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Who is the real Mr. 3000, Bernie Mac or Tanner? Find out on this episode when we cover, Mr. 3000 (2004) A movie Sam started 20 years ago but never finished. Directed by Charles Stone III. Staring Bernie Mac ,Angela Bassett, Michael Rispoli, and Brain White.
Talking About Inglourious Basterds with our guest, cinematographer Shane HurlbutIn this engaging episode of Movies We Like, acclaimed cinematographer Shane Hurlbut joins hosts Andy Nelson and Pete Wright to discuss Quentin Tarantino's masterpiece Inglourious Basterds and share fascinating stories from his illustrious career behind the camera. From his humble beginnings on a farm in upstate New York to becoming one of Hollywood's most innovative cinematographers, Hurlbut's journey is filled with determination, creativity, and a fearless approach to his craft.The conversation delves deep into what makes Inglourious Basterds a cinematographic triumph, with Hurlbut breaking down the brilliant work of Robert Richardson and how the film's visual style enhances its storytelling. He discusses the importance of tension-building in Tarantino's work, the strategic use of lighting, and how the film's iconic scenes were crafted to maximize dramatic impact. The discussion also explores the significance of color, particularly the use of red throughout the film, and how it ties into the narrative themes.Hurlbut shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from his own career, including his innovative work on films like Drumline, Terminator Salvation, and The Babysitter. He details how he overcame challenging shooting conditions, developed creative solutions to technical problems, and established strong collaborative relationships with directors like McG and Charles Stone III. His anecdotes about transforming limited resources into cinematic gold provide valuable insights into the art of cinematography.Inglourious Basterds stands as a testament to the power of masterful filmmaking, where every technical element serves the story's emotional core. Our conversation with Shane Hurlbut not only illuminated the brilliant craftsmanship behind this modern classic but also demonstrated how passion, innovation, and fearless creativity continue to push the boundaries of cinematic storytelling.Film SundriesFind Shane on his website, Facebook, Instagram, and IMDbLearn more about Filmmakers Academy on their YouTube channelWatch this on Apple or Amazon, or find other places at JustWatchScript OptionsTheatrical trailerLetterboxd Learn how to support our show and The Next Reel's family of film podcasts by becoming a member. It's just $5 monthly or $55 annually. Learn more here.Follow the other podcasts in The Next Reel's family of film podcasts:Cinema Scope: Bridging Genres, Subgenres, and MovementsThe Film BoardThe Next Reel Film PodcastSitting in the DarkJoin the conversation with movie lovers from around the world in our Discord community!Here's where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdCheck out poster artwork for movies we've discussed on our Pinterest pagePeteAndyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!You can buy our movie-related apparel, stickers, mugs and more from our MERCH PAGE.Or buy or rent movies we've discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or buy books, plays, etc. that was the source for movies we've discussed on the show from our ORIGINALS PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.
As J Mo rapidly approaches (or has perhaps already passed?) 3000 films watched all-time on Letterboxd, it felt fitting to kick off a new year with the story of another man who thought he'd hit the 3000 plateau only for it to be taken away from him on a technicality, as we try to whip ourselves back in to game-shape for 2025 by watching a sports comedy that's a little too light on laughs. It's 2004's Mr. 3000, directed by Charles Stone III, and starring Bernie Mac, Angela Bassett, Michael Rispoli, Dondré Whitfield, Paul Sorvino, Chris Noth, Keegan-Michael Key, Dane Cook and Tom Arnold. While the movie never really finds its groove comedically, it's still a charming sports twist on the cocky-hothead-gets-humbled archetype that does a great job of using existing teams, leagues and sports TV shows to make the whole thing feel somewhat real. This is to say nothing of Bernie Mac, who has more than enough charisma to carry this even when the script isn't entirely where it needs to be. Plus: we take a good half-hour off the top of the first show of the new year to countdown our duelling lists of the Top Ten Films of 2024. If you'd like to watch the movie before listening to our discussion, Mr. 3000 is currently free to stream in Canada on Hoopla. Other works discussed in this episode include The Substance, Juror No. 2, Twisters, Will & Harper, Civil War, Longlegs, Hit Man, I Saw The TV Glow, The Wild Robot, The Fall Guy, Conclave, Love Lies Bleeding, La Chimera, Dune: Part Two, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Challengers, Woman of the Hour, Carry-On, Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro, Cuckoo, Red One, Ladder 49 and National Treasure, among countless others. We'll be back next week with a little ADHD-VHS, as Hayley puts her newly-acquired VCR to work watching a movie on tape that is new to her: 1993's The Fugitive, with Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones, that is currently streaming north of the border on Starz. And later in the month, we'll be circling back to our man Bernie Mac as January's canon consideration is 2001's Ocean's Eleven! Until then, we'll see you at the movies!!
Laci and Matt talk about the 2002 college band-centered classic Drumline, a highly entertaining journey into the world of HBCU marching bands. Nick Cannon is either “great” (Laci) or “perfectly fine” (Matt) as Devon, whose me-first attitude doesn't quite gel with his teammates on the campus of Atlanta A&T. He is especially at odds with the band director Dr. Lee (Orlando Jones) and drum major Sean (Leonard Roberts). Will they figure it all out in time for the big showdown against the villainous Morris Brown University, whose razzle-dazzle tactics Dr. Lee disapproves of? It's a fun and sweet movie and, obviously, we're shipping Devon and Sean. Get Laila (Zoe Saldaña) out of here! Watch this episode in full on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kkZ9_ctCMO4 Next week: Friday the 13th part 2 (1981) Time stamps: 00:00:43 — Our personal histories with Drumline 00:16:56 — History segment: Music producer Dallas Austin (real-life inspiration for the story) develops the project as a movie; director Charles Stone III and star Nick Cannon 00:28:39 — In-depth movie discussion 01:13:42 — Final thoughts and star ratings Artwork by Laci Roth. Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC). Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: “Your Ambition” - https://youtu.be/ZHudVTCkrQY “Winston-Salem” - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM “Snake Drama” - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg “The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet” - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ Source: Halftime is game time: An oral history of ‘Drumline' by Aaron Dodson | Andscape, 2017 - https://bit.ly/3T30CGt
We're back to the basics this week, covering Charles Stone III's "The Underdoggs," starring Snoop Dog, Mike Epps, and George Lopez. This is a film we've been barking for: a kids' centered sports movie in the vein of The Might Ducks, Little Giants, or The Big Green, only raunchier. Filled with direct callbacks to each of movies (including a scene where a Hummer arrives on the football field just as Emilio Estevez infamously had his limo driver park on the ice, an Annexation of Puerto Rico-inspired trick play, and an asthmatic kid with an overbearing, neurotic mom a la the nose-bubble dweeb in Little Giants), The Underdoggs fills like a giant homage to his 90s predecessors. For what this 90-minute comedy offers, we found it a success. As most know, boys are a puerile bunch. They curse, they say dirty jokes, they're rowdy. The Underdoggs leans into this reality, and it does so with winks that let us know that the kids sports movies we grew up loving still have a niche place in the culture today. Sure, the dramatic beats and attempts at poignancy feel rushed and hasty (lost in the glib pastiche of surface sentiment and elision by way of meta winks), but The Underdoggs' rehashes the tropes and archetypes we know so well at the same time, reviving this little subgenre with blunts, runts, and unfiltered glee. Enjoy!
Your HHMCs review the 2002 film Paid In Full, starring Wood Harris, Mekhi Phifer and Cam'ron. This episode of Hip Hop Movie Club answers the question: What will Ace's master plan be to get some dead presidents?Paid In Full on IMDb Where to Watch: Showtime (subscription)/Amazon Prime (rent/buy)"True" Budweiser commercial directed by Charles Stone III, who also directed Living Colour's "Funny Vibe" video and A Tribe Called Quest's "I Left My Wallet in El Segundo" video.The Diplomats' "I Really Mean It" references Mekhi Phifer (Spotify)Def Jam Recordings Presents Music Inspired by Scarface album on Spotify.Dame Dash on Paid In Full 2 (HipHopDX)Black Sheep's "Strobelite Honey" and "The Choice Is Yours" (Spotify)A beginner's guide to the Native Tongues (AV Club)A perfect storm in Harlem (The Ringer)CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC's: Boogie, JB and DynoWright! Theme music by Boogie. Hit us up at hiphopmovieclub@gmail.com or on TikTok, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @hiphopmovieclub. You can also check us out at hiphopmovieclub.com. On the next episode of the Hip Hop Movie Club podcast, your HHMCs will discuss Belly. Subscribe today in your favorite podcast app and you won't miss it! Shout out to you listeners. Thanks for tuning in. And remember: Don't hate, dominate!
You asked for it...and now...it's here. Bigg Jah, Tone and special guest Tony Baker review the classic film, "Paid in Full." Paid in Full is a 2002 American crime drama film directed by Charles Stone III. The characters Ace (Wood Harris), Mitch (Mekhi Phifer), and Rico (Cam'ron), are fictionally based on the 1980s Harlem drug dealers Azie "AZ" Faison, Rich Porter, and Alpo Martinez. This one is NOT to be missed!
In this episode, Wellington and Savon discussed thoughts on Philly staying undefeated, the significance of the Bills' recent win vs. the Chiefs and the epic matchup of Alabama-Tennessee and Hendon Hooker's ascension to being a topHeisman candidate. Next, they discuss their early thoughts on the beginning of the NBA season and how the Sixers' revamped defense might look plus Boston's chances of making another run in the East and also give their analysis of Devin Haney's win vs. George Kambosos Jr. and retaining his lightweight world title. For the album reviews, they start off with Lil Baby's It's Only Me and discuss where he ranks in the hierarchy of young rappers, MAVI's Laughing so Hard, it Hurts album and also Billy Woods' Church then Chxryy 22's The Other Side EP. In the second half, they review Paid in Full, the 2002 crime drama directed by Charles Stone III. Starring Wood Harris, Mekhi Phifer and Camron, they start off by analyzing how this was well-acted and how it treads a very well-worn story. Then they discuss how this film had a gritty, realistic quality that is excellent in its world building and had a certain realism that even had the feel of The Wire in certain aspects. Finally, they discuss the prolific careers of Mekhi Phifer and Wood Harris.
The Superhero Show Show #422Moons Over My Knighty It's the premiere of Moon Knight, plus Nightcrawler on X-Men: The Animated Series, on an all-new The Superhero Show Show! Oscar Isaac has officially debuted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the Taste Buds are here to tell you what they thought! Join them as they walk us through the entire first episode, from Oscar's crazy accents (British AND American?), Ethan Hawke's villain, Egyptian Gods, sleep deprivation, and more! Will Moon Knight be closer to WandaVision, or more of a Falcon and Winter Soldier, on the list of the Disney Plus Marvel shows! Then, Cassie and the Boyz preview, review, and discuss every other television show based on a comic book this week, including Riverdale, The Walking Dead, Superman and Lois, Naomi, The Flash, and the final episodes of The Boys Presents Diabolical, Snowpiercer, and DMZ! Finally, the Friends take a trip to X-TAZMANIA, and more specifically, the Swiss Alps! Gambit, Rogue, and Wolverine on a ski trip (yup), and guess what! It doesn't go great. Before they know it, they're involved in a village charging a castle to kill a demon! But is it a demon, or is it something else? (It's Nightcrawler!) All of that, and more, on an all-new Superhero Show Show! EPISODES DISCUSSED:THE BOYS PRESENTS DIABOLICAL #107https://www.amazon.com/Boys-Presents-Diabolical-Season/dp/B09KKHYXMN (Watch The Boys Presents Diabolical on Amazon Prime) Put on your crying face for this one as an elderly man risks everything to cure his wife's inoperable cancer. THE BOYS PRESENTS DIABOLICAL #108https://www.amazon.com/Boys-Presents-Diabolical-Season/dp/B09KKHYXMN (Watch The Boys Presents Diabolical on Amazon Prime) Even a great American hero like Homelander had to start somewhere. DMZ #104https://play.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GYhA0QwXRB2quwwEAAACg (Watch DMZ on HBO Max) Just as she negotiates safe passage out of the DMZ, Alma wrestles with a compelling reason to stay, while Skel is forced to choose between those he loves. THE FLASH #809https://www.cwtv.com/shows/the-flash/lockdown/?play=a9fb3dee-5db7-4453-80c1-e9218a61fc76 (Watch The Flash on The CW) "Phantoms" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, V) (HDTV) THE FIRE WITHIN - Barry (Grant Gustin) and Team Flash get closer to figuring out the Fire Meta but no closer to finding him meanwhile Iris, (Candice Patton) needing a distraction, follows a story to Coast City. The series also stars Jesse L. Martin, Danielle Panabaker, Danielle Nicolet, Kayla Compton and Brandon McKnight. Stefan Pleszczynski directed the episode written by Jeff Hersh (#809). Original airdate 3/30/2022. Every episode of THE FLASH will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required. MOON KNIGHT #101https://www.disneyplus.com/series/moon-knight/4S3oOF1knocS (Watch Moon Knight on Disney Plus) Steven Grant learns that he may be a superhero, but may also share a body with a ruthless mercenary. NAOMI #109https://www.cwtv.com/shows/riverdale/ (Watch Naomi on The CW) EVERYONE'S A SUSPECT - New information leads Naomi (Kaci Walfall) to believe there is another alien in her midst... and it may be someone she knows. A visit from Commander Steel (guest star Brian Brightman) prompts Dee (Alexander Wraith) and Zumbado (Cranston Johnson) to make an unexpected visit to the McDuffy home in the middle of the anniversary party... but at least they arrive in style. Also starring Mary-Charles Jones, Barry Watson, Mouzam Makkar, Daniel Puig, Camila Moreno, Will Meyers and Aidan Gemme. Charles Stone III directed the episode written by Rebecca Bellotto (#109). Original airdate 3/29/2022. Every episode of NAOMI will be available to stream on CWTV.com and The CW App the day after broadcast for free and without a...
Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson dive into Charles Stone III's Mr. 3000 (2004) starring Bernie Mac. Despite the premise of the film being incredibly unbelievable, and not as many jokes landing as expected, this film's ending doesn't leave it in the cellar of our ever-growing list of Who's on Worst alumni. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Phil and Jake are joined by Andrew Black-- drummer for Laughing Matter, The Explosion and The Primals-- to rank the 2002 movie Drumline, and the PG-13 movie rating on the List of Every Damn Thing.Find Andrew on Instagram (@blacksrecords), and his band Laughing Matter is there as well (@laughingmatterla). And you gotta listen to Laughing Matter on Spotify (where you can also find The Explosion and The Primals).If you have something to add to the list, email it to list@everydamnthing.net (or get at us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook).SHOW NOTES: We talk about a lot of movies in this episode, including Back to the Future Part II, Bring It On, Akeela and the Bee, Caddyshack, Enter the Dragon, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Overboard, Adventures in Babysitting, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, D.C. Cab, Howard the Duck, Judgement Night and Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. Wazzup (1999) was a Budweiser ad directed by Drumline director Charles Stone III based on his own short film "true" which was based on a real event in his life. Here's the Make 7… Up Yours commercial starring Orlando Jones. Malik is the drummer who Andrew recommends following on Instagram. We talk a bit about Washington D.C. go-go music, which is a regional musical style that never got the widespread recognition it deserves. Da' Butt by Experience Unlimited is probably the most well-known go-go song. We make reference to HBCUs. There are about 100 historically black colleges & universities in the US. Atlanta A&T is a fictional school. Morris Brown is a real college though and that's their band in the movie. We give props to the Judgement Night soundtrack. Jake was right that there's an Onyx / Biohazard collabo on it, but Andrew's right that it's not the song “Slam”. DuckTales is a Disney cartoon adventure show about Donald Duck's nephews and uncle going on adventures. The original 1980s run was heavily based on the 1950s comics that taught Phil how to read. Phil's son watches the new series which features Paul F. Tompkins as Donald's cousin, Gladstone. ALSO DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Nick Cannon * Zoe Saldana * Dallas Austin * Petey Pablo * The Trouble Funk * Chuckie Thompson * marching bands * Lil Wayne * Michael B. Jordan * snare drums * glitter * Carthage * speed limits * Band-aids as fashion * man-buns * Oreos * bloodBelow are the Top Ten and Bottom Top items on List of Every Damn Thing as of this episode (for the complete up-to-date list, go here).TOP TEN: Dolly Parton - person interspecies animal friends - idea sex - idea Clement Street in San Francisco - location Prince - person It's-It - food Cher - person Pee-Wee Herman - fictional character Donald Duck - fictional character Hank Williams - person BOTTOM TEN:196. Jenny McCarthy - person197. Jon Voight - person198. Hank Williams, Jr - person199. British Royal Family - institution200. Steven Seagal - person201. McRib - food202. war - idea203. cigarettes - drug204. QAnon - idea205. transphobia - ideaTheme song by Jade Puget. Graphic design by Jason Mann. This episode was produced & edited by Jake MacLachlan, with audio help from Luke Janela. Show notes by Jake MacLachlan & Phil Green.Our website is everydamnthing.net and we're also on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.Email us at list@everydamnthing.net.
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On this week's episode the fellas celebrate the power of age and wisdom by diving into Charles Stone III's 2018 hardcourt comedy, "Uncle Drew."The Brew Review features a tasty favourite from the Broadhead Brewing Company in Orleans, Ontario with their "Blueberry Blonde."In homage to Uncle Drew, the draft features the greatest grey-haired athletes of all-time.
Millennial Movie Diary wraps up its spotlight on black filmmakers with Charles Stone III's Drumline. Find out all about this Nick Cannon masterpiece and its lasting effects on culture.The 1990s and 2000s were a turning point in cinema featuring an unprecedented coalescence of styles and genres. Watch along with Jeff and Donald as they explore iconic movies from the '90s and '00s that define a generation. Find out all the details in this episode of Millennial Movie Diary.Join the conversation at discord.gg/un3AQb7Subscribe for more 2itQ Movie Qlub at https://soundcloud.com/2intheqdistributed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial by Two In The Queue
Millennial Movie Diary wraps up its spotlight on black film makers with Charles Stone III's Drumline. "A band director recruits a Harlem street drummer to play at a Southern university." Find out all about this Nick Cannon masterpiece and its lasting effects on Millenial culture in this brand new Millennial Movie Diary! Join the conversation at discord.gg/un3AQb7
Listen along as we discuss Netflix’s sixty-second film, the 2018 dance comedy film ‘Step Sisters’ directed by Charles Stone III starring Megalyn Ehikunwoke, Lyndon Smith, Eden Sher, Marque Richardson, Matt McGorry and Naturi Naughton. This is our fourteenth day of PODMAS! As a special gift to our listeners we are releasing an episode every day in the lead up to Christmas! Make sure you subscribe to ensure you don't miss a show. Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on Twitter and Instagram and answer our question of the day, 'Do you identify with any of the characters?' You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean so please subscribe and drop us a review or 5 star rating. If you're interested in what else we are watching, head on over to our Letterboxd profiles; MJ Jesse Tomorrow we look at 'The Open House' so check out the film before then. You can see the trailer here.
Deux frères viennent de coller au rap français une immense claque, bien méritée. Du haut de la Tour Eiffel le monde est à eux, leur légende est bâtie. Tarik et Nabil ont conquit en trois albums l’espace dont ils avaient besoin pour devenir N.O.S. et Ademo. Pour le quatrième, la dimension centrale de l’oeuvre devient le temps, quête impossible qui donne une tonalité triste à l’album. Dans l’intime révélé, PNL est toujours plus touchant, plus ambitieux musicalement, et le beau se dessine derrière la violence donnée en spectacle. Avec une ligne directrice similaire mais toujours enrichie de nouvelles dimensions avec le temps, les deux frères conservent leur formule et livrent une musique cohérente et intègre. Avec sous chaque signe, chaque symbole, une nouvelle partie de leur histoire. Animé par Mehdi Maïzi avec Nico Pellion, Raphaël Da Cruz et Shkyd. RECOMMANDATIONS ET COUPS DE COEURLA RECO DE NICO : la série Netflix « High Score Girl »LA RECO DE RAPH : « Paid in full » réalisé par Charles Stone III et produit par Roc-A-Fella Films (2002) LA RECO DE SHKYD : la fanfiction « Coup de foudre aux Tarterets » de NOS-Ademo-PNL à lire sur Wattpad.CRÉDITSNoFun est un podcast de Binge Audio animé par Mehdi Maïzi. Cet épisode a été enregistré le 10 avril 2019 au studio V. Despentes de Binge Audio (Paris, 19e). Réalisation : Quentin Bresson. Générique : Shkyd. Chargée de production : Juliette Livartowski. Chargée d’édition : Camille Regache. Identité graphique : Sébastien Brothier (Upian). Direction des programmes : Joël Ronez. Direction de la rédaction : David Carzon. Direction générale : Gabrielle Boeri-Charles. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This bonus episode features an interview with Charles Stone III, the director of the new film Uncle Drew in theaters now! We discuss the implications of the "diversity" trend in Hollywood, past films Drumline and Paid In Full, working with comedy stars Lil Rel Howrey and Tiffany Haddish, and of course Hancock.FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcastBUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywoodSUPPORT BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] ON PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/BMCJBLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST:https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood
Netflix NEWSUpdates on Netflix original content releasing this week and the announcements from last week.Netflix Originals Releasing This WeekKatt Williams: Great America (January 16) Netflix Comedy Special An American stand-up comedian, actor, rapper, singer, and voice artist, he's appeared in television, movies, and a video game. He's widely recognized for his character in the movie Friday After Next as Money Mike. He retired from standup for three days in 2012. He's been arrested multiple times.Watch the trailer Arango y Sanint: Ríase El Show (January 17)Netflix Spanish Language Comedy SpecialAfter eighteen years of laughs, this pair of comedians, with the same spark, more experience, and less hair, will have their stand up comedy on a streaming platform.Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters (January 17)Netflix Animated Japanese Language MovieThe first of a trilogy plans to re-imagine the iconic Godzilla. Working with the studio Polygon Pictures, who has animated other Netflix distributed content like Knights of Sidonia and BLAME!, this will be the first high quality animated Godzilla.Announcement Watch the trailerWatch trailer #2 Watch trailer #3 Watch trailer #4 Wartime [Tiempos de guerra] Season 1 (January 18)Netflix Distributed Spanish Language SeriesSet in July 22, 1921, the Battle of Annual (Morocco) is one of the most serious military defeats of the Spanish army. With so many soldiers convalescing the hospitals can not cope and the Queen decides to intervene. A group of nurses led by Carmen de Angoloti (the Duchess of Victoria), depart from the capital. Her destination: the front. Her mission: to save lives. They are young ladies of the aristocracy, ladies who leave a life of luxury to fulfill their duty... all except one, Julia.Harith Iskander: I Told You So (January 19)Netflix Malyasia Language Comedy SpecialConsidered to be "the Godfather of Stand-Up Comedy" in Malaysia, Harith Iskander has won the Asia's Best Stand-Up Comedian Award 2014. He won the Funniest Person in the World competition in December 2016Watch the trailer Drug Lords Season 1 (January 19)Netflix Distributed SeriesThe plot may be, a ground-breaking true crime series, with unprecedented access to confidential police files, which takes you inside the secret world of the NSW Police drug squad as they bring down Australia's biggest drug lords. Grace and Frankie Season 4 (January 19)Netflix Original Series - 13 episodesGrace and Frankie become friends when they discover their husbands aren't just business partners, they're romantically involved.Lisa Kudrow joins season 4 in a guest-starring role as Sheree, Grace's longtime manicurist whose new friendship with Grace irks Frankie.Read my Season 3 review - Skip itWatch the trailer Step Sisters (January 19)Netflix Distributed MovieThis sorority comedy is directed by Charles Stone III and written by Chuck Hayward (Dear White People).Megalyn Echikunwoke stars as Jamilah Bisho, an ultra-ambitious Theta sister headed to Harvard Law. She must cross cultural lines and teach a wild, party-obsessed white sorority the percussive dance, stepping. Lyndon Smith, Eden Sher, Alessandra Torresani, Richardson Brand, Matt McGory and Naturi Naughton co-star.Watch the trailer The Open House (January 19) Netflix Distributed Movie A teenager and his mother find themselves besieged by threatening forces when they move into a new house.Written and directed by Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote, Dylan Minnette from 13 Reasons Why and Piercey Dalton star.Watch the trailerTrolls: The Beat Goes On Season 1 (January 19)Netflix Animated SeriesThe upbeat adventures of Trolls Poppy, Branch, and all of Troll Village keep the party going in their fantastical forest home.Amanda Leighton and Skylar Astin will voice Poppy and Branch. This is based on the 2016 movie Trolls starring Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake.AnnouncementWatch the trailer Netflix Trailers Dirty Money trailerAltered Carbon trailer Todd Glass: Act Happy trailerSeeing Allred trailer Netflix Previews & VideosThe End of the F****** World Properly Beautiful videoThe Crown Margaret and Tony's Love Story videoThe Crown The Suez Crisis videoDisjointed Teaser - 420 Musical Singalong video My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman - President Obama clip Altered Carbon trailer teaser video Star Trek: Discovery - Into the Mirror Universe video (Not Available in U.S.)Black Mirror Season 4 featurette videoDisjointed - Gridiron Cannabis PSA video Black Mirror Featurette - Black Museum videoBlack Mirror Featurette - Hang the DJ videoNetflix News & AnnouncementsNetflix Picks Up Supernatural Drama ChambersMute to Debut in February Blockbuster to Debut January 24Netflix Accused of Glamorizing Sex Trafficking in Italian Series BabyNancy Travis Cast in The Kominsky Method Series with Michael Douglas & Alan Arkin Lady Dynamite Ends American Vandal Creators Talk True Crime & Going Beyond the Easy Joke Hype ListAltered Carbon Season 1 (February 2)Black Mirror Season 5 (2019, projected)Disenchantment Season 1 (2018)Dark Season 2 (2018, projected) Stranger Things Season 3 (2018, projected) The Witcher Season 1 (TBA) Ratched Season 1 (2019)Mindhunter Season 2 (2018) Arrested Development Season 5 (2018)The Umbrella Academy Season 1 (2018)
The complexities of American life are on our minds today as we dive into the somber side of patriotism. Exploring the post-9/11 world of Tom McCarthy's wonderful film The Visitor, we discuss everything ranging from the immigrant experience to the possibility of finding love in the most unexpected places. We also reflect on the Bush and Obama years, and America's love of guns, when chatting about our short film selections this week: Charles Stone III's 8 Years Later…Waaazzzuuppp and Nicolas Lévesque's In Guns We Trust. 7:48 8 Years Later…Waaazzzuuppp 16:49 In Guns We Trust 27:41 The Visitor
Actor Regina Hall (Scary Movie) stopped by to talk about her latest film People Places Things, written and directed by James C. Strouse (Grace is Gone). The film stars Jemaine Clement as Will Henry a newly single graphic novelist balancing parenting his young twin daughters and a classroom full of students while exploring and navigating the rich complexities of new love and letting go of the woman who left him. Regina plays Clement's love interest. Bonus track: Star Wars, Batman v Superman, and Civil War news ABOUT REGINA HALL Staking claim on her fame with her role in the comedy-horror spoof Scary Movie, Regina Hall has frequented the big screen in roles that far from betrayed her age. Born in 1971 in Washington, D.C., Hall earned a degree in journalism from N.Y.U. before embarking on a film career. In 1997, she began appearing in commercials at age 26, and then made the giant leap into movies. Her recurring role in Scary Movie and the sequel Scary Movie 2 exhibited the 30-year-old's ability to maintain her youthful appearance, as she portrayed the high-school-aged Brenda Meeks. Hall's first film role had come in 1999 with a small role in Malcolm D. Lee's drama The Best Man. The following year, she made several film appearances, including her starring role in Scary Movie. In addition, she played small parts in two films directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, the drama Love and Basketball, and the TV movie Disappearing Acts, featuring Sanaa Lathan and Wesley Snipes. In 2001, Hall's list of credits grew to include her first television role, as Corretta Lipp on the prime-time drama Ally McBeal, which was a recurring role for several episodes. Also that year, Scary Movie 2 was released, in addition to the Mandel Holland comedy The Other Brother, featuring Hall as Vicki. One year later, she starred in the action-drama Paid in Full, directed by Charles Stone III. She reprised her role as Brenda Meeks yet again for Scary Movie 3 (2003) and Scary Movie 4 (2006), and played