What to Watch This Weekend: My Little Sister, If Not Now, When, Go / Don't Go, One Night in Miami, Jungleland, High Note, King of Staten Island, American Animals

For A Heartfelt and Heart Wrenching Family Drama: My Little Sister (Virtual Cinema)
My Little Sister has a heartfelt and heart wrenching story brought to life by the powerful and dynamic performances of Edinger, Hoss, and Albinus.  For more information, check out the review!

For A Movie About Friends And Drama: If Not Now, When? (Digital)
If Not Now, When highlights an all black female led cast with characters that are strong individually and because of each other, with realistic problems and emotional moments.  For more information, check out the review!

For An Apocalyptic Indie Gem: Go / Don't Go (Digital)

Go / Don't Go weaves a mysterious, slow-burning story fueled by beautiful cinematography and the introspective performance of Knapp, Luccardi, and Davis, in this indie apocalypse gem.  For more information, check out the review!

For Great Actors Playing Legends: One Night in Miami (Amazon)

One Night in Miami highlights four great actors as four iconic figures, with sharp, funny, and still relevant dialogue and a slow burning, emotional, and inspiring story.  For more information, check out the review!

For Those Trying To Change Their Life: Jungleland (Redbox)

Jungleland pits some good actors in a bare knuckle fight to better their lives.  It earns good marks for its stars and its classic sets.

For Those That Just Want To Sing: The High Note (HBO)

The High Note is a phenomenal feel good musical drama with fantastic characters, a story with plenty of surprises, and a soulful, wonderful soundtrack that will stay in your head long after the credits roll.  For more information, check out our review!

For Those Living Their Best Life - The King of Staten Island (HBO)

The King of Staten Island was one of the first films to go direct to on demand, and Pete Davidson's semi-autobiographical comedy-drama received rave reviews for Davidson's fantastic performance.  

For Those Looking For A Second Job: American Animals (Hulu)

Barry Keoghan shows why he is such a dynamic actor in this heist movie based on true events.  The film is stylish and high energy with a great cast and plenty of suspense.  

What to Watch This Weekend: August 28, 2020 - Bill & Ted, Get Duked!, The Binge, The 24th, Some Great Black Films, and Documentaries

For The Dark Comedy Fan - Get Duked! (Amazon)

Get Duked! has a dark comedic style, quirky characters, and story that puts them all to great use with plenty of ridiculousness and laugh out loud moments!  For more information, check out our review!

A Historical Story About Racial Injustice That Feels All Too Familiar - The 24th (Digital)

The 24th tells an incredibly powerful and timely true story that will spark emotions with its fantastic performances and focus on issues that we as a nation are still confronting.  For more information, check out our review!

For The Thrillseeker - Class Action Park (HBO Max)

Class Action Park tells an unbelievable story with fantastic archival footage and first-hand accounts by those most affected by this fun and dangerous abusement park.  For more information, check out our review!

For the World Traveler - Through Greenland (Topic)

Through Greenland lets you follow along Nikolaj Coster-Waldau's journey of self discovery, giving an intimate look at the people and places that make this such a special land.  For more information, check out our review!

For Those Wanting A Night Out - The Binge (Hulu)

The Binge is a fun, ridiculous Purge-like movie with good camaraderie, ridiculous situations, a good group of friends and Vince Vaughn being his Vince Vaughniest.   For more information, check out our review!

For The Fan of Most Excellent Adventures - Bill & Ted Face The Music (Digital)

It's been a long time, but Bill and Ted are back and this sequel / reboot is better than ever.  It has the characters and humor that made the original films so great, but has been updated for our modern times.  

For the Spike Lee Fan - BlackKKlansman (Free to rent on streaming platforms)

Spike Lee has been one of the most outspoken and influential black movie voices of our time.  BlackkKlansman tells a compelling historical story with an amazing cast, biting commentary, and a lot of humor.  And it is free to rent on various streaming platforms so now is a great time to experience it.

For the Action or Keannu Fan - John Wick 3: Parabellum (HBO)

Tick tock Mr. Wick.  The latest John Wick film leaves HBO this month, so make sure to check it out.  It has John Wick's trademark flair, brutal and imaginative action, and continues the assassin's story against ever increasing odds.  For more information, check out our review!

For Those Living Their Best Life - The King of Staten Island (Redbox)

The King of Staten Island was one of the first films to go direct to on demand, and Pete Davidson's semi-autobiographical comedy-drama received rave reviews for Davidson's fantastic performance.  

What to Watch This Weekend: June 12, 2020

Redbox: The Hunt

Aside from the controversy, the Hunt's over-the-top violence, exaggerated performances, and laugh-out-loud moments make for an enjoyably different experience.  For more information, check out our review!

Home Rental: The King of Staten Island
Pete Davidson's spirited performance makes this extra-long dramedy an enjoyable film.  If the two plus hour length is concerning, then perhaps wait for it to be cheaper but for those that are fans of Apetow's work, this will be an enjoyable film.  

Streaming (Netflix): Da 5 Bloods
Spike Lee's new film is up and ready to stream on Netflix.  The story of four Vietnam war vets who return to Vietnam is an energy filled and impactful film that should not be missed!

Streaming (Amazon): Knives Out

Knives Out assembles a killer cast of characters and pairs it with Rian Johnson's amazing style and wonderful, witty writing to create an amazingly entertaining whodunit. For more information, check out our review!

Streaming (Hulu): Into the Dark: Good Boy
Into the Dark: Good Boy has a fantastic cast, terror and suspense, and Blumhouse's trademark camp that will please any animal lover. For more information, check out our review!

Streaming (Hulu): A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood

A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood shows that the ideas of kindness, friendship, and understanding are just as relevant now as they have ever been.  Tom Hanks's perfect portrayal of Mister Rogers is a treat to watch and will help the iconic man touch a new generation of people.  For more information, check out our review!

Streaming (Disney+): Artemis Fowl

Although the film itself is not great, it has good special effects and an imaginative story.  Disney should also be rewarded for releasing their theatrical film on home so that consumers can enjoy it, rather than delaying the theatrical release.