Vol. 29
No. 25
Pick Hits
At The Movies
Elvis
From his childhood in Tupelo, Mississippi to his rise to
stardom starting in Memphis, Tennessee and his
conquering of Las Vegas, Nevada, Elvis Presley becomes
the first rock 'n roll star and changes the world with
his music. Baz Lurhmann brings the iconic
legend to the screen who is given life in the form of
Austin Butler in an outstanding performance.
Tom Hanks does a wonderful job as lifetime
manager Colonel Tom Parker. A must
see for Elvis fans, music historians and documentary
buffs, which all will find equally enjoyable.
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Hustle (Netflix)
Adam Sandler’s exclusive deal with Netflix
continues with Hustle, a film about a wash out
basketball scout who finds his ticket back to the NBA
in Spain. After a down-on-his-luck basketball scout
discovers an extraordinary player abroad, he brings the
phenom back without his team's approval. Adam Sandler’s
latest film Hustle can be summarized in one word, heart.
Every performance from the entire cast showcased what an
important story this was into the world of the NBA. The
cast carried this passion through its characters, which
every character had a purpose and drove it up court.
With the script coming from SpringHill Studio’s
(Lebron James’ production company) it is
no surprise that authenticity was a centric part to the
story and actors.
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Ms. Marvel (Disney+)
Remember when Marvel heroes were fun? Time to get back
to that vibe thanks to Kamala Khan, the
newest superhero of the MCU. She's getting her
very own TV show on Disney+ before she joins her
hero, Captain Marvel, in a movie next
year. Kamala is a superhero fan with an imagination,
particularly when it comes to Captain Marvel; Kamala
feels like she doesn't fit in at school and sometimes
even at home, that is until she gets superpowers like
the heroes she's looked up to.
The Buzz...
It might have had all the hype of must see TV, but when it came time to sit down
and watch Amber Heard’s tell all interview with Savannah
Guthrie, most people didn’t care. The interview didn’t prove to be a ratings
hit for NBC, with Heard’s much-talked about appearance helping sink
Dateline to its lowest audience since November, according to TVLine.
Lisa Snowdon has vowed never to tell what sex was like with
George Clooney during their “wild” relationship. The model turned
presenter, 50, dated the Ocean’s Eleven actor, 61, after they met
on the set of a Martini advert in 2000, and they went on to have a five
year relationship. Speaking of how she is still plagued with questions about
what Clooney was like in bed, Snowdon told Britain’s The Sun: “I never
tell.
Aidy Bryant only stayed on Saturday Night Live
because of the COVID-19 pandemic. She admitted that her exit probably would have
come about “a few years earlier” had it not been for the pandemic.
Moviegoers could be paying a little extra for a seat at a Cineplex
theatre this summer. Canada’s largest film exhibitor says it has introduced a
new $1.50 booking fee that applies to each ticket purchased through its mobile
app and website.
Lightyear, a spinoff story set in Pixar’s Toy Story
universe, fell short prjections in its box office debut, collecting a lackluster
$51 million from 4,255 North American theatres. Family audiences, the movie’s
prime demographic, have been largely absent since COVID.
Amber Heard is shooting down rumours that she has been dumped from
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Just Jared
reported that the actress “is being cut out of” the upcoming DC superhero
sequel and her role of Queen Mera will be recast.
Adele’s delayed Las Vegas residency has reportedly hit yet more delays.
The Chasing Pavements singer, 34, vowed in February her Sin City
run “has to happen this year” after it was put off amid apparent disputes over
how it was going to be staged.
Justin Bieber has cancelled the remainder of his U.S. tour amid
his battle with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. The 28 year old pop star has been
suffering from facial paralysis and hearing difficulties caused by the acute
peripheral neurological condition.