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Martin Freeman and Jenna Ortega star in Miller's Girl but the film got backlash for their age-gap

Updated 17:08 29 Apr 2024 GMT+1Published 17:00 29 Apr 2024 GMT+1

Martin Freeman has spoken out on his recent movie, Miller's Girl, addressing the controversial age gap which riled some fans.

The film ruffled feathers when its first trailer dropped at the back end of last year, with fans seeing a very different side to Wednesday star, Jenna Ortega, 21.

In the movie - which landed on Netflix last week - Ortega stars as 18-year-old student Cairo Sweet, with The Hobbit favorite Martin Freeman starring at her college teacher, Jonathan Miller.

It's short and simple synopsis reads: "A creative writing assignment yields complex results between a teacher and his talented student."

As you can imagine, the R-rated movie is pretty steamy - something which caused a bit of a stir in light of there being a 31-year age gap between Ortega and Freeman, 52.

While only 21, Ortega has been in a series of movies and TV shows already, so she's no stranger to how the film industry works - something which was backed up by the intimacy coordinator on set of Miller's Girl.

In fact, Kristina Arjona said that Ortega was 'very determined and very sure of what she wanted to do' in the film's sex scenes.

Jenna Ortega and Martin Freeman star in Miller's Girl. (Lionsgate)

In the wake of the movie not going down too well with critics, with some of the negativity coming down to them feeling uncomfortable about Ortega and Freeman's age gap, Freeman has now defended the film.

Speaking to The Sunday Times, the 52-year-old described Miller's Girl as 'grown-up and nuanced'.

Noting his age gap with his co-star, Freeman went on: "It's not saying, 'Isn't this great?' Are we going to have a go at Liam Neeson for being in a film about the Holocaust?"

Martin Freeman has responded to the movie's backlash. (Lionsgate)

At the time of writing, Miller's Girl has just 29 percent on Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer.

One reviewer labelled Ortega and Freeman as being 'ill-matched'.

"The hot-for-teacher drama backfires as it gets icky rather quickly when the repartee turns farcical," they wrote. "Good cast, and beautifully shot, but never able to rise above the ill-matched Freeman-Ortega combo."

Other viewers have echoed similar sentiments.

“NO, NO, NO, NO, NO! Jenny Ortega, how dare you act such a scene. That's it, You are grounded, grounded, grounded, grounded, grounded, grounded, grounded until the next season of Netflix Wednesday Series,” one frustrated fan wrote.

Another commented: "An erotic thriller starring Martin Freeman and Jenna Ortega lol like what were people expecting."

Good or bad, Miller's Girl has sure got people talking.

Topics: Jenna Ortega, Film and TV, Celebrity

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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Deleted Scene Features Critical Secret Invasion Easter Egg - IGN

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Marvel's Secret Invasion series.

Don Cheadle's Col. James Rhodes is certainly in a very interesting place following the events of 2023's Secret Invasion. The final episode revealed that Rhodes, who had traded in his armor for a new position as Secretary of Defense, was replaced by a Skrull impostor. Based on a new deleted scene from 2021's The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, it would seem Marvel was laying the groundwork for that twist even earlier in Phase 4.

IGN can exclusively reveal this deleted scene from the first episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, which is titled "Flight Lesson" and will be featured as one of the exclusive extras on the series' 4K UHD and Blu-ray release. You can see it embedded below or in the video player above:

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This scene takes place early in Episode 1, shortly after Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson gives his speech at a ceremony where Captain America's shield is being put on display at a museum. At this stage, Sam is still very dubious about Steve Rogers' request that he take up the Captain America mantle.

While it's not hard to understand why Marvel might have cut this scene for pacing concerns, it does offer a valuable glimpse at the warm but slightly awkward friendship between the two former Avengers. Sam and Rhdoey found themselves on opposite sides of the conflict in 2016's Captain America: Civil War. And there's the little matter of Sam being partly responsible for Rhodey's paralyzing injury during the film's airport battle.

We can see from this scene that Rhodey doesn't harbor any ill will toward Sam for that incident. Moreover, he seems to have more or less fully recovered, referencing a new procedure that healed his shattered spine and restored his ability to walk. There's just one problem here - based on how Secret Invasion ends, we know this isn't the real Rhodey.

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When Was Rhodey Replaced?

In Secret Invasion, we learn that Gravik's faction of Skrulls has been kidnapping key political and military figures and replacing them with Skrull sleeper agents. Rhodey turns out to be the most significant Skrull impostor (that we know about), one who nearly succeeds in triggering Gravik's plan of wiping out humanity in a nuclear holocaust and leaving Earth ripe for a Skrull takeover.

The real Rhodey is rescued from captivity at the end of the series. As he's escorted to safety, we can see that this Rhodey is still struggling to walk under his own power, a clue that he's been a prisoner of the Skrulls for quite a while. We know that he was taken at some point between the airport battle in 2016 and when he was supposedly healed after the events of Avengers: Endgame in 2023.

This deleted scene suggests that the Skrull Rhodey has been in play since at least the beginning of Phase 4. It would seem that there was never any procedure that fixed Rhodey's spine. Instead, it was merely a cover story to explain why his impostor didn't need to rely on the Tony Stark-designed leg braces. At a minimum, this means Rhodey was a Skrull prisoner for at least two years.

We still don't know exactly when Rhodey was replaced, however. Which version of the character were we seeing in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame? Did the Skrulls use the chaos of Thanos' Snap as a smokescreen to secretly kidnap Rhodey? Was it a Skrull who helped defend the planet from Thanos' final attack in Endgame? Was the real Rhodey robbed of his chance to say goodbye to Tony?

If we're ever going to get hard answers to those questions, we assume it'll come in the upcoming Armor Wars movie, which deals with Rhodey resuming active duty as War Machine and fighting to prevent Tony's weapons from falling into the wrong hands. Armor Wars was originally announced as a Disney+ series, but in 2022 we learned it's being reworked to become a theatrical film. The movie may be as much about Rhodey's struggle to reintegrate into a post-Blip MCU as it is the war over Stark Tech.

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Season 1 is available on 4K UHD and Blu-ray now.

For more on the current state of the MCU, find out why Hugh Jackman's Wolverine may be the new Loki and brush up on every Marvel movie and series in development.

Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

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Jenna Ortega's Sex Scene Can't Power Miller's Girl Past #4 on Netflix - IndieWire

Home viewing charts inspire deja vu: “Anyone but You,” a hit as a PVOD release, just debuted at Netflix (under Sony’s deal to provide initial streaming rights, usually four months after theatrical release). It knocked out Netflix’s expensive “Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver” from first place after two weeks, falling to #6.

Similarly, “Dune: Part Two” returned for its second week as #1 at both iTunes (ranking by transactions) and Fandango (which calculates by revenue).

The “Dune” sequel fended off challenges by two recent theatrical releases. Dev Patel’s “Monkey Man” (Universal), once intended as a Netflix original, is #2 at iTunes, third at Fandango. The family-oriented “Arthur the King” (Lionsgate) took second at Fandango, but only #6 at iTunes. Both initially are available to rent for 48 hours for $19.99.

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Two new home-play debuts also made top 10 lists. “Cash Out” (Saban) is #9 at iTunes, renting at $6.99; starring John Travolta, the critically reviled title may be getting as much attention for its little-known director Ives. That’s a pseudonym for controversial producer Randall Emmett, perhaps best known as a former fiance of a “Vanderpump Rules” cast member and the subject of a scorching LA Times expose. “Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Two” (Warner Bros.), an animated DC Comics original, is #6 at Fandango for $19.99.

One recent VOD release with limited theatrical play that’s seen little interest is Woody Allen’s French-language “Coup de Chance” (MPI). The Parisian production received good reviews and debuted as a $6.99 rental, but it hasn’t shown up on any chart in its two weeks in release (iTunes lists 30 films).

At Netflix, Sony’s 2017 animated release “Smurfs: The Lost Village” debuted at #2. Top Netflix original this week at #3 is the documentary “Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut.” If you want to know what bowel movements say about you, this is the film to watch.

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“Wednesday” star Jenna Ortega drives the success of #4 Netflix title “Miller’s Girl,” which had a brief theatrical run in tandem with its January VOD release. The erotic thriller, which centers on an evolving relationship between an older teacher (Martin Freeman) and his student, sparked controversy with its age-gap plotline and multiple sex scenes.

Reelgood, an app for one-stop coordination of streaming channels, reports that their users (who many not represent a cross-section of the wider audience) watched “Late Night with the Devil” (IFC) on Shudder more than any other movie. However widespread this may be, it’s a significant victory for the niche streamer.

Top 10s

iTunes ranks films daily by number of transactions, while Fandango at Home lists by revenue. The listings below are for Monday, April 29.

The distributors listed are current rights owners. Prices for all titles are for lowest for either rental or download.

iTunes

1. Dune: Part Two (WB) – $24.99

2. Monkey Man (Universal) – $19.99

3. Dune/Dune: Part Two (WB) – $34.99

4. The Beekeeper (Lionsgate) – $5.99

5. Kung Fu Panda 4 (Universal) – $19.99

6. Arthur the King (Lionsgate) – $19.99

7. Ordinary Angels (Lionsgate) – $9.99

8. Immaculate (Neon) – $9.99

9. Cash Out (Saban) – $6.99

10. Anyone but You (Sony) – $5.99

Fandango at Home

1. Dune: Part Two (WB) – $24.99

2. Arthur the King (Lionsgate) – $19.99

3. Monkey Man (Universal) – $19.99

4. Kung Fu Panda 4 (Universal) – $19.99

5. Late Night with the Devil (IFC) – $14.99

6. Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Two (WB) – $19.99

7. The Beekeeper (Amazon MGM) – $5.99

8. Ordinary Angels (Lionsgate) – $19.99

9. Immaculate (Neon) – $9.99

10. In the Land of Saints and Sinners (Goldwyn) – $19.99

Netflix Movies

These are the most-viewed, current rankings on Netflix’s domestic daily chart on Monday, April 29. Originals include both Netflix-produced and acquired titles it initially presents in the U.S. Netflix publishes its own worldwide weekly top 10 on Tuesdays based on time viewed.

1. Anyone but You (2023 theatrical release)

2. Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017 theatrical release)

3. Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut (Netflix original documentary)

4. Miller’s Girl (2024 VOD release)

5. King Richard (2021 theatrical release)

6. Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver (Netflix original movie)

7. Rust Creek (2018 VOD release)

8. The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023 theatrical release)

9. Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp (Netflix original animated film)

10. What Jennifer Did (Netflix British original documentary)

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By Ryan Hudgins

April 29, 2024

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Sophia Bush and Bethany Joy Lenz still can’t get over the iconic One Tree Hill heart-eating dog scene, just like Us.

“This is the episode we get talked about … Well, I don’t wanna say, ‘Talked about the most for,’ but I’ll say, ‘made fun of the most for,’” Bush, 41, recalled on the Monday, April 29, episode of the “Drama Queens” podcast. “Yeah, a dog eats a heart and everything is insane.”

Lenz, 43, noted that there were “a lot of really poignant and meaningful moments” in the episode, but there were also “just bizarre” ones specifically with the dog.

“I liked it, I think, overall,” Lenz reflected. “I’m just thinking about this now. If the dog eating the heart in the hospital was not in the episode, do I like this episode? And I do.”

During episode 18 of season 6, Dan Scott (Paul Johansson) awaited a heart transplant in a hospital. While in the waiting room, a medical professional carrying the organ in a cooler tripped and fell, which led the heart to fly across the floor. Within seconds, a dog — who was high — ran over and ate the heart in a case of the munchies.

“Here’s the thing: there has to be a way for Dan to not get the heart,” Bush said. “The extreme choice of having a dog that’s eaten pounds of weed — so it’s high and hungry — eat the heart is, you know, a choice that was made.”

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Bush noted that the scene was “so silly,” saying, “It, like, pulled me out because I was like, ‘Why is it in a lunch box? Why isn’t it sealed? It should be hermetically sealed or whatever the term is for so it doesn’t get contaminated.’ All of the little things where I was like, it’s so far-fetched that I can’t stop asking questions instead of actually watching the scene.”

She continued, “But then I did have to wonder, is that because we’ve been ridiculed for this for a decade and a half and so we are just ready to hate it? I don’t know.”

Lenz agreed with Bush, adding that the “mistake” that was made was “not building [the scene] up enough.”

“If we had started on the medic who was, whatever, coming in from a bender the night before and didn’t seal the thing up properly, and we followed the case … if they had actually come up with plausible explanations … if we saw why the heart was the perfect storm, it really would’ve actually paid off I think,” Lenz said, before adding, “There were ways they could’ve improved that, but [it] didn’t happen.”

The women stayed focused on the OTH episode they were recapping and did not address Bush’s major life events of late, including her coming out as queer. She announced her sexuality in an essay for Glamour on Thursday, April 25, and immediately received support from her former OTH costars, including Lenz.

“Your open-hearted living is so, so inspiring💎,” Lenz commented on Bush’s Instagram post. “I love you.

Bush and girlfriend Ashlyn Harris made their red carpet debut at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday, April 27.

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Frozen 2 Made The Right Call Turning 1 Deleted Scene Into Its Best Song - Screen Rant

Summary

• "Into the Unknown", sung by Elsa (Idina Menzel), captures her inner struggles and adds depth to Frozen 2's story.
• The decision to turn one deleted scene into this song highlights Elsa's journey and the uncertainty she has about being Queen of Arendelle.
• "Into the Unknown" is a powerful and reflective song that gives listeners a glimpse into Elsa's ultimate transformation from an uncertain queen to the protector of the Enchanted Forest.

Disney's Frozen 2 did a good thing by morphing one of their deleted scenes into one of the best songs in the entire movie. The sequel to the 2013 movie Frozen, Frozen 2, features a new soundtrack, written by husband and wife duo Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, representing the continuation of Anna and Elsa's story. Frozen 2 has been seen as an excellent sequel to the 2013 phenomenon and has grossed more than $1.4 billion at the box office; the movie's soundtrack also received several nominations, including an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song.

Frozen 2 takes place three years after the original movie and sees Anna and Elsa rebuilding their previously strained relationship as sisters. It also depicts Elsa's uncertainty in her role as queen and wondering whether there is anything else for her future. Through songs such as "Into The Unknown" and "Show Yourself", she learns what she is meant to be, which was made possible through changes to one scene in the movie.

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Frozen 2 Was Right To Turn 1 Deleted Elsa & Anna Scene Into "Into The Unknown"

It Maintained The Focus On Elsa And Her Journey To Find Her True Self

Frozen 2 went through several story changes before the movie was released and saw some scenes being deleted by the directors. In one deleted scene, Anna and Elsa are asleep together, but Anna is woken up by frozen flurries erupting from Elsa's dreams. These flurries manifest into memories from their mother's childhood; Anna follows the flurries happily but is halted when the dream turns into a nightmare. The nightmare ends when Elsa creates ice crystals that shimmer in the air; this moment inspired Kristen Anderson-Lopez to write the song "Into the Unknown" and alter the scene in the movie.

The writers of Frozen 2 were right to turn this scene into the movie's song. "Into the Unknown" reminds listeners that the main focus is on Elsa and her journey to find the truth about her ice powers. The decision to add the siren heard in the song, leaves listeners questioning its connection to Elsa and what will happen next. As depicted during the song, Elsa is both unsure yet interested in why the siren is calling to her, and, by the end, she decides to answer the call and venture out of Arendelle with Anna.

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Why "Into The Unknown" Is Way More Effective Than Frozen 2's Original Idea

It Highlights Elsa's Inner Struggles And Offers A Better Sense Of Mystery

The song's lyrics also highlight Elsa’s inner struggles and wonder whether she should remain fulfilling her duties as queen, or do something for herself and experience a new adventure.

Throughout Frozen 2, Elsa questions whether being the Queen of Arendelle is what she is truly meant to be. While she has finally gained control of her ice powers, she has always wondered how she ever received them. Elsa and Anna's journey to the Enchanted Forest to uncover the truth about Elsa's powers begins with the song “Into the Unknown”.

Using “Into the Unknown” for this scene works more effectively than the original scene that was considered; it offers a deeper sense of mystery to the story as reflected near the song's end. Elsa's ice powers create mystical spirits that dance around her and bring her further outside; the use of the spirits offers a lighter tease into the upcoming events of the movie rather than what was depicted in the deleted scene. The song's lyrics also highlight Elsa’s inner struggles and wonder whether she should remain fulfilling her duties as Queen of Arendelle, or do something for herself and experience a new adventure.

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"Into the Unknown" Offers A Reflective & Powerful Message To Listeners

Aside from being Oscar-nominated for Best Original Song, “Into the Unknown” shows that while Elsa has grown since the first movie, she still has her insecurities and worries about her life; the siren she hears is a sign that there might be something more for her.

The two best songs from the Frozen 2 soundtrack are arguably “Into the Unknown” and “Show Yourself”, both performed by Idina Menzel, who voiced Elsa. Both songs are brilliantly catchy tunes and include powerful music and lyrics that convey Elsa's transformation from an uncertain queen to the protector of the Enchanted Forest. But while both songs are brilliant in different ways, “Into the Unknown” just beats “Show Yourself” as the best song from the Frozen 2 soundtrack.

Aside from being Oscar-nominated for Best Original Song, “Into the Unknown” shows that while Elsa has grown since the first movie, she still has her insecurities and worries about her life; the siren she hears is a sign that there might be something more for her. The lyrics carry a theme of being called to do something and wondering what's the right thing to do, a message that reflects on many listeners who are deciding their path in life. Considering the events that happen later in the movie, “Into the Unknown” is the song that Frozen 2 needed to be a believable and entertaining sequel to the original 2013 phenomenon.

Frozen and Frozen 2 are available to stream on Disney+.

Frozen 2

Director

Jennifer Lee , Chris Buck

Release Date

November 22, 2019

Writers

Allison Schroeder

Cast

Sterling K. Brown , Kristen Bell , Santino Fontana , Evan Rachel Wood , Jonathan Groff , Josh Gad , Idina Menzel

Runtime

103 minutes

prequel(s)

Frozen , Frozen Fever

Budget

150 million

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