Vol. 33
No. 15
Pick Hits
At The Movies
Busboys
A self financed comedy film directed by Jonah Feingold and starring comedians
David Spade and Theo Von. The movie follows two "idiot"
friends in an Arizona border town who mistakenly believe that becoming waiters
will solve all their problems. In this buddy comedy, the protagonists Markie and
Steef spot a "Busboys Wanted" sign and hatch a plan to quickly rise from busboys
to waiters to secure the supposed perks of restaurant life and solve their
personal issues. Their plan, however, does not go as expected, leading to low
stakes chaos, absurd mishaps, and awkward situations.
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Thrash
When a Category 5 hurricane decimates a coastal town,
the storm surge brings devastation, chaos and something
far more frightening: hungry sharks. Amidst a
catastrophic hurricane, a coastal town battles nature's
wrath and an onslaught of sharks. Braving torrential
rain, debris, and darkness, they unite to survive the
deadly predators and make it through the storm. A "dumb
fun" B-movie that balances horror, action, and humor. It
does not take itself too seriously, leaning into its
over the top premise.
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Euphoria (HBO Max)
A group of high school students navigate love and
friendships in a world of drugs, sex, trauma, and social
media. Led by 17 yea old Rue Bennett (Zendaya), a
recovering addict, the show explores the lives of her
peers, including Jules, Nate, and Cassie, as they
struggle with substance abuse, toxic relationships, and
the search for redemption. Season 3 will feature a
significant time jump, following the characters into
adulthood.
The Buzz...
Nicole Kidman was so changed by her
mother’s death that it has inspired her to become a
death doula. The Oscar winning actress revealed the
surprising new career path during an on stage appearance
Saturday at the University of San Francisco.
Heather Locklear and Lorenzo
Lamas have seemingly confirmed the reports that
they’re dating. The two notable ’90s stars sparked
rumors that they were together recently when they were
spotted celebrating New Year’s Eve at Barry’s
Steakhouse in the Circa Resort &
Casino in Las Vegas in newly surfaced photos.
Sandra Lee, the dermatologist better known
as Dr. Pimple Popper, revealed that she had a
stroke on the set of Lifetime’s Dr. Pimple
Pooper: Breaking Out in November.
The stars of the movie Mother Mary are
stepping out for the NYC premiere. Anne
Hathaway and Michaela Coel hit the red
carpet together for the film’s screening on Monday night
at Metrograph in New York City.
Police in Australia have responded to Just
Jared‘s request for information on allegations made
by Ruby Rose, an actress you may recognize
from Orange is the New Black or The CW’s
Batwoman.
Taylor Sheridan has another hit series on
his hands. The Madison, which has been
billed as the prolific writer’s most personal offering
yet, has been renewed for a third season at Paramount+.
Billy Crystal is returning to Broadway
later this year with his second one man show. The 78
year old actor and comedian will star in 860,
which he wrote and will perform at Shubert
Theater in a 12 week limited engagement.
Warner Bros. has just announced the
release date for several of its most highly-anticipated
upcoming films, including the Ocean’s 11 prequel
film starring Margot Robbie, the next
Evil Dead, and more.
The largest annual gathering of theater owners has
commenced, and while CinemaCon isn’t open to the
general public, IMDb’s Bret Federigan
was in attendance to share all the best highlights,
including movie trailers, title announcements, and any
surprises from the studios in attendance.
James Gunn has found the final piece of
his Man of Tomorrow casting puzzle.
After several rounds of screen tests, Adria
Arjona has been chosen for the mystery role in DC
Studios’ sequel to Superman. It was previously
reported that the character was comic anti-heroine
Maxima, but it’s unknown if that is correct.
Prime Video has renewed Young
Sherlock for a second season. The series, starring
Hero Fiennes Tiffin as a teenage Sherlock
Holmes and executive produced by Guy Ritchie,
premiered as a binge release on March 4.
Bradley Cooper has officially lined up his
next directing gig, taking the helm of the upcoming
Oceans prequel, which he will also star in alongside
Margot Robbie.