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Phat Tuesdays Amazon Studios/Grammnet Productions/Original Productions/Phat Tuesday Productions Amazon Prime Video #whatonwhatsgood Express Review (by: Jovin Tardif) A fascinating docuseries on Prime Video about how Phat Tuesdays at the Comedy Store helped launch the careers of today’s biggest comedians including Dave Chappelle, Steve Harvey, Tiffany Haddish, and many more! Season 1 Hood to Hollywood S1, Ep1 4 Feb. 2022 My Rating: 7/10 #whatonwhatsgood Fan Club 70% This Is How We Do It S1, Ep2 4 Feb. 2022 My Rating: 7/10 #whatonwhatsgood Fan Club 70% Who Got Next? S1, Ep3 4 Feb. 2022 My Rating: 7/10 #whatonwhatsgood Fan Club 70% Social Media #PhatTuesdays #PrimeVideo Directed By Reginald Hudlin Executive Produced By Guy Torry, Reginald Hudlin, Byron Phillips, Jeff Hasler, Brian Lovett, Jeff Bumgarner, Kelsey Grammer, and Tom Russo Starring Anthony Anderson, Tichina Arnold, Nick Cannon, Dave Chappelle, Snoop Dogg, Cedric the Entertainer, Tiffany Haddish, Steve Harvey, Lil Rel Hower...

#cinqque5tion Interview with Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Joe McLeod Today on #whatonwhatsgood with Jovin Tardif, I am here with indie folk, pop and americana, Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Joe McLeod. He just released his debut album "Cloud Berries In Alaska" produced by Canadian indie-rock group The Elwins.  Singles include "Smile Always”  , “Something Inside Of Me”  and “Hand In The Flame" 1. Some of your musical influences include Cat Stevens, Paul McCartney, and Leonard Cohen.  Tell us a favourite song from each artist and why? Great Question  My favourite song by Cat Stevens is actually the very first song I was ever shown by him called “Wild World”. I have listened to his entire discography and I still come back to that song with a certain fondness. I was so blown away by the simplicity of the music and the depth of the lyrics. Cat was one of the first songwriters that I felt like I could relate to on a son...

Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber  Showtime  Genre Anthology, Drama, Biopic #whatonwhatsgood Express Review (by: Jovin Tardif) "In this series, 'Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber', you get to know the CEO of Uber Travis Kalanick (Joseph Gordon-Levitt).  During interviews, Kalanick has a habit of asking the question: “Are you an asshole?” And he expects you to say “yes.” Travis is a disruptor and he is looking for investors. In 2011 (as UberCab), he sold Bill Gurley (Kyle Chandler).  With taxi/limo companies and others frustrated at Travis, what will he have to do to get Uber established?  What will it take to keep the company going? How did Uber grow into what we see today?  If you like ' Inventing Anna ' (Netflix), 'The Dropout' (Hulu), or WeCrashed (Apple) you might want to check out this series." Release date The series will premiere on Showtime on February 27, 2022 Created by Brian Koppelman and David Levien Based on Super Pumped: The Bat...

A Madea Homecoming Netflix / Tyler Perry Studios  Release date February 25, 2022 #whatonwhatsgood Express Review (by: Jovin Tardif) This is the twelfth film with Mabel “Madea” Earlene Simmons. Other films include Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005), Madea's Family Reunion (2006), Meet the Browns (2008), Madea Goes to Jail (2009), I Can Do Bad All by Myself (2009), Madea's Big Happy Family (2011), Madea's Witness Protection (2012), A Madea Christmas (2013), Boo! A Madea Halloween (2016), Boo 2! A Madea Halloween (2017) and A Madea Family Funeral (2019). In 'A Madea Homecoming', Madea’s great-grandson Tim (Brandon Black) is graduating from college.  Everyone is meeting up to celebrate.  Family members include Aunt Bam (Cassi Davis-Patton), Leroy (David Mann), Cora (Tamela Mann), Laura (Gabrielle Dennis), and many more. Tim has a secret that he is nervous to tell his family about.  The funny thing is, he’s not the only one with a secret. What will you learn about t...

#cinqque5tion Interview with writer, director, and producer Nick Gregorio Today on #whatonwhatsgood with Jovin Tardif, I am here with writer, director, and producer Nick Gregorio. His latest project is Horror/Thriller Old Strangers. Old Strangers is available to rent or purchase on every VOD platform: Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, YouTube, Vimeo. You can also purchase a Blu Ray or DVD on Amazon and Walmart.com. 1. What made you pursue filmmaking? Hey I’m Nick Gregorio, writer, director, and producer of the new indie sci-fi thriller Old Strangers. I was born and raised in an Italian-American neighborhood in south Philadelphia. I graduated from Drexel University with a bachelors of arts and sciences majoring in Digital Media and minoring in Film and Video Production. I grew up as a huge fan of comics, anime, video games, and, of course, movies.  I had a fine arts background but was fascinated by how digital media was transforming traditional art forms. I was always drawn to vi...

#newmusic4yourears #whatonwhatsgood Week of January 28, 2022 New Songs #newmusic4yourears #whatonwhatsgood 1. Wildlife Freeway (Sunny A Atema) New single "Family" Sunny describes new single "Family"   "The most important song I will ever write." 2. Micah Barnes New single and video “Welcome to the Club” from Vegas Breeze Album Micah Barnes discusses new single and video “Welcome to the Club” “Since its release, the Vegas Breeze album has become a listener favourite on Jazz stations around the world. We thought we would be touring Europe with this album at this time. Since the whole world is grounded (again) for the moment, I felt releasing a new track and video would be the best way to bring more music to our fans around the world!” “Thanks to the excellent team at The Aeolian, we felt the footage was strong enough to offer to the public as a video. Working with my director Carlos Coronado we went about recreating an old fashioned 60’s TV look for the fi...

#newmusic4yourears #whatonwhatsgood Week of January 21, 2022 New albums #newmusic4yourears #whatonwhatsgood 1. Aoife O'Donovan  Album - Age of Apathy Label - Yep Roc If #ucanonlypick1 tell us your favourite song from the album. My pick is "Prodigal Daughter" 2. Aurora Album - The Gods We Can Touch Label - Decca, Glassnote If #ucanonlypick1 tell us your favourite song from the album. My pick is "You Keep Me Crawling" 3. Billy Talent Album - Crisis of Faith Label - Warner If #ucanonlypick1 tell us your favourite song from the album. My pick is "Reckless Paradise"   4. Christina Aguilera Album - La Fuerza Label - Sony Latin If #ucanonlypick1 tell us your favourite song from the album. My pick is "Pa Mis Muchachas" 5. John Mellencamp   Album - Strictly a One-Eyed Jack Label - Republic If #ucanonlypick1 tell us your favourite song from the album. My pick is "Did You Say Such A Thing" (feat. Bruce Springste...

The Afterparty Lord Miller Productions/Sony Pictures Television/TriStar Television Apple TV+ #whatonwhatsgood Express Review (by: Jovin Tardif) There is a murder at a high school reunion. Pop singer Xavier (Dave Franco) is dead. Whodunit?  Detective Danner (Tiffany Haddish) is on the case. Each episode focuses on the retelling of what happened that night.  Every suspect tells their side of the story.  What I found amusing is that each character shares their story in a different movie genre (for example: romcom, action, musical, animation, etc...) and everyone is the star of their own genre of movie. Created by Christopher Miller Directed by Christopher Miller Starring Tiffany Haddish as Danner Sam Richardson as Aniq Zoë Chao as Zoe Ben Schwartz as Yasper Ike Barinholtz as Brett Ilana Glazer as Chelsea Dave Franco as Xavier Jamie Demetriou as Walt John Early as Det. Culp Executive producers Phil Lord, Christopher Miller Producer Aubrey Lee Cinematograp...

How I Met Your Father Bays Thomas Productions/The Walk-Up Company/20th Television Disney Platform Distribution Hulu #whatonwhatsgood Express Review (by: Jovin Tardif) In How I Met Your Father on Hulu , future Sophie (Kim Cattrall in 2050) is telling her son the story of how she met his father.  It all started in 2021 Sophie played by Hilary Duff and her friends are trying to figure out love and life.  In my opinion, it's best to treat this as a new story instead of comparing it to " How I Met Your Mother ".  Social Media #Hulu #Disney #HowIMetYourFather #HowIMetYourMother #HilaryDuff #HuluSeries Created by Isaac Aptaker & Elizabeth Berger Inspired by How I Met Your Mother by Carter Bays & Craig Thomas Starring Hilary Duff as Sophie Christopher Lowell as Jesse Walker Francia Raisa as Valentina Suraj Sharma as Sid Tom Ainsley as Charlie Tien Tran as Ellen Gilbert Kim Cattrall as future Sophie Composer Jeff Cardoni Executive producers Isaac Aptaker ...

Moon Knight Marvel Studios Walt Disney Pictures Release date  03/30/2022  6 episodes #whatonwhatsgood Express Review (by: Jovin Tardif) -  Episode 1 to Episode 4 The series follows Englishman Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac). He works at a gift shop in a museum in London.  When Steven goes home, he chains himself to his bed. You will have to watch the series to see why.  By the way, he is also American Marc Spector - the alpha part of his personality (Oscar Isaac).  He is a superhero who has a dissociative identity disorder.  Don't worry, it will all be explained in the show. Arthur Harrow played by Ethan Hawke is an assistant to the Egyptian god Ammit.  His character is quite interesting.  Through touch, he can find out if people are good or bad.  If he finds out that they are evil, he kills them in the name of Ammit.  Layla El-Faouly (May Calamawy) is Marc's partner.  She is also an archaeologist.  Layla’s trying to find he...

Confession Uncork'd Entertainment Release date 01/21/2022 On-Demand 01/25/2022 My Rating: 7/10 #whatonwhatsgood Fan Club Rating: 70% #whatonwhatsgood Express Review (by: Jovin Tardif) One evening at a church, Father Peter (Colm Meaney) meets Victor Strong (Stephen Moyer), armed with a gun and bleeding.  Victor tells Father Peter to lock the doors.  Peter is looking to escape in order to contact the police.  Victor makes sure that Father Pete knows who’s in control.  But note....they’re not the only ones in that church.  Willow (Clare-Hope Ashitey) is hiding in the church armed and wounded.  We learn that Willow is the one who shot and wounded Victor and happens to be a policewoman.  She explains that Victor is a policeman who has gone rogue. She needs to arrest him.  The sketchy part of Willow's story is why is she here alone, with no backup, trying to arrest Victor?  Father Peter has to decide what to do.  The performances by Co...

Inventing Anna Shondaland Netflix #whatonwhatsgood Express Review (by: Jovin Tardif) It was a bit silly but for some reason, I binged all nine episodes and I'm sure you will do the same. Inventing Anna tells the story of Anna Sorokin, a.k.a. Anna Delvey.   Anna is known as the woman who swindled New York’s elite out of more than $200,000.  She told everyone that she was a wealthy German heiress and that she wanted to start her own foundation.   We later learn that she didn't have a penny to her name. Reporter Vivian Kent (Anna Chlumsky) with some occasional assistance from co-workers Maud (Anna Deavere Smith), Lou (Jeff Perry), and Barry (Terry Kinney) spend 9 episodes trying to figure out who Anna is through interviews with friends and acquaintances.  My only comment is that I didn't really like Ozark’s Julia Garner accent as Anna Delvey.  However, at the same time, if she was tricking everyone maybe that's the reason she had such a unique acc...

#newmusic4yourears #whatonwhatsgood January 14, 2022 1. Blood Red Shoes Ghosts on Tape Velveteen Records If #ucanonlypick1 tell us your favourite song from the album.   Mine is "Dig A Hole" 2. Bonobo Fragments   Ninja Tune If #ucanonlypick1 tell us your favourite song from the album.   Mine is "Day By Day" 3. Cordae From a Birds Eye View Atlantic If #ucanonlypick1 tell us your favourite song from the album.   Mine is "Chronicles" 4. Elvis Costello & The Imposters The Boy Named If EMI If #ucanonlypick1 tell us your favourite song from the album.   Mine is "Mistook Me For A Friend" 5. Fickle Friends Are We Gonna Be Alright?   If #ucanonlypick1 tell us your favourite song from the album.   Mine is "Love You to Death" 6. FKA Twigs Caprisongs Young, Atlantic If #ucanonlypick1 tell us your favourite song from the album.   Mine is "tears in the club" 7. The Lumineers Brightside Dualtone, Decca If #ucano...

Lockdown Uncork’d Entertainment Release date: On Demand and DVD 02/01/2022 My Rating 6/10 #whatonwhatsgood Fan Club Rating 57% #whatonwhatsgood Express Review (by: Jovin Tardif) Rex (Kevin Nash) is looking to murder the homeless people living in a deserted school in the hopes that it’ll stop the newest and most deadly strain of COVID.  "If COVID doesn’t kill you, they will." In his mind, he plans to save the world by wiping out the homeless with his buddies. I don't think you really need to watch this action/thriller film.  WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Kevin Nash deserves better. Directed by Micah Lyons Written by Micah Lyons Produced by Micah Lyons Executive producer Jason C Campbell Starring Kevin Nash as Rex Jason C Campbell as Harvey Swayde McCoy as Slater Brooke Lyons as Carrie David D. Ford as Dean Brock Lynch as Philip Stephanie Kae Smith as Courtney Dana Willeford Lynch as Sugar Klancy Baker as Rachael Elijah Lynch as Eli Cinematography Micah Lyons Edited by...

The Godfather: 50th Anniversary Paramount Pictures Release date  02/25/2022 Social Media #TheGodfather #MarlonBrando #ParamountMovies Announcement In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola’s Academy Award®-winning* masterwork The Godfather, Paramount Pictures announced today that the film will have a limited theatrical release in Dolby Vision beginning February 25, 2022, exclusively in Dolby Cinema at AMC Theatres in the U.S., as well as in international territories around the world. All three films in the epic trilogy have been meticulously restored under the direction of Coppola and will be made available on 4K Ultra HD for the first time ever on March 22, 2022.

X (2022) Mad Solar/Little Lamb/Bron Studios A24 Release date March 18, 2022 Directed by Ti West Written by Ti West Produced by Jacob Jaffke, Kevin Turen and Harrison Kreiss Starring Mia Goth as Maxine Jenna Ortega as Lorraine Martin Henderson as Wayne Scott Mescudi as Jackson Hole Brittany Snow as Bobby-Lynne Owen Campbell as RJ Stephen Ure as Howard James Gaylyn as Sheriff Dentler Cinematography Eliot Rockett Edited by David Kashevaroff and Ti West Music by Tyler Bates and Chelsea Wolfe #whatonwhatsgood Express Review  I must say, this film had a Friday the 13th feel to it.   In Ti West's “X”, a young film crew consisting of producer Wayne (Martin Henderson), his girlfriend Maxine (Mia Goth), actor Bobby-Lynn (Brittany Snow), actor Jackson Hole (Scott Mescudi), director RJ and his girlfriend mic operator Lorraine rent a property to make a dirty movie.  They call it “The Farmer’s Daughters.”    Wayne didn't actually tell the elderly farm o...

Studio 666 Briarcliff Entertainment/Roswell Films/Therapy Studios Open Road Films Release date February 25, 2022 Directed by B. J. McDonnell Screenplay by Jeff Buhler and Rebecca Hughes Story by Dave Grohl Produced by John Ramsey and James A. Rota Starring Marti Matulis as "The Caretaker" Lionel Richie as himself Jason Trost as Tech Whitney Cummings as Samantha Will Forte as Restaurant Delivery Guy Jeff Garlin as Jeremy Shill Leslie Grossman as Barb Weems Kerry King as Drum Tech Jenna Ortega as Dream Widow Foo Fighters Dave Grohl – lead vocals, guitar Taylor Hawkins – drums Nate Mendel – bass guitar Pat Smear – guitar Chris Shiflett – guitar Rami Jaffee – keyboards, piano Cinematography Michael Dallatorre and Eric Leach #whatonwhatsgood Express Review  In the horror/comedy film ‘Studio 666’, rock band the Foo Fighters are looking for a place to record their tenth album.  They find out about a place in Encino, Los Angeles.  Apparently, this is a place wh...

The Tinder Swindler Raw TV Netflix Ratings My Rating: 7/10 #whatonwhatsgood Fan Club Rating: 75% #whatonwhatsgood Express Review (by: Jovin Tardif) An interesting true-crime documentary that shows how conman Simon Leviev swindled women out of millions of dollars by using dating app Tinder.  One of the dozen women conned by The Tinder Swindler is Cecilie Fjellhøy. She explains what happens to her in this film. Director Felicity Morris’ flick really showed how someone can convince others online that they are someone they are not.  Leviev made an estimated $10m from deceiving women worldwide.  I must say after watching The Tinder Swindler you may think twice about dating apps.  That one swipe to the right could change your life. Release date  02/02/2022 Social media #TheTinderSwindler #Netflix #SimonLeviev Directed by Felicity Morris Starring Kristoffer Kumar as Self Cecilie Fjellhøy as Self Pernilla Sjöholm as Self Ayleen Charlotte as Self Erlend Ofte Arntsen...