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Minus the clichés, “Rez Ball” is a winning basketball flick

After making a name for herself in episodic television, director Sydney Freeland jumps to features in “Rez Ball” from Netflix. Freeland also pens the film’s screenplay, which takes inspiration from Michael Powell’s book “Canyon Dreams: A Basketball Season on the Navajo Nation”.

Cinematic beauty is a miss in “Uglies”

Streaming giant Netflix gives the popular dystopian young adult novel “Uglies” an adaptation. McG directs the film from a script by Jacob Forman, Vanessa Taylor, and Whit Anderson based on the same-titled book by Scott Westerfeld.

Aaron Pierre delivers star making performance in the action drama Rebel Ridge

Director Jeremey Sauliner has partnered with Netflix for his fifth directorial venture, “Rebel Ridge,” for which he also wrote the screenplay. The plot follows Marine veteran Terry Richmond, portrayed by Aaron Pierre, as he arrives in the town of Shelby Springs to post bail for his cousin to avert impending peril.

The Murder of Air McNair is another engaging entry in the Untold series

Directors Rodney Lucas and Taylor Ward team up for a compelling installment in Netflix’s “Untold” series with “Untold: The Murder of Air McNair.” This documentary delves into the tragic story of Air McNair’s murder, offering an in-depth exploration of the events surrounding this high-profile case.

Daughters equally brings smiles and tears

The latest emotional documentary, “Daughters,” from Netflix, is a unique storytelling experience. Directed by Natalie Rae and Angela Patton, the film provides an intimate look into the lives of Aubrey, Santana, Raziah, and a’Ana over eight years. The documentary captures their journey as they prepare for a heartwarming Daddy-Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers.

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.