The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is an epic series that takes audiences back into the world initially created by J.R.R. Tolkien. What is there to say about this series? It is epic. I mean, you take one look at it and you begin to wonder if there’s a feature film budget. This is one of the most iconic franchises in the world. When you think of the great world builders, J.R.R.…

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Netflix: 2022 Fall Movie Preview

As the summer movie season comes to an end over Labor Day weekend, Netflix announced their slate of films for Fall 2022. SEPTEMBER Fenced In (Vizinhos) (On Netflix September 1) Walter is stressed and collapses. By medical advice, he abandons the urban rhythm and seeks peace in a small town, surrounded by nature. But his plans for peace and tranquility won’t last long in this new neighborhood, where Toninho da Vila, a drum master, is…

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1883: Yellowstone Spinoff Arrives on Blu-ray, DVD

1883, the Yellowstone spinoff series, makes its arrival on Blu-ray and DVD with over two hours of bonus features on both sets. In an era where it feels like streaming TV series do not get home releases, 1883 is one of the exceptions to the rule. It’s not uncommon for Paramount to release their streaming series on home video. They did this before with Defending Jacob, which is available to stream on Apple TV+. Thanks…

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Oscars Watch: Awards Season Is Upon Us

With the launch of Venice, Telluride and Toronto, awards season is officially upon us in the newest Oscars Watch column. I’m not attending Venice or Telluride but I will be on the ground during the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival. Judging by their pedigrees, a number of films have an opportunity to break out as a Best Picture contender. Nobody wants to enter the fest season with a highly anticipated film and end up turning…

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Peacock TV: Coming in September 2022

Peacock TV has announced the Originals, iconic series, beloved movies, must-watch sports, and more that are coming in September 2022. This September will be one to remember on Peacock! Matthew Fox returns in the new limited series LAST LIGHT on September 8. The first four episodes of Julie Plec’s VAMPIRE ACADEMY and all episodes of ‘TIL JAIL DO US PART, a new series in partnership with Telemundo, premiere on September 15. Peacock DocFest, an on-platform showcase highlighting a selection from…

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Bros-Mobile Hits Chicago This Weekend

The Bros-Mobile hits Chicago this weekend during its nationwide tour leading up to the film’s world premiere in Toronto. What is the Bros-mobile? It is a 44-seat mobile movie theater that is currently touring the United States. Exclusive footage from Bros will be presented on an 18-foot screen during the tour, which started on August 11 and runs through September 9 when the film premieres during the Toronto International Film Festival. The Chicago stop is…

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HBO Max: Coming and Leaving in September 2022

HBO Max announced the list of films, series, and specials that are coming and leaving the streaming service during September 2022. HBO Max announced everything coming to the platform this September, including the streaming premiere of Warner Bros. Theatrical ELVIS (9/2), which offers a glimpse into Elvis’s (Austin Butler) story seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). As told by Parker, the film delves into…

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Samaritan: A Grittier Superhero Movie

A teenager thinks his neighbor is a long-missing vigilante and does everything he can to get him out of retirement in Samaritan. Sam Cleary (Javon “Wanna” Walton) lives thinks that one of his neighbors, garbageman Joe Smith (Sylvester Stallone) is the titular Samaritan. The only thing is, the vigilante has not been seen since a terrible warehouse fire some 25 years earlier. If it is truly him, why stay in hiding when crime is rising?…

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Paramount+: Coming in September 2022

Paramount+ announced the movies, TV series, and sporting events that will be coming to the streaming platform in September 2022. ORIGINALS, EXCLUSIVES, NEWS & EVENTS 9/6: Destination Paris 9/7: Ink Master premiere 9/8: The Good Fight premiere 9/16: My Dream Quinceañera premiere 9/18: Seal Team premiere 9/23: On the Come Up premiere 9/30: New episodes of Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years Sundays: New episodes of Blood & Treasure Thursdays: New episodes of Star Trek: Lower…

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Three Thousand Years of Longing or Genie Therapy

If you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like to witness a Djinn in therapy, you’ll find out in Three Thousand Years of Longing. Dr. Alithea Binnie (Tilda Swinton), a narratologist who studies stories, finds herself in Istanbul for a conference. When she’s not participating in her academic duties, she randomly encounters a Djinn (Idris Elba) after buying his bottle at a local shop. Fate somehow brings them together but then this two-hander largely becomes…

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