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Certified Fresh, Unrated Thriller Is A Dream Job Turned Nightmare
By Robert Scucci
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As a working musician and writer, I always try to prop up my friends’ projects and dreams while we all, in solidarity, try to make a name for ourselves with our respective creative ventures. Every so often, though, we catch wind of somebody’s big break that seems just a little too good to be true, and we naturally look out for each other. This is exactly why you should always consult your cohorts when you’re made an offer you can’t refuse, but probably should. 2019’s Greenlight explores this idea in the form of a horror movie within a horror movie, demonstrating why sometimes the smartest move is proceeding with caution, even if it means walking away from your dream job.
Currently boasting a 100 percent critical score on Rotten Tomatoes, Greenlight is one of those films that quietly made the festival circuit before landing on streaming with little fanfare. It’s a solid film, but it’s also worth noting that the Certified Fresh badge comes from just six reviews on the aggregator. In other words, the critics who sought it out are fully on its wavelength, but we’re not exactly working with a massive sample size here.
For what it’s worth, I really liked it, and I hope more people discover it if they’re into this kind of movie but simply missed this specific title.
Your Big Break Will Break You
Greenlight introduces us to Jack Archer (Chase Williamson), a struggling filmmaker dealing with a problem most up and comers know all too well. Industry figures love his short films and praise his directorial instincts, but they want his name attached to a feature-length project before taking him seriously. It’s a catch-22. They want him to make a feature, but he can’t make one of his own until he works on a legitimate production that pays enough to fund future projects. In short, in order to make a movie, he needs to make a movie.
The problem is that nobody wants to bankroll him while he’s still establishing himself, leaving Jack stuck grinding through production assistant jobs just to stay afloat. This lack of upward mobility doesn’t exactly sit well with his girlfriend Shantel’s (Evanne Friedman) parents, who see his career path as a dead end.
Out of nowhere, Jack is approached by producer Bob Moseby (Chris Browning), who offers him the opportunity of a lifetime. Almost overnight, Jack is tasked with directing a psychological thriller with a $500,000 production budget. He’s understandably ecstatic and quickly brings his friend Sam (Shane Coffey) on board to help with the project, which Bob is fully financing. It all sounds like a perfect opportunity to finally get his career off the ground.
Here’s the turn that pushes Greenlight into genuinely unhinged territory and makes it such a bloody good time. Bob admits that he hired Jack precisely because he’s desperate enough to work twice as hard for half the money. The other detail is slightly more alarming. Bob wants Damien (Victor Turpin), the film’s star, to actually die on set during the third act.
In Bob’s twisted logic, a real on-set tragedy would give the low-budget production a Brandon Lee effect, guaranteeing attention and success regardless of the film’s actual quality. To prove he’s serious, Bob shows Jack what happened to the last director who refused to play along, turning Jack’s big break into a literal life-or-death scenario.
Sometimes It’s Best To Lay Low
What makes Greenlight especially effective is the impossible position Jack finds himself in. He knows that by the time production wraps, the entire cast and crew will be emotionally wrecked, and he can’t warn anyone without putting a target on his own back. Bob Moseby always seems one step ahead, as if every conversation on the production lot is being monitored, making even private discussions feel dangerous.
As a result, Jack pushes everyone away. He lets people believe that success has gone to his head, acting erratic and abrasive while quietly trying to signal that something is deeply wrong behind the scenes.
Relationships fracture, power dynamics shift, and the largely inexperienced cast and crew assume this chaos is simply how movies are made. The tonal imbalance between what Jack is enduring and what’s happening on set gives the film its tension. He needs to finish his first feature, but he refuses to let anyone die. Speaking out feels impossible, especially when he has every reason to believe Bob would retaliate without hesitation against him or his family.
One of the film’s smartest touches is that the movie Jack is directing looks exactly like the kind of disposable direct-to-streaming horror flick you might casually throw on, which is exactly what you think you’re doing as a viewer when you hit play on Greenlight. By fully committing to its meta premise, Greenlight becomes both a sharp genre exercise and a pointed commentary on an industry that can be ruthless and unforgiving.
If you’re in the mood for a clever wink and nod wrapped in escalating dread as Jack searches for a way out without blood on his hands, Greenlight is currently streaming for free on Tubi as of this writing.
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Hey, maybe dont apologise for cheating in front of the entire world?
Winning your first individual Olympic medal is a moment worth celebrating. It’s a colossal achievement beyond most people’s wildest dreams. It is not, however, an opportunity to confess to cheating on someone and attempt to win them back in front of the entire world.
On Tuesday, Sturla Holm Lægreid won his first individual Olympic medal in the 20-kilometre individual biathlon in the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
Shortly after winning, Lægreid gave an interview to Norwegian broadcaster NRK, divulging that he had been unfaithful to his now ex-girlfriend and that he had told her one week ago. The confession exploded on social media and even the most cursory glances at the comments reveal that the internet is almost unanimously not on his side.
“Six months ago I met the love of my life — the most beautiful and kindest person in the world. Three months ago I made my biggest mistake and cheated on her,” Lægreid said, breaking down mid-confession.
“I had the gold medal in life, and I am sure there are many people who will see things differently, but I only have eyes for her,” he continued. “Sport has come second these last few days. Yes, I wish I could share this with her.”
Why share this very private information with the world, you may well be wondering? Lægreid later elaborated on his reasons for doing so in an interview with Norwegian newspaper VG.
“My only way to solve it is to tell everything and put everything on the table, and hope that she can still love me,” he said.
“I’ve done that for her, and now for the whole world. I have nothing to lose,” he added. “I want to be a good role model, but I have to admit when I make mistakes.”
Lægreid didn’t stop talking, though. In yet another interview, he said he had not received a response from his ex-girlfriend. “I haven’t got any reactions from the girl that I mentioned,” he said during an Olympic press conference. “I’m happy because maybe she hasn’t seen it, maybe she will see it at the right time. I hope I don’t make anything worse for her.”
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“I hope there’s a happy ending in the end,” he said.
Firstly, she has almost certainly seen it. Secondly, there’s a high risk that going public in this way will make the situation worse for her. Thirdly, expressing the hope of a “happy ending” now puts additional pressure on his ex. And commenters are commenting.
“This is emotional manipulation packaged as a grand gesture,” reads one comment on the BBC Sport Instagram Reel of Lægreid’s follow-up interview. “The happy end is: she won’t forgive him!” declares one comment on the same post, which received over 15K likes. “If guilttripping were olympic, he’d win gold,” writes another commenter.
TikTokkers have started posting. Podcasters too.
“It’s hard to forgive. Even after a declaration of love in front of the whole world. I did not choose to be put in this position, and it hurts to have to be in it.”
The problem with televised declarations of remorse is that they expose the wronged party to the court of public opinion, a court that has already delivered its verdict. And yeah, it’s not looking good for Lægreid.
By opening this story up to the press and social media, Laegreid has invited further attention to the already painful situation. VG, for one press outlet, said it “has been in contact with Holm Lægreid’s former girlfriend. She wishes to remain anonymous in this matter, a request VG has accepted as she has not sought publicity regarding a private matter.” VG later reported that Lægreid’s former girlfriend had provided a written statement: “It’s hard to forgive. Even after a declaration of love in front of the whole world. I did not choose to be put in this position, and it hurts to have to be in it,” she wrote. “We have had contact and he is aware of my opinions on this.” When asked by VG, Lægreid declined to comment on her response.
Perhaps Lægreid thought this would come off as a romantic gesture to grovel for forgiveness at the expense of his own reputation. For all we know, he may have exhausted all other private options for communicating his remorse. I’ve heard tales of guys who’ve been blocked by all means of communication, so they resort to trying to contact their exes on Vinted or via transferring small sums of money (we’re talking pennies) over bank transfer along with the word “sorry” as the payment reference. These acts of desperation are almost always unwanted. And in many cases, they are intrusive and manipulative.
This private pain has now been turned into public internet fodder. But, what about the woman who might be sitting at home nursing a broken heart, who now has to deal with the additional pressure to react, respond, or even acknowledge his apology?
If this woman were to take him back, she would also face the judgement of large swaths of the internet which is currently imploring her to not give him another chance. Conversely, she may also be judged if she chooses not to respond further. You’re damned if you do and damned if you don’t. Whether he wanted to or not, Lægreid may have added to this woman’s pain and has placed her in a difficult, public position.
It’s only been a week since she learned of his betrayal and this woman could still be processing hurt feelings. Even if she were to take him back — heavy emphasis on the ‘if’ here — it would probably take a hell of a lot longer than one week for her to reach a point of even considering that.
Let the record state: it is perfectly acceptable — and dare-I-say advisable — to ignore this gesture. We all make mistakes in life and some of those inflict real emotional pain on people. But these are sensitive conversations which should happen in private, behind closed doors. You can’t force someone to forgive you. Send her an email instead. And if she doesn’t respond, you need to respect that silence.
Lægreid later released a statement expressing regret for his confession:
“I deeply regret that I brought up this personal story on what was a festive day for Norwegian biathlon. I am not quite myself today, and I am not thinking clearly,” he wrote in a statement published by VG.
“My apologies go to Johan-Olav, who deserved all the attention after the gold. It also goes to my ex-girlfriend, who involuntarily ended up in the media spotlight, I hope she is doing well. I can’t change this, but I will now put this behind me and focus on the Olympics. I will not answer any further questions about this.”
I hope that this woman has turned off her phone and gone to a spa with some supportive friends. It’s time to log off.
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How to watch CF Monterrey vs. Club Xelaju online for free
TL;DR: Live stream CF Monterrey vs. Club Xelaju in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup for free on YouTube. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The Concacaf Champions Cup regularly throws up shock results, but you’d expect the big clubs from Mexico and the U.S. to progress through the first round. That’s not going to be totally straightforward for CF Monterrey. They drew 1-1 Club Xelaju in the first leg of their first-round matchup, so they’ll need to produce a strong performance at home to progress.
If you want to watch CF Monterrey vs. Club Xelaju in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is CF Monterrey vs. Club Xelaju?
CF Monterrey vs. Club Xelaju in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup kicks off at 10 p.m. ET on Feb. 11. This fixture takes place at the Estadio BBVA.
How to watch CF Monterrey vs. Club Xelaju for free
CF Monterrey vs. Club Xelaju in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup is available to live stream for free on YouTube.
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This free live stream is available in most locations around the world, but not in North or Central America. Fortunately, fans in these excluded territories can still access this free live stream with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK (or somewhere else with access), meaning you can unblock free live streams of the Concacaf Champions Cup from anywhere in the world.
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What is the best VPN for YouTube?
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Moltbooks real risk isnt AI. Its your data.
There has been a lot of hype around Moltbook, the Reddit-like social media platform for AI bots where humans aren’t allowed to post. But how, exactly, does it work? Should we worry about agentic AI taking over the world, or should we worry about our data?
In this video, Mashable producer Teodosia Dobriyanova spoke to AI ethicist Catharina Doria who talked us through the latest AI hype, the importance of AI governance and data protection, and why she believes the internet is going to move on from AI-generated content into something way more human.
If you’re unsure about the latter, just look at 2026 social media trends. Instead of AI content, there is a return to analogue, to offline activities, and mundane realism in most aspects of life — offline dating, tactile experiences, or the resurgence of early 2000s tech.
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