“Bono: Stories of Surrender” – a rock legend gets intimate (and actually kinda wins you over)
A rock music icon has teamed up with Apple Original Films to produce the compelling documentary “Bono: Songs of Surrender.
Second Listen Sunday: Johnny Gill, “Chemistry”
From his early days in the family group Wings of Faith, Mr. Gill was born to make music. However, as R&B fans know, Johnny Gill’s initial release with Atlantic Records failed to make a significant impact when it first came out. The 1983 self-titled debut showed a strong voice struggling to adapt to a studio that couldn’t properly utilize its power.
Slow Jam Saturday: Myron, “Destiny”
My introduction to Myron was with the song “Sistas” on the “Eddie” soundtrack in the summer of 1996. Before setting up his solo album, Myron would write classics for Mya and Dru Hill. “Destiny” was written by Myron and Tyrice Jones, and the latter was also producing. Set to a sample of Herbie Hancock’s “Come Running to Me”, the song explores how fate governs the formation of connections between people meant to exist from the beginning.
“Fear Street: Prom Queen” – a Slasher That Doesn’t Reign
Following a well-received adaptation of “Fear Street”, Netflix dips back into the catalogue of RL Stine for their latest horror feature in “Fear Street: Prom Queen”. Matt Palmer directs the film from a script co-written with Donald McLeary. Prom season at Shadyside High is underway, and the school’s wolfpack of It Girls is busy with its usual sweet and vicious campaigns for the crown. But when a gutsy outsider puts herself in the running, and the other girls start mysteriously disappearing, the class of ’88 is suddenly in for one hell of a prom night.
Luxury, Lies, and Power Plays: “Sirens” is a Limited Series Worth the Steam
In Netflix’s latest limited series, the allure of perfect luxury is portrayed as both tempting and dangerous. Molly Smith Metzler’s series “Sirens” turns this illusion into a battleground where class dynamics and the complexities of sisterhood clash.
“The New Boy: a Sacred Clash of Spirits and Survival
Warwick Thornton’s The New Boy is a haunting, evocative tale of spiritual collision and colonial imposition set in the unforgiving Australian outback during the early 1940s. Told entirely from the perspective of a young Aboriginal boy (brilliantly portrayed by newcomer Aswan Reid), the film is a quiet yet powerful exploration of Indigenous spirituality clashing with rigid Christian dogma—one that lingers with audiences long after the final frame.
Second Listen Sunday: Sean Garrett, “Turbo 919”
Music producers transitioning to a solo album is common in the music industry. For this week’s Second Listen Sunday, I want to revisit Sean Garrett’s solo debut, “Turbo 919,” released in 2008.
Slow Jam Saturday: Lathun, “Fortunate”
If you were to ask most music fans about the R&B song “Fortunate”, they would say the name Maxwell. However, in 2001, another singer named Lathun released a Neo-Soul version of the same title, which serves as this week’s pick for Slow Jam Saturday.
“Bring Her Back: A Chiller That Almost Brings It Home”
Directors Danny and Michael Philippou reunite with A24 for their follow-up to the 2022 hit “Talk to Me” with “Bring Her Back.” As he did with the previous film, Danny also co-wrote the script with Bill Hinzman. Andy (Billy Barratt) and his vision-impaired stepsister Piper (Sora Wong) are thick as thieves who have to come together after their father’s suicide.
“Desert Dawn is a routine actioner”
Kellan Lutz maintains his status as a direct-to-home action hero with his latest film, “Desert Dawn.” This film reunites him with his “Twilight” co-star, Cam Gigandet. Saban Films produced the movie, which was directed by Marty Murray, based on a script written by Chad Law, Johnny Walters, and Art Camacho.
“Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” is a thrilling franchise finale
Ethan Hunt returns to the big screen for what may be his final adventure in “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” produced by Paramount Pictures. Director Christopher McQuarrie is back at the helm for his sixth collaboration with Tom Cruise. McQuarrie pens the screenplay with Erik Jendresen.
“The Old Woman with the Knife” drags tonally bit but still delivers action goods
In his ninth directorial effort, south Korean film director Min Kyu-dong transitions from drama to action, “The Old Woman with the Knife.” Kim Dong-wan co-wrote the screenplay with Min Kyu-dong, adapting Gu Byeong-mo’s novel of the same title.