"Uglydolls" (2019) - Official Trailer 2 Unconventionality rules in UGLYDOLLS, STXfilms’ new animated musical adventure starring the acting and singing voices of Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, Janelle Monáe, Blake Shelton and Pitbull. The film is inspired by the unique and beloved global plush toy phenomenon launched in 2001. In the adorably different town of Uglyville, …
“Project Blue Book - Episode Four – Operation Paperclip” (2019) Sci-Fi Ten Episodes Created by: David O'Leary Featuring: Aidan Gillen, Laura Mennell, Michael Harney, Ksenia Solo, Michael Malarkey Alien: "A hypothetical or fictional being from another world." This new series revolves around secret U.S. Air Force investigations into supposed UFO encounters and unexplained phenomenon, undertaken by astrophysicist, and eventual ufologist, Josef …
"The Pacific: In the Wake of Captain Cook with Sam Neill" (2018) Documentary Six Episodes Featuring: Sam Neill Sam Neill:“You see signs of renaissance and regeneration everywhere around the Pacific, most particularly in our country. There’s still a long way to go but I think there are great grounds for optimism. I won’t be around …
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"The Passage – Episode Four - Whose blood is that?" (2019) Ten Episodes Created by: Liz Heldens based on the novels written by Justin Cronin Featuring: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Saniyya Sidney, Vincent Piazza, Brianne Howey McKinley Belcher III, Jamie McShane, Caroline Chikezie, Emmanuelle Chriqui Babcock: "Don't worry you will see him soon." The fourth episode has arrived of the show based on the excellent adult trilogy ‘The Passage’ by Justin …
"Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Seasons One & Two" (2015-2019) Comedy 26 Episodes Created by: Tina Fey and Robert Carlock Featuring: Ellie Kemper, Tituss Burgess, Carol Kaneand Jane Krakowski Kimmy Schmidt:"And you are gonna sing at the Grammys with Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson!" Titus Andromedon:"Bad examples, but yes!" This month sees the release onto DVD of the hit Netflix comedy series "Unbreakable …
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"The Passage – Episode Three - That should never have happened to you" (2019) Ten Episodes Created by: Liz Heldens based on the novels written by Justin Cronin Featuring: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Saniyya Sidney, Vincent Piazza, Brianne Howey McKinley Belcher III, Jamie McShane, Caroline Chikezie, Emmanuelle Chriqui Fanning: "Let him know your story" The third episode has arrived of the show based on the …
"The Favourite" (2018) Drama Running Time: 130 minutes Written by: Deborah Davis and Tony McNamara Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos Featuring: Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn, James Smith and Mark Gatiss Queen Anne:"Some wounds do not close; I have many such." It is truly amazing how quickly the critical establishment can turn against a director, then return him to favour, …
“Project Blue Book - Episode Three – The Lubbock Lights” (2019) Sci-Fi Ten Episodes Created by: David O'Leary Featuring: Aidan Gillen, Laura Mennell, Michael Harney, Ksenia Solo, Michael Malarkey Close Encounter:"An event in which a person witnesses an unidentified flying object. This terminology and the system of classification behind it were first suggested in astronomer and UFO researcher J. Allen Hynek's book 'The UFO …
"Mortal Engines" (2018) Fantasy/Young Adult Running Time: 128 minutes Written by: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens and Peter Jackson Directed by: Christian Rivers Featuring: Hugo Weaving, Hera Hilmar, Robert Sheehan, Jihae, Ronan Raftery, Leila George, Patrick Malahide and Stephen Lang Chudleigh Pomeroy:"Sixty minutes is all it took to bring humanity to the very brink of extinction. Mankind mobilized, a new age arose. The Age of …
Television/Streaming review: “Project Blue Book - Episode Two – The Flatwoods Monster” (2019) Sci-Fi Ten Episodes Created by: David O'Leary Featuring: Aidan Gillen, Laura Mennell, Michael Harney, Ksenia Solo, Michael Malarkey Sighting: "An instance of seeing or catching sight of something, typically something unusual or rare." This new series revolves around secret U.S. Air Force investigations into supposed UFO encounters and …
"The Passage – Episode Two - You owe me a new Unicorn" (2019) Ten Episodes Created by: Liz Heldens based on the novels written by Justin Cronin Featuring: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Saniyya Sidney, Vincent Piazza, Brianne Howey McKinley Belcher III, Jamie McShane, Caroline Chikezie, Emmanuelle Chriqui Doctor:"This could be the cure for... everything.” Well the second episode has arrived of the show based …
"The House with a Clock in Its Walls" (2018) Fantasy/Young Adult Running Time: 105 minutes Written by: Eric Kripke based on the book by John Bellairs Directed by: Eli Roth Featuring: Jack Black, Cate Blanchett and Owen Vaccaro Jonathan Barnavelt:"There's a clock in the walls. We don't know what it does, except... something horrible." The new fantasy young adult …
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"The Son - Season One" (2017-present) Drama Episodes: 10 episodes Developed by: Philipp Meyer, Lee Shipman, Brian McGreevy based on the novel by Phillip Meyer Featuring: Pierce Brosnan, Henry Garrett, Zahn McClarnon, Jess Weixler, Paola Núñez, Elizabeth Frances, Sydney Lucas Phillip Meyer: “No land was ever acquired honestly in the history of the earth.” Released this …
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"Night School" (2018) Comedy Running Time: 111 minutes Written by: Kevin Hart, Harry Ratchford, Joey Wells, Matt Kellard, Nicholas Stoller and John Hamburg Directed by: Malcolm D. Lee Featuring: Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish, Rob Riggle, Romany Malco, Taran Killam, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Al Madrigal, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Keith David, Anne Winters, Fat Joe, Ben Schwartz, Yvonne Orji and Bresha Webb Mila: "Aren't you a little old to be a pop-star?" Luis:"Aren't you …
"RBG" (2018) Documentary Running Time: 97 minutes Directed by: Betsy West & Julie Cohen Featuring: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Jane Ginsburg, James Steven Ginsburg, Nina Totenberg, Clara Spera, Gloria Steinem Sarah Grimké: "I ask no favor for my sex. All I ask of our brethren is that they take their feet off our necks." This week we …
"The Passage – Episode One - Pilot" (2019) Horror/Sci-Fi Ten Episodes Created by: Liz Heldens based on the novels written by Justin Cronin Featuring: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Saniyya Sidney, Vincent Piazza, Brianne Howey McKinley Belcher III, Jamie McShane, Caroline Chikezie, Emmanuelle Chriqui Amy:"My name is Amy Bellafonte. I didn’t used to believe in monsters. I do now.” Another year goes by and yet …
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"The Darkest Minds" (2018) Action Running Time: 105 minutes Written by: Chad Hodge Directed by: Jennifer Yuh Nelson Featuring: Amandla Stenberg, Harris Dickinson, Mandy Moore, and Gwendoline Christie Liam:"We’re going to a place where kids can live together on the outside. The only people who would ever help us are us." This month heralded the release of the latest young …
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About "Hellboy" (2019): Based on the graphic novels by Mike Mignola, Hellboy, caught between the worlds of the supernatural and human, battles an ancient sorceress bent on revenge. HELLBOY is directed by Neil Marshall and stars David Harbour, Ian McShane, Sasha Lane, Milla Jovovick, Daniel Dae Kim and Penelope Mitchell. HELLBOY releases in New Zealand …
"Bird Box " (2018) Sci-Fi/Horror Running Time: 124 minutes Written by: Eric Heisserer Directed by: Susanne Bier Featuring: Sandra Bullock, Trevante Rhodes, Jacki Weaver, Rosa Salazar, Danielle Macdonald, Lil Rel Howery, Tom Hollander, BD Wong, Sarah Paulson and John Malkovich Gary:"Open your eyes, it's so beautiful." This week Netflix has released the horror movie adaptation of the genre novel "Bird Box" (2018) onto its service, which on …
"The Predator" (2018) Action/Sci-Fi Running Time: 108 minutes Written & directed by: Shane Black Featuring: Boyd Holbrook, Trevante Rhodes, Jacob Tremblay, Keegan-Michael Key, Olivia Munn, Thomas Jane, Alfie Allen, and Sterling K. Brown Casey Bracket: "I think they're attempting hybridization. They're upgrading on every planet they visit." Critical Commentary: Was anyone really in need of another 'Predator' movie especially after the lacklustre …
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