What's Up - Your guide to what's happening in Fayetteville, AR this week!
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T10 WHATS UP! September 13 - 19, 2020 showcases the locals' rituals and traditions and how they blur the lines of reality. The third batch of episodes, "Winter," was directed by Philippa Lowthorpe ("Three Girls"). It focuses on the strong-willed Helen, who ar- rives on the island in search of solutions. But when she inad- vertently creates a bigger con- flict, it eventually leads to a battle that will determine the future of the island and its in- habitants. The psychological thriller is nothing short of mesmerizing, as it lays out an enchanting yet twisted world where nothing is what it seems, and viewers are taken on a series of crazy twists and turns that ultimately lead to a shocking climax. A new, more expansive trail- er for the series (after the teaser that was released in April) has been unveiled by HBO. It features Sam driving into the island as locals talk about the place being some- thing special. But the road to it suddenly ends as it sinks un- derwater, and it seems that Sam will be trapped in para- dise for good. The island's inhabitants are tight-lipped, and as the truth of local rituals and the island's secrets start to sweep over Sam, he attempts to resolve the trauma of his past as his present is flooded with his nightmares. Some are already comparing the show to the now-classic ABC series "Lost" and the 1973 British horror flick "The Wicker Man," due mostly to the eeriness and mystery. Ac- cording to critics, "The Third Day" has the potential to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Meanwhile, fans who have been treated to an early viewing have compared it to the celebrated 2019 horror film "Midsommar," which fea- tured a couple getting entan- gled with a pagan cult during a trip to Sweden. Filming for series began in July 2019 in the United King- dom after it was announced that Law would be fronting the cast. Munden was then hired as director for the first three episodes, which were written by Dennis Kelly ("Pulling"). That same month, the cast was expanded, and it was announced that Water- ston, Considine and Watson had joined the cast. By August, Harris and Dagleish had joined the lineup, too, with Lowthorpe on board to helm the final three episodes. With Law on board, it's no wonder that the show is al- ready making waves. He's been recognized for his excep- tional performances with a BAFTA Film Award, two Academy Award nominations and four Golden Globe nomi- nations. He's also received nominations for three Lau- rence Olivier Awards and two Tony Awards for his theater performances. In 2007, he was presented with an Honorary César award and was recog- nized for his contribution to World Cinema Arts and named a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government. Harris, meanwhile, is an English actress who is having somewhat of a moment. She won the hearts of critics with her role in the Oscar-winning film "Moonlight" (2016), a per- formance that also won her a slew of nominations (Golden Globe, BAFTA and Academy Award) for Best Supporting Actress. You may also know her from the most recent James Bond films, in which she stars as the legendary Eve Moneypenny — the newest in- stallment, "No Time to Die," premieres in November of this year. In 2017, Harris was also appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her work in drama. With such an acting pedi- gree, it's no wonder there are such high expectations for the series. Prepare yourself to get lost in "The Third Day" when it premieres Monday, Sept. 14, on HBO. Naomie Harris in "The Third Day" continued from page T2 Island isolation: Jude Law stars in HBO's eerie drama 'The Third Day' TV FEATURE