Skywalkers: A Love Story is a high walking documentary
Co-directors Jeff Zimbalist and Maria Bukhonina direct an engaging documentary to Netflix, “Skywalkers: A Love Story,” which Zimbalist also scripted
Nicole Kidman & Zac Efron’s organic chemistry overshadow clichés in A Family Affair
After a significant hiatus of nearly two decades, director Richard LaGravenes makes a captivating return to the romance genre with his latest film, ‘A Family Affair,’ now available on Netflix. The film, penned by the talented Carrie Solomon, is set in Hollywood’s glitzy and glam-filled world. It weaves a compelling narrative around the life of a young woman named Zara (Joey Ford), who serves as the assistant to Chris Cole (Zac Efron), one of the world’s most renowned movie stars. As their lives intertwine unexpectedly, the story unfolds with a delightful mix of humor and heartwarming moments.
Season 2 of That 90’s Show is a vast improvement
The highly anticipated season 2 of Netflix’s beloved show “That ’90s Show” is finally here, much to the delight of fans. The series, a collaborative effort of original creators Bonnie and Terry Turner and their daughter Lindsey Turner, promises to deliver another nostalgic journey. Showrunner Gregg Mettler, another familiar face, is back to steer the ship.
Ultraman: Rising is high flying family entertainment
In his debut as a director for Netflix’s “Ultraman: Rising,” animation specialist Shannon Tindle offers a unique fusion of sports and superhero action. Co-written with Marc Haines, the script brings to life the thrilling and heartwarming tale of Ken Sato, a renowned baseball player concealing a secret identity as the towering superhero Ultraman. The narrative takes a surprising turn as Sato navigates the dual responsibilities of a successful sports career and his newfound role as a city protector and a baby kaiju caretaker.
Unlock the mystery of Netflix’s Eric
Welsh playwright Abi Morgan brings her talent for writing to Netflix for the miniseries “Eric.” Lucy Forbes directs all six episodes, which star Benedict Cumberbatch, a recipient of the BAFTA TV Award, Primetime Emmy Award, and Laurence Olivier Award.
]J-Lo is lost in space in the dull Atlas
Jennifer Lopez reunites with Netflix to take on the Sci-Fi genre in her latest film, “Atlas.” Brad Peyton directs the film from a script by Aron Eli Coleite and Leo Sardarian. Atlas Shepherd (Jennifer Lopez), a brilliant but misanthropic data analyst with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence, joins a high-stakes mission to capture Harlan (Simu Liu), a renegade robot with whom she shares a mysterious past. This mission, crucial for the survival of humanity, is fraught with danger and uncertainty. But when plans go awry, her only hope of saving the future of humanity from AI is to trust it.
Charming cast elevates the clichéd Mother of the Bride
Netflix has released a new romantic comedy, “Mother of the Bride,” perfectly timed to coincide with Mother’s Day celebrations. The film is directed by the esteemed filmmaker Mark Waters and written by Robin Bernheim Burger.
The Upshaws return for an engaging fifth season
Season 5 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 the lives of 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. The Upshaw family includes Bennie’s wife Regina (played by Kim Fields), their two young daughters Aaliyah (portrayed by Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins) and Maya (played by Journey Christine), and their firstborn son Bernard (played by Jermelle Simon). Also living with them is Kelvin (Diamond Lyons), Bennie’s son, from another woman (Gabrielle Dennis).
Is It Cake Season 3 Serves Up More Family Fun
Comedian Mikey Day reunites with Netflix for Season 3 of the hit show Is It Cake. Deception is the name of the game for the world’s most talented bakers, who will compete to create hyper-realistic cakes that look exactly like everyday objects – with cash on the line. But are they good enough to deceive a panel of celebrity judges… and you? You’ll be asking yourself, ‘Is it real?’ Or…Is It Cake?”
Despite Adam Sandler’s best efforts, Spaceman doesn’t lift off
Adam Sandler reunites with Netflix for the Science Fiction drama, “Spaceman.” The movie is directed by Johan Renck and written by Colby Day, who adapted the novel “Spaceman of Bohemia” for the screen. The story revolves around Jakub (Adam Sandler), an astronaut who embarks on a solitary research mission to the solar system’s edge. After six months of isolation, Jakub realizes that his marriage with Lenka (Carey Mulligan) may be in jeopardy and not be waiting for him when he returns to Earth.
The chuckles are minimal in Mike Epps: Ready to Sell Out
Comedian Mike Epps has partnered with streaming giant Netflix again in his latest stand-up special titled “Mike Epps: Ready To Sell Out.” The special was directed by fellow comedian Royale Watkins and was filmed at the Gila Resorts & Casino in Phoenix, Arizona. Despite being in the comedy industry for three decades, Epps has had his fair share of ups and downs. While he has shown promise in films like “You People” and “Dolemite Is My Name,” his highly anticipated Richard Pryor biopic directed by Lee Daniels has been in development hell for years.
Vince Staples brings the funny in The Vince Staples Show
After getting his feet wet with voiceover work and appearances in Abbott Elementary and the White Men Can’t Jump remake, Hip Hop artist Vince Staples takes on leading man status in the Netflix series, The Vince Staples Show.