Vol. 29
No. 20
Pick Hits
At The Movies
Downton Abbey: A New Era
Follow-up to the 2019 feature film in which the Crawley
family and Downton staff received a royal visit from the
King and Queen of Great Britain. For those who have
followed the series from the beginning will not be
disappointed with the latest offering of Downton Abbey A
New Era & will absolutely love it! It unashamedly pulls
at the heart strings as the story takes you on a journey
of highs & lows with some unexpected turns so have a
tissue on hand as you might be surprised how quickly a
tear or two will roll down your cheek. A movie with
everything to make you laugh, cry & everything inbetween.
All in all a thoroughly enjoyable 2 hours 5 mins of
sheer escapism, impeccable in every way including
cinematography & costume design.
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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Paramount+)
Follow Christopher Pike, Spock and Number One in the
years before Captain Kirk boarded the U.S.S. Enterprise,
as they explore new worlds around the galaxy. With a
stellar cast, Strange New Worlds proves smaller is
better when it comes to Star Trek. While the
Paramount+ series is more appealing to new and
casual fans, it's also a throwback that doesn't leave
longtime fans behind. Much of what the series offers
can't help but come off as clever franchise
strategizing. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
featuring Anson Mount and Ethan
Peck has one or more episodes streaming with
subscription on Prime Video, and streaming
on Paramount+.
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The Staircase (HBO Max)
In 2001 novelist Michael Peterson's wife
died, and he claimed she perished after falling down
stairs at their home. The medical examiner, however,
determined that she had been beaten with a weapon, which
led to Peterson becoming a suspect in what would become
a murder investigation. This series, which began with
eight episodes in 2005 before being updated in 2013 and
2018, follows the investigation as it proceeds from
Peterson's arrest to a verdict being reached in the
ensuing trial. The real-life courtroom thriller offers a
rare and revealing inside look at a high-profile murder
trial and an examination of contemporary American
justice.
The Buzz...
Jason Momoa is reportedly dating Eiza Gonzalez. The
Aquaman actor is said to be in a “great place” with the 32 year old
actress, five months after splitting from wife Lisa Bonet, but the
pair’s relationship isn’t “serious” at the moment.
Selena Gomez joked about her love life during her debut as
Saturday Night Live host. The 29 year old star hosted the late
night sketch show yesterday and hopes that it helps her find romance after
Emma Stone and Scarlett Johansson met their partners
thanks to the show. “One reason I’ve been very happy to host is because I’m
single,” Gomez said. “And I’ve heard Saturday Night Live is a great place to
find romance.”
Lisa Marie Presley is thrilled with the new film about her
late father Elvis Presley. The 54 year old star took to social
media to hail Baz Luhrmann’s movie about the King of
Rock and Roll and reflected on how much her son Benjamin
Keough, who died in 2020 aged 27, would have loved the picture.
Kevin Bacon has paid a touching tribute to his late Tremors
co-star Fred Ward. The pair bonded on the set of the 1990 cult
classic and following the news of Fred’s passing at the age of 79, Kevin has
shared his fond memories of working with the Right Stuff star.
BBC’s Doctor Who has announced that former stars David
Tennant and Catherine Tate will return to the series in
some capacity next season. Their appearances will help mark the 60th anniversary
of the sci-fi show.
Trio of comedies The Conners, The Wonder Years
and Home Economics have been renewed for new seasons at ABC,
the broadcaster revealed Friday.
The Voice is shaping up its coach lineup for Season 22 which airs
this fall as the show’s official social pages tease the newest member of the
panel, Grammy-nominated performer Camila Cabello. The
songstress who appeared last season as a Battle Advisor is bringing her own
skills to the competition alongside fellow coaches John Legend,
Blake Shelton, and Gwen Stefani.
David Crosby’s touring days are behind him. The musician admitted
in an interview with Colorado’s Golden High School journalism class that he’s
done with touring. “I’m too old to do it anymore. I don’t have the stamina; I
don’t have the strength,” said Crosby, via Best Classic Bands.