Space: The Longest Goodbye (2023) Rated NR

 A group of astronauts are training for a mission to Mars while NASA is looking at how psychology can help those in isolation. Starring Kayla Barron, Cady Coleman, and Al Holland. 

This film talks about how isolated the astronauts are for months or years at a time. For years, psychologists have been helping NASA understand the affects of isolation not just to the astronauts but also the family left behind during those long months. There are so many outside factors that play into just being on the space station, and now they are looking at the potential affects associated with a three-year mission to Mars. They also look at the different aspects for human hibernation. This film is great to watch for understanding what our astronauts do for science. This is worth the watch. 

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New This Week On DVD, June 4, 2024

 

Ā Wicked Little Letters (R)

When deeply conservative English local Edith Swan and fellow residents begin to receive wicked letters full of unintentionally hilarious profanities, her rowdy, foul-mouthed, Irish migrant neighbor Rose Gooding is charged with the crime. The anonymous letters prompt a national uproar, and a trial ensues. However, as the town’s women—led by Police Officer Gladys Moss—begin to investigate the crime themselves, they suspect something is amiss and Rose may not be the culprit after all. Starring Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, Anjana Vasan

Ā The Old Oak (NR)

A pub landlord in a previously thriving mining community struggles to hold onto his pub. Meanwhile, tensions rise in the town when Syrian refugees are placed in the empty houses in the community. Starring Dave Turner, Ebla Mari, Claire Rodgerson

Ā Lost Soulz (NR)

A rapper leaves everything behind and embarks on an odyssey of self discovery, music, and friendship in the heart of Texas. Starring Suave Sidle, Syanda Stillwell, Micro TDH

Ā Darkness of Man (R)

Russell Hatch, an Interpol operative who takes on the role of father figure to Jayden, the son of an informant killed in a routine raid gone wrong. Years later, Hatch finds himself protecting Jayden and his grandfather from a group of merciless gangs in an all-out turf war, stopping at nothing to protect Jayden and fight anyone getting in his way. Starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Emerson Min, Kristanna Loken

Ā Doctor Who: Peter Davison Complete Season Two (TV-PG)

Doctor Who is a series that details the varied adventures of the Doctor, a Time Lord hailing from the planet Gallifrey who arrives on earth by what appears to be a 1950s London police call box. In reality, this call box is actually a TARDIS; short for Time and Relative Dimension(s) in Space, the TARDIS is a vehicle that allows the Doctor to travel throughout the universe. As an added bonus, the Doctor has the ability to regenerate into a new looking body as a last resort before succumbing to death due to injuries incurred while traveling the universe. The year 1963 marked the first episode of Doctor Who in England; since then, the show has continued on to become the longest running sci-fi series in the history of television, continuing active production until its break in 1989. Starring Jodie Whittaker, Mandip Gill, John Bishop

Ā Finding Faith (NR)

Victoria is a Christian advice columnist about to make her big break, but her personal life is in shambles and her faith has faded. She returns home to help her father after her mother’s death and is put on a journey to rediscover God’s purpose for her life. Starring Ashley Bratcher, Jonathan Stoddard, John Schneider

Ā Founders Day (R)

A small town is shaken by a series of ominous killings in the days leading up to a heated mayoral election. Starring Naomi Grace, Devin Druid, William Russ

Ā In the Company of Kings (NR)

In the Company of Kings follows a fight fan’s unforgettable journey into the dark heart of American boxing to talk to eight former World Champs and those closest to his hero, Muhammad Ali, about race, struggle, victory, defeat and picking yourself up off the canvas. Starring Bernard Hopkins, Larry Holmes, Earnie Shavers

Ā Manifest Season 4 (NR)

A bumpy plane ride through a vicious thunderstorm sends everyone on board five years into the future. When those on the plane finally land, they return home to a life that is very different than when they took off. The passengers of the flight, and the family members left behind, try to deal with the unusual situation. Those on the place also start having these ‘callings’ to help people in danger. The more they try to uncover what happened to them in the sky, the more dangerous their lives become. Starring Melissa Roxburgh, Josh Dallas, J.R. Ramirez

Ā Ruby’s Choice (NR)

After being forced to share her room with her dementia-suffering grandmother, a teen’s resentment turns to love as she uncovers family secrets and gains a new understanding of her grandmother’s past. Starring Jane Seymour, Jacqueline McKenzie, Stephen Hunter

Ā The Three Musketeers – Part II: Milady (2023)

D’Artagnan, on a quest to rescue the abducted Constance, runs into the mysterious Milady de Winter again. The tension between the Catholics and the Protestants finally escalates, as the king declares war — forcing the now four musketeers into battle. But as the war goes on, they are tested physically, mentally and emotionally. Starring Francois Civil, Vincent Cassel, Romain Duris

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The Real Story (Smithsonian) Rated TV-PG

A documentary that looks at the true stories behind hit films. Starring Corey Johnson, David Harewood, and Paul McGann.

This series takes on popular films and looks at the true stories behind them. It’s always interesting to see what story triggers another. Some of these stories are renowned, and others are obscure. You have the stars of the film and the creators discussing stories from behind the scenes of the production. It features both stories of how the film came about and the stories behind the scenes of the production. It’s a series worth a watch.

 

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Hidden Letters (2022) Rated NR

 Two Chinese women try to balance their lives with their traditional identity and their modern lifestyles. Starring Xin Hu, Simu Wu, and He Yanxin.

This film tells of the Chinese women’s life, especially today as it is hard trying to honor their historical traditions as a modern woman. It touches on the past, looking at historical oppression of women, and also looks at the modern woman pulling weight. There are things that just don’t work or are not right for the modern world.  Still, they have to fight for what they want in the world. Thus, the language gives them hope. This film does a brilliant job at showing the line and seeing it come into place. Thus, it’s worth a watch. 

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New This Month for Streaming, June 2024

 

Mayor of Kingstown Season 3 (Paramount+)Ā  Rated TV-MA

The McLusky family are power brokers tackling themes of systemic racism, corruption and inequality in Kingstown, Michigan, where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry. Starring Jeremy Renner, Hugh Dillon, Tobi Bamtefa

Release Date: June 2

Billy the Kid Season 2B (MGM+) Rated TV-MA

An epic romantic adventure based on the life of Billy the Kid, from his humble Irish roots and his early days as a cowboy and gunslinger in the American frontier, to his pivotal role in the Lincoln County War and beyond. Starring Tom Blyth, Daniel Webber, Sean Owen Roberts

Release Date: June 2

Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse (Magnolia) Rated

Chip and Joanna Gaines take on a unique mid-century modern lakehouse flip near Lake Waco, Texas. Starring Chip Gaines, Joanna Gaines

Release Date: June 2

Star Wars: The Acolyte: Season 1 (Disney+) Rated TV-14

Star Wars series that takes viewers into a galaxy of shadowy secrets and emerging dark-side powers in the final days of the High Republic era. Starring Amandla Stenberg, Dafne Keen, Jodie Turner-Smith

Release Date: June 4

Clipped Season 1 (Hulu) Rated NR

The downfall of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, amid the team’s drive to win a championship under coach Doc Rivers. Starring Kelly AuCoin,Ā Michael Heidemann,Ā Jock McKissic

Release Date: June 4

Jo Koy: Live From Brooklyn (Netflix) Rated NR

A stand-up comedy special filmed at the historic King’s Theatre in Brooklyn, NY, where Jo Koy humorously explores topics like social media, getting older, and entering a new life phase.Ā  Starring Jo Koy

Release Date: June 4

Let the Canary Sing (Paramount+) Rated NR

The journey of Cyndi Lauper, a one-of-a-kind artist, iconic performer, and trailblazing activist. Starring Cyndi Lauper, Billy Porter, Patti LaBelle

Release Date: June 4

Marlon Wayans: Good Grief (Prime) Rated NR

Taped at the iconic Apollo Theater, Wayans comedically explores grief after losing his parents. He reflects on his father’s lessons, joining the “Dead Mama Club,” changing aging parents’ diapers, and who’s the funniest Wayans. Starring Marlon Wayans

Release Date: June 4

Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial Season 1 (Netflix) Rated NR

Chronicles Hitler’s ascent to power, his regime’s use of propaganda, censorship, and anti-Semitic policies, as well as the eventual downfall of the Nazi leadership. Starring Scott Alexander Young

Release Date: June 5

How to Rob a Bank (Netflix) Rated NR

In this true-crime documentary, a charismatic rebel in 1990s Seattle pulls off an unprecedented string of bank robberies straight out of the movies. Starring Jordan Burtchett, Kagga Jayson, Chezca Vega

Release Date: June 5

Under ParisĀ  (Netflix) Rated NR

Sophia, a brilliant scientist comes to know that a large shark is swimming deep in the river. Starring Bérénice Bejo, Nassim Lyes, Anaïs Parello

Release Date: June 5

Sweet Tooth: Season 3 (Netflix) Rated TV-14

A boy who is half human and half deer survives in a post-apocalyptic world with other hybrids. Starring Nonso Anozie, Christian Convery, Adeel Akhtar

Release Date: June 6

Criminal Minds: EvolutionĀ  Season 2 (Paramount+) Rated TV-14

A group of criminal profilers who work for the FBI as members of its Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) using behavioral analysis and profiling to help investigate crimes and find the suspect known as the unsub. Starring Kirsten Vangsness, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook

Release Date: June 6

Makeup x Breakup Season 2 (AllBlk) Rated NR

When Brooke blindsides Blake and abruptly breaks up with him, how will he cope? Starring Nicolette Ellis, Kamel Goffin, Omar Salmon

Release Date: June 6

Baki Hanma vs Kengan AshuraĀ  (Netflix) Rated TV-MA

It’s the ultimate showdown. The toughest fighters from “Baki Hanma” and “Kengan Ashura” clash in this unprecedented, hard-hitting martial arts crossover. Starring Nobunaga Shimazaki, Tatsuhisa Suzuki, Yutaka Aoyama

Release Date: June 6

Queer Planet (Peacock) Rated NR

When it comes to ‘what Mother Nature intended,’ it turns out she was pretty open-minded. In this vivid, funny and eye-opening one-off doc we take the audience on a journey to explore the rich diversity of animal sexuality. Starring Bradley Trevor Greive, Sue Perkins, Andrew Rannells

Release Date: June 6

Becoming Karl Lagerfeld: Season 1 (Hulu) RatedĀ  NR

Follows the rise of Karl Lagerfeld in the 1970s Parisian fashion world and his rivalry with Yves Saint Laurent’s partner Pierre Berge, as well as his love story with Jacques de Bascher. Starring Daniel Brühl, AgnĆØs Jaoui, ThĆ©odore Pellerin

Release Date: June 7

Queenie Season 1 (Hulu) Rated NR

Queenie Jenkins is a 25-year-old Jamaican British woman living in south London, living in between two cultures and entering neatly into neither. Starring Dionne Brown, Samuel Adewunmi, Bellah

Release Date: June 7

Transformers: Earthspark Season 2 (Paramount+) Rated TV-Y7

A new species of Transformers must find their place and purpose among Autobots, Decepticons, and the human family who adopts them. Starring Zion, Kathreen Khavari, Sydney Mikayla

Release Date: June 7

Hit Man (Netflix) Rated R

A professor moonlighting as a hit man of sorts for his city police department, descends into dangerous, dubious territory when he finds himself attracted to a woman who enlists his services. Starring Adria Arjona, Glen Powell, Retta

Release Date: June 7

51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (Paramount+) Rated NR

Follows a long-running awards show that honors work across various genres like daytime dramas and talk shows, recognizing the outstanding achievement in television programming since 1974. Starring Kevin Frazier, Nischelle Turner

Release Date:Ā  June 7

Perfect Match Season 2 (Netflix) Rated TV-14

Couples who prove their compatibility gain the power to make or break other matches in this strategic and seductive dating competition. Starring Nick Lachey, Dom Gabriel, Francesca Farago

Release Date: June 7

Love Island USAĀ  Season 6 (Peacock) Rated TV-MA

U.S. version of the British show ‘Love Island’ where a group of singles come to stay in a villa for a few weeks and have to couple up with one another. Starring Matthew Hoffman, Iain Stirling, Zeta Morrison

Release Date: June 11

30 for 30: False Positive (ESPN+) Rated TV-G

The story of track star Butch Reynolds and his false positive drug test in 1990. Starring Harry “Butch” Reynolds

Release Date: June 11

Tour de France: Unchained Season 2 (Netflix) Rated TV-MA

Documentary on the journey of eight teams taking part in the world’s most challenging Tour de France bike race. Starring Alec Newman, Christian Prudhomme, Steve Chainel

Release Date: June 11

How Music Got Free Season 1 (Paramount+) Rated NR

Factory worker Dell Glover becomes an early pioneer of illegal online file-sharing, sparking a global digital piracy revolution. Starring Rocsi Diaz, Della Glover, Marshall Mathers

Release Date: June 11

Presumed Innocent Season 1 (Apple TV+) Rated NR

It tells the story of a horrific murder that upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorneys’ office when one of its own is suspected of the crime. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Ruth Negga, Kingston Rumi Southwick

Release Date: June 12

Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors (Netflix) Rated NR

Fifty years after the Terracotta Warriors’ discovery, this documentary unearths new secrets from China’s first emperor’s mausoleum and its 8,000 pottery soldier guards. Starring James Tovell

Release Date: June 12

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction Season 5 (Netflix) Rated TV-MA

Comedian David Letterman interviews people he finds fascinating. Starring David Letterman, Kim Kardashian, George Clooney

Release Date: June 12

My Lady Jane Season 1 (Prime) Rated NR

History’s most tragic heroines but reimagines it with an uplifting twist: the damsel in distress saves herself – and then the kingdom. Starring Emily Bader, Edward Bluemel, Anna Chancellor

Release Date: June 12

Bridgerton: Season 3 Part 2 (Netflix) Rated TV-MA

The eight close-knit siblings of the Bridgerton family look for love and happiness in London high society. Starring Nicola Coughlan, Claudia Jessie, Luke Newton

Release Date: June 13

The Boys: Season 4 (Prime) Rated TV-MA

A group of vigilantes set out to take down corrupt superheroes who abuse their superpowers. Starring Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr

Release Date: June 13

BratsĀ  (Hulu) Rated NR

Centers on 1980s films starring the ‘Brat Pack’ and their profound impact on the young stars’ lives. Starring Emilio Estevez, Demi Moore, Lea Thompson

Release Date: June 13

Doctor Climax Season 1 (Netflix) Rated NR

In the late ’70s when sex talk is still taboo, the life of a straitlaced skin doctor and specialist in venereal diseases is turned upside down when he starts moonlighting as a sex columnist under the pseudonym “Doctor Climax”. Starring Chantavit Dhanasevi, Arachaporn Pokinpakorn, Chermawee Suwanpanuchoke

Release Date: June 13

Blue Lights Season 2Ā  (BritBox) Rated TV-MA

Follows rookie police officers working in Belfast, a city in which being a frontline response cop comes with unique pressures and dangers. Starring Nathan Braniff, Sian Brooke, Katherine Devlin

Release Date: June 13

Deb’s House Season 1 (AllBlk) Rated NR

The new, unscripted series follows famed music mogul Deb Antney, who pioneered the careers of several high-profile artists such as Gucci Mane, French Montana and Nicki Minaj, as she embarks on a nationwide hunt for rap’s next female superstar MC. Starring Deb Antney, L. Londell McMillan, TT Torrez

Release Date: June 14

Joko Anwar’s Nightmares and Daydreams Season 1 (Netflix) Rated

Ordinary people encountering strange phenomenons that may be keys to the answer about the origin of our world and the imminent threat we will soon face. Starring Lukman Sardi, Ario Bayu, Marissa Anita

Release Date: June 14

Ultraman: Rising (Netflix) Rated PG

Ken Sato, a superstar baseball player who returns to Japan to become the latest hero to carry the mantle of Ultraman. However, he is compelled to raise a newborn kaiju monster, the offspring of his greatest enemy as his own child. Starring Christopher Sean, Rob Fukuzaki, Hiro Nakamura

Release Date: June 14

Tony Awards: 77th Tony Awards (Paramount+) Rated NR

Live from The David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City for the first time, the 77th celebration will recognize all the award categories and honor the incredible artistry of the 2023-2024 season. Starring Ariana DeBose

Release Date: June 16

Hotel Cocaine: Season 1 (MGM+) Rated NR

Tells the story of Roman Compte, Cuban exile, CIA operative, and general manager of the Hotel Mutiny, the glamorous epicenter of the late ’70s and early ’80s Miami cocaine scene. Starring Danny Pino, Yul Vazquez, Mark Feuerstein

Release Date: June 16

House of the Dragon: Season 2 (MAX) Rated TV-MA

An internal succession war within House Targaryen at the height of its power, 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen. Starring Rhys Ifans, Matt Smith, Graham McTavish

Release Date: June 16

My Life Is Murder Season 4 (Acorn TV) Rated TV-14

My Life is Murder follows the adventures of fearless private investigator Alexa Crowe, who solves the most baffling crimes as well as coping with the frustrations of everyday life. Starring Lucy Lawless, Ebony Vagulans, Rawiri Jobe

Release Date: June 17

Cult Massacre: One Day in Jonestown Season 1 (Hulu) Rated NR

Exploring an idealistic religious movement led by Jim Jones, its utopian community in Guyana spiraled into a mass casualty event leaving 918 dead. Told through survivors, it immerses in the final hours preceding this dark chapter. Starring Thom Bogue, Leslie Wagner Wilson, Yulanda Williams, Jackie Speier, Charles Krause, David Netterville

Release Date: June 17

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution (Netflix) Rated NR

A feature length documentary that explores the history of LGBTQ+ stand up comedy, considering its importance as an instrument for social change over the past five decades. Starring Rosie O’Donnell, Tig Notaro, Eddie Izzard

Release Date: June 18

Chopper Cops Season 1 (Paramount+) Rated NR

Follows the lives and work of The Marion County ( Florida) aviation unit. Starring Sheriff Billy Woods

Release Date: June 18

Black Barbie (Netflix) Rated NR

Love her or hate her, almost everyone has a Barbie story. Even if they don’t have a story, there’s a story as to why they don’t have a story. In this film, we tell the story behind the first Black Barbie, because yes, she has a story too. It started with the filmmaker’s 83-year old aunt, Beulah Mae Mitchell and a seemingly simple question, “Why not make a Barbie that looks like me?” Starring Monica L. Bailey, Kitty Black Perkins, Raj Brown

Release Date: June 19

Federer: Twelve Final Days Season 1 (Prime) Rated R

Follows the last 12 days of the career of a tennis player considered the best ever as he plays his final tournament. Starring Roger Federer,Ā Rafael Nadal,Ā Novak Djokovic

Release Date: June 20

Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini Season 1 (Hulu) Rated NR

Follows the six-year journey from Sherri Papini’s disappearance to her arrest and the effects of the case on communities across the country. Starring Erin Lee Carr, Michael Beach Nichols

Release Date: June 20

Bread and Roses (Apple TV+) Rated NR

Capturing the experiences of Afghanistan women’s under the Taliban since they took control of Kabul. Starring Sahra Mani, Jennifer Lawrence, Justine Ciarrocchi

Release Date: June 21

Shoresy Season 3 (Hulu) Rated TV-MA

Sees the foul-mouthed, chirp-serving, mother-loving, fan favorite character, Shoresy, join a senior AAA hockey team in Sudbury on a quest to never lose again. Starring Ryan McDonell, Jared Keeso, Tasya Teles

Release Date: June 21

Trigger WarningĀ  (Netflix) Rated NR

A skilled Special Forces commando takes ownership of her father’s bar after he suddenly dies, and soon finds herself at odds with a violent gang running rampant in her hometown. Starring Jessica Alba, Mark Webber, Anthony Michael Hall

Release Date: June 21

Rising Impact Season 1 (Netflix) Rated NR

Follows the growth of third-grader Gawain Nanaumi as he encounters the sport of golf and competes with his rivals. Starring Misaki Kuno, Yumiri Hanamori, You Taichi

Release Date: June 22

Orphan Black: Echoes Season 1 (AMC+) Rated NR

Follows a group of women as they weave their way into each other’s lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unravelling the mystery of their identity. Starring Krysten Ritter, Keeley Hawes, Amanda Fix

Release Date: June 23

Make Some Noise Season 3 (Dropout) Rated NR

An insecure yet lovable bearded man relies on his many friends to make face/mouth noises to prevent himself from having to work a desk job and/or move back in with his parents. Starring Sam Reich, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Zac Oyama

Release Date: June 24

Babylon Berlin Season 4 (MHz Choice) Rated TV-MA

Colognian commissioner Gereon Rath moves to Berlin, the epicenter of political and social changes in the Golden Twenties. Starring Volker Bruch, Liv Lisa Fries, Lars Eidinger

Release Date: June 25

Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge (Hulu) Rated NR

Focuses on the life and work of Von Furstenberg, who created a name for herself in a field that was predominantly male and amassed a multi-million dollar fashion empire. Starring Diane von Fürstenberg

Release Date: June 25

I Am: Celine Dion (Prime) Rated PG

This is a journey inside Celine Dion’s life as she reveals her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome. Starring CĆ©line Dion

Release Date: June 25

Land of Women Season 1 (Apple TV+) Rated NR

It follows Gala as her life is turned upside down when her husband implicates the family in financial improprieties, and she is forced to flee the city alongside her mother and daughter. Starring Victoria Bazua, Eva Longoria, Santiago Cabrera

Release Date: June 26

The Blue Angels (Prime) Rated G

Follows the veterans and newest class of Navy and Marine Corps flight squadron as they go through intense training and into a season of heart-stopping aerial artistry. Starring Brian Allendorfer, Bobby Speed Baldock, Bryon Beck

Release Date: June 27

Domino Day Season 1 (Sundance Now) Rated NR

Follows Domino, who is a powerful young witch who is haunted by her need to feed on the energy of others. Starring Poppy Lee Friar, Percelle Ascott, Siena Kelly

Release Date: June 27

The Bear Season 3 (Hulu) Rated TV-MA

A young chef from the fine dining world returns to Chicago to run his family’s sandwich shop. Starring Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri

Release Date: June 27

Drawing CloserĀ  (Netflix) Rated NR

With only a year left to live, 17-year-old Akito finds new meaning in life by bringing joy to a terminally ill girl who has just six months remaining. Starring Ren Nagase, Natsuki Deguchi, Mayu Yokota

Release Date: June 27

My Lady Jane Season 1 (Prime) Rated NR

History’s most tragic heroines but reimagines it with an uplifting twist: the damsel in distress saves herself – and then the kingdom. Starring Emily Bader, Edward Bluemel, Anna Chancellor

Release Date: June 27

That ’90s Show Season 2Ā (Netflix) Rated TV-14

Now it’s 1995, Leia Forman is visiting her grandparents for the summer where she bonds with a new generation of Point Place, WI, kids under the watchful eye of Kitty and the stern glare of Red. Starring Kurtwood Smith, Debra Jo Rupp, Callie Haverda

Release Date: June 27

The Mole Season 2 (Netflix) Rated TV-MA

It follows twelve players as they work together in challenges to add money to a pot that only one of them will win. Starring Alex Wagner, William James Richardson, Joi Schweitzer

Release Date: June 28

The Devil’s Bath (Shudder) Rated NR

Austria in the 18th century. Forests surround villages. Killing a baby gets a woman sentenced to death. Agnes readies for married life with her beloved. But her mind and heart grow heavy. A gloomy path alone, evil thoughts arising. Starring Anja Plaschg, Maria HofstƤtter, David Scheid

Release Date: June 28

A Family Affair (Netflix) Rated PG-13

An unexpected romance triggers comic consequences for a young woman, her mother, and her boss, grappling with the complications of love, sex, and identity. Starring Joey King, Zac Efron, Nicole Kidman

Release Date: June 28

Fancy Dance (Apple TV+) Rated R

Following her sister’s disappearance, a Native American hustler kidnaps her niece from the child’s white grandparents and sets out for the state powwow in hopes of keeping what is left of their family intact. Starring Lily Gladstone, Isabel Deroy-Olson, Ryan Begay

Release Date: June 28

WondLa Season 1Ā  (Apple TV+) Rated NR

Eva Nine, is forced to flee when her home is attacked, and she tries to figure out her place in the world as she is on the run with her robot mother, an over-sized water beast and a tall blue creature. Starring Alan Tudyk, D.C. Douglas, Sarah Hollis

Release Date: June 28

Synopsis by IMDB.

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The Murder of Laci Peterson (A&E) Rated TV-14

Fifteen years after the disappearance of Laci Peterson, this series takes a fresh look at the timeline of events with those who lived it and eyewitnesses. Starring Ted Rowlands, Gloria Gomez, and Nancy Grace.

This series highlights the evidence that was shown in court and the other eyewitnesses that came forward. While the series takes a look at this evidence and other people who might have committed this crime, I still have faith in our legal system that they know what they are doing. Nancy Grace is the queen of A&E, and as a commentator, you can take her or leave her. She does run on her opinion rather than facts, and sometimes it can be annoying. What the show does have is an interesting take on the evidence. Most of the evidence in the case is circumstantial, and even the evidence that implements other people is circumstantial. It was a hard case for all those involved. This show is worth the watch.

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New This Week in Theaters, May 30, 2024

 

1992 (2024) — The Movie Database (TMDB)Ā 1992 (R)
Opens on Friday, May 31st
Starring: Tyrese Gibson, Scott Eastwood, Christopher Ammanuel

A shopkeeper must save his son from an angry mob during the 1992 L.A. uprising after the Rodney King verdict.

Ezra (2023 film) - WikipediaĀ Ezra (R)
Opens on Friday, May 31st
Starring: Bobby Cannavale, William A. Fitzgerald, Robert De Niro

Max Bernal is a stand-up comedian living with his father while struggling to co-parent his autistic son Ezra with his ex-wife. When forced to confront difficult decisions about their son’s future, Max and Ezra embark on a cross-country road trip that has a transcendent impact on both their lives.

Summer Camp (2024) - IMDbĀ Summer Camp (PG-13)
Opens on Friday, May 31st
Starring: Diane Keaton, Kathy Bates, Alfre Woodard

Nora, Ginny, and Mary, three childhood best friends who used to spend every summer at sleep away camp together, seize the opportunity to get back together for a reunion at the camp full of food fights, river rafting and emotional revelations.

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High School (2010) Rated R

 A high schooler who got high is expelled, so he concocts  a plan to get everyone high at school so that they all have the same fate. Starring Adrien Brody, Sean Marquette, and Matt Bush. 

This film is stupid. The high schooler uses drugs for the first time and gets into trouble. This is as it should be, but he then tries to get the whole school in trouble. This is where the absurdity of the film explodes; they steal a bunch of weed and make the school eat hash brownies. This is when hilarity ensues. At least, what the filmmakers consider hilarious. I didn’t find it as funny. At times, it’s over the top and at other times, the actors know just how to act high. This film is not worth the watch. 

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The Cowboy Way: Alabama (INSP) Rated TV-G

Three modern cowboys live by the code of those who tamed the West. Starring Booger Brown, Cody Harris, and Bubba Thompson.

This show brings to life the existence of a cowboy in modern America. It’s a great show that brings the values of family and faith to the small screen. While the show is an interesting and fun watch, I don’t see anything that makes it stand out in the genre. The boys have girls that don’t seem to appreciate the hard life of a cowboy, and yet the men are trying to be the modern cowboy. It’s a good show but one that loses its interest after a couple of episodes, making it not worth the watch.

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High School Musical 2 (2007) Rated TV-G

 School’s out for the summer so the high schoolers of East High get jobs at the country club owned by Sharpay and Ryan’s family. Starring Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, and Ashley Tisdale. 

I’m of the generation that was past the hype of the High School Musical. While I was too old to really appreciate the love of this franchise, I was still able to see the draw it has. Specifically, it includes the stereotypical characters you have in high school and shows how they work together or create friction among the group. This film has that with the addition of catchy songs that make you want to dance and sing along. Saying all that, there are definitely issues with the film. One, the script. It just doesn’t make much sense. First, the boy, Troy, is smart and can easily read people but can’t figure out how he is being favored. Second, you have the acting. It’s definitely not the best, but it’s a series that is great for the actors to cut their teeth on. Then you have the singing and dancing. You can tell that most of these actors aren’t the best dancers, but most annoying is the lack of talent with lip-syncing. It’s bad and annoying, and it downgrades the whole film. Thus, it’s not worth the watch. 

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