At The Movies
The Garfield Movie
After Garfield's unexpected reunion with his long lost father, ragged alley cat Vic, he and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered lives to join Vic on a risky heist. Garfield (voiced by Chris Pratt), the world famous, Monday hating, lasagna loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure. After an unexpected reunion with his long lost father - scruffy street cat Vic (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson) Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high stakes heist. The jokes are fun, the animation is fine and Garfield and Odie get the laughs on their hands very often.
 

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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
The origin story of renegade warrior Furiosa (Anya Taylor-Joy) before her encounter and teamup with Mad Max. As the world falls, young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers into the hands of a great biker horde led by the warlord Dementus (Chris Hemsworth). Sweeping through the wasteland, they encounter the citadel presided over by Immortan Joe. The two tyrants wage war for dominance, and Furiosa must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home. With a perfect blend of relentless action, compelling characters, and a story that resonates with the human spirit's indomitable will, this film is the best films of this year of action.

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Dark Matter (AppleTV+)
A man is abducted into an alternate version of his life. Amid the mind-bending landscape of lives he could've lived, he embarks on a harrowing journey to get back to his true family and save them from a most terrifying foe: himself. The show has great character development and the pace feels right. The "mystery" portion of the show doesn't leave you feeling frustrated, as subtle hints are dropped at just the right interval. Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly lead a gripping cast.
 

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