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Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield tug at your heartstrings, rendering extraordinary performances in their shared love, loss, and pliability. Together, they raise the question of how do you want to be remembered after you are gone? Pugh is a famous chef named Almut, a character whose profession symbolizes her passion…

The popular TV series “The Diplomat” begins Season 2. It features 8 Episodes, starring (Keri Russell) as Kate Wyler, the US Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Season 2 opened on October 31 on Netflix. Beginning after a deadly explosion in London, Kate Wyler looks for the truth, finding her main…

  Japan’s 17th-century historical drama “Shōgun” is by far a Hollywood masterpiece. The meticulous details in the set design, wardrobe, and character development take you back to a time of protocol, duty, love, and power when one lapse in judgment can mean death. The binge-worthy, ten-episode series starring Hiroyuki Sanada…

  Who knew that “Saturday Night Live,” the live comedy-sketch TV NBC show, would ever celebrate 50 years on October 11, 1975? This groundbreaking show, which launched the careers of numerous comedy legends, has become a cultural phenomenon. The fun-filled movie “Saturday Night” looks back on the show’s premiere night…

  “The Wild Robot,” the newest DreamWorks film, pairs a dazzling animation style with a heartwarming story, delivering a beautiful experience. It follows the turbulent life of a robot, Roz (Lupita Nyong’o), who inexplicably finds herself on an uninhabited island looking for someone to serve. As she begins to adapt…

“Transformers One” is the 8th movie since the series began in 2007; yes, I’ve seen all of them. They are based on Hasbro toys and can be changed to any form. The robots change to a car, plane, or even a bumblebee, which includes superpowers of flight and strength. The…

  I met Michael Keaton in 2022 at an awards ceremony, he was wonderful to speak with. Photo Credit: Sarah Knight Adamson Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice” is the sequel to the original 1988 film “Beetlejuice,” with Tim Burton returning as director and Michael Keaton reprising his role as the beloved Beetlejuice. Keaton…

As the prestigious Emmy Awards draw near, ‘Ripley,’ the TV series, stands out with an impressive 13 nominations. This acclaimed series, now available for streaming on Netflix, promises a viewing experience of the highest caliber. “Ripley” is a mystery drama miniseries based on Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 crime novel The Talented…

The film ‘My Penguin Friend’ is a poignant portrayal of the extraordinary bond between a solitary father and a penguin, set against the backdrop of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The narrative unfolds as the penguin, named Din-dim, embarks on an annual migration from Brazil to Argentina, a journey fraught with…

It’s been six years since Wade Wilson, Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) retired from his superpower role. However, his quiet life is about to get crazy as he’s informed by Mr. Paradox (Matthew MacFadyen), that the world could be wiped out. With the enlisted help of Logan, the Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), they’re…