Vol. 30
No. 03
Pick Hits
At The Movies
The Son
An emotionally devastating film with a shocking yet important cautionary message
for all parents. A gradually sadder, depressing, frustrating story that grips
the audience through its tension filled dialogue, but the lack of something new
and impactful directly about those primarily affected by mental health issues
could be an uncomfortable trigger for many viewers. Hugh Jackman
stands out with one of the best performances of his career in a genuinely
powerful, tear-inducing display. Florian Zeller's movie will get
an understandably divisive reception, but I definitely consider it a must watch
flick
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Ginny & Georgia (Netflix)
She Said follows New York Times’ investigative
journalists Jodi Kantor (Zoe Kazan) and
Megan Twohey (Carey Mulligan) as they
gather their sources and follow the breadcrumbs in
preparation for their story on Harvey Weinstein and his
sexual misconduct. What’s fascinating is how director
Maria Schrader frames the movie around their
regular, normal lives. At the end of a long work day,
they head home to their families, but often have to
bring their work back them.
Stream This Too
The Pale Blue Eye (Netflix)
A world weary detective is hired to investigate the
murder of a West Point cadet. Stymied by the cadets'
code of silence, he enlists one of their own to help
unravel the case, a young man the world would come to
know as Edgar Allan Poe. The Pale
Blue Eye featuring Christian Bale and
Harry Melling is streaming with subscription
on Netflix. From filmmaker Scott Cooper
comes The Pale Blue Eye, an adaptation of the novel from
author Louis Bayard and will more than
likely go down as one of 2023's most underrated and
overlooked gems.
The Buzz...
Britney Spears gave the finger in her latest Instagram clip
after it was reported she had a “manic” episode at a restaurant that saw her
husband Sam Asghari storm away.
Shakira has defended her latest song after it was branded a “diss track”
targeting her ex Gerard Pique and his girlfriend. The singer said
the Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol 53
track was for “women who rise up against those who make us feel insignificant.”
She said on Instagram about the song, which has reached the top of
Spotify’s Top 50 Global chart: “I never thought what for me was a catharsis
and a release would go straight to number one in the world."
Lisa Marie Presley was spending more than $92,000 a month
before her death and may have been worth only $4 million when she passed away.
Elvis Presley’s only child, who died at age 54 from a double heart
attack, also owed the tax man $1 million.
Quantum Leap fans won’t be left in the dark for much longer.
Raymond Lee, who plays Ben, assures that answers to the many
questions raised in Season 1, including exactly what threat to Addison’s life
compelled him to make the unauthorized leap, are coming.
Jeff Bridges is opening up about his triumphant return to
Hollywood after his battle with both Covid-19 and cancer. Bridges was honored
with the Lifetime Achievement at the 2023 Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles,
presented by his friend and Big Lebowski co-star John
Goodman, where he dedicated the honor to his late father, Lloyd
Bridges.
Jennifer Coolidge referred to her 2023 awards season success as
the “surprise of a lifetime” on Sunday night after accepting the Critics
Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.