As we roll into Autumn, we get some of the weightier subjects and programming arriving. Here’s our thought on some recent releases worth your attention.

THIS IS PARIS (YOUTUBE)

This one was a pleasant surprise! Free to view for all right now on YouTube is this compelling look at Paris Hilton, known best as “the original influencer” and tabloid staple in the early 2000s, occupying much of our attentions whether we wanted it or not. Director Alexandra Dean really gets intimate with Hilton as for the first time ever, the Socialite discussed some past emotional trauma she had in solitary confinement as a rebellious teenager. Above this, she discusses her public persona and the character she has crafted. We’ve always known there’s a deeper layer to Hilton and this proves it. She is incredibly hard-working, tired, raw and vulnerable here and one cannot help but feel for her. A fascinating and eye-opening watch that digs deeper in a way that no others have before with our subject.

Also important to note this happened!

THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME (Netflix)

Director/Writer Antonio Campos gave us something truly riveting in 2016’s CHRISTINE. He’s back with Jake Gyllenhaal-produced THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME, which he co-wrote with brother Paulo, adapting the Novel of the same name by Donald Ray Pollock. The Film with a copious amount of blood and violence, explores religion and corruption in a small rural American town. The First Act gives us back story behind the Film’s central character Arvin (played both by Tom Holland and Michael Banks Repeta), setting-up a backdrop to a world where violence is a form of justice, co-existing in a world of prayer and repent. Arvin loses his parents at a young age and the Second Act sees an intersection of story lines as we meet Sandy (Riley Keough) and Carl (Jason Clarke) who are in pursuit of male victims to photograph, luring them in with a promise of sex before murdering them. We also meet a crooked Sherriff named Lee (Sebastian Stan) who is in pursuit of Arvin, not knowing the twisted things his brother-in-law and sister are up to. Some fantastic performances including that by Holland and interesting character studies here, even though the Film suffers from some issues with pacing, too many characters and hence, story lines and ultimately saying what it needs to say. That doesn’t mean that the 138 minutes aren’t without some rewarding moments, including Robert Pattinson as a flawed Reverend and Bill Skarsgård as Arvin‘s dad, Willard.

FATHER OF THE BRIDE (Netflix’s YouTube Channel)

This was incredibly-sweet. The Cast of FATHER OF THE BRIDE reunite in 2020 as does Director/Writer Nancy Meyer who helms this Short Film reuniting your favourites once again. Four new Cast additions arrive, played by Florence Pugh, Ben Platt, Alexandra Shipp and Robert De Niro. The video conference-set story takes place current day as the family under caring patriarch George (Steve Martin) and Nina (Diane Keaton) are navigating the Pandemic away from one another. Despite the Short Film taking place over split-screen, Meyers still manages to make this experience feel intimate, as if they family are all in a room together as Matty (Kieran Culkin) has an important announcement to make! Martin particularly is wonderful and you really feel everything he is going through as he goes through a spectrum of emotions. A heartwarming watch which many of us didn’t realize existed before now. There also is a call to donate to WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN, details here. And note, right now you can only see this on Netflix‘s YouTube channel.

ENOLA HOLMES (Netflix)

Based on Nancy Springer‘s popular Young Adult novel series, ENOLA HOLMES is a delightful coming of age Mystery-Thriller which likely will be the first in a Series of Films for Netflix. Stranger Things’ Millie Bobby Brown stars in the titular role as a young woman whom on her 16th birthday finds her mother (Helena Bonham Carter) has disappeared. She is the younger sister of world-renowned Sherlock (Henry Cavill) and Mycroft (Sam Claflin), the latter who insists she be sent-off to school against her wishes, to become a lady after Enola had spent her childhood being schooled by her mother. Along the way, she meets Tewkesbery (Louis Partridge), a young man on-the-run while he and Enola learn that his uncle wants him dead. Enola must find her mother, while escaping to clutch of her brother Mycroft and protecting her new friend. Brown is fantastic in the Film’s Lead Role, capturing her character’s essence of youth, rebellion and also possessing that special strength which makes her more than just an average teenage girl. While an at-times whimsical adventure, Director Harry Bradbeer tightens the reins at the right moment, creating suspense and tension which make this a fun watch.

TEHRAN (APPLE TV+)

This was a pleasant surprise! TEHRAN is an Espionage-Thriller Series which centers on Niv Sultan as our protagonist Tamar Rabinyan, a Secret Agent and Computer Hacker who was born in Iran, but raised in Israel. She is on a mission to disable an Iranian nuclear reactor, swapping identities with a worker at the company named Zhilla. Just as she’s about to succeed in her mission, in an act of self defense, Tamar winds up killing Zhilla‘s predatory boss. Things begin to spiral horribly out of control and Tamar finds herself hiding from the Head of Armed Forces in Iran, Faraz Kamali (Shaun Toub) who is determined to find her. As the story unfolds, we see Tamar begin to connect with her lost past. The intense eight-episode Series manages to capture well also the tensions between Israel and Iran through its characters including its central character, giving us deep insight into what it means to be caught between the crossfires.

THE CHEF SHOW – SEASON 2 (NETFLIX)

We honestly adore this Series with Chef Roy Choi and Jon Favreau. Our mouth waters at everything they make and finally we get to see how some of the famous treats at MILK BAR are made with Christina Tosi including their famous Cornflake Cookies, Grasshopper Pie and Chocolate Birthday Truffles! We also learn how elevated twists are made to Italian Wedding Soup, Meatball Lasagne and Spaghetti & Meatballs and more! We enjoy the friendly banter which never feels pretentious and some times we learn a thing or two about the history of dishes. Some of the most educational bits of the Show are where things go wrong and Choi shows us how to overcome.

EMILY IN PARIS (NETFLIX)

Darren Star (Sex and the City) returns with his latest brainchild, EMILY IN PARIS which stars Lily Collins. While travelling to Paris right now might not be an option for many amidst the pandemic, the ten-episode Series sweeps us away in the most timely manner. Emily (Collins) works for an American marketing company which acquires a French marketing firm, and is hired with being the American voice for their Social Media platforms. The stylized Series is gorgeous and borrows elements of Sex and the City including its take on romance and searching for love and of course the fantastic fashion, but also it possesses of that fish-out-of-water perspective on life that helps draw us into Emily‘s new world, clumsily learning the language an in turn, so do we. Emily‘s character navigates some acceptance issues from her colleagues, being “The American” in the office and this propels much of the journey as Emily struggles to find her place amidst all this. Collins is cast perfectly. We foresee more seasons to come!

And thank you Netflix for this!

YELLOW ROSE (Sony Pictures Canada)

This Diana Paragas written and directed Musical Drama did the Festival rounds and is set for a limited theatrical release. The Film centers on an undocumented Filipina teen named Rose (Eva Noblezada) from a small town in Texas, who dreams of becoming a Country Music singer. She also must decide between staying with her family or leaving the only home she has ever known. At the center of the YELLOW ROSE is a story about the unbreakable bond between mother and daughter that is truly affecting, while also dealing with a frightening reality for many in America today. Front and center is the talented Noblezada who carries the entire Film on her own navigating Rose‘s youth, but also displaying a wisdom beyond her character’s young age. She excels both in the Film’s Drama and Comedy, and more so the musicality required of her role. Liam Booth as Rose‘s love interest Elliot possesses an organic awkwardness which pairs well with her and the Film’s biggest surprise is Broadway legend Lea Salonga as Rose‘s unlikable aunt, Gail. The timely Film opens our eyes to a reality many are facing today in America and succeeds largely in making a statement, while exploring the world from the view of an outsider hoping so much to find her place in the world. YELLOW ROSE is in select theatres Friday, October 9, 2020.

THE FORTY-YEAR-OLD VERSION (Netflix)

Starring, directed and written by Radha Blank, this Sundance U.S. Dramatic Competition Directing Award winning Comedy makes its way to Netflix for us to enjoy. The Film centers around Radha (Blank) who once showed great potential as a Playwright but finds herself struggling and teaching a community class, to a group of snappy young adults. She re-invents herself as a Rapper, RadhaMUSPrime, and with the help of her friend Archie (Peter Kim), sees a play of hers brought to life as a stage production. The Film grapples with what it means to Radha to put out something authentic as a Black Artist, versus something that is expected of her. Along the way, she meets Producer D (first-time Actor Oswin Benjamin) and a romance looms between him and Radha which helps set her on the path to finding herself in her craft. The Comedy is searing and the insults burn, but THE FORTY-YEAR-OLD VERSION leaves a mark and we look forward to more from the fresh voice that is Radha Blank.

HUBIE HALLOWEEN (Netflix)

Happy Madison Productions are back and they delivery some goofy, spooky antics in time for Halloween. Make no mistake, HUBIE HALLOWEEN won’t be up for any Awards, but if you’re a fan of Adam Sandler and his zany brand of humour, this might be a worthwhile way to be entertained. Sandler plays Salem’s resident “Halloween Helper” Hubie Dubois (Sandler) often the butt of others’ jokes. After a disappearance takes place, coincidentally of one of Hubie‘s bullies, Hubie finds himself both suspected and in the thick of investigating what happened. Sometimes the answers are closer than you think. The star-studded HUBIE HALLOWEEN is what it is and it means well as Sandler has a knack for tackling these underdog roles and delivering some laugh-out-loud moments along the way.

AMERICAN MURDER: THE FAMILY NEXT DOOR (Netflix)

Jenny Popplewell directs this concise and riveting Documentary which centers around the murder investigation of Shanann Cathryn Watts and her daughters Bella and Celeste. What makes Popplewell’s storytelling so compelling is the access she had to footage as Watts had been very active on Social Media and she was very candid with her friends in sharing details of her marriage. Through this she is able to paint a vivid picture of the events leading-up to this great tragedy. Her husband Christopher finds himself at the center of the investigation as a suspect and as the story progresses, we get a clearer picture of the shocking motives behind this heinous act. Definitely an intriguing watch.

We also have reviews for new releases THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7, ON THE ROCKS, POSSESSOR (UNCUT) and SPONTANEOUS right here.

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We can’t wait! We’ve been obsessed with PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN since all the buzz coming out of Sundance. Here’s a new Trailer and Artwork.

Synopsis:
From visionary director Emerald Fennell (Killing Eve) comes a delicious new take on revenge. Everyone said Cassie (Carey Mulligan) was a promising young woman… until a mysterious event abruptly derailed her future. But nothing in Cassie’s life is what it appears to be: she’s wickedly smart, tantalizingly cunning, and she’s living a secret double life by night. Now, an unexpected encounter is about to give Cassie a chance to right the wrongs of the past in this thrilling and wildly entertaining story.

Trailer:

Artwork:

PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN will be in theatres Christmas Day via Focus Features and Universal Pictures Canada.

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As if we weren’t mortified enough from Volume 1, here come a new set of six Unsolved Mysteries! We’re so intrigued by the episode about Tsunami Spirits, perfect for Halloween!

See the Trailer for Volume 2 of UNSOLVED MYSTERIES:

UNSOLVED MYSTERIES VOLUME 2 arrives on Netflix Friday, October 19, 2020.

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Great news! Bill Hader and Javon Walton have joined the Cast of THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2. Hader voices a new character, Cyrus, while Walton will voice the youngest Addams sibling! While it won’t be out till later next year, here’s a little sneak peek to get us excited!

Some new Artwork from the Movie:

Superfans also will have a shot at entering for a chance to be heard in the Film. More details here!

THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2 will be in theatres via Universal Pictures Canada Halloween 2021.

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Just as Awards Season begins to kick-off we get this Trailer for David Fincher‘s MANK starring Gary Oldman!

Synopsis:

1930s Hollywood is re-evaluated through the eyes of scathing social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane for Orson Welles.

Cast:
GARY OLDMAN as HERMAN J. MANKIEWICZ
AMANDA SEYFRIED as MARION DAVIES
LILY COLLINS as RITA ALEXANDER
ARLISS HOWARD as LOUIS B. MAYER
TOM PELPHREY as JOE MANKIEWICZ
SAM TROUGHTON as JOHN HOUSEMAN
FERDINAND KINGSLEY as IRVING THALBERG
TUPPENCE MIDDLETON as SARA MANKIEWICZ
TOM BURKE as ORSON WELLES
JOSEPH CROSS as CHARLES LEDERER
JAMIE McSHANE as SHELLY METCALF
TOBY LEONARD MOORE as DAVID O. SELZNICK
MONIKA GOSSMANN as FRAULEIN FREDA
and CHARLES DANCE as WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST

See the Trailer:

Netflix release MANK in select theatres November and it streams globally Friday, December 4, 2020.

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Dylan O’Brien is back in THE EDUCATION OF FRED FIITZELL! See the brand-new Trailer!

Synopsis:

With a corporate job, a steady relationship, and a sick mother, Fred‘s chance encounter with a man from his youth leads to frightening memories. Little by little, he unravels a mystery that has been hidden for years about a missing girl, a drug called Mercury, and a terrifying creature who has accompanied him every step of the way. Past, present and future intertwine, and Fred begins to explore all the possible lives he could lead. Which one will he choose?

Cast: Dylan O’Brien, Hannah Gross, Emory Cohen, Keir Gilchrist and Maika Monroe

Trailer:

THE EDUCATION OF FRED FITZELL will be in theatres soon via eOne Films.

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With over 39 premieres set to take place in the build-up to the Holidays, the W Network has all you need to keep you warm and festive! Movies to come include returning Hallmark Channel stars Lacey Chabert, Holly Robinson Peete, Autumn Reeser, Tamera Mowry, Bethany Joy Lenz, Sam Page and more! Movies will be premiering every night between Friday, November 20 until Sunday, November 29, 2020. An extra-special early Premiere will take place Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 9 PM ET.

Check-out their list of upcoming Premieres to come:

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With so many us restricted to staying indoors, working from home and unable to visit our favourite establishments to enjoy a night out with family and friends it’s no wonder that sites like online gambling sites have seen a massive increase in traffic since Covid19 swept over the globe disrupting how we live, work and enjoy our recreation time.

Even as restrictions are lifted in some parts of the world the chance that they will be put back in place are very real resulting in many of us preferring to remain online where social distancing is the norm.

This increase in traffic has given rise to many new online casinos arriving on our pages almost daily and although choice is great for the consumer it can also prove a little confusing, especially if you are new to the whole concept of playing your favourite casino games over the internet.

Where to Find Quality Games

Unfortunately, not all sites are as good as each other and this is where finding a site that is both safe and secure whilst providing everything anyone would need at a quality online gambling site is vital. Luckily, there are sites out there that have stood the test of time, that offer a full range of games including those live casino games in an environment that will keep players coming back for more.

One of the most respected online casino sites is fruityking.co.uk which was established back in 2015 and remains as popular today providing the ultimate ‘one stop shop’ for all of your gambling needs.

Not only does Fruity King provide a full range of slots, table and card games with many variations this site also offers its players a great selection of live games including live roulette.

What Exactly are ‘Live Games?’

Roulette remains one of the most popular of casino games, whether played at a land-based venue or online, the spin of the wheel, the following of the ball to see where it will land and the opportunity to try out different strategies in order to land that winning steak provides hours of enjoyment for many players.

Fruity King offers the most immersive roulette live games with the atmosphere of an elegant casino right from the comfort of your own home, perfect for these times of social distancing.

How it Works

Once you have selected the ‘Live Casino’ tab and selected the variation of the game you want a webcam will stream the roulette wheel (and a real live human croupier!) all in HD from different angles. Once you are in a game you are able to interact with the croupier as games take place in real time using a real wheel and table which can be a welcome change from computer-generated graphics.

The rules for the live games are exactly the same as those for virtual roulette but there is always help available if you need it via the ‘help’ tab.

The Different Variations of Live Roulette at Fruity King

• French Roulette
• American Roulette
• Auto-Roulette
• Auto-Roulette La Partage
• European Roulette
• 3D European Roulette
• VIP Roulette

As you can see there is a great selection of live roulette games on offer but for those that would prefer something else Fruity King also has a great range of other live games including Blackjack and Baccarat in numerous forms.

It’s almost that time of year and nothing gets us excited like the Holidays! Netflix is ready and announces their Holiday slate of programming with plenty of eclectic options to choose from to keep this season festive and merry! Holiday editions of The Great British Baking Show, Sugar Rush, plus Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square, The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two and Holidate are among many of the exciting programs to lift our spirits!

Check-out their line-up below:

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If you haven’t had a chance to check-out ENOLA HOLMES on Netflix, now’s the time! Critics and audiences are loving it!

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ENOLA HOLMES is available to stream on Netflix now!

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