“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.
“Nonnas” serves up quality family entertainment
Vince Vaughn brings his everyman charm to the biopic genre for director Stephen Chbosky in “Nonnas” from Netflix. Liz Maccie pens the film’s screenplay, which is inspired by the life story of Jody Scaravella.
“The Four Seasons” is a witty and engaging dramedy
Comedian Tina Fey demonstrates her creative prowess through a new adaptation titled “The Four Seasons,” available on Netflix and inspired by the 1981 film of the same name. Fey developed the series in collaboration with Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield.
“Havoc delvers the action goods”
Gareth Evans, one of the most underrated action directors of modern times, has teamed up with Academy Award nominee Tom Hardy for the high-octane thriller “Havoc”. Netflix produced the film, for which Evans also wrote the script. His last film for the streaming giant was the eerie folk horror tale “The Apostle.” While he hasn’t strayed far from his action roots—evident in the television series “Gangs of London”—I was thrilled to learn he’s working on a new film.
“Plankton: The Movie” delivers as a witty genre mashup
When the power-hungry Plankton (Mr. Lawerence) sets fire to Karen’s (Jill Talley) thriving Chum Bucket concept, she evolves into a multi-headed robot determined to enact her scheme for world domination. Meanwhile, with SpongeBob’s (Tom Kenny) assistance, Plankton must sift through his history to uncover his past mistakes in this origin story while a countdown towards chaos looms.
“Adolescence” is a gripping real time exploration of family and justice
Streaming giant Netflix continues to deliver groundbreaking entertainment with their latest limited series, “Adolescence.” The four-part series is the brainchild of writers Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham, who penned all four episodes, while Philip Barantini directs
Kate Hudson leads the winning series “Running Point”
Oscar nominee Kate Hudson teams up with Netflix for her second television series, “Running Point,” from the creative team of Elaine Ko, Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen. When a scandal forces her oldest brother Cam (Justin Theroux) to resign, Isla Gordon (Hudson) is appointed president of the Los Angeles Waves, one of the most storied professional basketball franchises and her family business.
“Zero Day” delivers as a taut political limited series
Two-time Academy Award winner Robert De Niro makes his second television appearance in the limited series Zero Day from Netflix. The series was created by Eric Newman, Noah Oppenheim, and Michael Schmidt, with Newman functioning as the showrunner. Lesli Linka Glatter directs all six episodes, with writing contributions from Roberto Patino, Eli Attie, Dee Johnson, Noah Oppenheim, and Eric Newman.
‘Surviving Black Hawk Down’ is a compelling look at Both Sides of the Battle of Mogadishu
Surviving Black Hawk Down” intensely and in detail examines the Battle of Mogadishu, a pivotal event in America’s military history with Somalia. Ridley Scott’s acclaimed film Black Hawk Down is based on the tumultuous conflict from October 3-4, 1993. By integrating powerful storytelling with personal accounts from American soldiers, Somali fighters, and local civilians who experienced the chaos firsthand, the limited series distinguishes itself through a rich multi-dimensional narrative structure.
Familiar tropes aside, Jamie Foxx & Cameron Diaz successfully reunite for Back in Action
The supporting cast delivers what you would expect. McKenna Roberts and Rylan Jackson provide the right amount of angst as a teen and preteen without ever crossing the line into disrespect, while Glenn Close makes for a good grandmother. Sadly, the usually reliable Kyle Chandler, Matt and Emily’s handler, was wasted.
“The Upshaws” latest season keeps the laughs coming
Season 6 of Netflix’s “The Upshaws” has arrived, welcoming back the patriarch, Bennie Upshaw (played by Mike Epps), and his family as they navigate life in the Hoosier state. The series continues to follow a Black working-class family living in Indianapolis. Bennie is a charming and well-intentioned mechanic who wants to provide for his family. Still, his tendency to overthink the simplest of situations and chaos often leads to humorous situations.