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May 30, 2021. On this week's episode of Saturday Morning Serial, Mike and I review the new Disney movie "Cruella" now in theaters and on Disney+ starring Emma Stone.
Jun 5, 2021. On this season finale episode, I review "The Conjuring 3" starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. Thank you all for tuning in for this season!
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- Best Films of The Year
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Dear Evan Hansen
What it's about:Loosely based on a true story, Dear Evan Hansen is about an anxious and lonely high school student – Evan Hansen – who begins writing letters to himself. When one of those letters falls into the hands of a grieving couple whose son took his own life, Evan embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Who it's starring:Ben Platt (Pitch Perfect), Amy Adams, Julianne Moore, Kaitlyn Dever, Amandla Stenberg. Zak Hepburn's verdict:"It is based on the very, very, very popular Broadway musi...
Number 3: Coda
What it's about:Ruby is the only hearing member of a deaf family in Massachusetts. In joining her high school's choir club, Ruby finds herself drawn to both her duet partner and her latent passion for singing. Who it's starring:Emilia Jones, Eugenio Derbez, Marlee Matlin Zak Hepburn's verdict:"Incredible cast," he said. "Emilia Jones was in the central role. "I'm actually tipping this is going to be a dark horse in the Oscars race, that you'll see a lot of nominations for this film." "It's al...
Number 2: Dune
What it's about: Paul Atreides is a brilliant and gifted young man who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people, where only those who can conquer their own fear will survive. Who is it starring:Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Zendaya, Jason Momoa Zak Hepburn's verdict:Not everyone liked this film, but Hepburn has given it a solid thumbs up. He's referred to it as epic. "I absolutely adored this experience," he...
Number 1: Pig
What it's about:A truffle hunter who lives alone in the Oregon wilderness returns to Portland to find the person who stole his beloved pig. Who is starring in it:Nicholas Cage, Alex Wolff, Adam Arkin Zak Hepburn's verdict:"What on paper looks like a John Wickian revenge film is tender about grief and healing and about how we connect with each other through food. "This surprised me and that's always what I'm looking for when I look at films. Something to surprise me and something that's differ...
The Beatles: Get Back
Zak Hepburn's verdict: "I absolutely adored this. "A fantastic look at the creative process and an incredible moment in the first episode where Paul McCartney is tingling away on the guitar while George and Ringo watch him and at 25 seconds he has the chord structure of Get Back. "The archival footage is great as well and Peter Jackson did a great job." Where to see it: Disney+
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Best Movies 2021. The Best Movies category awards the best-reviewed film regardless of their release, whether they went straight to streaming or swung onto the silver screen. Spider-Man: No Way...
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Jun 14, 2021 · Ejiofor turns in a perplexing performance that elicits a bevvy of confounding questions rather than providing an actualized character. I couldn’t spot the genesis of his thick, obnoxious accent that borders on Saturday morning cartoon special in its wide specificity.
Dec 23, 2021 · This past year was a tumultuous one for both the film and TV industries. With that in mind, here's our critics' guide to all the movies and television shows they loved this year.
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