Vol. 30
No. 20
Pick Hits
At The Movies
Fast X
Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto (Vin
Diesel) and his family have outsmarted and outdriven every foe in their
path. Now, they must confront the most lethal opponent they've ever faced.
Fueled by revenge, a terrifying threat emerges from the shadows of the past to
shatter Dom's world and destroy everything, and everyone he loves. Vin Diesel
and his team have a fun ride on their hands. With the movie being called
ridiculously entertaining, Jason Mamoa has been lauded for his
scene stealing role.
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Silo (AppleTV+)
Men and women live in a giant silo underground with
several regulations which they believe are in place to
protect them from the toxic and ruined world on the
surface where all the zombies live. Combining conspiracy
thriller, dystopian nightmare, and science fiction, Silo
succeeds in predicting a grim future for humans. Silo is
a reminder that not everything is meant to be adapted
for the screen, especially when its only purpose is to
beef up a streaming library. Silo featuring Rebecca
Ferguson and David Oyelowo has one
or more episodes streaming with subscription on Apple
TV+, and free on Apple TV+.
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A Man Called Otto (Netflix)
Otto, a dispirited widower, has lost all hope in life
after the passing of his beloved wife and contemplates
ending his existence. However, when a vivacious young
family moves into the neighborhood, he encounters the
sharp-witted Marisol. This newfound friendship gradually
transforms Otto's perspective on life, ultimately
turning his world around. A Man Called Otto featuring
Tom Hanks and Mariana Treviño
is streaming with subscription on Netflix.
The Buzz...
A live album from the late Gordon Lightfoot is set to be released
July 14. At Royal Albert Hall will feature the Canadian singer
songwriter’s complete set from the iconic London venue on May 24, 2016.
The Sarnia woman once called the “World’s Hottest Hockey Player” has joined the
raunchy OnlyFans squad. Mikayla Demaiter had been an elite
goalie for the Bluewater Hawks in the Provincial Women’s Hockey
League before she abandoned the ice for a different career path in 2020. British
newspapers anointed her the World’s Hottest Hockey Player but Demaiter decided
it was time to hang up the blades.
Lifestyle icon Martha Stewart is making history in the 2023
swimsuit issue of Sports Illustrated, joining the growing ranks of
older women reveling in the spotlight at ages when they’re typically forced to
the sidelines. At 81, Stewart is the oldest cover model in history of the
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, breaking the record
set last year by Maye Musk, who was 75 at the time of her
appearance.
Toronto born music superstar The Weeknd has changed his name on
social media to Abel Tesfaye, his given birth name. The four time
Grammy winner made the switch on Instagram and Twitter shortly
after posting a photo of himself as a child being held by his mother, though his
username still remains as The Weeknd.
Meadow Walker, the daughter of the late Fast & Furious star
Paul Walker, is set to make an appearance in Fast X, the
newest instalment in the long running action franchise.
Miley Cyrus is burning it up in her new music video for Jaded,
directed by Jack Boxenman. In the video, for the latest single
from her Endless Summer Vacation album, Cyrus is seen
poolside on a hot and sunny California day, occasionally lounging on an unmade
bed.
Jennifer Lopez has another hit on her hands with The
Mother. In the new Netflix thriller, JLo stars as a world-weary
assassin who’s gone into hiding. When she discovers the daughter she left behind
is in mortal danger in order to draw her out, she springs into action to unveil
her John Wick level skills.