Eddie Murphy's Self-Defense Tip and Anna Kendrick's Empowering Directorial Debut: A Recap

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What Happened to Eddie Murphy's Self-Defense Tip?
Remember when Eddie Murphy revealed a phone self-defense trick on a talk show? The viral clip left out a crucial context: he learned it while doing stunt work for The Day of the Jackal.

Anna Kendrick's Empowering Directorial Debut
Anna Kendrick's directorial debut, Woman of the Hour, tells the story of Sheryl Bradshaw and her encounter with serial killer Rodney Alcala. The film takes a refreshing approach by humanizing the victims and avoiding sensationalism, despite the disturbing subject matter.

Fun Fact: Anna donated the earnings from this movie, feeling 'gross' about profiting from such a dark tale.

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