Boy Kills World is a violent and gory action-thriller that is heavily inspired by video games. The film follows Boy, a trained assassin who must take down a totalitarian figurehead. Boy’s journey is filled with surreal and slapstick humor, but the film’s over-the-top violence and relentless voice-over narration may be too much for some viewers. The film is a litmus test for fans of video game movies, and its success will depend on viewers’ ability to embrace its absurdities.
The suspect who broke into Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ home has been identified as 29-year-old Ephraim Matthew Hunter. According to authorities, Hunter has a history of violence, including a previous conviction for a hammer attack and robbery in Massachusetts. He allegedly broke into the mayor’s home through a window during a security shift change and is believed to have targeted Bass specifically. Prosecutors believe Hunter was aware that it was the mayor’s residence and was searching for her. This incident marks the second time Bass has been the victim of a home burglary within two years.
In a brazen act of violence, two bikers brutally assaulted a bus conductor in Chennai on Tuesday for attempting to move their illegally parked motorcycle that was obstructing the bus’s path. The incident, which took place at the Kasturba Hospital bus stop in Triplicane, marks the second attack on government bus crew in Tamil Nadu within the past week. The injured conductor, 50-year-old Keshavulu, was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and has filed a case against the attackers. The assault highlights the pressing issue of violence against public transport workers, with transportation activist K Anbalagan calling for stricter action against offenders, particularly college students who often receive lenient treatment due to concerns about their future.
The Motion Picture Association (MPAA) has assigned Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga an R-rating for its graphic content. Similar to its predecessor, Mad Max: Fury Road, the upcoming film features intense violence and disturbing imagery. Only Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, rated PG-13, escaped the R-rated fate within the franchise.
The high-stakes Lok Sabha election campaign in Kerala culminated in a carnivalesque atmosphere on Wednesday, but also saw violence and polarization. Rival campaigns staged last-minute rallies across the state, resorting to stone-throwing and other violent tactics. Several candidates used skylift cranes to elevate themselves above the chaotic crowds, capturing dizzying selfies. Key issues in the campaign included livelihood, unemployment, and poverty, alongside larger questions of federalism, religious polarization, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s image. The vibrant campaign featured colorful displays, celebrities, street theater, and social media engagement. As overt campaigning ended, both coalitions expressed optimism, while door-to-door canvassing continued discreetly.
Violence erupted in Kohlu, Balochistan, during re-polling in the PB-9 constituency. Rockets were fired near a polling station in Nasao, and a landmine blast damaged a tribal leader’s car. A political party worker was killed in a firing incident the previous day. The Frontier Corps and Levies are maintaining security at the polling stations, where tensions have been reported.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday criticized the Congress party for supporting individuals who incite violence. During a speech at the Vijay Sankalp Shankhnaad Maharally in Chhattisgarh’s Surguja, Modi stated that Congress has been backing those responsible for spreading violence.
Repolling is taking place at eight polling stations across four assembly constituencies in Arunachal Pradesh due to reports of violence and damage to electronic voting machines (EVMs) during the simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections on April 19. Elaborate security arrangements have been made, including the deployment of police superintendents and paramilitary forces, to ensure the smooth conduct of the repolling.
Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Michael Ramirez warns that violence and obstruction are not tolerated as freedom of speech.
Steam, the popular video game distribution service, has been criticized for hosting a controversial game called Toofan AlAqsa. The game, which was released on March 31st, allows players to assume the role of Palestinian gunmen fighting against Israeli soldiers. The game’s description explicitly states that its goal is to “protect AlAqsa and Palestine” from the Israel Defense Forces. This has sparked outrage among many, who have accused the game of promoting violence against Jews and glorifying terrorism. Some have even suggested that the game may be used to spread malware.
