Posted on September 21, 2019 at 7:43 pm
A top movie at the box office and a top limited series on Netflix, both based on true stories about women, have something else in common. Both were also made by women, with female writers, producers, and directors. The Washington Post’s Sonia Rao writes about “Hustlers,” based on the story of a group of strippers …
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Posted on September 21, 2019 at 8:11 am
The Good Place is my favorite series on television and I always listen to the podcast hosted by Marc Evan Jackson, who plays the demon named Shawn. One of my favorite episodes featured the man who does the wonderfully imaginative and often whimsical special effects, Dave Neidnagel. NBC’s behind the scenes special about the show …
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Posted on September 19, 2019 at 5:31 pm
B +| Lowest Recommended Age: | Middle School |
| MPAA Rating: | Rated PG-13 for some violence and bloody images, and for brief strong language |
| Profanity: | Brief strong language |
| Nudity/ Sex: | None |
| Alcohol/ Drugs: | None |
| Violence/ Scariness: | Peril and violence, characters injured and killed, some startling and disturbing images |
| Diversity Issues: | None |
| Date Released to Theaters: | September 20, 2019 |
| Date Released to DVD: | December 16, 2019 |
James Gray, the writer/director of Lost City of Z. has given us another story of a father and son who leave women behind to explore unknown territory. “Lost City of Z” was based on the true story of Percy Fawcett, who traveled through South America in search of the legendary city of gold, inspiring a …
Posted on September 19, 2019 at 5:11 pm
B +| Lowest Recommended Age: | Middle School |
| MPAA Rating: | Rated PG for thematic elements, some suggestive material, and language |
| Profanity: | Brief strong language |
| Nudity/ Sex: | References to out-of-wedlock child |
| Alcohol/ Drugs: | Social drinking |
| Violence/ Scariness: | Assassination attempt, scuffle |
| Diversity Issues: | Class issues |
| Date Released to Theaters: | September 20, 2019 |
| Date Released to DVD: | December 16, 2019 |
There’s a reason the hugely popular “Downton Abbey” television series and this first theatrical release are named for the property, not the characters. The part of Downton Abbey the building, or, I should say, the estate, is played by real-life historic Highclere Castle. It is over a thousand acres and has 200 rooms. And (which …
Posted on September 19, 2019 at 6:58 am
A scientist who does not believe in the supernatural (Kristen Bouchard) teams up with a man investigating the origins of evil along the dividing line between science and religion (Mike Colter) in a compelling new series simply called “Evil.” It will be on CBS Thursday nights at 10 (9 Central). The series is from Michelle …
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