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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…

The popular martial arts drama movie “Karate Kid: Legends” (PG-13) is now playing in theaters. It’s the sixth installment of the ‘Karate Kid’ franchise, continuing the story from the 2010 film “The Karate Kid” and the 2018 television series “Cobra Kai.” I’m excited to share that the talented Jackie Chan,…

We’ve waited two years for the second half of the latest Mission: Impossible adventure, starring the daredevil stuntman Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt. I can confidently say that it has been worth the wait. Picking up where ‘Dead Reckoning’ ended, Ethan Hunt has an enormous mission to complete as The…

I truly believe a star has been born in the Netflix TV-MA rated series “The Residence” starring Uzo Aduba as Cordelia Cupp a consultant with the Metropolitan Police Department. Yes, she’s that remarkable and steals every scene she’s in. To some up her demeaner, she’s highly intuitive, brilliant and unconventional. Yes, a perfect combination…

  I’m a huge fan of Rami Malek’s work, as his Academy Award-winning portrayal in “Bohieman Rapsady’s ( 2018) as Freddy Mercury was fantastic. Rami knows how to embody a character and make it his own. In “The Amateur,” (2025) his role is that of a somewhat nerdy tech guy…