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Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
This underrated survival thriller with Daniel Radcliffe is streaming for free on Prime Video — and it's based on an intense true story
I've long been fascinated by the post-Potter career of Wizarding World star Daniel Radcliffe. After finishing his stint as 'The Boy Who Lived' in 2011, the British actor has crafted quite a diverse filmography and has flexed his acting muscles across a wide range of genres. While the likes of horror 'The Woman in Black' and action-comedy 'The Lost City' received their fair share of attention, Radcliffe's 2017 survival thriller, "Jungle," never managed to break out. That's a shame, as this 'man vs. nature' tale is gripping and sees Radcliffe in fantastic form as a real-life adventurer. Never heard of 'Jungle'? I'm not particularly surprised, but there's no time like the present to fix that oversight, as this movie is currently available to stream for free via Amazon Prime Video. As with pretty much all free streaming, you will have to tolerate commercials, and while these are annoying, a couple of ad breaks are a small price to enjoy an intense survival drama without spending a cent. Here's what you need to know about 'Jungle' now it's streaming for free. Based on the true story of Israeli adventurer Yossi Ghinsberg's trek into the Amazon rainforest in 1981, 'Jungle' is a story of survival and the hostility of the natural world. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. In the 1980s, Yossi (played by Radcliffe) was backpacking through Bolivia when he was invited on an expedition into the dense jungle alongside friends, Kevin (Alex Russell) and Marcus (Joel Jackson). At first, the trip is the stuff of dreams, as the group explores sites of extreme beauty that no camera can fully capture. However, the once-in-a-lifetime experience takes a nightmare turn when Yossi becomes separated from his crew and forced to battle against the elements for survival. With no formal training, lacking any survival gear and the jungle throwing relentless obstacles in his path, Yossi must endure practically unimaginable hardships to make it through a thick green maze that seems never-ending. 'Jungle' packs a strong cast. Thomas Kretschmann's Karl, a man who claims to be a seasoned expert in the Amazon but is quickly revealed to be less trustworthy than advertised, leaves a strong impression. However, this is very much Radcliffe's movie. The movie's back half, which sees Yossi stranded miles from civilization in the thick and dangerous jungle, allows Radcliffe to become fully absorbed in the character. The sequences where he starts to hallucinate due to lack of sustenance are so intense that they border on uncomfortable. At least he makes a valuable friend in a riverside tortoise! Yossi's on-screen plight is especially harrowing because it's inspired by real events. Of course, 'Jungle' does play around with the overall timeline and changes a few elements of Yossi's story for the dramatic effect, but the broad strokes are accurate, which adds greater stakes and a sense of authenticity. The closing moments, which show images of the real Yossi following his ordeal, make for a fitting conclusion, even if his skeletal appearance is rather stomach-turning. While the movie does place a lot of focus on Yossi's misery and the intense trauma of his situation, it's also deeply inspiring. Watching him keep finding the drive to push on, refuse to give in to sheer despair and even constantly tell himself "I will survive" is spine-tingling, and Radcliffe's committed performance only elevates things further. Just don't be surprised if the movie puts you off exploring for life — I'll be sticking to beachside resorts in the future. Director Greg McLean also incorporates some truly breathtaking shots of the jungle itself, giving the movie an almost virtual tourism element. Of course, not that it exactly serve as a particularly compelling travel advertisement. Nevertheless, the movie does highlight the beauty of nature and serves as a valuable reminder that the wild, untamed jungle must be respected. I'm a little surprised to see that 'Jungle' has only managed a 60% score on Rotten Tomatoes, as in my view, it deserves a much higher score. The most common criticism appears to be the scripting in early portions, and the second act being rather melodramatic in tone. While I somewhat agree, the movie really comes into its own when Yossi is separated from his friends and has nobody to rely on but himself to survive the green sprawl. The movie's viewer score is similar at 59%, with some audiences struggling with the pacing. Though I would push back against this line of critique, as while it's certainly not a zippy thriller, I was never for a moment bored while watching, and the constantly ratcheting stakes ensure that the movie only gets better as the two-hour runtime progresses. Now that 'Jungle' is available to stream for free on Prime Video, I would encourage you to give it a watch. It's a fantastic showcase for Daniel Radcliffe's talents (he's so much more than just Harry Potter), and a reminder that, for all the beauty in the world around us, nature can be an extremely hostile force. It's almost like a feature-length episode of Bear Grylls' "Man vs. Wild" TV show, only in this case, Yossi wasn't sleeping in a luxury hotel each night after filming was finished. He was instead squaring off against Mother Nature for real. Not sold on "Jungle" and looking for some alternative options? Here's a roundup of everything new on Prime Video in June 2025. But you will need an Amazon Prime subscription to watch these movies and TV shows. Watch "Jungle" for free on Prime Video now
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who was Pippa Scott? The actress who passed away at 90, and fought for human rights
Pippa Scott, the veteran actress who was known for her prolific roles, passed away at the age of 90 on May 22, 2025. Her daughter, Miranda Tollman, recently confirmed the news. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Scott passed of congenital heart failure at her home in Santa Monica. Scott's renowned filmography includes 'The Searchers,' 'Mr. Lucky,' 'The Confession,' 'Petulia,' 'Auntie Mame,' and 'For Pete's Sake!' with many more. Scott's final part was in the 2009 indie film 'Footprints.' About Pippa Scott Born in Los Angeles, Pippa Scott was the daughter of the stage actress Laura Straub and playwright and screenwriter Allan Scott. She did her education at Radcliffe and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, and debuted on the stage with flair in the 1956 Broadway production 'Child of Fortune,' according to Variety. In the same year, she played the role of a captive in a raid on a ranch in John Ford 's 'The Searchers.' During the 70s and the 80s, Pippa became an actor who had regular guest appearances in TV shows, including, 'The Twilight Zone,' 'Perry Mason,' 'The Dick Van Dyke Show,' 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show,' 'Columbo' and more. In 1964, Pippa Scott married the producer Lee Rich, and he later went on to produce successful shows such as 'The Waltons' and 'Knots Landing.' Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo However, the couple got divorced in 1983, only to reconnect in 1996. They stayed together till Lee Rich passed away in 2012. Pippa Scott fought for human rights... Scott championed human rights, founding the International Monitor Institute, a non-profit organisation that served to find evidence to assist the prosecution of war crimes. Furthermore, Scott launched a production house to make documentaries, including 'World's Most Wanted Man, The Hunt for Radovan Karadzic' and 'King Leopold's Ghost.' Pippa Scott is survived by two daughters, Jessica and Miranda, along with five grandchildren. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Yomiuri Shimbun
07-06-2025
- Politics
- Yomiuri Shimbun
They Served the Nation. Now, These Veterans Say They're Protesting to Save It.
Michael S. Williamson/The Washington Post Participants at a 'Protect Our Veterans' rally in Huntsville, Alabama, in March. As soon as he was old enough to enlist, there was little doubt in Reed Radcliffe's mind that he would serve his country. His father was in the Navy. His grandfather, too. Now, decades later, as he watches President Donald Trump's administration rapidly overhaul the federal workforce and propose deep cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs, he said there was little doubt in his mind that he wanted to voice his disapproval. 'A lot of the people I served with are 100 percent disabled,' said Radcliffe, 68, who spent two decades in the Navy. 'What if they lose their care? What if they served the country but can now no longer make ends meet?' So this week he drove from St. Louis to D.C. to be among the thousands of veterans from across the country expected to pour onto the National Mall for a rally Friday afternoon that organizers say is a grassroots push 'to defend our American values, protect civil servants and restore dignity to public service.' Veteran-led protests will occur at hundreds of locations across dozens of states to protest the Trump administration's VA cuts. Veterans, who make up a disproportionate share of the federal workforce, are feeling the brunt of the rapid push to shrink the federal workforce, stirring ire in a reliable political base for Republicans. 'I didn't think I'd be doing this at my age, but I can't stand by,' said Radcliffe, who said the Unite for Veterans rally will be the first time he has protested in the nation's capital. He made a sign for the occasion: 'In America we shouldn't have to defend democracy from the president.' Organizers are expecting 10,000 to 20,000 participants and say speakers will include Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois), a combat-wounded Iraq War veteran; former congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-Illinois), an Air National Guard veteran; and former congressman Conor Lamb (D-Pennsylvania), a Marine Corps veteran. Massachusetts punk rock band Dropkick Murphys is also scheduled to perform. Friday marks 81 years since D-Day, when allied forces landed on the beach in Normandy and invaded northern France during World War II. Next week, the National Mall will host a multimillion-dollar celebration honoring the Army's 250th birthday, including a day-long festival, fireworks and a parachute jump. Dozens of tanks will roll, and thousands of soldiers from across the country will march in a parade at a time when the service is cutting some programs to fund Trump's priorities. The celebration will occur on Trump's 79th birthday. Christopher Purdy, one of the rally's organizers, considers the parade to be a waste of money, but he said it is not the focus of Friday's action. 'This is not about the parade. This is about the veteran community and honoring the sacrifices of veterans,' said Purdy, who served for eight years in the National Guard and deployed to Iraq in 2011. Morale is plummeting inside VA as tens of thousands of employees prepare for deep staffing cuts, raising alarms among staffers, veterans and advocates who fear the reductions would severely damage care and benefits for millions of the nation's former service members. VA Secretary Douglas A. Collins has signaled plans to shrink the agency's workforce by 15 percent, or about 83,000 employees. Thousands of employees across VA's health and benefits systems have opted for early retirement, The Washington Post previously reported after reviewing internal data. Many of these employees said they are opting to leave out of fear that they would be laid off. Marine veteran Stephanie Schroeder, 42, said that in recent months, she has found herself having to console VA employees tasked with taking care of her because they fear losing their jobs. 'One of them even broke down in tears saying she knew she was next and she didn't know how she would be able to pay her bills,' she said. 'It's absolutely horrible that these employees who make sacrifices to work at VA caring for veterans are being treated like this.' She comes from a family of veterans and is proud to be the first woman in her family to join the military. Schroeder is the chair of the women's veterans caucus at Common Defense, a veteran-led organization, and is traveling from North Carolina to attend the rally in the hope of shining a light on the diminishing quality of care. 'Under President Biden, we were finally making progress,' she said. 'Now Trump is blowing the whole system up.' Rayven Greer, who served a year in the Navy and is 'sixth-generation military,' said she is carpooling from Pittsburgh to attend the D.C. rally. She uses a cane to walk, but said she didn't want that to stop her from marching. The stakes feel too high. 'As an LGBTQ veteran myself, I've already had care taken away,' said Greer, 30. She said she recently lost her therapist and is struggling to find another. 'Cuts aren't just going to affect me; they are going to affect my parents, my siblings, my family,' she said. 'Their lifeline, essentially, in the middle of rural Pennsylvania is the VA.'
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Catching up with the OG Harry Potter cast: Here's what they're up to now
After wrapping up the Harry Potter series, Radcliffe explored quirky and bold roles in theatre and indie films. He recently starred in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story and became a dad in 2023.
Sky News AU
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
HBO's Harry Potter child leads finally announced after months of 'woke' casting backlash
The three child actors who will play the lead roles in HBO's forthcoming Harry Potter adaption have been announced after months of speculation. Dominic McLaughlin has been cast for the titular role of Harry Potter, with Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley and Arabella Stanton as Hermoine Granger. Executives cast the new trio after more than 30,000 actors auditioned for the lead roles in an open casting call for British children aged nine to 11. On Tuesday, showrunner Francesca Gardiner and executive producer Mark Mylod expressed their delight after the "extraordinary search." 'After an extraordinary search led by casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann, we are delighted to announce we have found our Harry, Hermione and Ron," they said in a statement. "The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen." "We would like to thank all the tens of thousands of children who auditioned. "It's been a real pleasure to discover the plethora of young talent out there." Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint achieved worldwide fame in the early 2000s as the original leads in the seven fantasy films. The three newcomers are largely unknown, and the HBO series could excel with them. Like Radcliffe, who began his career starring in school plays, McLaughlin played Oliver Gregory in the on-stage comedy Grow alongside Nick Frost and Golda Rosheuvel. Stanton played the titular role in Roald Dahl's Matilda: The Musical in London's West End from 2023 through 2024. Weasley will be Stout's first major role. Earlier this month, Hollywood finance expert Martin Cobb told The Sun there was "absolutely no reason" the newcomers "won't easily exceed the incomes of the three original stars." Radcliffe has an estimated net worth of £82.5 million, Watson's figure is £64 million, while Grint earned £37.5 million. A production insider told the publication the success of the new series relies heavily on the bond between McLaughlin, Stout and Stanton. "The hope is that this becomes the most lucrative TV series of all time," they said. "But that hinges on how two young boys and a girl manage to bond — as well as coping with instant fame." The trio will start filming in the next months at HBO's 200-acre studio in Leavesden, Herts, alongside A-listers John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. The announcement comes as the casting of some of the major roles in the adaptation of British author J.K. Rowling's best-selling novels into a long-form TV show has been met with backlash for being perceived as "woke." The choice to cast award-winning British actor Paapa Essiedu as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry professor Severus Snape attracted criticism before he was even confirmed for the role. "Paapa Essiedu is being eyed for the role of Professor Severus Snape in the upcoming 'Harry Potter' TV series. Another classic that goes woke," one person wrote on X. "Paapa Essiedu can't hold a candle to Alan Rickman. The woke left just had to ruin Harry Potter! Needless to say," another person said. Lithgow also received backlash due to Rowling's stance on transgender rights. The 59-year-old author, who disputes claims her views are "transphobic", recently celebrated the UK Supreme Court's ruling that only biological women meet the definition of a woman under equality laws in April. In a subsequent article titled 'An open letter to John Lithgow: Please walk away from Harry Potter', Book Riot contributor Danika Ellis claimed Lithgow's casting "lends credence" to the new Harry Potter. Ellis said Lithgow effectively helped "grow J.K. Rowling's platform to further her crusade against trans people's rights" by starring as Dumbledore. Lithgow responded by saying the letter did not deter him, and he 'absolutely' did not expect the amount of backlash he has received. "I thought, 'Why is this a factor at all?' I wonder how J.K. Rowling has absorbed it," he said. "I suppose at a certain point I'll meet her, and I'm curious to talk to her." Rowling was once close to Radcliffe, Watson and Grint but previously said she would not forgive the trio for criticising her opinions and told them to "save their apologies" for 'traumatised de transitioners'. She appeared to have reignited her feud with the three stars via a savage online dig at the trio in March. Her supporters include HBO, which Warner Bros., the distributor of the Harry Potter franchise, owns. Last November, HBO chief Casey Bloys said Rowling's views have not "affected the casting or hiring of writers or productions staff' of the Harry Potter adaption, which is set to begin filming later this year. 'J.K. Rowling has a right to express her personal views. We will remain focused on the development of the new series, which will only benefit from her involvement," a spokesperson for the network told Variety.
