A legend among Japanese anime fans, the original Mononoke series is about a mysterious detective named Medicine Seller who investigates the motives of vengeful ghosts from 14th century Japan. Inspired by classic Japanese theater, the world is brought to psychedelic life through its highly imaginative animation, and nearly 20 years later, this feature-length film brings new life to the world involving by dropping the detective into the imperial harem of women.
Beatles ’64
Beatles ’64
Sixty years after their British Invasion began, Martin Scorsese and director David Tedeschi tell the story of The Beatles first trip to the U.S. in a documentary aimed not just at fans of the most iconic band in history, but at younger generations who may not grasp their significance. Weaving in newly restored footage originally shot by famed documentarians Albert and David Maysles, the film has been embraced by film and music critics. From Hollywood Reporter‘s David Rooney: “Tedeschi’s film is a declaration of love for the Beatles, but what distinguishes it is its curiosity about the America of that time, beyond the bubble of the four Scousers who can hardly believe they’re drinking cocktails in Miami.” (Read the review)
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January 3, 2025
Homer’s classic poem Odysseus gets a retelling that begins from the tale end of the journey, as the King (played by Ralph Fiennes) finally washes ashore in Ithaca after his epic 20 year quest — only to be confused with a beggar as his wife (Juliette Binoche) and son (Charlie Plummer) are held capti …
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The long-awaited follow-up to the The Wrong Trousers, the endearing British franchise returns with its eccentric inventor Wallace introducing his latest tech invention — a gnome-like robot — to the skepticism of his loyal pooch Gromit. Clever-fun, fast-paced, and warmhearted, it’s a rare all-ages …
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Season 1
Denis Leary plays an outspoken U.S. Army Colonel who, after an off-the-rails rant, is reassigned to the least important army base in the world – the Netherlands — where he has to work with his estranged daughter. It’s a classic broadcast sitcom with an off-beat sense of humor, and a Dad Watch that …
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.
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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 …
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Season 1
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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 …
