Vol. 30
No. 42
Pick Hits
At The Movies
Killers Of The Flower Moon
Members of the Osage tribe in the United States are murdered under
mysterious circumstances in the 1920s, sparking a major F.B.I.
investigation involving J. Edgar Hoover. One of the best films of 2023,
Martin Scorsese never fails to impress the audience with his
unique touch for filmmaking. It is one of his best artistic masterpieces,
featuring great performances by both Robert De Niro and
Leonardo DiCaprio. Scorsese spent several hours together with Chief
Standing Bear to convince the Osage Nation to help with the filming.
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Totally Killer (Prime Video)
When the infamous Sweet Sixteen Killer returns 35 years
after his first murder spree to claim another victim, 17
year old Jamie accidentally travels back in time to
1987, determined to stop the killer before he can start.
Totally Killer offers a unique blend of comedy and
horror, providing a thrilling yet humorous experience
for viewers. The movie's plot is intriguing, featuring
time travel and a mission to stop a notorious killer,
which adds an element of suspense and excitement.
Totally Killer featuring Kiernan Shipka
and Olivia Holt is streaming with
subscription on Prime Video.
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Lupin (Netflix)
Inspired by the adventures of Arsčne Lupin, gentleman
thief Assane Diop sets out to avenge his father for an
injustice inflicted by a wealthy family. Lupin offers a
fresh take on the classic gentleman thief trope. This
unique plotline provides a blend of mystery and
adventure that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
The show's protagonist, Assane Diop, is a compelling
character whose quest for justice for his father adds a
layer of emotional depth to the thrilling crime and
drama elements of Lupin. Lupin featuring Omar
Sy and Ludivine Sagnier has one or
more episodes streaming with subscription on Netflix.
The Buzz...
Jada Pinkett Smith says that divorce “didn’t feel right”
for her and Will Smith. The star revealed earlier this week that
she and her husband have been separated since 2016 and has now explained that
they planned to divorce but ultimately did not go through with it.
Movie theaters turned into concert venues this weekend as Swifties brought their
dance moves and friendship bracelets to multiplexes across the country. The
unparalleled enthusiasm helped propel Taylor Swift: The
Eras Tour to a massive, first place debut between $95 million and $97
million in North America.
Jonathan Goodwin is suing the makers of America’s Got
Talent: Extreme over his 2021 accident. The former stuntman lost a
kidney, broke both shoulder blades, shattered both legs, broke his spine and
severed his spinal cord during rehearsals for his escape act for the show.
Chris Evans has finally confirmed he is married to Alba
Baptista. Chris spoke about the double celebration while flaunting his
wedding ring at the New York Comic Con on Saturday,
and told fans: “I got married. It was really, really great.
Keith Richards admitted he and his Rolling Stones
bandmate Mick Jagger still have their disagreements after over 60
years working together but insisted they will always love each other. Speaking
to U.K.’s The Sun newspaper, Keith said: “He is unbelievable, man,
one of the greatest frontmen.
Mark Goddard, one of the stars of the classic 1960s CBS
series Lost in Space, has died at the age of 87.
Twilight star Taylor Lautner showed off his werewolf level
agility by doing several backflips at a recent Eras Tour
screening. Lautner’s wife, also named Taylor Lautner, posted the performance on
Saturday on her Instagram Stories.
Apple TV+ has pulled the plug on its murder mystery comedy series The
Afterparty after two seasons, Variety has confirmed.
Crunchyroll has acquired the monster sci-fi and fantasy anime series
Kaiju No. 8, with the show set to debut on the streamer in spring
2024.
As far as Julia Louis-Dreyfus knows, Jerry
Seinfeld’s teases about a potential Seinfeld reunion might as well be
yada yada yada. “Yeah, I just saw [that news] last night,” Louis-Dreyfus told
The Guardian last week, after Seinfeld made comments about the ’90s sitcom’s
future. “And I don’t know what the hell he’s talking about.”