The Fire Inside
The Fire Inside
A fresh take on the inspiring sports biopic, Oscar-winner Barry Jenkins tells the story of Claressa “T-Rex” Shields, a young boxer from Flint, Mich., who trained to become the first woman in her country’s history to win an Olympic gold medal in the sport. From The Hollywood Reporter’s Michael Rechtschaffen: “As its restless protagonist navigates the road to ultimate personal victory, director Morrison is right there with her, maintaining a propulsive momentum accentuated by editor Harry Yoon’s rhythmic cuts and composer Tamar-Kali’s elegant, percolating score. And so are we.” (Read the review)
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January 2, 2025
British mockumentarian Philomena Cunk is back with a one-off hour-long follow-up to her tongue-in-cheek Cunk on Earth Netflix series, this time on a quest to get the meaning of life. Ish. AI, art, the big bang, death, and morality all come up in variously absurd ways.
January 2, 2025
The first of two dramas about the aftermath of the worst terror attack in the UK’s history, the 1988 bombing of a Pan Am flight over Scotland, this one stars Colin Firth as Jim Swire, the controversial representative of the families who has spent decades pursuing the truth behind the tragedy — conv …
January 2, 2025
Season 1
A new twist on the long-running, iconic series goes deeper than previous incarnations and will inspire some tears as it prompts your own New Year’s reboots. Featuring The Home Edit co-founders as hosts, Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin help families facing serious hardships rebuild their homes and liv …
January 1, 2025
A well-known tech entrepreneur’s preoccupation with “biohacking” and extreme anti-aging regimens is captured in this documentary, from diet and exercise to hundreds of pills to the latest experimental treatments – like transferring blood plasma from younger generations to penis shockwave therapy. Wh …
December 31, 2024
The record-breaking movie adapted from the Broadway musical arrives on streaming just in time for New Year’s Eve – and for Oscars season. The big question is whether the Ariana Grande and Cynthia Errivo-led film will take home more trophies than The Wizard of Oz did in 1940. As Arizona Republic’s B …
December 31, 2024
Fifty-one years after Dick Clark kicked of this Time Square tradition, Ryan Seacrest continues his role as chief MC for the biggest of the live countdown shows. Among the performers: Lenny Kravitz, Kesha, Carrie Underwood, the Jonas Brothers, Blake Shelton, Renee Rapp, Alanis Morrisette, Natasha Bed …
December 31, 2024
Two cousins with very different personalities take a pilgrimage to Poland in honor of their late grandmother, a World War II survivor, and end up joining a Holocaust tour — where old family tensions resurface and threaten their bonding adventure in this Searchlight Pictures drama. Arriving in the mi …
December 31, 2024
A retired Australian detective and a widowed English nurse form an unlikely friendship as they set out across Queensland solving mysteries, facing dangers, and testing their relationships as they try and clear the detective’s good name. A “cozy mystery series” that escapes the gloom of British crime …
December 27, 2024
Amy Adams just earned a Golden Globe nod for her role in this surreal dark satire about a new mother who appears to be wrestling with depression and possibly psychosis, and begins to think she’s turning into a dog. Reviews of definitely mixed on this one, but the moms who’ve faced a sudden loss of …
December 25, 2024
The quasi-authorized biopic about the most enigmatic musician of the late 20th century tells the story of Bob Dylan’s early rise to fame and the people and events that shaped him. It’s a film to watch with someone who can add the context from the 60s and 70s to help explain what often feels inexplic …
December 25, 2024
Check out the lineup for this Disney Christmas Spectacular: Elton John, John Legend, Andy Grammer, Pentatonix (of course), and the cast of Descendants: The Rise of Red for every tween in your life…to name just a few. A Parks parade unlike any you’ll see during your own Disney World visit.
December 24, 2024
The legendary Italian tenor famous for blending opera and pop leads this holiday special featuring performances by Dua Lipa, Josh Groban, Jennifer Hudson, and Sofia Carson — as well as Bocelli’s wife and daughter. If Bocelli is new to you, you might recognize his ‘Perfect Symphony’ with Ed Sheeran …
