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'Wicked' Takes Flight and Delivers the Zest

'Wicked' Takes Flight and Delivers the Zest

Wicky-wicky-Wicked (CREDIT: Universal Pictures) Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Arian Grande, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage, Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James Director: Jon M. Chu Running Time: 160 Minutes Rating: PG for The Birth of the Flying Monkeys Release Date: November 22, 2024 (Theaters) What’s It About?: Is there a single living soul who’s…

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'Gladiator II' Review: Come for the Son of Maximus, Stay for the Animals and the Denzel

'Gladiator II' Review: Come for the Son of Maximus, Stay for the Animals and the Denzel

The Gladiator and the Scene-Stealer (CREDIT: Paramount Pictures) Starring: Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Connie Nielsen, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi Director: Ridley Scott Running Time: 148 Minutes Rating: R for Warriors and Beasts Ripping Each Other Apart Release Date: November 22, 2024 (Theaters) What’s It About?: Maybe one day there will be a time when…

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Penguin Blood

November 14, 2024-November 15 2024 – I was on my way back from a snowy environ with a bunch of other people. They were mostly vampires. One of them was sliding on the snow on his belly like a penguin. Nadja from What We Do in the Shadows was annoyed by that, so she was telling someone to get him to stop doing that.

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Jeff’s Wacky SNL Review: Charli XCX/Charli XCX

Jeff’s Wacky SNL Review: Charli XCX/Charli XCX

How many Brats does it take to screw in an episode of SNL? (CREDIT: NBC/Screenshot) Jeff “jmunney” Malone watches every new episode of Saturday Night Live and then reviews all the sketches and segments according to a “wacky” theme. Happy Brat, everyone! Yes, it’s true, Ms. Charlotte Emma Aitchison was both the host and THE musical guest of Season 50, Episode 7 of Saturday Night Live. You may have…

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Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 11/15/24

“wish splash” (CREDIT: Prime Video/Screenshot) Every week, I list all the upcoming (or recently released) movies, TV shows, albums, podcasts, etc. that I believe are worth checking out. TV –The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 2 Premiere (November 15 on History) –Night Court Season 3 Premiere (November 19 on NBC) –Wish List Games Series Premiere (November 20 on Amazon Prime Video) – New…

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'Red One' Keeps It Icy for Christmas

'Red One' Keeps It Icy for Christmas

Oh, by the way, which one’s Red? (CREDIT: Amazon MGM Studios) Starring: Chris Evans, Dwayne Johnson, Lucy Liu, J.K. Simmons, Kiernan Shipka, Bonnie Hunt, Reinaldo Faberlle, Kristofer Hivju, Nick Kroll, Wesley Kimmel, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Marc Evan Jackson Director: Jake Kasdan Running Time: 123 Minutes Rating: PG-13 for Combat Between Humans, “Elves,” Talking Polar Bears, and Krampus Release…

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It's 'Blitz' Movie Review

It's 'Blitz' Movie Review

Calling in the Blitz (CREDIT: Apple TV+) Starring: Elliott Heffernan, Saoirse Ronan Director: Steve McQueen Running Time: 120 Minutes Rating: PG-13 Release Date: November 1, 2024 (Theaters)/November 22, 2024 (Apple TV+) Now that I’ve seen Blitz, the new film written and directed by Steve McQueen, I’m going to rank some famous types of blitzes: 5. The bombing Blitz of London: I’m sure grateful…

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'Juror #2' Takes Us to Court and Asks: What Would You Do?

'Juror #2' Takes Us to Court and Asks: What Would You Do?

TFW you’re Juror #2 (CREDIT: Warner Bros. Pictures/Screenshot) Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, Zoey Deutch, Chris Messina, Gabriel Basso, J.K. Simmons, Amy Aquino, Leslie Bibb, Cedric Yarbrough, Francesca Eastwood, Adrienne C. Moore, Chikako Fukuyama, Zele Avradopoulos, Drew Scheid, Kiefer Sutherland Director: Clint Eastwood Running Time: 114 Minutes Rating: PG-13 Release Date: November…

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'Music by John Williams,' Review by jmunney

'Music by John Williams,' Review by jmunney

Johnny be good. (CREDIT: Disney Plus/Screenshot) Starring: John Williams and His Friends, Collaborators, and Admirers Director: Laurent Bouzereau Running Time: 105 Minutes Rating: PG Release Date: November 1, 2024 (Disney+ and Limited Theaters) If you’ve been reading my reviews for a while, you probably know that my reviewing strategy often consists of asking, “Would I like to exist within the…

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3 Housesitters Down

November 6, 2024-November 7, 2024 – I arrived back home at my parents’ after a vacation. I heard music from the family room – it was 3 Doors Down. They had been looking after the place while we were away. There was a woman with them. Soon after, some of the rest of my family got back. I think it was a Saturday afternoon.

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Jeff’s Wacky SNL Review: Bill Burr/Mk.gee

Jeff’s Wacky SNL Review: Bill Burr/Mk.gee

A moment from SNL that makes you go “gee” (CREDIT: NBC/Screenshot) Jeff “jmunney” Malone watches every new episode of Saturday Night Live and then reviews all the sketches and segments according to a “wacky” theme. Here we are in November 2024, hopefully enjoying Saturday Night Live, or at least watching it. Although I suppose it’s possible that some of you are reading this review without having…

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That’s Auntertainment! Episode 58: Halloween

That’s Auntertainment! Episode 58: Halloween

Boo! Now that we’ve got your attention, it’s time to get everyone into the Spooky Season Spirit! Halloween 2024 may have come and gone, but That’s Auntertainment! just had to welcome Queen of Halloween Keara Callahan to discuss all the pop culture related to a certain little date called October 31st. https://d3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net/staging/2024-10-9/389532041-44100-2-cc20363ad01c9.m4a

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Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 11/8/24

A new show to flip for? (CREDIT: NBC/Screenshot) Every week, I list all the upcoming (or recently released) movies, TV shows, albums, podcasts, etc. that I believe are worth checking out. Movies –The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Theaters) –Heretic (Theaters) TV –St. Denis Medical Series Premiere (November 12 on NBC) – Hospital-set mockumentary.

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'Weekend in Taipei' Invites Us to Reignite Old Flames and Take Down the Big Drug Kahuna!

'Weekend in Taipei' Invites Us to Reignite Old Flames and Take Down the Big Drug Kahuna!

When in Taipei… (CREDIT: Ketchup Entertainment) Starring: Luke Evans, Gwei Lun-mei, Sung Kang, Wyatt Yang, Tuo Tsung-hua, Lu Yi-ching, Patrick Lee Director: George Huang Running Time: 101 Minutes Rating: R for Mostly Guns, Some Smoke Bombs, Plus the Odd Sword and Grenade Release Date: November 8, 2024 (Theaters) What’s It About?: DEA Agent John Lawlor (Luke Evans) is on the hunt for a big fish…

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What to Do When You Find Yourself 'Here'

What to Do When You Find Yourself 'Here'

What’s the best way to get Here? (CREDIT: TriStar Pictures/Sony Pictures Entertainment) Starring: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Paul Bettany, Kelly Reilly, Michelle Dockery, Gwilym Lee, Ophelia Lovibond, David Fynn, Leslie Zemeckis, Jonathan Aris, Daniel Betts, Harry Marcus, Lily Aspell, Joel Oulette, Dannie McCallum, Nicholas Pinnock, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Cache Vanderpuye, Anya Marco Harris, Mohammed…

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'Heretic' Review: Hugh Grant Wants to Play a Game

'Heretic' Review: Hugh Grant Wants to Play a Game

Pie! Pie! Pie! (CREDIT: Kimberly French/A24) Starring: Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East, Topher Grace, Elle Young Directors: Scott Beck and Bryan Woods Running Time: 111 Minutes Rating: R for Some Climatically Bloody Moments Release Date: November 8, 2024 (Theaters) What’s It About?: Not since Elders Price and Cunningham have there been Mormon missionaries more excited to spread the…

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The Man Who Was Pointed

The Man Who Was Pointed

October 26, 2024-October 27, 2024 – I was hanging out with my brother and some of his friends. They were intrigued by this new – or newly discovered – oddity of a movie, so we started watching it. It starred the guy who played Nick Miller in Time Chasers. His hair was strikingly pointed. One of my brother’s friends said something like, “Have you ever seen a movie like this where they use martial…