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The Last Journey also known as Last Journey of Paul W.R. , is a French science fiction movie directed by Romain Quirot. Based on his previous short film of the same name, this movie follows the daring astronaut Paul W.R, who has been chosen to go on a dangerous mission that will ensure the survival of humanity.

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The movie is set in a future where Earth is no longer habitable due to overpopulation and environmental degradation. With the fate of humanity at stake, Paul W.R must successfully complete the journey to Kepler 209, a distant planet that needs to be colonized for survival.

Last Journey of Paul W.R. stars Hugo Becker as Paul W.R along with Jean Reno, Paul Hamy, Lya Oussadit-Lessert, Philippe Katerine, Bruno Lochet, Émilie Gavois-Kahn, Jean-Luc Couchard, and more.

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The Last Journey synopsis is as follows:

“The red moon threatens our existence on earth. Our only hope is the enigmatic Paul WR, the most talented astronaut of its generation. But few hours before the start of the mission, Paul disappears.”

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"I kept the idea that humanity is going straight into the wall, and that the hero no longer recognizes himself in it" - Romain Quirot

After two hundred days of closure, theaters can finally reopen in France and it can never be said enough that a film must first be discovered in the theater and then seen again at home to grasp all the subtleties and specially to see again the moments that made us love a film in question. For this long-awaited reunion, we were able to fully immerse ourselves in one of our favorite movie theaters in France (the one in Los Angeles remains the ArcLight Hollywood which has closed its doors) to discover a French sci-fi film, a rarity since the last one in memory remains Luc Besson's Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017). 

The Last Journey co-written and directed by Romain Quirot who signs here his first feature film by adapting his short film The Last Journey of the enigmatic Paul W.R. is certainly imperfect but easily wins our attention because we feel the presence behind the camera of a real passionate of French and American cinema. This devouring passion is felt not only by the care given to the special effects (all successful) but also to the music that accompanies the story. The result is a film that is certainly quite short but that holds us in suspense throughout the story and above all offers us a real immersion in a not-so-distant future in which the earth is, at first sight, living its last days.

The action takes place in a devastated world that seems to be dying due to the negligence of humans. As a red moon, shamelessly exploited by humans for its energy, lies near the earth, an alarming cry announces that it has changed its direction and is heading straight for the earth. The collision of this red moon with the earth would mean the end of our planet. The only one who can succeed in destroying this red moon is a certain Paul W.R. who, following his refusal to accomplish this mission, flees and finds himself in the middle of the desert pursued by a strange character but also by some kind of robots. Paul will however meet a young teenager, Elma, who will not only change his way of perceiving the world but also have an important role. 

Of course, the scenario is not totally original and we can feel the influence of many directors such as David Cronenberg, Luc Besson (the presence of the actor Jean Reno is not fortuitous), Georges Lucas (Star Wars), Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott on the way of apprehending the story of director Romain Quirot. However, for his first film, he is certainly gifted in making the most of limited means. Keeping the distance perfectly compared to some American blockbusters and especially benefiting from a very beautiful photography, The Last Journey is certainly a film made to be seen at the cinema as it succeeds in creating a real disturbing and apocalyptic atmosphere. 

The Last Journey is easily imposed by its willingness to rely on excellent actors like Hugo Becker (perfect in the lead role of Paul W.R), Paul Hamy (Elliott W.R), Lya Oussadit-Lessert (Elma) but also in important secondary roles Jean Reno (Henri W.R), Philippe Katerine (radio host) and Brunot Lochet (Cesar). This perfectly mastered casting gives the film a real freshness and a new breath far and above all testifies to the director's willingness to place the story at the very center of the film and to have actors ready to invest themselves in the first film of a director noticed until then for his ambitious short films. 

Another real surprise of The Last Journey are the numerous special effects of Digital District that give this film a very special aura. Whether it is the flying cars (obvious nod to Blade Runner), these shots of space, those apocalyptic that mark the story. Everything is certainly consistent with the great care taken by the director Romain Quirot to surround himself with an excellent team both in front and behind the camera. Certainly, since Luc Besson's science fiction films, we had rarely seen in France such a successful approach to this genre.

Contrary to some colleagues like Télérama who don't seem to have fully understood the scope of this film, we can only defend it, which shows that French cinema is capable of giving life to science fiction films as ambitious as they are successful. Certainly, Romain Quirot is a director to follow and whose The Last Journey marks a very promising beginning.

The Last Journey Directed by Romain Quirot Produced by David Danesi and Fannie Pailloux Written by Romain Quirot, Antoine Jaunin and Laurent Turner Starring Hugo Becker, Paul Hamy, Lya Oussadit-Lessert, Jean Reno, Philippe Katerine, Émilie Gavois-Kahn, Bruno Lochet, Jean-Luc Couchard Music by Étienne Forget Cinematography : Jean-Paul Agostini Edited by Romain Quirot Production companies : Apaches Films Distributed by Tandem (France) Release date : May 19, 2021 (France) Running time : 87 minutes

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What Happened to Jelly Roll? Weight Loss 2024 Journey Explored

By Shazmeen Navrange

Jelly Roll is a popular country singer whose life-inspired music managed to garner massive attention in recent years, making him a two-time Grammy Award nominee. Following some tumultuous teenage years, he managed to make a name for himself in the mainstream music scene while trying to improve his physical health. Recently, Jelly Roll has gone through massive weight loss. Here are all the details about his weight loss journey so far.

Jelly Roll Weight Loss Explained

Jason Bradley DeFord, aka Jelly Roll, has struggled with overweight issues for many years. In 2015, an “embarrassing” situation occurred in his life. The singer took to Instagram to reveal that he weighed over 500 pounds and even the doctor’s weighing machine couldn’t check his original weight. He soon realized he had to take care of his health issues, which led him to lose almost 200 pounds.

Unfortunately, in 2018, he spiraled back to excessive eating. As a result, he started to gain weight again.

While on his on-and-off journey of losing weight, he made a resolution in December 2022. He decided to step into the new year keeping his focus on “family and health.” Although he did lose a bit of weight, he was determined to continue his fitness journey in 2023, too. Keeping his resolution intact, he went to the gym, started meditating, and consumed a proper diet, Jelly Roll posted on X (formerly Twitter) in March 2023:

Just know that I’m doing my part — I’m working out daily… praying and meditating …. Eating better – losing weight. Making sure I bring the best version of me on my new album and this tour… this is what growth and gratitude look like in real time. — Jelly Roll (@JellyRoll615) February 28, 2023

Speaking about his current health status in 2024, Jelly Roll has surprising news for the viewers, who have supported him throughout his weight loss journey. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight , he revealed that he lost 50-70 pounds throughout his training for his 5K race. He was “really emotional” about the fact that he was able to reach the finish line and felt quite motivated. He said, “I couldn’t walk a mile when I started trying to do this back in January. So the fact that we got three point whatever it was, got it down, I feel really, really good about it.” I left here feeling really motivated,” Roll added.

Although the 3.1-mile race was tough for him, he did it and overall felt “great.” According to him, the “coolest part” was how diverse people competed in the race and how motivating the event was.

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Across the United States, more frequent extreme weather is starting to cause the home insurance market to buckle, even for those who have paid their premiums dutifully year after year.

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