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Starting from where we last saw her, Jenna Ortega shines in “Wednesday,” Season 2 Part 2, a comical mystery TV series now available on Netflix. The show follows Wednesday, the daughter of Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and Gomez Addams (Luis Guzmán), as she gathers clues to solve a mystery in each…

They say that all good things must come to an end, and this is undoubtedly true for Downton Abbey. This farewell is accompanied by a deep sense of loss, particularly because my favorite actor, Dame Maggie Smith, as she was a remarkable scene-stealer. Her sharp wit as the Dowager Countess…

“Sketch” is promoted as a kids’ movie that features a child’s monster drawings that become mysteriously alive. The title ‘Sketch’ refers to Amber’s drawings, which are her way of expressing her emotions and coping with the loss of her mother. In turn, they immediately try to scare her and her friends,…

Jamie Lee Curtis shines in the “Freakier Friday” (PG), as does her movie daughter Lindsay Lohan, a comedy that’s playing in theaters now. Curtis and Lohan reprise their roles from the 2003 movie “Freaky Friday.” Although 22 years have passed since the two films, both actresses felt the time was…

Apple TV+ revealed a first look at the second season of series “Platonic.” The critically acclaimed half-hour comedy starring and executive produced by the engaging duo of Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne. The 10-episode 2nd season will premiere globally on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, with the first two episodes, followed…

Writer and Director James Gunn’s Superman film not only entertains, but it also serves as a powerful reminder that we should all be about hope, kindness, and empathy. He frames Superman as an immigrant who embodies these ideals. This portrayal of Superman as a symbol of these virtues is not…

While both “Ginny & Georgia” (2021) and “Gilmore Girls” (2000) focus on a mother-daughter relationship in a small-town setting, they differ significantly in their content. “Ginny & Georgia” is a more mature and complex drama with a darker tone and diverse themes, whereas “Gilmore Girls” is lighter, more comedic, and…

What a great movie for families with a strong message for all, ‘Kindness Wins!’ During the Viking Age, in he opening scene on the Island of Berk, we are introduced to a young teenage boy named Hiccup (MasonThames), the son of the Viking chief (Gerard Butler). The elders hunt the…

Have your kids ever struggled with finding a best friend? In the heartwarming live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch,” we learn how a young girl’s dreams come true when she sees an alien friend named Stitch. The movie is the live-action remake of the 2002 carton version created by Disney…