T'Challa and Monica Lynne. The comic explores Ketema's strained relationship with his father. His unresolved emotions lead him to challenge T'Challa and eventually claim the throne of Wakanda. The introduction of a white Black Panther has sparked conversations online, with some fans pointing out the uncanny resemblance between the comic character and Gosling. While there has been no official announcement from Marvel about Gosling's involvement, the comic's storyline—and the viral meme—have fueled speculation that the actor could be cast as Ketema in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. For now, it's just fan theory. But with Gosling's star power and Marvel's history of surprising casting moves, anything seems possible. RUMOR: Ryan Gosling will be the new Black Panther in the #MCU from another universe! — MCU Source (@MCUSource) June 5, 2025 Fans now shared more memes about Ryan Gosling as Black Panther. The multiverse gives space for new and bold ideas, but Black Panther holds a strong cultural meaning and for many, it's not a role that should be changed easily following the death of Chadwick Boseman. As of now, Gosling hasn't been cast in any Marvel movie and the rumour started as a meme. It picked up again only because the new comic introduced Ketema, a white version of Black Panther. Currently, Gosling is busy preparing for Star Wars: Starfighter. Meanwhile, fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are eagerly waiting for Avengers: Doomsday, the fifth film in the Avengers series. The movie is expected to bring together the newer group of heroes introduced in recent films. What has caught everyone's attention is the return of Robert Downey Jr, who will play the powerful villain Doctor Doom, who earlier played Iron Man. While not much is known about the plot, the film is expected to show a huge battle between the heroes and Doom, who is one of the most powerful villains in Marvel. The superhero movie is set to release on December 18, 2026. First Published:
Daily Mirror
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC removing 'masterpiece' film from iPlayer in days with fans urged to watch
The hit movie will leave th BBC iPlayer soon The clock is ticking for film buffs to catch a classic, Oscar-winning film on BBC iPlayer before it's taken down, reports Surrey Live. The film has garnered a global fanbase and was met with rave reviews from both audiences and critics upon its release. One fan gushed on Rotten Tomatoes: "Absolutely amazing. With invigorating writing and an amazing story surrounded by an amazing cast and even better music this movie is a modern movie classic!". Another chimed in: "This Movie is amazing. From the way it was written and portrayed by the actors to the way it was received, amazing [sic]." A third declared: "Masterpiece. My favorite musical of all time. My favorite movie of all time [sic]." A fourth praised: "one of the best movies of the century, you dont need to like musicals to like it. many movies have been about actors and musicians but this is the best of all [sic]. ". Another viewer confessed: "Very few movies have affected and haunted me like La La Land. I couldn't sleep the first time I watched it because of how it ended. I think it moved me a little too much. "The emptiness of their relationship not bringing closure was tough to swallow." La La Land, released in 2016, is a musical romantic comedy-drama that shines a light on Hollywood. Hailing from the creative genius of Damien Chazelle, the mastermind behind the Oscar-winning Whiplash, La La Land chronicles the love story of aspiring actress Mia Dolan (Emma Stone) and jazz musician Sebastian Wilder (Ryan Gosling), both striving to make their mark in the city of dreams, Los Angeles. Their relationship is tested as they navigate the harsh realities of a city notorious for shattering aspirations. La La Land, a musical spectacle, bagged numerous Oscars, including Best Actress for Stone and Best Director for Chazelle. The film also marked a reunion for Stone and Gosling, who had previously shared screen space in the romantic comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love. In addition to its Oscar haul, the film scooped up a host of awards, including Golden Globes, BAFTAs, among others. La La Land is often hailed as one of Gosling's most remarkable performances, with the Canadian actor boasting an impressive repertoire of roles spanning from romantic drama The Notebook, Blue Valentine, action-packed Drive, Blade Runner 2049, Barbie to The Big Short.
