Sundance 2022: Initial Lineup Announced

The initial lineup for the 2022 Sundance Film Festival was announced today for the Feature Film, Indie Episodic, and New Frontier categories. The Festival will take place in Park City, Salt Lake City and the Sundance Mountain Resort in Utah, as well as digitally via our enhanced online platform at Festival.Sundance.org; on The Spaceship, a bespoke immersive platform; and in person at seven Satellite Screens venues around the country during the Festival’s second weekend. The…

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Netflix: Coming and Leaving in December 2021

Netflix announced the list of movies, television series, and specials that are coming and leaving the streaming service in December 2021. All titles and dates are subject to change. Coming Soon Decoupled ??  — NETFLIX SERIES A misanthropic writer and his startup-founder wife juggle their impending divorce with the absurdities and annoyances of life in their affluent world. Avail. 12/1/21 JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: STONE OCEAN ?? — NETFLIX ANIME The legacy of the Joestar family…

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Prime Video, IMDb TV: Coming in December 2021

Amazon announced the films, series, and specials that will be coming to Prime Video and IMDb TV in December 2021. This December brings nine Amazon Originals, including Being The Ricardos, a biographical drama written and directed by Aaron Sorkin about the relationship between I Love Lucy stars Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz; With Love, a romantic comedy series written and created by Gloria Calderón Kellett; the premiere of Harlem, a new comedy series from Girls…

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HBO Max: Coming and Leaving in December 2021

HBO Max announced the list of films, series, and specials that are coming and leaving the streaming service during December 2021. (There have been some revisions since this was first published on November 19.) “The Matrix Resurrections,”(12/22), the next film in the groundbreaking franchise that redefined a genre, reunites original stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss in the iconic roles they made famous, Neo and Trinity. The film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures…

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William Friedkin Likely Done Directing Films

William Friedkin discussed his future in a recent interview as The French Connection recently marked its 50th anniversary. Friedkin’s comments about his future came while discussing the Oscar-winning film with NBC News. The NBC interview alone is worth it for his comments on shooting the film. He would not make some of the same decisions today. Of course, Friedkin also touches on his filmmaking future as well as the future of cinema. It’s possible that…

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Amazon Prime Video: Coming in November 2021

Amazon Prime Video announced the films, series, and specials that will be coming to Prime Video and IMDb TV in November 2021. This November brings 11 Amazon Originals, including The Electric Life of Louis Wain, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Claire Foy, following English artist Louis Wain’s rise to prominence at the end of the 19th century for his surreal cat paintings; the premiere of Tampa Baes, an unscripted reality series following a young group of…

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HBO Max: Coming and Leaving in November 2021

  HBO Max announced the list of films, series, and specials that are coming and leaving the streaming service during November 2021. This November, we’re thankful for the parade of original programming coming to HBO Max all month long! From Warner Bros. Pictures comes  “King Richard” (11/19), starring two-time Oscar nominee Will Smith, based on the true story that will inspire the world. Armed with a clear vision and a brazen 78-page plan, Richard Williams is…

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Netflix: Coming and Leaving in November 2021

Netflix announced the list of movies, television series, and specials that are coming and leaving the streaming service in November 2021. All titles and dates are subject to change. Netflix Book Club (launching November 16) – A one-of-a-kind book club where readers will hear about their new favorite books, films and series adaptations first – and get exclusive access to the process behind bringing these books from page to screen. Host, three-time Emmy Award winner…

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I’ve Started A Substack

In a continuing effort to monetize Solzy at the Movies and the pandemic leading to fewer freelance opportunities, I’ve started a Substack. As posted on Substack: I’m gonna keep this brief. I’m not really going to post much free content on Substack since that’s what Solzy at the Movies is for. However, I will be offering paid subscribers additional thoughts about movies, television, and Hollywood in general for the small monthly fee of $5 or…

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The Beatles: Get Back – Trailer, Artwork Released

Ahead of November’s documentary series event of the year, Disney released the trailer and artwork for The Beatles: Get Back. The Disney+ original docuseries, directed by Peter Jackson, will be arriving on Disney+ just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. Made entirely from never-before-seen, restored footage, it provides the most intimate and honest glimpse into the creative process and relationship between John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr ever filmed. Be sure to…

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