I love, love, love the new “Matilda the Musical” on Netflix based on the Broadway musical adapted from Roald Dahl’s 1988 novel. It stars Alisha Weir as our Matilda matching Emma Thompson’s Miss Agatha Trunchbull wit by wit.
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Contrary to popular belief, “Violent Night” is not a horror movie, it’s more like a Christmas film for the “John Wick” crowd. It’s a magical action thriller! David Harbour brings the magic and the thrills as our Santa Claus who must battle mercenaries led by John Leguizamo. Will Santa save Christmas for this wealthy family?
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Sofia Wylie is Agatha and Sophia Anne Caruso is Sophie in the new Netflix fantasy-adventure “The School for Good and Evil.” Both must choose sides as they are swept away to a magical school that teaches students how to be heroes and villains.
I spoke with the actors to talk about their characters, and the film’s message.
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Does the author Soman Chainani like director Paul Feig’s adaptation of his novel “The School for Good and Evil?” And why did Feig jumped from comedies (“Bridesmaids,” “The Heat”) to direct the fantasy-adventure for Netflix? Take a look at our interview from this morning’s NBC Palm Springs.
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Neon-thriller fun with endearing characters, Ana Lily Amirpour’s “Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon” is a candy-colored examination of humanity.
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I had a great time talking to Jillian Bell and Jillian Shea Spaeder about their new Disney film “Godmothered.” We talked about the making of the film, and why we all need a fairy godmother right now! Take a look at our interview and if you haven’t seen it already, “Godmothered” is now out on […]
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As a way of dealing with his grief after losing his mother, magician Dean Apple and his wife, Deborah, have decided to bring fun and joy to children in their community. This is their NBCares Silver Lining.
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National Best Friends Day is upon us, and now Disneyland has made it easier to enjoy some summer fun with your BFFs at the “Happiest Place on Earth.” The park announced on Friday that annual passholders will be able to purchase one-day park hopper tickets for friends at up to 40 percent off for a […]
