What to Watch This Weekend: The Opening Act, More Halloween Horror (Broil, Mortuary Collection, Evil Eye, Nocturne), Time, Helpsters, Trial of the Chicago 7, Tomiris

For Those Looking to Follow Their Dreams (or For A Laugh) - The Opening Act (Theaters and Digital)

The Opening Act is a hilarious, entertaining, and highly personal coming of age story with a who's who comedy cast and a touching, universal message.  For more information, check out our review!

For Horror Fans Looking For A Meaty Film - Broil (Disc and Digital)

Broil is a feast for the senses, with meaty characters, a savory simmering style, and an accompaniment of sharp writing and full bodied music.  For more information, check out our review!

For Horror Fans Looking Style - The Mortuary Collection (Shudder)

The Mortuary Collection teaches some macabre lessons while telling some wonderful short horror tales that are dripping with both blood and style.   For more information, check out our review!

For Horror Fans With Family Issues - Evil Eye (Amazon)

Evil Eye is a slow burning character drama with a wonderful dynamic between Choudhury and Mani and a suspenseful finale.  For more information, check out our review!  

For Horror Fans Looking For Suspense and Madness - Nocturne (Amazon)

Nocturne's fantastic music, story, and characters create a slowly building symphony of suspense, obsession, and madness.  For more information, check out our review!

For Those Looking For Something Uplifting - Time (Amazon)

Time is a beautiful expression of perseverance, love, and faith and gives you a personal window into this amazing family's life and growth.  For more information, check out our review!

For History Buffs (And Action Fans) - The Legend of Tomiris (Disc and Digital)

The Legend of Tomiris tells the epic tale of the warrior queen with exciting, well choreographed action sequences, good acting, and epic music.  For more information, check out our review!

For the Kids - Helpsters Season 2 (Apple TV+)

Helpsters Season 2 continues the great format of Season 1 with more celebrity guests, musical guests, helpful plans, and important lessons for kids and adults to enjoy.  For more information, check out our review!

For Justice Seekers - The Trial of the Chicago 7 (Netflix)

The Trial of the Chicago 7 tells a relevant, raw story with amazing performances, strong storytelling, and a balance of serious subject matter with up tempo music and some comedic elements.  For more information, check out our review!

Helpsters Season 2 Review: Even More Helpful Episodes For Kids and Adults to Enjoy

 

Release date: October 16, 2020
Running time: 25 minute episodes (6 total)
Starring: Isaac Arellanes, Amadi Chapata, Hannah Levinson, Justin Sanchez

In Season Two of "Helpsters," premiering Friday, October 16, preschoolers continue to explore the power of teamwork as puppets Cody, Scatter, Mr. Primm and Heart join a cadre of new celebrity and musical guests to solve problems. The Helpsters approach any challenge – from party-planning to magic trick mastery, and even mountain-climbing – with a can-do attitude, because everything starts with a plan. 

Season 2 of Helpsters continues the popular series format from the first season.  The Helpsters love helping people, and celebrity guests will come in with problems that need solving.  The Helpsters come up with a cute plan to solve the problem, teaching planning, problem-solving, and creative thinking.  And it has this warm, happy mentality that is reminiscent of Sesame Street but with a more problem oriented mentality.  The guest stars really make this a great show, as it makes every episode feel fun and different.  In season 2, the guest stars expand to include Terry Crews, Danny Trejo, Gabby Douglas, Christopher Meloni, Richard Kind, Michael Ian Black, Janeane Garofalo, Michelle Buteau, and Judah Friedlander.  

The Helpsters always end every 25 minute block with a musical guest, who makes up a fun song using acapella singing from the Helpsters monsters.  This is an especially fun part as the songs are creative, as are the musical effects that the Helpsters create to accompany the lyrics.  Season 2 includes Talib Kweli, Matt Berninger, Jason Mraz, K. Flay, Norah Jones, and Ingrid Michaelson.  And most importantly for all involved, Helpsters season 2 is just as entertaining as last season.  In a time when more parents and kids are spending even more time together at home, having something to entertain the kids while teaching them important lessons is invaluable.  And sometimes solving the problem of what to do with your kids for 30 minutes is a great accomplishment unto itself!  

Helpsters Season 2 continues the great format of Season 1 with more celebrity guests, musical guests, helpful plans, and important lessons for kids and adults to enjoy.

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Helpsters Season 2 is available to stream on Apple TV+ starting October 16.

Interview: Helpsters - My Kids Interview Cody (Stephanie D'Abruzzo) and Jordan Geary

Cody from the Helpsters (assisted by Stephanie D'Abruzzo) and Jordan Geary (Director of Production and Development) join us for a fun interview. My kids had a lot of questions for their favorite Helpster and Cody answers them all like the helpful monster she is. And she is joined by her friend Jordan who provides even more insight into the Helpsters universe. So give it a watch and make sure to check out the Helpsters Season 2, which is available on Apple TV+ starting October 16. In Season Two of "Helpsters," premiering Friday, October 16, preschoolers continue to explore the power of teamwork as puppets Cody, Scatter, Mr. Primm and Heart join a cadre of new celebrity and musical guests to solve problems. The Helpsters approach any challenge – from party-planning to magic trick mastery, and even mountain-climbing – with a can-do attitude, because everything starts with a plan. Featured guest stars in the new season include Terry Crews, Danny Trejo, Gabby Douglas, Christopher Meloni, Richard Kind, Michael Ian Black, Janeane Garofalo, Michelle Buteau, and Judah Friedlander, with musical guests including Talib Kweli, Matt Berninger, Jason Mraz, K. Flay, Norah Jones, and Ingrid Michaelson. Emmy Award winner and Parents’ Choice Gold Medal winner Tim McKeon (“Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends: Destination Imagination,” “Odd Squad”) is the creator and showrunner of “Helpsters.” He and Sesame Workshop’s executive vice president of Creative and Production Kay Wilson Stallings are executive producers. The recipient of a Parents’ Choice Gold Medal Award and Common Sense Media Award, “Helpsters” has been recognized as "immersive, educational, and entertaining.” The series teaches young viewers important lessons in pre-coding skills and inspires self-confidence, collaboration, effective communication and much more.

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