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Mufasa: The Lion King” is a prequel to the ‘The Lion King’ movie series, focusing on Mufasa’s early years as a lion cub. Director Barry Jenkins addresses two key questions: How did the young Mufasa… Read more about Mufasa: The Lion King (PG) ★★★…

Families can rest assured that younger children will enjoy “Moana 2” in the theater just as much as their older siblings and friends. The film boasts catchy songs, a powerful female lead character, and breathtaking… Read more about Moana 2 (PG) ★★★…

“The Wizard of Oz” (1939) holds a special place in my heart. It’s been my favorite movie since I was 10 years old, and I’ve had the pleasure of viewing it over 25 times, many… Read more about Wicked (PG) ★★★…

The popular TV series “The Diplomat” begins Season 2. It features 8 Episodes, starring (Keri Russell) as Kate Wyler, the US Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Season 2 opened on October 31 on Netflix.
Beginning… Read more about The Diplomat Season 2 Netflix ★★★★…

Japan’s 17th-century historical drama “Shōgun” is by far a Hollywood masterpiece. The meticulous details in the set design, wardrobe, and character development take you back to a time of protocol, duty, love, and power when… Read more about Shōgun (R) ★★★★ TV Series 10-Episodes…

Who knew that “Saturday Night Live,” the live comedy-sketch TV NBC show, would ever celebrate 50 years on October 11, 1975? This groundbreaking show, which launched the careers of numerous comedy legends, has become a… Read more about Saturday Night (R) ★★★…

“Transformers One” is the 8th movie since the series began in 2007; yes, I’ve seen all of them. They are based on Hasbro toys and can be changed to any form. The robots change to… Read more about Transformers One (PG) ★★★★…

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice” is the sequel to the original 1988 film “Beetlejuice,” with Tim Burton returning as director and Michael Keaton reprising his role as the beloved Beetlejuice. Keaton shines throughout the film with his nuanced… Read more about Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice (PG-13) ★★★½…

As the prestigious Emmy Awards draw near, ‘Ripley,’ the TV series, stands out with an impressive 13 nominations. This acclaimed series, now available for streaming on Netflix, promises a viewing experience of the highest caliber.… Read more about Ripley TV Series ★★★½…

The film ‘My Penguin Friend’ is a poignant portrayal of the extraordinary bond between a solitary father and a penguin, set against the backdrop of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The narrative unfolds as the penguin,… Read more about My Penguin Friend (PG) ★★★½…

Space travel has traditionally intrigued people, especially traveling to the moon. Reflecting back to NASA’s landing on the moon in 1969, the live video coverage was forever under scrutiny—were we really the first country to… Read more about Fly Me to the Moon (PG-13) ★★★★…

30 years after its original, “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” (2024) continues all the laughs with new conflicts and characters while still incorporating fan favorites. Detroit’s favorite cop, Axel Foley, returns to Beverly Hills to… Read more about Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (R)…

Hi Carl and hello to all of our listeners out there, tonight I’m going to review the TV series “The Bear” Season 3 that’s rated R, and streaming on Hulu, there are ten episodes.

In… Read more about The Bear Season 3 (R)…

“Despicable Me 4” (2024), the newest installment in Illumination’s fan-favorite franchise, continues its predecessors’ fun, fast-paced, and visually appealing structure. The film’s stunning animation, vibrant colors, and attention to detail are sure to captivate fans… Read more about Despicable Me 4 (PG) ★★★½…

June Squibb of Nebraska (2013) fame’s new film role of Thelma, a 93-year-old widow living alone with the help of her daughter (Posey Parker) and grandson (Fred Hechinger), is a heartwarming, comical, family-themed generational saga.… Read more about Thelma (PG-13) ★★★★ Full Written Review Posted to the Alliance of Women Film Journalist’s Website…

That lazy, pizza-loving, over-stuffed orange cat is back! Yes, Garfield (Chris Pratt) is back, this time with an origin story of how he ended up in the home of Jon, his faithful owner. In this… Read more about Garfield the Movie (PG) ★★★…

“IF” tells the story of Bea (Cailey Fleming), a 12-year-old girl who is spending time with her grandmother (Fiona Shaw) while her single father (John Krasinski) prepares for heart surgery. Bea, whose mother died a… Read more about IF (PG) ★★…

Ryan Gosling stars as a Hollywood stuntman and Emily Blunt portrays a film director, in “The Fall Guy” the movie is playing now in theaters. Before the film started there is a short introduction by… Read more about The Fall Guy (PG-13) ★★★…

The fantastic romantic-comedy movie “The Idea of You” is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, since its release on May 2, 2024. Based on the book of the same name by Robin Lee, the film… Read more about “The Idea of You” (R) ★★★★ Amazon Prime Video…

The comedy-drama series “Palm Royale” is steaming now on Apple TV, and it’s a total blast to view. The year is 1969; Kristen Wiig stars as Maxine Simmons Delacorte an outsider and former pageant queen to the high-society ladies… Read more about “Palm Royale” (R) ★★★ TV Series Apple TV+…