This week in Screen Time, I explain why this season of Only Murders in the Building is already one of the best, plus I say goodbye to Downton Abbey. I also share what’s all over my FYP — like reactions to The Summer I Turned Pretty Episode 10, aka the second-to-last episode of the series. There’s also what we’ve got going on over on BuzzFeed Celeb’s YouTube channel, and I want to know which classic Hollywood actor has given YOUR favorite performance of all time. Let’s go!
With three episodes premiering this week, I already feel confident saying that this season of Only Murders in the Building is one of my favorites. From the very first episode, Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez are just so good together. And their comedic timing as a trio has gotten even better, with Gomez seeming more confident going toe-to-toe with these comedy legends.
This season picks up after the death of the Arconia’s beloved doorman, Lester (Teddy Coluca). Now, Charles (Martin), Oliver (Short), and Mabel (Gomez) are thrust into another investigation that puts them in the paths of powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and even residents of the Arconia. And, once again, this season has amazing guest stars, like Téa Leoni, Logan Lerman, Christoph Waltz, and Renée Zellweger. Is it unrealistic how much murder can take place in one apartment building? Yes. Do I care? Absolutely not.
Directed by Francis Lawrence, who is best known for directing several Hunger Games films, comes The Long Walk, a heart-racing adaptation of a Stephen King book, which he even considers “merciless,” that will literally have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The film is set in a dystopian United States and follows a group of men who enter an annual walking contest. Sounds easy, right? Think again. They must maintain a speed of at least 3 mph or risk execution. The contest ends when one walker remains alive.
The Long Walk boasts a stunning young cast, who are all some of the biggest up-and-coming actors today, in my opinion. Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson are two of my favorite actors and have turned in so many good performances already in their young careers, and we can add The Long Walk to the list. If you’re looking for a movie filled with twists, I highly recommend this one.
After 15 years, the Downton Abbey franchise is coming to an end with Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. The film follows the Crawley family and the Downton Abbey staff as they enter the 1930s. With Mary (Michelle Dockery) at the center of a scandal caused by her recent divorce and the family facing financial trouble, the Crawleys must learn to embrace change. With the world around them moving forward, the staff and residents of Downton Abbey prepare for another chapter as a new generation begins to lead the estate into the future.
Personally, I have loved Downton Abbey since I sat down with my mom to watch the very first episode in 2010. I’ve grown up with it, and this final film is such a love letter to the series. When the theme music begins to play, it feels like you are being welcomed back home. I love this cast. I love the legacy this show has left. I love Downton Abbey. Also, yes, I did weep multiple times watching this one.
This week’s The Summer I Turned Pretty Episode 10 finds Belly (Lola Tung) living and working in Paris. While this episode wasn’t quite as filler episode-like as last week’s episode, I’m still missing Cousins Beach and Belly and Conrad (Christopher Briney) sharing scenes together. Conrad officially wrote Belly her first letter, and the episode ended with him booking a flight to Paris! BONRAD ENDGAME IS COMING!
Also, Conrad and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) finally made up, and honestly, thank god. I could not deal with these brothers fighting any longer. Jeremiah, still very annoying this episode, but hey, what else is new? So, here are some of the best reactions to the penultimate episode of The Summer I Turned Pretty:
This week, over on BuzzFeed Celeb, we had Nikki Rodriguez, Ashby Gentry, and Noah LaLonde from My Life with the Walter Boys test how well they actually know each other with this costar test. They discussed everything from their dating icks to their go-to snack at craft services to the videos that are always popping up on their FYPs. Watch all the cuteness below:
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What is your favorite performance by an actor in a film before 1975?
For me, it’s got to be Jack Lemmon in The Apartment. I adore this movie, and his work opposite Shirley MacLaine is simply spectacular. He’s funny but also so sweet and earnest. It’s a perfect film, and Lemmon turns in a stunning performance. I genuinely think if you haven’t watched a Lemmon film, you’re missing out on a huge chunk of movie history.
I also recently watched Roman Holiday for the first time (!!!!), and I’ve got to say, Audrey Hepburn as Princess Ann is so captivating and delightful in it. I can see why she won the Oscar for Best Actress that year. It’s a rom-com that has laid the groundwork for so many rom-coms we love today. It made me smile, but also ripped my heart out. 10/10 performance from Hepburn.
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