Here are some new shows and films to look out for.
MAN ON THE INSIDE – On Netflix. This eight episode series stars Ted Danson who’s headlined a few sitcoms since “Cheers” so, I was a little leery about whether this show would be worth seeing. IT IS! Ted plays a retired widower who is hired to go undercover and investigate a theft at a senior living facility. Smart writing, funny and poignant at the right times and the elderly folks are shown in a sweet and dignified way. I was totally charmed by this show.
I hope we get a 2nd season of “Man on the Inside.”
THE ORDER- This tense drama about a scary racist faction….
Looking forward to checking out this drama which sadly reflects what is going on in some parts of our country.
“NO GOOD DEED” Interesting series with a varied and known cast. Looks to be a real estate drama and will start on Netflix on December 12th.
This series is loaded with stars and looks like a ‘must see’ one.
“CARRY ON”- Another offering from Netflix, this movie covers a TSA worker put into a dangerous situation. It is available on December 13th, and I’m in line ready to check my bag.
Another intense appearing movie, I hope it’s as good as the trailer.
Don’t laugh at this one. “The Last Showgirl” stars Pamela Anderson and there is real early Oscar buzz for her! This one opens on the coasts on December 13th and will be in Chicago theaters in early January. A quick take on Ms. Anderson. In my radio days I knew of a couple people who worked with Pamela on different projects and they said she is a total pro. No diva attitude and always on time and on the mark. I’ll definitely see this one!
Pamela Anderson is getting rave comments for her role in this new movie.
Movie Releases Due out December 25th–Red hot heartthrob Timothee Chalamet stars in a Bob Dylan biopic titled “A Complete Unknown.” The trailer looks impressive. That’ll be my film to see on Christmas Day.
Timothee Chalamet does his own singing in this biopic and from what I’ve heard, it’s impressive work.
Then there’s Nicole Kidman in “Babygirl” which is a psycho-sexual movie that’s best not seen on Christmas day. Advanced reviews and buzz are strong but hope it’s more erotic than the time Nicole starred with then husband Tom Cruise in the dull and stupid “Eyes Wide Shut.”
I’ll probably check out this sexual/psycho film but NOT on Christmas Day!
Also, out on Christmas Day is “Nosferatu” and it looks very scary. However, this evil vampire offering is not exactly the film to see on the same day that we celebrate the birth of Jesus. (I remember feeling very uncomfortable seeing the drug and sex filled “Wolf of Wall Street” one Christmas Day) Anyway, this dark film is still on my ‘must see’ list.
Eerie and creepy, this vampire movie’s trailer is pretty terrorizing.
One more film to cover. “Waltzing With Brando” comes out later in 2025 and “Titanic” co-star Billy Zane portrays Marlon Brando in a biopic. Strange casting? Maybe not. Just check out this side by side comparison of the real Marlon Brando in “The Godfather” and Billy Zane portraying the late great actor.
The real Brando on the left and Billy Zane as Brando on the right.
NEXT BLOG- ‘Saying so long to 2024.”