Tag: Apple TV+
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Fly Me to the Moon, Sunny, Touch – 461
Can the new romcom Fly Me to the Moon achieve liftoff? Sunny explores what it means to be human. Touch is a love story through the ages. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Fly Me to the Moon Starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, “Fly Me to the Moon” is a sharp, stylish comedy-drama set against…
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Sunny
It takes the automaton in “Sunny” to help reflect what makes us human. The new Apple TV+ series stars Rashida Jones and the titular robot, Sunny. They make a brilliantly mismatched duo. Jones plays Suzie, an American woman living in Japan. Catastrophe strikes when her husband and son disappear in a plane crash. Her husband’s…
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Wonka, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, The Family Plan – 395
It feels like Wonka is more sugar substitute than sweet. Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget is full of jokes that fail to fly. We’re not sure who The Family Plan is intended for. Listen on Apple Podcasts
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Killers of the Flower Moon – 378
There’s no arguing Martin Scorsese’s latest film, Killers of the Flower Moon, is beautifully shot and has powerful performances, but would it have been even more impactful if it didn’t spend as much time waxing poetic at some of the visuals? Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Killers of the Flower Moon It is an…
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The Burial, Lessons in Chemistry – 376
In spite of two Academy Award winning leads The Burial feels more like a slog than a trial. Bibliophiles may want to take a page from the scripture of “book first” when it comes to Lessons in Chemistry. Listen on Apple Podcasts
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The Creator, Gen V, Flora and Son – 369
A stunning spectacle with a clever sci-fi story, The Creator proves not everything needs to be a franchise. Set in the world of The Boys, the latest spinoff Gen V is definitely a valiant freshman effort, but not quite ready to graduate. Flora and Son isn’t as melodious as John Carney’s previous films. Listen on…
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Expend4bles, Cassandro, The Continental, Still Up – 368
We’re absolutely mind boggled at the shoddiness of Expend4bles. Cassandro brings a flair to the Lucha Libre life. The Continental: From the World of John Wick has some big McShane sized shoes to fill. Finally, Still Up didn’t put us to sleep. Listen on Apple Podcasts
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, The Changeling – 363
Like a family member overstaying their welcome, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 manages to suck the charm out of the franchise. Meanwhile Apple TV+’s The Changeling suffers from some tonal issues but the performances are other worldly. Listen on Apple Podcasts
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Haunted Mansion, Talk to Me, Oppenheimer, The Beanie Bubble – 351
Which of these are scary intentionally, or bombs and bursts unintentionally? We’ve got Haunted Mansion, Talk to Me, Oppenheimer, and The Beanie Bubble all to catch up on. Listen on Apple Podcasts