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“Respect” is a powerful biopic drama of Aretha Franklin’s life starring Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson portraying Aretha Franklin. Hudson embodies the role as if she were meant to play the Queen of Soul, Franklin’s title in the music world. As a teenager, the minute we hear Hudson singing in…

Hi Carl, and hello to all of our listeners out there! Tonight, I’m going to talk about two excellent movies that have recently opened. First up, “Free Guy,” rated PG-13, stars Ryan Reynolds and British actress Jodie Comer. It’s playing now in theaters. Blue Shirt Guy Ryan Reynolds is a…

Hi Carl, and hello to all of our listeners out there! Tonight, I’m going to talk about two series that have recently added new Episodes on Netflix. First up, “Virgin River,” Season 3. It takes place in the small fictitious town of Virgin River, California, although it is actually filmed…

  Hi Carl and hi everyone, tonight I will talk about the Cannes Film Festival and the series “Sweet Tooth” on Netflix. Jodie Foster serves as the special guest of the Opening Ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival and is the Honorary Palme d’Or’s recipient. She addressed attendees with her…

Most know that Anthony was a famous chef and the star of several different TV series. One was titled “No Reservations” on the Travel Channel and another on CNN’s called “Parts Unknown.” He won eight Emmys for his travel shows. A great aspect of the film “Roadrunner” is the home…

There’s no denying that Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow (Scarlet Johansson) character’s past, is mysterious—now we are privy to her former life as well as the revenge that motivates her. Black Widow’s intrigue is blown full open, as we not only view the harsh Soviet’s “Red Room” transformation and brain-washing…

The animated Disney-Pixar movie “Luca” is streaming now on Disney+ and tells the story of a small fictional town of Portorrossa in the Italian Rivera during the 1950s. Luca, a young boy, voiced by Jacob Trembly, has a delightful summer eating gelato ice cream and mouth-watering past—he also enjoys the…

“Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It,” is a documentary rated PG-13 and has the luxury of Rita Moreno’s candid offerings. Boasting a 70+ year acting career, Rita Moreno has won every major entertainment award possible— yes, she has an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and a Tony….

“In the Heights” is a musical rated PG-13; it is the collaboration between “Hamilton’s” Lin-Manuel Miranda’s music and director Jon M. Chu of Crazy Rich Asians’ storytelling. Together the duo plunge into the tale of the “Washington Heights” New York neighborhood. The screenplay by Quiara Alegría Hudes is based on…

“A Quiet Place Part 2” is rated R and is the next chapter in Emily Blunt and Jon Krasinski’s horror movie franchise. The film begins over a year before all the events of the first movie, “A Quiet Place.” We see the Abbott family, Mom, Emily Blunt, Dad, Jon Krasinski…