19 Things I'm Still Confused About After The "Euphoria" Season 2 Finale - BuzzFeed

I'mma need Season 3 to open with a background episode on Laurie.

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Last night, the Season 2 finale of Euphoria aired on HBO and, needless to say, we are still collectively recovering from the emotional roller coaster Sam Levinson put us through:

Now, any fan of Euphoria would be the first to say that this season was...a little different from the first season, namely that there seemed to be a lot of randomly added characters and gaping plot holes big enough for Rue to run through:

So, here are all the questions that need to be answered in Season 3 of Euphoria (hint — there are many):

1. For starters, let's address the elephant in the room: the murder of Ashtray at the hands of the police. Why was there a shootout when Ash is a minor and could have explained away his situation?

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I understand not wanting to be separated from Fezco if Ash's arrest resulted in placing him in foster care or juvie, but it would have been WAY less time away from Fez if a) Fez went to prison and if b) Ash died. 

2. Could Faye not send a text to Ash and Fez about the coup?

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A lot of people are calling Faye a "real one," but I'mma be the first to say that she could have done a WHOLE LOT MORE!

3. What exactly was the timeline of the penultimate episode and finale?

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A lot of things were happening during Lexi's play that seemed to happen in the past, present, and future...? Yet it all ended up in the play? 

4. Specifically, the emotional conversation between Rue and Lexi happened...when? Rue opened up the convo with, "I really liked your play," but then we also see that moment in the play.

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Maybe Lexi predicted the convo and preemptively incorporated it in the play. 

5. And also, when exactly was Lexi visiting Rue in the hospital? Was that post-Laurie kidnapping or sometime years before?

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Loooots of liberties being taken with these timelines, huh, Sam?

6. Did Rue ever find out that Jules and Elliot slept together?

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Like, people are shitting on Cassie for sleeping with Maddy's ex, but we do not talk about how Jules slept with Elliot while still dating Rue!

7. What's the deal with Laurie?

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Point blank. What's her deal.

8. Remember when Rue woke up in Laurie's house after an undisclosed amount of time and escaped...? What happened during that undisclosed amount of time?

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We just moseyed on PAST that one, didn't we?

9. Did Laurie just forgive Rue's debt? Or did she get payment in another way?

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I DIDN'T FORGET!

10. Back to the play — I understand that it was about Lexi's life, but what was the purpose of low-key outing Nate to their entire school?

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And how did she KNOW? HE DOESN'T EVEN KNOW!

11. In the voiceover during the end of the episode, Rue's character says that she remained clean throughout the rest of the school year... Is that why she wasn't curious about Fez's whereabouts? Because she didn't need drugs from him anymore? OR IS IT BECAUSE RUE'S DEAD and speaking from beyond the grave?

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SOMEONE CHECK IN ON MY MANS!

12. Are we not going to address that Samantha recorded Maddy trying on her clothes in the closet?

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I'd like to believe she was just wondering who tf was rifling through her clothes, but with Euphoria, I feel like it's more sinister.

13. Why did Minka Kelly's character gift Maddy the dress? Is she going somewhere?

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I did not hear a single soul talk about college on this show. 

14. What...is/was/will be up with Kat?

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Her character had a collective 10 minutes of screentime and six lines of dialogue this entire season. 

15. And McKay?

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Is he even still alive? 

16. At the end of the episode, Maddy declared that "this is just the beginning." THE BEGINNING OF WHAT???

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I can't believe we have to wait until 2024 to get some answers. 

17. Don't get me wrong — I loved seeing Cal go down, but does this mean that Nate's going to get off scotch free for PUTTING A GUN to Maddy's head??

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Justice for Maddy just once, PLEASE.

18. And what did Nate mean when he told his dad he gave the cops "everything" on the jump drive? Because he definitely told Jules that the CD he had of Cal and Jules together was the "only copy."

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Like, did the Nate/Cal thing happen way before Nate talked to Jules? Or did Nate just (unsurprisingly) lie to Jules?

19. And, most importantly, how soon can I stream Elliot's song to Rue?

ok…don’t let sam levinson’s ill-timing take away from the fact that elliot’s song was actually really beautiful

05:55 AM - 28 Feb 2022

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Maksim Chmerkovskiy says he's attempting to leave Ukraine - CNN

(CNN)Maksim Chmerkovskiy is attempting to return home.

The "Dancing With the Stars" veteran posted a new video message Monday, updating his followers on what he's been seeing and experiencing in Ukraine.

"I'm going to try and make my way out. I'm going to start making my way towards the border. I have options. Just a little nervous but I think it's going to be alright. I know it's going to be okay," he said.

Chmerkovskiy said that if he stops posting for a little bit "don't worry."

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The dance pro also said that he had been arrested but he didn't say why. He called it a "reality check."

A few hours later, Chmerkovskiy shared another update on Instagram, saying he had made it on a train, possibly going to Poland.

He is with several other adults and children in a small cabin, he said.

Chmerkovskiy immigrated to the United States from Ukraine with his family in the 1990s. He was working on the reality competition series "World of Dance UA" in Ukraine when the Russian invasion began last week, according to his representative.

Chmerkovskiy first began performing with the hit ABC dance competition series during Season 2 in 2005. He won the competition in 2014 and served as a guest judge in Season 21.

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Chmerovskiy married fellow "DWTS" professional Peta Murgatroyd in 2017. The two are the parents of a 5-year-old son, Shai.

Murgatroyd and the couple's son are not with him in Ukraine. She shared her gratitude on social media for the concern and support people have expressed for her family.

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The Batman review - is Robert Pattinson's Batman any good? - digitalspy.com

When it comes to a character as well known as Batman, it's tough to do something that's genuinely different to what's come before.

So when the likes of Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson were promising that The Batman would be something "fresh and different", we took it with a pinch of salt because, at the end of the day, this is still Batman. However, we are happy to be proved very wrong in this instance.

By avoiding the origin story and focusing on the "World's Greatest Detective" aspect, we're seeing a side of Batman that has never fully been explored on screen before. Throw in some heavy film-noir vibes and a richly-detailed Gotham (under)world, and Reeves has delivered an exhilarating spin on the character.

Inevitably you'll be judging The Batman against other Batman movies, but not only is it a match for the strongest of those outings, it's also up there with the best comic-book movies overall. It's that good.

And if that's all you need to know, then feel free to leave right now. If you want to know more though, fear not, the following is totally spoiler-free.

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Related: The Batman cast explain how it differs from other Batman movies

The Batman picks up after Bruce Wayne (Robert Pattinson) has had "two years of nights" as Batman, patrolling the streets of Gotham and striking fear into the hearts of criminals. However, it's not having the impact he expected, and things, if anything, are worse than ever.

They're about to get a lot worse, as sadistic killer Edward Nashton (Paul Dano), aka the Riddler, starts to target Gotham's elite. Helpfully, the Riddler also leaves cryptic clues for Batman, which sends him into the city's dark underworld, populated by the likes of Oswald Cobblepot (Colin Farrell) and Carmine Falcone (John Turturro).

As the investigation starts to hit closer to home, can Batman uncover the Riddler's grand plan for Gotham before it's too late?

That's really about all we want to go into, details-wise, as Reeves really immerses you in Batman's world. Where other Batman movies would cut away to show the villains doing villainous things, you're with Batman every step of the way as every clue is uncovered and riddle solved.

There are times when Reeves does cut to other characters, such as in the chilling and unforgettable introduction of the Riddler. However, by mostly keeping you with Bats, it elevates the detective angle and adds an intrigue that keeps you gripped throughout the near-three hour runtime.

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This immersion extends to Batman himself. In his DC debut, Robert Pattinson spends the vast majority as the vigilante and not as Bruce Wayne. His take on Bruce is one obsessed with his alter-ego, unaware of how his emotions are driving what he does and how that explodes in his brutal takedowns of any criminal that crosses his path.

Spending so much time in the Batsuit makes it all the more challenging for Pattinson, who has to do a lot with just body language. He rises to the task though with an imposing performance, and you never doubt that his is a Batman who villains will genuinely fear. Any doubts you may have had won't last long.

While it might be Pattinson's movie, it'd be wrong to single him out, because a Batman movie needs two to tango. Paul Dano makes the Riddler as terrifying as he is magnetic, which is all the more impressive as, like Pattinson, he's largely hidden behind a costume. It's a performance every bit as good as Heath Ledger's in The Dark Knight, and it'll haunt your nightmares.

Dano gets the most substantial role of the supporting cast, but there are strong turns everywhere you look, led by Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle. As with the other characters, she's not quite Catwoman yet, but neither is she a damsel in distress like the noir tone might suggest. She doesn't get loads to do yet still makes an impression.

Jeffrey Wright brings a welcome sense of dry humour to Lt James Gordon, while the emotional heart of the movie largely comes from Andy Serkis's affecting take on Alfred, who knows what Bruce needs but can't deliver it. John Turturro is suitably sleazy as Carmine Falcone, but special mention has to go to Colin Farrell's entertaining and transformative role as Oswald Cobblepot.

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With all those notable Batman characters involved, you could fear Spider-Man 3 vibes, and we can't ignore that it is three hours long. However, by keeping the focus on Batman, Reeves – who wrote the script with Peter Craig – avoids making it feel overstuffed and constantly propels the plot along with a new reveal or big set piece.

This might be a very different Batman movie tonally and story-wise, but it still delivers the Bat-goods you'd expect, such as the Batmobile. Now a souped-up muscle car to fit the grounded tone, it gets its time to shine in a visceral car chase with cinematographer Greig Fraser putting you right in the driving seat.

Batman might be a proper detective now, but he still gets to show off his fighting skills. Fraser's striking camerawork lets you feel every bruising punch and gunshot, with editors William Hoy and Tyler Nelson eschewing quick cuts. The standout is a corridor fight where the only light comes from muzzle flashes, but you could truly pick any set piece to highlight the excellent craft behind The Batman.

This extends to Michael Giacchino's magnificent score, which weaves in influences like 'Ave Maria' and Nirvana's 'Something in the Way'. There are the booming and ominous beats, especially in Batman's theme, but it's distinct from Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard's work on Christopher Nolan's trilogy.

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The level of detail and technical skill that has gone into creating this new version of Gotham City is why the runtime never becomes an issue. It's a world you're happy to luxuriate in, filled with fascinating characters that, although they're well-known, feel different to what's come before.

It's easy to get Batman wrong, but Reeves never even threatens to do so. The Batman is an enthralling, chilling and fresh new take on the iconic DC hero that'll leave you desperate for another visit to this impeccably-crafted world.

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SAG Awards 2022: The winners list - CNN

(CNN)The 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards, which honor some of the year's best television and film performances by actors, aired Sunday.

The casts of "Ted Lasso" and "Succession" won for their ensemble work in the best television comedy and drama categories, while the cast of "CODA" celebrated their win for best motion picture ensemble.

"Squid Game" actors bested their "Succession" competition in the drama acting categories, and both Will Smith and Michael Keaton offered emotional acceptance speeches for their wins in the lead male acting in a motion picture and male actor in a TV movie or miniseries, respectively.

Helen Mirren was honored with the SAG Life Achievement Award.

The full list of winners follows below

Television Awards

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries

Murray Bartlett, "The White Lotus"

Oscar Isaac, "Scenes From a Marriage"

Michael Keaton, "Dopesick" *WINNER

Ewan McGregor, "Halston"

Evan Peters, "Mare of Easttown"

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries

Jennifer Coolidge, "The White Lotus"

Cynthia Erivo, "Genius: Aretha"

Margaret Qualley, "Maid"

Jean Smart, "Mare of Easttown"

Kate Winslet, "Mare of Easttown" *WINNER

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series

Brian Cox, "Succession"

Billy Crudup, "The Morning Show"

Kieran Culkin, "Succession"

Lee Jung-jae, "Squid Game" *WINNER

Jeremy Strong, "Succession"

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series

Jennifer Aniston, "The Morning Show"

Jung Ho-yeon, "Squid Game" *WINNER

Elisabeth Moss, "The Handmaid's Tale"

Sarah Snook, "Succession"

Reese Witherspoon, "The Morning Show"

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series

Michael Douglas, "The Kominsky Method"

Brett Goldstein, "Ted Lasso"

Steve Martin, "Only Murders in the Building"

Martin Short, "Only Murders in the Building"

Jason Sudeikis, "Ted Lasso" *WINNER

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series

Elle Fanning, "The Great"

Sandra Oh, "The Chair"

Jean Smart, "Hacks" *WINNER

Juno Temple, "Ted Lasso"

Hannah Waddingham, "Ted Lasso"

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

"The Handmaid's Tale"

"The Morning Show"

"Squid Game"

"Succession" *WINNER

"Yellowstone"

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series

"The Great"

"Hacks"

"The Kominsky Method"

"Only Murders in the Building"

"Ted Lasso" *WINNER

Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Comedy or Drama Series

"Cobra Kai"

"The Falcon and the Winter Soldier"

"Loki"

"Mare of Easttown"

"Squid Game" *WINNER

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"Squid Game" star Lee Jung-jae reacts after it was announced that he had won a Screen Actors Guild award on Sunday, February 27. He and his co-star Jung Ho-yeon each won an award for outstanding performance in a drama series.

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Will Smith kisses his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, shortly after winning the award for outstanding performance by a male actor in a leading role. He played Richard Williams, the father of tennis greats Serena and Venus Williams, in the film "King Richard." Venus was in the audience with Smith and other cast members, too.

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The audience does the sign for "I love you" to the cast of "CODA" after it won the SAG award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture. The film is about a teenager raised by deaf parents; "CODA" stands for child of deaf adults.

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Actress Helen Mirren accepts her lifetime achievement award during the show.

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"Succession" actors Kieran Culkin, center, and Jeremy Strong bump awards after the show's cast won outstanding performance by an ensemble in a drama series.

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Jessica Chastain takes photos with the award she won for outstanding performance by a female actor in a leading role. She won for her role as televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker in the film "The Eyes of Tammy Faye."

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The audience watches the show from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.

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Salma Hayek Pinault presents Michael Keaton with the award for outstanding performance by a male actor in a television movie or limited series. Keaton won for his role in "Dopesick," Hulu's compelling recounting of the rise of opioid addiction in America. Through tears, he dedicated his award to his sister, Pam, and nephew, Michael, who he said died in 2016 following a battle with drug addiction.

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Jean Smart, inside the show's press room, kisses the award she won for outstanding performance by a female actor in a comedy series. The "Hacks" star also was nominated for her role in the miniseries "Mare of Easttown."

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From left, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr. and Daveed Diggs present an award during the show. The three starred together in the musical "Hamilton."

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Actress and singer Lady Gaga, left, talks with "Squid Game" actress Kim Joo-ryoung during the show. Gaga was nominated for her role in the film "House of Gucci."

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Jason Sudeikis, appearing remotely, is embraced by his "Ted Lasso" co-stars after winning the SAG award for outstanding performance by a male actor in a comedy series.

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Actor Troy Kotsur uses sign language as he accepts his award for outstanding performance by a male actor in a supporting role. Kotsur, who stars in the film "CODA," is the first deaf actor to receive an individual SAG award. He and other "CODA" cast members also received the award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture.

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Actor and director Tyler Perry, who was part of the ensemble cast in the film "Don't Look Up," wears a ribbon with Ukrainian colors as he arrives for the show. Ukraine was invaded by Russia on Thursday.

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"The Chair" star Sandra Oh hits the silver carpet.

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Motion Picture Awards

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role

Javier Bardem, "Being the Ricardos"

Benedict Cumberbatch, "The Power of the Dog"

Andrew Garfield, "Tick, Tick... Boom"

Will Smith, "King Richard" *WINNER

Denzel Washington, "The Tragedy of Macbeth"

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role

Jessica Chastain, "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" *WINNER

Olivia Colman, "The Lost Daughter"

Lady Gaga, "House of Gucci"

Jennifer Hudson, "Respect"

Nicole Kidman, "Being the Ricardos"

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role

Ben Affleck, "The Tender Bar"

Bradley Cooper, "Licorice Pizza"

Troy Kotsur, "CODA" *WINNER

Jared Leto, "House of Gucci"

Kodi Smit-McPhee, "The Power of the Dog"

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role

Caitríona Balfe, "Belfast"

Cate Blanchett, "Nightmare Alley"

Ariana DeBose, "West Side Story" *WINNER

Kirsten Dunst, "The Power of the Dog"

Ruth Negga, "Passing"

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

"Belfast"

"CODA" *WINNER

"Don't Look Up"

"House of Gucci"

"King Richard"

Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture

"Black Widow"

"Dune"

"The Matrix Resurrections"

"No Time to Die" *WINNER

"Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings"

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