Synopsis – A couple experiences a defining moment in their relationship when they are unintentionally embroiled in a murder mystery. My Take – With the state of the world’s current situation remaining highly unchanged, for people especially staying at home, a lighthearted fare feels wholly welcomed to deliver on some much needed escapism. A factor I’m sure Netflix is banking on, as the streamer gets … Continue reading The Lovebirds (2020) Review!!
A whole lot of people signed up for Netflix over the last few months as the global pandemic took hold. The streaming service announced today during an earnings call that it added 15.8 million new subscribers in the first quarter of 2020, which is well above the projected 7 million they were expecting before COVID-19 shut down the world as we know it. Netflix CEO … Continue reading Netflix Added 15.8 Million New Subscribers Amid Pandemic!!
Synopsis – A young couple (Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani) is pulled into a bizarre (and hilarious) murder mystery. Working to clear their names and solve the case, they need to figure out how they, and their relationship, can survive the night. Directed – Michael Showalter Starring – Issa Rae, Kumail Nanjiani, Anna Camp Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Lovebirds’: New Trailer Reveals the Netflix Release Date!! Check It Out!!
In an incredible show of both solidarity and generosity, Netflix has established a coronavirus relief fund that will distribute $100 million to entertainment industry workers who have lost their jobs amid the industry-wide shutdown stemming from the coronavirus. The streamer’s chief content officer Ted Sarandos made the announcement, which surely came as a relief to many out-of-work laborers. Trade reports have indicated that at least … Continue reading Amid Work Stoppage Netflix Establishes a $100 Million Coronavirus Relief Fund!!
Netflix is nearing a deal to acquire the Kumail Nanjiani–Issa Rae comedy The Lovebirds from Paramount and Media Rights Capital, according to Deadline. Michael Showalter (The Big Sick) directed the film, which was supposed to hit theaters April 3 following its world premiere at SXSW, which obviously did not happen. Movie theaters across the country have shut their doors indefinitely, and rather than release The … Continue reading ‘The Lovebirds’: Kumail Nanjiani-Issa Rae Comedy Heading to Netflix!!
Out of an abundance of caution, Disney has canceled its release plans for Mulan (March 27), The New Mutants (April 3) and Scott Cooper‘s horror movie Antlers (April 17) in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the studio announced Thursday. Unlike No Time to Die and F9, it’s unclear when any of them will hit theaters, though the studio is reportedly exploring release dates later … Continue reading ‘Mulan,’ ‘Antlers’ and ‘New Mutants’ See Release Date Push!!
Synopsis – A young couple (Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani) is pulled into a bizarre (and hilarious) murder mystery. Working to clear their names and solve the case, they need to figure out how they, and their relationship, can survive the night. Directed – Michael Showalter Starring – Issa Rae, Kumail Nanjiani, Anna Camp Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Lovebirds’ Trailer Teases a Hilarious Rom-Com!!! Check It Out!!
Paramount has released the first image from the upcoming mystery rom-com The Lovebirds, starring Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae as an estranged couple who get tangled up in a murder plot while in New Orleans. The film, directed by The State and Wet Hot American Summer star Michael Showalter (who also directed Nanjiani in The Big Sick), hits theaters April 3. The image, as presented … Continue reading ‘The Lovebirds’: First Images Teases the Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani led Mystery Rom Com!! Check It Out!!
Emmy-nominated actress Issa Rae (HBO’s Insecure) is set to produce and potentially star in a new version of the 1996 crime drama Set It Off for New Line, Collider has learned. The project is still in early development, so it’s unclear whether this new film be a remake or a reboot or what have you, but it will be developed as a starring vehicle for Rae, … Continue reading ‘Set It Off’: Issa Rae to Produce and Likely Star in Remake for New Line!!
After years and years in development, the Uncharted movie finally has a release date, as Sony will release the video game adaptation starring Tom Holland on Dec. 18, 2020. That puts the action-adventure film on a collision course with Steven Spielberg‘s musical West Side Story starring Ansel Elgort, not to mention Paramount’s untitled Coming to America sequel starring Eddie Murphy. Dan Trachtenberg (10 Cloverfield Lane) … Continue reading ‘Uncharted’ to Open Against Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’!!!
Andrew Garfield is set to join Jessica Chastain in Fox Searchlight’s televangelist drama The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Collider has confirmed. Michael Showalter (The Big Sick) is set to direct from a script by Abe Sylvia (Dirty Girl), and the film is based on Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato‘s acclaimed documentary of the same name. Chastain and Kelly Carmichael will produce via their Freckle Films banner … Continue reading ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’: Andrew Garfield Joins Jessica Chastain Led Drama!!
