The New Guy (2002) Rated PG-13

Posted on December 13, 2023 by laurarachel4

A high school nerd who gets expelled becomes the cool guy at his new school. Starring DJ Qualls, Eliza Dushku, and Zooey Deschanel.

This story is something we always see in teen-angst films: a makeover for the unpopular teen. Even if it’s a story we’ve seen before, sometimes the film can still delight with a good script and actors. This film has the good actors, but it doesn’t have a good script. It’s not funny as a comedy; the scenarios are so far fetched and unrealistic that they don’t make sense.  The point of this film is nonexistent, but that doesn’t make it good. It’s not worth the watch.

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Dreamworks How to Train Your Dragon Legends (Netflix) Rated UR

Posted on December 12, 2023 by laurarachel4

This series has the gang learning about the different dragons, and then they go hunting for the Boneknapper Dragon. Starring America Ferrera, Jay Baruchel, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse. 

This show is interesting for kids that love the film series or dragons in particular. The show talks about each individual dragon, the pros and cons and what makes each unique from other dragons. It’s interesting but not very entertaining. There really isn’t a story to the series other than the fact that they finally go looking for the Boneknapper, but that really isn’t much of a story. This is not worth the watch. 

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New This Week on DVD, December 12, 2023

Posted on December 12, 2023 by laurarachel4

 

 Five Nights at Freddy’s (PG-13)

Recently fired and desperate for work, a troubled young man named Mike agrees to take a position as a night security guard at an abandoned theme restaurant: Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria. But he soon discovers that nothing at Freddy’s is what it seems. Starring Josh Hutcherson, Piper Rubio, Elizabeth Lail

 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (PG)

In the latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, Mutant Mayhem, the Turtle brothers must work to earn the love of New York City while facing down an army of mutants. After being framed for a crime they didn’t commit, the Turtles are forced to go on the run. But even as they try to clear their names, they can’t help but notice that something strange is happening in the city. Mutants are appearing all over the place, and it seems like no one is safe. The Turtles know that they’re the only ones who can stop this madness, but they’ll need all the help they can get if they want to save New York City from mutant mayhem. Starring Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu

 PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (PG)

A magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City and gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The Mighty Pups. Starring Mckenna Grace, Christian Convery, Taraji P. Henson

 The Creator (PG-13)

Amid a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence, a hardened ex-special forces agent grieving the disappearance of his wife, is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI who has developed a mysterious weapon with the power to end the war, and mankind itself. Starring John David Washington, Madeleine Yuna Voyles, Gemma Chan

 Dumb Money (R)

Vlogger Keith Gill sinks his life savings into GameStop stock and posts about it. When social media starts blowing up, so do his life and the lives of everyone following him. As a stock tip becomes a movement, everyone gets rich until the billionaires fight back, and both sides find their worlds turned upside down. Starring Paul Dano, Shailene Woodley, America Ferrera

 Fremont (NR)

Donya, a lonely Afghan refugee and former translator, spends her twenties drifting through a meager existence in Fremont, California. Shuttling between her job writing fortunes for a fortune cookie factory and sessions with her eccentric therapist, Donya suffers from insomnia and survivor’s guilt over those still left behind in Kabul as she desperately searches for love. Starring Anaita Wali Zada, Jeremy Allen White, Gregg Turkington

 Story Ave (NR)

After running away from home, a teenage graffiti artist holds up an unsuspecting MTA worker in a robbery gone right that changes their lives forever. Starring Asante Blackk, Luis Guzman, Melvin Gregg

 Bank of Dave (PG-13)

The true story of how Dave Fishwick, a working class man and self-made millionaire, fought to set up a community bank so that he could help the local businesses of Burnley not only survive, but thrive. In his bid to help his beloved community, he has to take on the elitist financial institutions of London and fight to receive the first, new banking license to be issued in over 100 years. Starring Joel Fry, Phoebe Dynevor, Rory Kinnear

 Divine Influencer (NR)

A wealthy 20-something influencer, loses financial support from her parents and takes a job at a homeless shelter for the wrong reasons. However, she soon discovers the true meaning of influence. Starring Lara Silva, Jason Burkey, Jesse Metcalfe

 Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (PG)

In an Italian village, a wooden puppet is made by a woodcarver named Geppetto. Especially because he is in deep grief, Geppetto is thrilled when his puppet receives a visit from a fairy and then becomes a real boy, Pinocchio. Eventually, though, Pinocchio chooses to leave his small-town life and join the circus. As a result of this decision, everything in his life changes. He finds himself on an adventure that he couldn’t have imagined in his wildest dreams. Starring Gregory Mann, Ewan McGregor, David Bradley

 I Can (PG)

A couple’s adulterous affair leads to an unexpected pregnancy. They leave their spouses to begin a new life together, but their daughter Katelyn is born with a birth defect: only one fully developed arm. Although her dad believes Katelyn’s condition is God’s punishment for the affair, Katelyn defies all odds with an incredible gift for softball. Starring Daniel Roebuck, Vernon Wells, Amanda Verkamp

 Outlaw Johnny Black (PG-13)

Hell bent on avenging the death of his father, Johnny Black vows to gun down Brett Clayton and becomes a wanted man in the process while posing as a preacher in a small mining town that’s been taken over by a notorious Land Baron. Starring Michael Jai White, Anika Noni Rose, Erica Ash

 Showdown at the Grand (NR)

A proud movie theater owner must defend his family business from corporate developers alongside a legendary action star as art imitates life in a showdown for the ages. Starring Dolph Lundgren, Terrence Howard, Amanda Righetti

 The Dirty South (NR)

Sue Parker is thrust into a desperate struggle to rescue her family’s failing business, teetering on the edge of ruin due to her father’s negligence. With the arrival of a charming wanderer, she sees him as their sole hope to help prevent their bar from being seized by the merciless local tycoon. Starring Willa Holland, Dermot Mulroney, Shane West

 The Mandalorian : Season 1 (NR)

Years after the Galactic Empire is defeated, a Mandalorian bounty hunter scours the edges of the universe to complete bounties. His initial bounty has him track down a target that is fifty-years-old before finding out that the target is a child of the same species as Yoda was. Bringing the child with him, the bounty hunter has to keep traveling and fighting off rogue bounty hunters that are all looking to make a profit by killing and stealing the child that the bounty hunter is trying to protect. Starring Pedro Pascal, Katee Sackhoff

 Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (TV-14)

Exploring every facet of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic’s life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like ‘Eat It’ and ‘Like a Surgeon’ to his torrid celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle, this biopic takes audiences on a truly unbelievable journey through Yankovic’s life and career, from gifted child prodigy to the greatest musical legend of all time. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Evan Rachel Wood, Rainn Wilson

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The Mist (Spike) Rated TV-14

Posted on December 11, 2023 by laurarachel4

A mist rolls into a small town and envelopes it with creatures that attack the residents, affecting both the mentality and sanity of the residents. Based on the book by Stephen King. Starring Morgan Spector, Alyssa Sutherland, and Gus Birney.

This show just lacks what Stephen King tries to portray in his books. There isn’t much depth the to characters the monster is the environment – definitely a left television show. The environment is rising up to attack humanity. The performances aren’t bad, but the book wasn’t made to be a TV show; it lacks the suspense that the films have. This show is a poor translation of the book, making it not worth the watch.

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Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives (2017) Rated NR

Posted on December 10, 2023 by laurarachel4

 A look at the life of music producer Clive Davis. Starring Clive Davis, Simon Cowell, and Jimmy Iovine. 

It’s no doubt that Clive Davis has an ear for good music. Of course, the documentary revolves around his professional life and not so much his personal life. The film focuses on his highs and brushes over his lows in the business. Granted, he does talk a little about his personal life, but it’s brief. Then you have his most famous protege, Whitney Houston, which takes up a good chuck of the film. Overall, it’s a good overview of his professional life and successes. It’s worth the watch just to see how he influenced the music scene. 

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New This Week in Theaters, December 7, 2023

Posted on December 7, 2023 by laurarachel4

 

Eileen (2023) - IMDb Eileen (R)
Opens on Friday, December 8, 2023
Starring: Thomasin McKenzie, Anne Hathaway, Shea Whigham

During a bitter 1964 Massachusetts winter, young secretary Eileen becomes enchanted by Rebecca Saint John, the glamorous new counselor at the prison where she works. Their budding friendship takes a twisted turn when Rebecca reveals a dark secret — throwing Eileen onto a sinister path.

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New This Week on DVD, December 5, 2023

Posted on December 5, 2023 by laurarachel4

 

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (PG-13)

In 1936, archaeologist Indiana Jones is on a quest to find the Dial of Destiny, a powerful artifact that can control the weather. The Nazis are also after the Dial, and they will stop at nothing to get it. Jones must race against time to find the Dial and stop the Nazis from using it for their own evil purposes. Along the way, Jones teams up with a young woman named Marion Ravenwood, who has her own reasons for wanting to find the Dial. Together, they must face danger at every turn, from Nazi assassins to ancient curses. In the end, Jones must use all of his skills and cunning to save the world from the Nazis and the Dial of Destiny. Starring Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen

The Kill Room [DVD] The Kill Room (R)

A hitman, his boss, an art dealer and a money-laundering scheme that accidentally turns the assassin into an overnight avant-garde sensation, one that forces her to play the art world against the underworld. Starring Uma Thurman, Joe Manganiello, Samuel L. Jackson

Creepshow Season 4 Creepshow Season 4 (NR)

In this terrifying continuation of the first two Creepshow movies, 12 stories of supernatural and mysterious happenings are told in 6 episodes. There are tales of haunted doll houses, homicidal goblins, the living dead, evil trick-or-treaters, werewolves, and people who were affected in a bad way by medical experiments.  Starring Samantha Sloyan, Ryan Beil, Kyra Zagorsky, Dylan Sloane

Daddy Daughter Trip [DVD] Daddy Daughter Trip (NR)

Daddy Daughter Trip tells the story of 2nd grader who dreams of a fun-filled spring break vacation her family can’t afford. Against the better judgement of her mom and with only coins in their pockets, her dreamer father decides to take her on a spring break trip anyway. Starring Rob Schneider, Jackie Sandler, Miranda Schneider

Elevator Game Elevator Game (NR)

Follows socially awkward teenager Ryan, who discovers that the night his sister disappeared she had played ‘The Elevator Game’ — a ritual conducted in an elevator in which players attempt to travel to another dimension using a set of rules that can be found online. Ignoring warnings, he resolves to follow and find her. Starring Gino Anania, Verity Marks, Alec Carlos

Little Bird Little Bird (PG)

As part of a racist government policy now known as the Sixties Scoop, Bezhig Little Bird is removed from her home in Long Pine Reserve in Saskatchewan and adopted into a Montreal Jewish family at the age of five, becoming Esther Rosenblum. Now in her 20s, Bezhig longs for the family she lost and is willing to sacrifice everything to find them. Starring Darla Contois, Lisa Edelstein, Ellyn Jade

Monsters of California Monsters of California (NR)

Teenager Dallas Edwards and his derelict friends go on a quest for the meaning behind a series of mysterious, paranormal events in Southern California. The truths they uncover begin to unravel extraordinary secrets. Starring Jack Samson, Jack Lancaster, Jared Scott

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Season Two [DVD] Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – Season Two (TV-PG)

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is about a team being led by Christopher Pike. They are exploring new worlds in the galaxy on the USS Enterprise. It is a prequel to the Original “Star Trek” series. It takes place about a decade before the original series does. It is also a prequel to the “Star Trek Discovery Series.” It embodies many of the same values that the original series did. Starring Anson Mount, Ethan Peck, Jess Bush

The Bell Keeper (2023) DVD Release Date The Bell Keeper (NR)

A group of friends travel to a secluded campsite to film a documentary. What they find is something much more sinister than they could have ever imagined. Starring Randy Couture, Kathleen Kenny, Reid Miller

 The Winchesters: The Complete First Season (TV-14)

Before Sam and Dean, there was John and Mary. Told from the perspective of narrator Dean Winchester, this is the epic, untold love story of how John met Mary, and how they put it all on the line to not only save their love, but the entire world. Starring Meg Donnelly, Drake Rodger, Nida Khurshid

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New This Month for Streaming, December 2023

Posted on December 1, 2023 by laurarachel4

 

Slow Horses: Season 3 (Apple TV+) Rated TV-MA
Premieres: Dec 1

Follows a team of British intelligence agents who serve as a dumping ground department of MI5 due to their career-ending mistakes. Starring Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas

Candy Cane Lane (Prime) Rated PG
Premieres:  Dec 1

A man is determined to win the neighborhood’s annual Christmas decorating contest. He makes a pact with an elf to help him win–and the elf casts a spell that brings the 12 days of Christmas to life, which brings unexpected chaos to town. Starring Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell

May December (Netflix) Rated R
Premieres: Dec 1

Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, a married couple buckles under pressure when an actress arrives to do research for a film about their past. Starring Natalie Portman, Chris Tenzis, Charles Melton

The Shepherd (Disney+) Rated PG
Premieres: Dec 1

On Christmas Eve, a fighter pilot on his way home gets lost mid-flight over water and needs a miracle to land safely. Starring Ben Radcliffe, Claire Price, Scarlet Grace

The Snoopy Show: Happiness Is Holiday Traditions (Apple TV+) Rated TV-G
Premieres: Dec 1

Snoopy searches for the perfect tree topper; Woodstock gets trapped in a window display; and Snoopy and Woodstock visit Spike for Christmas. Starring Terry McGurrin, Rob Tinkler, Isabella Leo

Spirited (Apple TV+) Rated PG-13
Premieres: Dec 1

A musical version of Charles Dickens’s story of a miserly misanthrope who is taken on a magical journey. Starring Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer

Sweet Home Season 2 (Netflix) Rated TV-MA
Premieres: Dec 1

Hyun, a loner high school student who lost his entire family in a terrible accident, is forced to leave his home and has to face a new reality where monsters are trying to wipe out all of humanity. Now he must fight against all odds to try and race against the clock to save what is left of the human race before it’s too late. Starring Go Min-Si, Song Kang, Lee Si-young

Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford (Disney+) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 1

Documentary exploring actor Harrison Ford’s enduring appeal and his upbringing, including his foray into the entertainment business, his casting in the “Indiana Jones” franchise and the impact and inspiration generated by the films. Starring Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Kathleen Kennedy

Welcome to Samdal-ri (Netflix) Rated TV-14
Premieres: Dec 2

After suffering a fall from grace, a photographer returns to her hometown and bumps into her childhood friend, rekindling an unfinished romance. Starring Ji Chang-wook, Shin Hye-sun, Kim Mi-kyung

Holiday Party With Andrew and Zoë (Max) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 2

Andrew Zimmern and Zoë François of “Zoë Bakes” as they throw a mashup Christmas/Hanukkah party for mutual friends in their hometown, Minneapolis. The duo will be making favorite holiday recipes and sharing holiday hosting tips on everything from time management to gifts for guests. Starring Zoë François, Andrew Zimmern

Dew Drop Diaries Season 1 (Netflix) Rated TV-Y
Premieres: Dec 4

From finding lost items to cleaning up messes, three fairies in training love looking after kids in their care as they work toward earning their wings. Starring Scarlett Estevez, Sydney Mikayla, ViviAnn Yee

Midsomer Murders Season 24 (Acorn TV) Rated TV-14
Premieres: Dec 4

A veteran Detective Chief Inspector and his young Sergeant investigate murders around the regional community of Midsomer County. Starring John Nettles, Jane Wymark, Barry Jackson

Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?  (Paramount+) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 5

Features Interviews with Some of Music’s Most Renowned Bass Players with Geddy Lee as a host. Starring Geddy Lee, Les Claypool, Robert Trujillo

Isabel Preysler: My Christmas (Disney+) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 5

Isabel Preysler shares how she celebrates one of the most memorable dates of the year: Christmas; with her staff’s help, Isabel oversees even the most minute details and shares the joy of the present and the nostalgia of the past with her children. Starring Isabel Preysler

The Melodic Blue: Baby Keem (Prime) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 5

Keem’s internal battle leads us through fragments of memory and temptation as he navigates depths of The Melodic Blue. Starring Baby Keem, Amandla Stenberg, Serena Sy

Stavros Halkias: Fat Rascal (Netflix) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 5

The story focuses on tech culture, air travel, sex, breakups and himself in this raunchy and riotously acerbic stand-up special. Starring Stavros Halkias, Amanda Weaver, Caitlin Connolly

Blood Coast Season 1 (Netflix) Rated TV-MA
Premieres: Dec 6

A group of police officers with particular methods who track down a dangerous criminal in order to prevent Marseille from plunging into a bloodbath. Starring Tewfik Jallab, Jeanne Goursaud, Nicolas Duvauchelle

Hollywood Houselift With Jeff Lewis Season 2 (Freevee) Rated TV-14
Premieres: Dec 6

Jeff Lewis, balancing high-maintenance celebrities and ambitious home design projects while juggling his staff and personal life, which are all a work in progress. Starring Jeff Lewis, Shane Douglas, Tyler Meyerkorth

We Live Here: The Midwest (Hulu) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 6

Highlights the individual experiences of LGBTQI+ families who, in the face of discriminatory laws and rising hostility, are attempting to establish lives in their communities. Starring Nia Chiaramonte, Katie Chiaramonte, Marek Skeeba

Their Stories: Season 1 (Hulu) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 6

Four women from different social classes but with a shared past have to live under the same roof. Starring Letícia Spiller, Bia Arantes, Cris Vianna

Christmas as Usual (Netflix) Rated TV-14
Premieres: Dec 6

Thea is going to her rural hometown to celebrate a classic Norwegian Christmas with her family, but this year she’s bringing along Jashan, her Indian boyfriend, which will put everyone’s preconceived beliefs and traditions on their heads. Starring Ida Ursin-Holm, Kanan Gill, Marit Andreassen

Soundtrack #2 (Disney+) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 6

Best friends for almost twenty years, our two main characters can no longer ignore the feelings blooming between them as they start living together. Starring Park Hyung-sik, Han So-hee, Victoria Grace

Analog Squad Season 1 (Netflix) Rated TV-MA
Premieres: Dec 7

At the turn of the millenium, a group of misfits is hired to play the part of estranged family members in order to fill in the cracks of one broken family. Starring Greg Garcia, Nopachai Chaiyanam, Namfon Kullanat Preeyawat

The Archies  (Netflix) Rated TV-14
Premieres: Dec 7

Set in 1960s India, Archie and the gang navigate romance, friendship and the future of Riverdale as developers threaten to destroy a beloved park. Starring Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor, Suhana Khan

The Black Hamptons Season 2 (BET+) Rated TV-MA
Premieres: Dec 7

Follow the brewing feud between the ‘Brittons’ and the ‘Johnsons,’ where the difference between old and new money is very apparent. Starring Lamman Rucker, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Elise Neal

Coach Prime Season 2 (Prime) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 7

Follows legendary football player Deion Sanders, as he embarks on a new chapter as a college football coach. Starring Deion Sanders, Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter

Hilda Season 3 (Netflix) Rated TV-Y7
Premieres: Dec 7

A fearless blue-haired girl named Hilda leaves the forest to go to town and find new friends, great adventures, magic and mysterious creatures who might be dangerous. Starring Bella Ramsey, Ameerah Falzon, Oliver Nelson

Hush Season 2 (ALLBLK) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 7

Follow “relationship fixer” Dr. Draya Logan, a renowned marriage and sex therapist who finds herself entangled in a series of lies, sex, and murder that could cost her everything. Starring Joyful Drake, Caryn Ward, Erica Mena

My Life With the Walter Boys  (Netflix) Rated TV-14
Premieres: Dec 7

Jackie Howard’s life is disrupted by a freak accident, she is ripped from her home and has to start over on a ranch in Colorado, with her guardian and a family of 12 boys. Starring Nikki Rodriguez, Noah LaLonde, Ashby Gentry

Rescuing Christmas (HallmarkNow) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 7

It follows an anti-Christmas photographer as she wishes Christmas would disappear. Starring Sam Page, Bailey Stender, Patrick Thomas O’Brien

World War II: From the Frontlines (Netflix) Rated TV-MA
Premieres: Dec 7

Through vividly enhanced archival footage and voices from all sides of the conflict, this docuseries brings WWII to life like never before. Starring John Boyega

Archie  (BritBox) Rated TV-14
Premieres: Dec 7

Four-part drama depicting the life of Hollywood’s greatest leading man, Archibald Alexander Leach – A.K.A. Cary Grant. Starring Jason Isaacs, Laura Aikman, Kara Tointon

The Envoys Season 2 (Paramount+) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 7

Two priests need to find the whereabouts of an alleged healer who mysteriously disappears. Soon they discover a psychiatric community on the outskirts of town which is hiding secrets behind the missing healer. Starring Miguel Ángel Silvestre, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Claudia Zie

High Tides Season 1 (Netflix) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 7

Follows a group of teenagers as they spend the summer at the Belgian seaside while searching for love, friendship and most importantly, for themselves. Starring Pommelien Thijs, Willem De Schryver, Eliyha Altena

I Hate Christmas Season 2 (Netflix) Rated TV-MA
Premieres: Dec 7

Every Christmas is the same story: “and your loved one?”. Determined to avoid all the awkward questions about her love life, Gianna is devising a plan to find a boyfriend to come with her to the Christmas dinner, in less than 25 days. Starring Pilar Fogliati, Giulia Gonella, Glen Blackhall

The Lovers Season 1 (SundanceNow) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 7

It tells the story of Janet, a supermarket worker who doesn’t care about anything, including her life, and Seamus, a self-centered, political broadcaster. They find themselves inextricably drawn to each other. Starring Johnny Flynn, Roisin Gallagher, Alice Eve

NAGA (Netflix) Rated TV-MA
Premieres: Dec 7

Stranded amid Riyadh’s desert dunes, Sarah, a local Saudi girl, escapes heartaches and the vengeance of a vigorous camel after discreetly sneaking out of her parent’s home for a romantic date that landed her astray. Starring Adwa Bader, Yazeed Almajyul, Khalid Bin Shaddad

Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie (Peacock) Rated TV-PG
Premieres: Dec 8

It follows Monk, a brilliant detective with obsessive-compulsive disorder. He returns to solve one last case involving his stepdaughter Molly, a journalist preparing for her wedding. Starring Tony Shalhoub, Traylor Howard, Jason Gray-Stanford

Merry Little Batman (Prime) Rated TV-Y7
Premieres: Dec 8

Damian Wayne is left alone at home while his father, Batman, goes out to help the Justice League on Christmas Eve, but ends up discovering a plot in Gotham to steal Christmas and take the chance to be a superhero like Batman. Starring Luke Wilson, Yonas Kibreab, James Cromwell

Leave the World Behind (Netflix) Rated R
Premieres: Dec 8

A family’s getaway to a luxurious rental home takes an ominous turn when a cyberattack knocks out their devices, and two strangers appear at their door. Starring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever (Disney+) Rated PG
Premieres: Dec 8

For Greg the winter vacations are going a little rough, after getting stuck with his family in the snow and worrying about getting the new console. Starring Erica Cerra, Christian Convery, Chris Diamantopoulos

The Great British Baking Show: Holidays Season 6 (Netflix) Rated TV-14
Premieres: Dec 8

Seasonal episodes of The Great British Baking Show (2010) are re-broadcast under a separate banner title for American audiences. Starring Noel Fielding, Prue Leith, Paul Hollywood

The Sacrifice Game  (Shudder) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 8

It’s bad enough that boarding school students Samantha and Clara can’t go home for the holidays, but things take a deadly turn when a murderous gang arrives on their doorstep – just in time for Christmas. Starring Mena Massoud, Olivia Scott Welch, Chloë Levine

A Very Demi Holiday (Roku) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 8

A heartwarming and captivating special, with music and lots of out-of-this-world surprises. Starring Demi Lovato, JoJo, Tiffany Haddish

Dating Santa (Prime) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 8

A single mom falls for a chef on a blind date but must convince her Christmas-loving daughter that he’s Santa before romance can bloom. They scheme to pose the man as Saint Nick to earn the girl’s approval. Starring Ana Serradilla, David Chocarro, Olivia Duflos

World’s First Christmas (Prime) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 8

Christmas disappeared overnight. A clumsy, newly remarried family tries to regain the meaning, the spirit, and the lost Brazilian holiday in a world where no one knows what Christmas is. Starring Ingrid Guimarães, Lázaro Ramos, Fabiana Karla

Your Christmas or Mine 2 (Prime) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 8

“They’ve swapped Christmas – again. Can Hayley and James’ relationship survive another turbulent family Christmas or has their future together gone off-piste?!” Starring Asa Butterfield, Cora Kirk, David Bradley

Baby Shark’s Big Movie (Paramount+) Rated TV-Y
Premieres: Dec 8

Baby Shark is the catchiest fish in the sea, so evil singer Stariana devises a plan to steal his musical power. Starring Kimiko Glenn, Luke Youngblood, Natasha Rothwell

Blood Vessel (Netflix) Rated TV-MA
Premieres: Dec 8

Brought together by chance, six people fleeing a town devastated by oil pollution stow away on a mysterious ship -not realizing the dangers that await. Starring Dibor Adaobi, David Ezekiel, Levi Chikere

Culprits  Season 1 (Hulu) Rated TV-MA
Premieres: Dec 8

After a heist, the crew have gone their separate ways, but now, they are being targeted by a killer one-by-one. Starring Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Kirby, Kevin Vidal

Don’t Break Me (Netflix) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 8

Two women struggling with anger issues join forces to defeat an eccentric surgeon who endangers their lives, in this hilarious, comedy-filled romp. Starring Carla Peterson, Julieta Díaz, Salvador del Solar

Maestra: Strings of Truth Season 1 (Hulu) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 9

Adapted from a French work of the same name. A drama about the growth and troubles of a female conductor. Starring Lee Yeong-ae, Lee Moo-saeng, Park Ho-San

Meet Me Under the Mistletoe (Hulu) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 9

Two rival realtors are forced to work together to sell one special house, owned by a renowned botanist and mistletoe grower, before Christmas. Starring Simon Arblaster, Paul Essiembre, Sarah Fisher

Dark Gathering (HIDIVE) Rated TV-MA
Premieres: Dec 10

Keitarô Gentôga takes a part-time job tutoring the child prodigy, Yayoi Hôzuki. Little does he know she’s a gifted medium hell-bent on finding the spirit behind her mother’s vanishing and she’s gravely determined to drag Keitarô into it. Starring Yû Sasahara, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Kana Hanazawa

Candice Renoir Season 12 (Acorn TV) Rated TV-G
Premieres: Dec 11

French police Commandant Candice Renoir and her team solve different crime cases in a harbor city of southern France. Candice herself is a divorced mother of four whose daily routine is always packed.

Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only (Netflix) Rated TV-MA
Premieres: Dec  12

Follow these two comedy icons behind the scenes throughout a tour that will follow the couple as they tell firsthand accounts of their early lives, their struggles, their triumphs, and their brotherhood. Starring Cedric The Entertainer, Kevin Hart, D.L. Hughley

The Farads  (Prime) Rated NR
Premieres:  Dec 12

It follows Oskar, who dreams of setting up a gym. He ends up entering the world of the Costa del Sol, all due to the Farads, a family that offers him a future, but with the most unexpected of trades: arms trafficking. Starring Miguel Herrán, Susana Abaitua, Pedro Casablanc

Under Pressure: The U.S. Women’s World Cup Team (Netflix) Rated TV-MA
Premieres: Dec 12

Follow the US Women’s National Team to get a behind-the-scenes look. The strain, the elation, the excitement, and the struggles that these athletes go through as they pursue their third consecutive World Cup victory. Starring Alex Morgan, United States Women’s National Football Team, Lindsey Horan

Born in Synanon  (Paramount+) Rated TV-MA
Premieres: Dec 12

An account of one woman’s quest to learn the truth about Synanon, the experimental group that developed into a major cult. Starring Cassidy Arkin

Single’s Inferno Season 2 (Netflix) Rated TV-PG
Premieres: Dec 12

Nine people who co-live on an island and try to find the love of their life. Starring Kevin Matsumoto, Jin Kyeong Hong, Lindsey Rodriguez

1670 (Netflix) Rated TV-MA
Premieres: Dec 13

In this satirical comedy, a zany nobleman navigates through family feuds and clashes with peasants in his quest to become Poland’s most famous figure. Starring Bartlomiej Topa, Katarzyna Herman, Martyna Byczkowska

Car Masters: Rust to Riches Season 5 (Netflix) Rated TV-PG
Premieres: Dec 13

The colorful crew at Gotham Garage overhauls an eclectic collection of cars and trucks, trading up to a showstopper they can sell for big bucks. Starring Constance Nunes, Shawn Pilot, Tony Quinones

If I Were Luísa Sonza (Netflix) Rated TV-MA
Premieres: Dec 13

Brazil’s most polarizing pop singer opens up in this docuseries about her love life, career, controversies and the creation of a new album. Starring Luísa Sonza, Lucas Pinho, Gabriel Geraissati

The Influencer (Netflix) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 13

After a social media stunt goes wrong, an influencer is forced to rebuild her reputation while navigating a cutthroat online scene. Starring  Mariana Gómez, Luna Baxter, Camilo Amores

An Ice Palace Romance (HallmarkNow) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 14

A journalist faces old fears when she returns to her hometown ice rink to cover a story. With the help of the owner and his young daughter, she begins to reevaluate her life’s purpose. Starring Celeste Desjardins, Marcus Rosner, Shannon McDonough

The Crown: Season 6: Part 2 (Netflix) Rated TV-MA
Premieres: Dec 14

Follows the political rivalries and romances of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign and the events that shaped Britain for the second half of the 20th century. Starring Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, Imelda Staunton

The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip Season 4 (Peacock) Rated TV-14
Premieres: Dec 14

Iconic members of the “Real Housewives” franchise from coast-to-coast unite on a luxurious getaway filled with unexpected friendships, fun in the sun and plenty of drama. Starring Dorinda Medley, Luann de Lesseps, Ramona Singer

Yu Yu Hakusho  (Netflix) Rated TV-14
Premieres: Dec 14

A teenager dies while saving a young kid and is given a chance to be resurrected, provided he works for the Spirit World as an investigator of supernatural crimes with his newly-given powers. Starring Takumi Kitamura, Jun Shison, Kanata Hongô

Dragons: The Nine Realms: Season 8 (Hulu) Rated TV-Y7
Premieres: Dec 14

Dragons have now become a legend for the world. After the occurrence of a crack in the surface of the Earth, scientists go to study it. Soon a group of kids discover the dragons are hiding and they decide to hide them. Starring Jeremy Shada, Aimee Garcia, Ashley Liao

As the Crow Files Season 2 (Netflix) Rated TV-MA
Premieres: Dec 14

A young fan maneuvers her way into a seasoned anchor’s newsroom but soon confronts the dark side of ambition, envy and the desire to be seen. Starring Birce Akalay, Miray Daner, Ibrahim Celikkol

Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (Netflix) Rated PG
Premieres: Dec 15

Having pulled off an escape from Tweedy’s farm, Ginger has found a peaceful island sanctuary for the whole flock. But back on the mainland the whole of chicken-kind faces a new threat, and Ginger and her team decide to break in. Starring Thandiwe Newton, Zachary Levi, Bella Ramsey

Carol & The End of the World (Netflix) Rated TV-MA
Premieres: Dec 15

Global human annihilation is impending due to a mystery planet speeding towards Earth. Among the hedonistic crowd, one quiet and perpetually uneasy woman stands out, while the majority feel free to follow their greatest desires. Starring Martha Kelly, Kimberly Hebert Gregory, Shelby Young

The Family Plan (Apple TV+) Rated PG-13
Premieres: Dec 15

A former top assassin living incognito as a suburban dad must take his unsuspecting family on the run when his past catches up to him. Starring  Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan, Ciarán Hinds

Finestkind (Paramount+) Rated R
Premieres: Dec 15

A crew of fishermen tread dangerous waters when their debts start piling up. Starring Ben Foster, Toby Wallace, Jenna Ortega

Reacher Season 2  (Prime) Rated TV-MA
Premieres: Dec 15

Jack Reacher was arrested for murder and now the police need his help. Based on the books by Lee Child. Starring Alan Ritchson, Maria Sten, Malcolm Goodwin

Such Brave Girls: Season 1 (Hulu) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 15

Dysfunctional family sitcom following sisters Josie and Billie and their single mother Deb navigating life armed with nothing but poor judgement and self-esteem exclusively tied to people who couldn’t care less about them. Starring Kat Sadler, Louise Brealey, Lizzie Davidson

Face to Face with ETA: Conversations with a Terrorist (Netflix) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 15

An in-depth interview with José Antonio Urrutikoetxea, known as Josu Ternera, one of the most relevant leaders of the terrorist gang ETA. Starring Guy Richardson, Francisco Ruiz Sánchez, Josu Ternera

Familia (Netflix) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 15

A peculiar family and explores the complexities of cohabitation around a decision that will change them forever. Starring Maribel Verdú, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Cassandra Ciangherotti

Joe Bob’s Creepy Christmas (Shudder) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 15

Joe Bob and Darcy deck the bloody halls with a double-helping of yuletide horror while raising money for the less-fortunate. Starring John Bloom, Diana Prince, John Patrick Brennan

Yoh! Christmas Season 1 (Netflix) Rated TV-14
Premieres: Dec 15

Single, 30 and under pressure, Thando lies to her family that she has a boyfriend. Now she has 24 days to bring one home for Christmas. Can she do it? Starring Katlego Lebogang, Siya Sepotokele, Didi Makobane

Trevor Noah: Where Was I (Netflix) Rated TV-14
Premieres: Dec 19

Trevor Noah recounts his amusing travels around the world, from foreign national anthems to different cultural norms. Starring Trevor Noah

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Season 1 (Disney+) Rated TV-PG
Premieres: Dec 20

Demigod Percy Jackson leads a quest across America to prevent a war among the Olympian gods. Starring Walker Scobell, Leah Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri

Maestro (Netflix) Rated R
Premieres: Dec 20

This love story chronicles the lifelong relationship of conductor-composer Leonard Bernstein and actress Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. Starring Carey Mulligan, Bradley Cooper, Matt Bomer

Archie: Limited Series (Britbox) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 20

Four-part drama depicting the life of Hollywood’s greatest leading man, Archibald Alexander Leach – A.K.A. Cary Grant. Starring Jason Isaacs, Laura Aikman, Kara Tointon

Dragons of Wonderhatch  (Disney+) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 20

Nagi, a high school girl in the real world, and Tyme, a boy who lives in another world where dragonriders hear the cries of dragons and communicate with them. Starring Sena Nakajima, Daiken Okudaira, Rena Tanaka

BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star  (Disney+) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 20

Follows the growth of the band from their beginnings to what they are today. Starring BTS

Cindy la Regia: The High School Years (Netflix) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 20

Cindy is a sharp and restless teenager from San Pedro Garza García. Being in a mixed school for the first time, she questions her ideas about a conservative society and learns that pleasing herself is more important than pleasing others. Starring Vincent Michael Webb, Michelle Pellicer, Carola Cuarón

Love Is Blind Brazil: After the Altar (Netflix) Rated TV-MA
Premieres: Dec 20

Drama, closure and rekindled flames collide as cast members from past season of “Love is Blind Brazil” come together in this special reunion episode. Starring Camila Queiroz, Klebber Toledo

Taming of the Shrewd 2 (Netflix) Rated TV-14
Premieres: Dec 20

Kaśka and Patryk’s romance gets tested when they suspect each other of infidelity. Making matters worse, their neighbors keep meddling in their affairs. Starring Piotr Cyrwus, Jan Kardasinski, Magdalena Lamparska

Dr. Death: Cutthroat Conman (Peacock) Rated TV-MA
Premieres: Dec 21

Discover the shocking rise and fall of surgeon and researcher Paolo Macchiarini. Starring Mandy Moore, Edgar Ramírez, Ashley Madekwe

Gigolò per caso (Prime) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 21

Follows a man who used to be a gigolo as he has a heart attack and tries to convince his son to continue the profession. Starring Christian De Sica, Pietro Sermonti, Ambra Angiolini

Like Flowers in Sand (Netflix) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 21

Like Flowers in Sand is an upcoming South Korean television series.  It follows the story of young people who are struggling to bloom in their lives against the backdrop of ssireum city of Geosan. Starring Jang Dong-yoon, Lee Ju-myoung, Yoon Jong-seok, Kim Bo-ra, Lee Jae-joon,  Lee Joo-seung

Supa Team 4 (Netflix) Rated TV-Y7
Premieres: Dec 21

It follows four teenage girls living in a futuristic version of Lusaka, Zambia, who are recruited by a retired secret agent to save the world. Starring Pamela Nomvete, Kimani Arthur, Nancy Sekhokoane

Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire (Netflix) Rated PG-13
Premieres: Dec 22

When a peaceful settlement on the edge of a distant moon finds itself threatened by the armies of a tyrannical ruling force, a mysterious stranger living among its villagers becomes their best hope for survival. Starring Jena Malone, Sofia Boutella, Ed Skrein

Sago Mini Friends: New Year’s Steve (Apple TV+) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 22

In an all-new holiday special titled “New Year’s Steve,” Harvey makes a wish to stay awake until midnight when a firefly swoops in to help — and kickstarts a scavenger hunt for the whole crew. Starring Ian Ho, Claire Poon, Liam McKenna, Christina Churchill, Rob Tinkler

Gyeongseong Creature: Season 1 (Netflix) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 22

In Spring 1945 in Gyeongseong, during Japanese rule over Korea, two young adults confront a strange creature born of greed, and battle against it for survival. Starring Park Seo-joon, Claudia Kim, Wi Ha-joon

Marvel’s What If…? Season 3  (Disney+) Rated TV-14
Premieres: Dec 22

Exploring pivotal moments from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and turning them on their head, leading the audience into uncharted territory. Starring Jeffrey Wright, Terri Douglas, Matthew Wood

Ragna Crimson  (HIDIVE) Rated TV-14
Premieres: Dec 23

In a world where dragons rule sky, sea, and land, dragon hunter Ragna joins forces with the mysterious Crimson to fight the dragons at any cost and destroy the dragon monarchs. Starring Chiaki Kobayashi, Ayumu Murase, Fairouz Ai

The Manny (Netflix) Rated TV-14
Premieres: Dec 24

Jimena juggles trying to keep her life in order. Between raising her three children, competing for the company’s presidency, and dealing with her (almost) ex-husband, she has her hands full. She then meets Gaby, a charming rancher who unexpectedly turns out to be the best nanny for her children. Unexpectedly, Gabriel and Jimena will fall in love without minding stereotypes about gender roles. Starring Sandra Echeveria, Ivan Amozurrutia, Anthony Giuletti

A Vampire in the Family (Netflix) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 24

Fernandinho is a family man, former football player and a current podcast commentator that is surprised by the visit of his inconvenient brother-in-law, Gregorio, who discovers to be lazy and literally a bloodsucker – a vampire. Starring Leandro Hassum, Monique Alfradique, Edson Celulari

Doctor Who: The Church on Ruby Road (Disney+) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 25

Long ago on Christmas Eve, a baby was abandoned in the snow. Today, Ruby Sunday meets the Doctor, stolen babies, goblins and perhaps the secret of her birth. Starring Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, Bonnie Langford

Madame Blanc Mysteries Season 3 (Acorn TV) Rated TV-14
Premieres: Dec 25

Antiques expert moves to France suspicious of how her husband died and uses her skills to become a PI aiding the local police and simultaneously bonding with the town’s popular taxi driver. Starring Steve Edge, Sally Lindsay, Alex Gaumond

Ricky Gervais: Armageddon (Netflix) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 25

A stand-up show that touches on topics such as artificial intelligence, political correctness, family weddings, funerals, and the end of humanity. Starring Ricky Gervais

Letterkenny Season 12 (Hulu) Rated TV-MA
Premieres: Dec 26

Quick-witted, fast-paced snappy comedy about rural folk getting by in a small town. Starring Jared Keeso, Nathan Dales, Michelle Mylett

Thank You, I’m Sorry (Netflix) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 26

Suddenly alone during the late stages of her pregnancy, Sara receives an unexpected lifeline when Linda, her estranged older sister, arrives. Starring Sanna Sundqvist, Charlotta Björck, Amaël Blomgren Alcaide

Raffa (Hulu) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 27

Symbol of freedom, queen of TV, LGBTQ+ icon: Raffaella Carrà is a legend that transcends all barriers, an artist unconditionally loved by international audiences for more than 50 years. Yet Raffaella is a mystery to which no one holds the key. Starring Clara Alocci, Italo Angelini, Renzo Arbore

Hell Camp: Teen Nightmare (Netflix) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 27

The brutal conditions of an infamous wilderness therapy camp, and the alleged abuse of the troubled teens who attended, are exposed. Starring Rowan Bissette

Pokémon Concierge  (Netflix) Rated TV-PG
Premieres: Dec 28

Follow the adventures of Haru, a concierge at the Pokémon Resort as she interacts with the Pokémon and their visiting owners. Starring Karen Fukuhara, Josh Keaton, Imani Hakim

Berlín: Season 1 (Netflix) Rated TV-MA
Premieres: Dec 29

Back to his golden age before the events of “Money Heist,” Berlin and a masterful gang gather in Paris to plan one of his most ambitious robberies ever. Starring Najwa Nimri, Itziar Ituño, Pedro Alonso

The Established Home Season 3 (Max) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 29

Designer Jean Stoffer takes on some of her most ambitious projects to date around her hometown of Grand Rapids. She shares the inspiration behind her stunning designs, as well as the important role family plays in her life and business. Starring Jean Stoffer

In With the Old Season 4 (Max) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 29

Designers, builders and old-home enthusiasts in small towns and big cities across America re-imagine and transform abandoned structures by preserving their historical integrity while giving them new purpose. Starring Rachel Vanoven, Nick Vanoven, Mandy Gubler

Restoring Galveston: The Inn (Max) Rated NR
Premieres: Dec 29

Ashley and Michael Cordray restore properties on the brink of destruction in Galveston, Texas, to preserve the island’s history and architecture. Starring: Ashley Cordray, Michael Cordray

Synopsis by IMDB.

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New This Week in Theaters, November 30, 2023

Posted on November 30, 2023 by laurarachel4

 

Godzilla Minus One - Rotten Tomatoes Godzilla Minus One (2023)
Opens on Friday, December 1
Starring: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada

In postwar Japan, a new terror rises. Will the devastated people be able to survive… let alone fight back?

The Shift (2023) - IMDb The Shift (PG-13)
Opens on Friday, December 1
Starring: Sean Astin, Neal McDonough, Elizabeth Tabish

Kevin travels across worlds to reunite with the love of his life, Molly. When a mysterious individual known only as The Benefactor threatens Kevin’s survival, he fights to return to the world he knows and the woman he loves.

RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ | Official Website | In theaters December 1 RENAISSANCE: A FILm by BEYONCE (NR)
Opens on Friday, December 1
Starring: Beyonce, Jay-Z, Blue Ivy Carter

This concert film accentuates the journey of Renaissance World Tour, from its inception, to the opening in Stockholm, Sweden, to the finale in Kansas City, Missouri. It is about Beyonce’s intention, hard work, involvement in every aspect of the production, her creative mind and purpose to create her legacy, and master her craft.

Silent Night (2023 film) - Wikipedia Silent Night (R)
Opens on Friday, December 1
Starring: Joel Kinnaman, Kid Cudi, Harold Torres

A tormented father witnesses his young son die when caught in a gang’s crossfire on Christmas Eve. While recovering from a wound that costs him his voice, he makes vengeance his life’s mission and embarks on a punishing training regimen in order to avenge his son’s death.

Teddy's Christmas (2022) - IMDb Teddy’s Christmas (G)
Opens on Friday, December 1
Starring:  Marte Klerck-Nilssen, John F. Brungot, Vegard Strand Eide 

Christmas peace falls over the small town, but at the Christmas market there’s hectic activity. Mariann discovers a teddy bear at the top shelf. Is he alive? Mariann must get the teddy whatsoever. But Teddy wants to get to a rich family.


Animal Crossing Christmas Festival: The Movie! (2023) - IMDb Animal Crossing Christmas Festival: The Movie! (TV-Y)
Opens on Friday, December 1
Starring: Devin Sanchez

A young boy named Evan moves in to a Village populated with anthropomorphic animals and encounters friends along the way to make his big adventure.


From the Ashes (2023) - IMDb From the Ashes (NR)
Opens on Friday, December 1
Starring: Jeanne Neilson, Paul du Toit, Syreeta Banks 

A woman is jailed for her husband’s crime, and her only way out is to solve riddles from her mysterious past.

Fuck Them All! The Story of Heaven and Hell. The Making of a Ballet (2023) - IMDb Fuck Them All! The Story of Heaven and Hell. The Making of a Ballet (NR)
Opens on Friday, December 1
Starring: Janet Priest, Sophie Fournier, Old-Nick 

Two outlaws discover that they have been played and the only way to survive it is to rise above it all and dance.

La Syndicaliste (2022) - IMDb La Syndicaliste (NR)
Opens on Friday, December 1
Starring: Isabelle Huppert, Grégory Gadebois, François-Xavier Demaison 

A thriller investigation set in the world of nuclear power and politics.


Holiday Twist (2023) - IMDb Holiday Twist (PG)
Opens on Friday, December 1
Starring: Neal McDonough, Sean Astin, Caylee Cowan

Tender thought provoking story of overcoming adversity through intertwining lives that ultimately ends on a magical journey to save Christmas and each other.

 

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The Mist (2007) Rated R

Posted on November 30, 2023 by laurarachel4

A storm brings in a group of hungry creatures that are fighting to feed on the citizens in a small town. Based on the book by Stephen King.  Starring Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, and Laurie Holden.

Frank Darabont, the screenwriter for this Stephen King book, often does a good job at bringing King’s book to life. This is no exception. Although, The Mist is not the most popular of King’s books. While the monster rages outside, there is a focus on the bad monster inside that takes the form of a religious zealot. While I get that they need different archetypes, the religious zealot doesn’t always come off as interesting or good, which is the character that Harden plays. While she has good points, she also goes crazy in her thought process. The caricatures of the story aren’t that annoying and the pacing isn’t bad for a horror film. Thus, the film is worth the watch.

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