An adaptation of Philip Pullman's acclaimed trilogy that follows a seemingly ordinary but brave young woman from another world whose search for a kidnapped friend uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children and becomes a quest to understand a mysterious phenomenon called Dust.
A young movie star from Queens lives the good life in Hollywood surrounded by his boyhood pals, who shamelessly milk the actor's fame for all its worth. Modelled on the starstruck experiences of coexecutive producer Mark Wahlberg, this breezy satire has moments of inspiration thanks to stellar portrayals of some of the characters and the handling of some of the themes related to tinsel life.
The question of sexual consent in contemporary life is explored, as well as how, in the new landscape of dating and relationships, a distinction is made between liberation and exploitation.