Screen Buzz: From Film Festivals to Superheroes

Join host Cortrice in this packed episode of TV & Film Beat, where we explore the 31st New York African Film Festival's diverse lineup, the expanding Matrix universe, Craig Gillespie's take on "Supergirl," Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn in "Joker: Folie à Deux," and the return of Jon Bernthal as The Punisher in "Daredevil: Born Again." Dive into the world of cinema and television with us!

• (00:03) - Intro
• (00:25) - New York African Film Festival
• (01:24) - New ‘Matrix’ Movie With Drew Goddard
• (01:54) - Craig Gillespie to direct "Supergirl" for DC Studios
• (02:21) - Joker: Folie à Deux
• (02:54) - The comeback of Jon Bernthal as The Punisher for "Daredevil: Born Again"
• (03:20) - Outro

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Episode Transcript

Cotrtice Jones (00:03):
Welcome back to another episode of TV & Film
Beat, where we dive into thelatest and greatest from the
world of cinema and television.I'm your host, Cortrice, and
today we're hitting a variety ofstories - from film festivals to
superhero sagas, it's a packedepisode. So let's roll the
reels!

(00:25):
First up, the New York AfricanFilm Festival celebrates its
31st year with a lineup that isas diverse as it is powerful.
With over 50 films hailing frommore than 25 countries, we can
expect a wealth of storiesexploring historical and
contemporary themes. Thefestival kicks off

(00:46):
with "Over the Bridge," a NorthAmerican premiere about an
investment banker in Lagos,Nigeria that dives deep,
questioning everything he's everknown to be true. And while
Fight Like a Girl brings to lifethe story of a young Congolese
woman finding salvation in aboxing club, "DELA: The Making
of El Anatsui" focuses on theworld renowned sculptor from

(01:08):
Ghana. With short films likeLove Taps produced by Spike Lee,
to dance performances and masterclasses, the 31st
and diaspora filmmaking.
Moving on, "The Matrix" universeis expanding yet again. Drew

(01:28):
Goddard, known for “Cabin in theWoods", is stepping into the
director's chair, with LanaWachowski overseeing as
Executive Producer. Fans arecurious about what fresh twist
Goddard will bring to thisiconic franchise. Having penned
the screenplay, we can expectsomething unique that pays
homage to the path theWachowskis paved over 25 years

(01:50):
ago.
Meanwhile, in the superherorealm, Craig Gillespie, praised
for “Cruella", and "I, Tonya",is in talks to direct
“Supergirl" for DC Studios. Thisversion of Supergirl is set to
portray a grittier side inspiredby Tom King's comic book

“Supergirl (02:11):
Woman of Tomorrow." Milly Alcock from “House of the
Dragon" is set to don the cape,and we are here for it.

Next up, “Joker (02:21):
Folie à Deux" unleashes Lady Gaga's Harley
Quinn voice, and it's sensuouslychilling. Teasing her take on
the villainous. Gaga's HarleyQuinn seems to draw the Joker
into a world of chaos and love.As we anticipate the trailer,
fans can't help but marvel atthe transformation Gaga has

(02:44):
undergone for the role. How willher version play off returning
actors Joaquin Phoenix's Joker?Well, we'll find out soon
enough.
And speaking of return, howabout that comeback of Jon
Bernthal as The Punisher in thenew “Daredevil" Born Again"?
Bernthal's relentless FrankCastle returns alongside Charlie

(03:05):
Cox's Daredevil promising anaction-packed series. Will he be
dishing out his brand of justicein Hell's Kitchen again? We've
got bloody set photos that say,“Yeah, he will!"
Listeners, we're rich innarratives this season. From the

(03:26):
heart ofAfrica's film heritage to the streets of Gotham,
there's something for every filmenthusiast. And that's what
makes our world of TV and filmso magnetic - there's always
another story, another angle,another adventure, and I, for
one can't wait to see what thefuture holds!
And that's a wrap on today'sepisode of TV & Film Beat.

(03:49):
I'm your host Cortrice, signingoff, but the stories we discuss
today will continue to unfoldand inspire. Keep watching, keep
listening and may your popcornbe warm and your plot twist
plenty. Don't forget tosubscribe for your regular dose
of entertainment news. And untilnext time, keep watching, keep

(04:10):
speculating, and keep loving theworld of TV and film. This is
your host, signing off. Bye!

Lance John (04:18):
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