What to Watch This Weekend: Fishbowl, Boogie, Coming 2 America, Half Brothers, Boogie, Sophie Jones, Lucky, Dark and the Wicked, The Dig

For A Stylish And Cinematic Drama About Faith and Family: Fishbowl (Amazon)
One of my favorite movies of 2020, Fishbowl's fantastic style, understated humor, wonderful performances, and subtle touches highlight a crisis of family and faith in a small town that cannot accept or cope with either.  For more information, check out the review!

For A Slam Dunk Sports Drama: Boogie (Theaters)
Boogie scores some easy points with its realistic setting and wonderful characters and uses sports to explore issues of race, dreams, and realities.  For more information, check out the review!

For A Hilarious Return To Zamunda: Coming 2 America (Amazon)

Coming 2 America sees a return to Zamunda with a lot of the same cast from the Eddie Murphy classic along with new characters, cameos, and some modern updates.  For more information, check out the review!

For A Horror Film With A Much Deeper Message: Lucky (Shudder)

Lucky has an entertaining premise and a dark comedy, fueled by Brea Grant's writing and performance, that will draw you into its deeper, impactful, and important message.  For more information, check out the review!

For A Realistic And Grow Coming Of Age Drama: Sophie Jones (Virtual Cinema)

Sophie Jones is a complicated and raw coming of age story, with realistic performances by this talented cast and some frank conversations about dating, relationships, and life.  For more information, check out the review!

For An Atmospheric And Tense Horror Experience: The Dark And The Wicked (Shudder)

The Dark and the Wicked will keep you on edge with it's palatable sense of tension, dread-filled atmospheric horror, amazing gore and effects, and wonderfully nuanced characters in a terrible predicament.  For more information, check out the review!

For A Suprisingly Entertaining Buddy Comedy: Half Brothers (Redbox)

Half Brothers has a ridiculous premise, two very likeable stars, and enough laugh out loud and heartfelt moments to make you feel like you're part of this loving, crazy family.  For more information, check out the review!

For An Emotional Period Drama: The Dig (Netflix)

The Dig features wonderful performances from Ralph Fiennes and Carey Mulligan, a wonderful setting, and an elegance to the storytelling that will please fans of historical or period dramas!

What to Watch This Weekend: Happy Cleaners, To Tokyo, The Right One, The Panti Sisters, Malcolm and Marie, Coming to America, Let him Go, 1917

For A Narrative Immigrant Story: Happy Cleaners (Digital)
Happy Cleaners tells an authentic immigrant story, with interesting insights into the Asian experience, a wonderful family dynamic, and a good balance of dreams and duty.  For more information, check out the review!

For A Dreamlike Horror Movie: To Tokyo (Digital)
To Tokyo is a surreal film, with an art house feel, high production values, and a sense of wonder and dread.  For more information, check out the review!

For A Few Laughs: The Right One (Digital)

The Right One is a hilarious rom-com with an amazingly funny premise, a great cast, and enough heart to appeal to any persona.  For more information, check out the review!

For A Bold and Silly Filipino Film: The Panti Sisters (Netflix)

The Panti Sisters is a hilarious film that has plenty of important messages below its flamboyant skin.  It is something that is so wonderfully different and heartfelt that it should not be missed.    For more information, check out the review!

For A Stylistic Relationship Drama: Malcolm & Marie (Netflix)

A stylish presentation and great chemistry between the stars overcomes some of the film's shortcomings, in this new Netflix drama with some serious starpower. 

For A Laugh: Coming to America (Amazon)

Get ready for the sequel's launch on Amazon next month by watching the original, now available on Amazon prime!  

For a Slow But Satisfying Family Drama: Let Him Go (Redbox and Digital)

Let Him Go has fantastic characters and a slow burning story, fueled by the natural chemistry between Costner and Lane, in this harrowing tale of family and fear.  For more information, check out our review!

For A Cinematic War Movie: 1917 (Showtime)

1917 uses impressive camera work and Hollywood magic, booming special effects, and impressive sets to tell an authentic, dramatic war story.  For more information, check out our review!

News: Coming to America #RoyalRewatch on February 1, 2021

Prepare for the sequel, coming next month to Amazon Prime, by rewatching the original COMING TO AMERICA on Prime Video February 1st!

The #RoyalRewatch will start at 4PM PT / 7 PM ET, followed by an 80’s throwback live DJ set by DJ D-Nice over on Instagram Live.

Join the Twitter Watch Party by following along on @PrimeVideo and @ZamundaRoyals!

And don't forget to mark your calendars for the return of the Zamundan Royal Family in

COMING 2 AMERICA, arriving globally to Prime Video on March 5th. 

What to Watch this July 4th - Independence Day Edition

Happy Fourth of July everyone! We thought we'd give you a holiday-themed What to Watch in case you wanted to get a little patriotic on Independence Day. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday everyone!

In Theaters: White House Down

What could be more patriotic than watching Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx save / destroy the White House? Beat the heat tomorrow and catch a fun summer movie! And, if you are an active military or a veteran, you and a guest can see it for free!

Streaming (Netflix and Amazon Instant): Captain America

Spend Independence Day watching America's super soldier take on Red Skull! Seeing the first film will help you better appreciate the Avengers and also prepare you for the upcoming Captain America sequel.

Streaming (Netflix and Amazon Instant): Coming to America

Eddie Murphy's classic comedy is free to stream on multiple services. An African prince in search of a woman fit to become queen logically goes to Queens, and is thrilled to experience a life unlike his privileged upbringing. There's satire and romance, and a bit of praise toward the lives of hardworking Americans.

Streaming (Amazon Instant): Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Jimmy Stuart's classic movie about one man's ability to change the country is available for free streaming. This political dramedy was not well-received by some politicians back in 1939, but audiences and critics loved it, and the Academy gave it 11 Oscar nominations (and one win for Best Original Story). You may find that this 1939 film's themes are surprisingly relevant seventy-four years later.