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#newmusic4yourears #whatonwhatsgood Week of February 25, 2022 1. Jane’s Party ft. Shawnee Kish Janes's Party members include Jeff Giles (keys/guitar/vocals), Tom Ionescu (guitar/vocals), Devon Richardson (bass/vocals), and Zach Sutton (drums). New Hockey Night In Canada Theme Song ' Saturday Night '  Shawnee Kish   “Recording vocals on ‘Saturday Night’ was an absolute blast. Singing the lyrics while thinking about the song's job of pumping up each game, hockey fans in the stadium and viewers sitting at home ready for hockey night had me singing all out. Feeling really lucky to be a part of this song and Hockey Night in this way.”  Tom Ionescu (guitar/vocals) “It was quite a wild ride, grabbing Shawnee’s vocals from Alberta, Zach’s drums from LA, Jeff’s vocals and keyboards from Newfoundland, then recording, producing, and assembling the track in Toronto in just two weeks. That kind of timeline gets the blood pumping which was the perfect feeling needed for this ruckus ...

The Thing About Pam Weird Egg Productions/Big Picture Co./NBC News Studios/Blumhouse Television NBC #whatonwhatsgood Express Review (by: Jovin Tardif)   "Who doesn't like a true-crime story?  'In The Thing About Pam' Renée Zellweger plays Pam Hupp.  In this particular mystery series, you are told right away who murdered Betsy (Katy Mixon).   But you get to learn how the killer makes others believe that there could be other suspects. This includes Betsy's husband Russ Faria (Glenn Fleshler).   Pam is an interesting character and Zellweger does a fantastic job of playing her. If you are a fan of "Why Women Kill" you will probably enjoy this show as well."  Season 1 She's a Good Friend S1, Ep1 8 Mar. 2022 My Rating 7/10 #whatonwhatsgood Fan Club Rating 75% She's a Helper S1, Ep2 15 Mar. 2022 My Rating 7/10 #whatonwhatsgood Fan Club Rating 73% She's a Star Witness S1, Ep3 22 Mar. 2022 My Rating 8/10 #whatonwhatsgood Fan Club Rating 78% She...

Interview with Canadian musician and writer Eamon McGrath Today on #whatonwhatsgood with Jovin Tardif , I am here with Eamon McGrath .  Eamon is a Toronto-based, Edmonton-raised singer/songwriter.  Over 15 years, he has written and recorded over 300 songs.  Today in our #cinqque5tion interview, we discuss what inspired him to get into music, his new album 'Bells of Hope', touring, and much more. His new album includes singles 'Age of Unease', 'Sarajevo', 'Cannonball', 'April' and 'Sparkle and Bleed'.  McGrath will also be touring starting in March.  His tour includes Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Canmore, Jasper, London, Bracebridge, Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, Edmonton, Longview, and Rossland. 1. What first inspired you to get into music? "The Clash has probably had the most lasting impact on me in all honesty. I began playing guitar when I was nine and immediately started a band. Since then I have been in a band every single da...

The Bad Guys DreamWorks Animation/Scholastic Entertainment Universal Pictures Release date April 22, 2022 Directed by Pierre Perifel Screenplay by Etan Cohen Based on The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey Produced by Damon Ross and Rebecca Huntley Starring Sam Rockwell as Mr. Wolf Marc Maron as Mr. Snake Anthony Ramos as Mr. Piranha Craig Robinson as Mr. Shark Awkwafina as Ms. Tarantula Richard Ayoade as Prof. Rupert Marmalade IV Zazie Beetz as Diane Foxington / "The Crimson Paw" Lilly Singh as Tiffany Fluffit Alex Borstein as Police Chief Misty Luggins Edited by John Venzon Music by Daniel Pemberton Interviews 3-15-2022 Alex Borstein - "Police Chief Misty Luggins" "What does it mean to be bad? I mean that's a larger question.  Are they really bad? We have the wolf, we have a tarantula, we have a shark, we have a piranha and a snake. These are all typically characters you see in most children's fairy tales and storybooks that are usually th...

Elvis  Bazmark Films The Jackal Group Warner Bros. Pictures (Worldwide) Release dates May 25, 2022 (Cannes) June 22, 2022 (Australia) June 24, 2022 (United States) Directed by Baz Luhrmann Screenplay by Baz Luhrmann, Sam Bromell, Craig Pearce and Jeremy Doner Story by Baz Luhrmann and Jeremy Doner Produced by Baz Luhrmann, Gail Berman, Catherine Martin, Patrick McCormick and Schuyler Weiss Starring Austin Butler as Elvis Presley Chaydon Jay as young Elvis Presley Tom Hanks as Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis' manager Helen Thomson as Gladys Presley, Elvis' mother Richard Roxburgh as Vernon Presley, Elvis' father Olivia DeJonge as Priscilla Presley, Elvis' wife Luke Bracey as Jerry Schilling Natasha Bassett as Dixie Locke Patrick Sheare as Dewey Phillips David Wenham as Hank Snow Kodi Smit-McPhee as Jimmie Rodgers Snow Josh McConville as Sam Phillips Kate Mulvany as Marion Keisker Kelvin Harrison Jr. as B.B. King Xavier Samuel as Scotty Moore Adam Dunn as Bill Bla...

Pieces of Her Red Shoes Pictures/Made Up Stories Netflix #whatonwhatsgood Express Review (by: Jovin Tardif) "A gunman murders two women while Laura Oliver (Toni Collette) and her daughter 911 operator Andy (Bella Heathcote) are having lunch at a cafe.   When the attacker goes after Laura and Andy, Laura defends her, stands up to him, and takes out the shooter. Once Laura starts getting national attention, she gets concerned and asked her daughter to disappear... What will we learn about Laura's past?  Has she been lying to her daughter this whole time?  Is Laura who she says she is?   What will Andy find out about her mother?  Can Andy accept what she uncovers about her mom? The 8 part series is a decent thriller. I think you will enjoy it." Created by Charlotte Stoudt Based on Pieces of Her by Karin Slaughter Directed by Minkie Spiro Starring Toni Collette as Laura Oliver Bella Heathcote as Andy Oliver Omari Hardwick as Gordon Oliver David We...

Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives. Netflix Genre Docu-series Release date  March 16, 2022 #whatonwhatsgood Express Review (by: Jovin Tardif) In this true-crime documentary, we meet celebrity restauranteur Sarma Melngailis.  She was the queen of vegan food.  She ran a New York vegan restaurant called 'Pure Food and Wine' with Hollywood A-Listers such as Howard Stern, Owen Wilson, Alec Baldwin, and former President Bill Clinton frequently visiting her establishment. ...Then she meets con-man Shane Fox aka Anthony Strangis online (Words with Friends).   In this series, Melngailis tells you her side of the story and tries to explain how this all happened.  She claims that Shane (Anthony) said he was a wealthy Navy Seal, who can make her and her dog Leon immortal.   The truth is he is a high-level con man with a gambling problem.  She ends up marrying him. “Bad Vegan” really digs into how he brainwashes her over time.  She stat...

Help (2021) Ridder Films Release date  02/15/2022 Ratings My Rating: 6/10 #whatonwhatsgood Fan Club Rating: 65% #whatonwhatsgood Express Review (by: Jovin Tardif) After a break-up with her boyfriend Chris (Stuart Wolfe-Murray), Grace (Emily Redpath) goes on a surprise visit to see perfect couple Liv (Sarah Alexandra Marks) and her long-time boyfriend, Edward (Louis James).  They just moved to the country and it's Ed's birthday. During her stay, Grace learns that the relationship seems a bit dodgy and she wonders whether she created the tension between them.  A strange neighbour David (Blake Ridder), who Edward despises, lurks in the background.  What does David know?  Do they all have secrets?  What will we find out about Grace, Liv, and Edward? It's a decent movie.  If you are looking for a little drama in your life, it might be worth a watch.  The overall acting was tolerable.  I wasn't really a fan of the ending. Directed by Blake Rid...

Downton Abbey - A New Era Carnival Films Focus Features Release date  May 20, 2022 #whatonwhatsgood Express Review: by: Jovin Tardif This is the first time I ever watched Downton Abbey.  My wife is a huge fan.  I asked her to give me some information about the characters before we watched it. In Downton Abbey - A New Era there are a few storylines going on.  One is that a film crew is looking to make a silent movie called "The Gambler" on their property.  Will Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) allows it?  How do the others feel about this arrangement? Can the staff act appropriately when they see actors Guy Dexter (Dominic West) and Myrna Dalgleish (Laura Haddock) arrive on the property?   Another concern that is addressed is silent films versus “talkies”.  Will director Jack Barber's (Hugh Dancy) need to make changes?  Can Myrna Dalgleish (Laura Haddock) handle the pressure of being in a talkie or is she more suited for silent films?...

Windfall (2022) High Frequency Entertainment/Cloudbreak Pictures/Mutressa Movies Netflix Release date March 18, 2022 #whatonwhatsgood Express Review (by: Jovin Tardif) "A man (Jason Segel) is robbing the vacation home of a wealthy tech billionaire (CEO - Jesse Plemons).  Before he can escape, he is caught by the CEO and his wife (Lily Collins).  The man freaks out and decides to hold the husband and wife hostage.  Overall, it's a pretty good thriller film.  I felt like I was watching an Alfred Hitchcock movie.  Jesse Plemons does a fantastic job of playing a wealthy/pompous/obnoxious/sarcastic CEO. Lily Collins really shows us how she doesn't have a voice in their marriage and that every aspect of her life is dictated by her husband.  The married couple are an entertaining bunch to watch as they aren't exactly on the same page. For some reason, even though the man is the one robbing them, I kind of felt sorry for him (Jason Segel). Will the couple be a...

#newmusic4yourears #whatonwhatsgood Week of February 18, 2022 1. Tamara Grace   New single "Autumn Tears" #TamaraGrace #TamaraGraceMusic #AutumnTears Tamara Grace discusses new single "Autumn Tears" “I wrote 'Autumn Tears' towards the end of Autumn after an encounter with my ex years after we went our separate ways.  “Autumn Tears” helped me cope, learn, heal and grow.” 2. Virginia to Vegas aka Derik Baker New EP it’s a little complicated, but i’m okay #NoExcuses #virginiatovegas  3. Onna Lou  New Video for Single 'Serpentinas' Onna Lou new single Serpentinas “Many years ago, I visited Humahuaca with a handful of friends. At the top of a hill, pacified by the beauty around us we made little pots out of the clay and water from the ground. It is one of the most beautiful memories of my life and since then I have been enchanted by that magical place. This experience is also where the lyrics for the introduction of the song come from.” 4. Brooke  Ne...

The Cursed LD Entertainment Elevation Pictures Release date: 02/18/2022 Ratings My Rating: 7/10 #whatonwhatsgood Fan Club Rating: 67% #whatonwhatsgood Express Review (by: Jovin Tardif) Landowners, the Laurents, decide to murder a clan of Romani trespassers.  But before their demise, a curse is laid upon the sacred ground.   When Seamus (Alistair Petrie), and Isabelle Laurent's (Kelly Reilly) son goes missing after an attack, the family hires a pathologist, John McBride (Boyd Holbrook), to help to solve the mystery.  McBride has seen something like this before.  Some time ago, a beast killed several people in a village including McBride’s wife and daughter. It's a gory film that's for sure.  The violence is definitely intense. If you like horror movies, you might like this one. Directed by Sean Ellis Written by Sean Ellis Produced by Pete Shilaimon, Mickey Liddell and Sean Ellis Starring Boyd Holbrook as John McBride Kelly Reilly as Isabelle Lau...

Ted K Heathen Films/In Your Face Entertainment Hideout Pictures/HanWay Films/Neon Super LTD/Elevation Pictures Release date Available to rent or own across all digital platforms on February 18 #whatonwhatsgood Express Review (by: Jovin Tardif) In Ted K, Director Tony Stone introduces you to “Unabomber” Ted Kaczynski (Sharlto Copley).  Ted is living off the grid in the Montana mountains to get away from all the noise. He just wants to be alone in a quiet and peaceful environment in his 10×12 cabin.  Unfortunately, things don't go his way. In his first act because of the noise of the snowmobiles, he breaks into a neighbor's home and vandalizes their vehicles.   Ted continues to try to cure his pain with vengeance.  He targets people he believes are harming the environment or advancing technology.  Kaczynski gathers materials and starts to create bombs. Between 1978 and 1995, he killed three people and injured 23 others.  In 1995, he sends a letter to...

Law & Order  NBC Air Date: 02/24/2022 08:00 PM THE RIGHT THING (TV-14) Newly acquainted partners, Bernard and Cosgrove, investigate the murder of a notorious entertainer. A dispute over throwing out a confession creates a rift in the DA’s office. Anthony Anderson discusses his character “Detective Kevin Bernard” "Anthony Anderson here aka Detective Kevin Bernard, back for season 21 of Law and Order.  I never thought would happen, but here it is. My character, Detective Kevin Bernard, was introduced on Law and Order SVU 15 years ago. He got into it with Detective Elliot Stabler played by Christopher Meloni.  When Jesse Martin was deciding to leave the mothership, his character, Detective Green had a shooting, and it was questionable.  So they brought in to Detective Kevin Bernard, who was in internal affairs to investigate.  He investigates, rubs people the wrong way just because he comes from internal affairs.  But the shooting happened to be a clean ...

The Tourist Two Brothers Pictures/Highview Productions/All3Media/South Australian Film Corporation/BBC Studios/HBO Max/ZDF/Stan #whatonwhatsgood Express Review (by: Jovin Tardif) "Essentially a man in the Australian Outback gets into a car accident and can't remember anything. He has no ID and no memories.   The real questions are...  Who is he? Will he be able to figure it out? Why are people trying to kill him? I think you will find Jamie Dornan quite interesting in this series. A few funny moments include when his character gets angry when he can't remember Simon & Garfunkel, wondering if he's an alcoholic because he loves the taste of beer, and of course finding out what makes him happy is eating a burrito." Release date 03/03/2022  Episodes E01 · Episode 1 My Rating: 8/10 #whatonwhatsgood 79% E02 · Episode 2 My Rating: 7/10 #whatonwhatsgood 73% E03 · Episode 3 My Rating: 7/10 #whatonwhatsgood 79% E04 · Episode 4 My Rating: 7/10 #whatonwhatsgood 72% E05...

Interview with AMERICAN HORROR STORY Naomi Grossman Today on #whatonwhatsgood with Jovin Tardif, I am here with Naomi Grossman . You may know Naomi from her role in Ctrl Alt Delete . Grossman also plays "Pepper" on FX's American Horror Story : Asylum & Freak Show. She also appeared as a new character, the Satanist "Samantha Crowe" in the eighth season, Apocalypse. Today, we discuss her new film romantic comedy BITE ME! available now, and much more. 1. What do you love about acting? That’s a really good question.  I have to remind myself of the answer regularly!  Because there’s a lot of things I don’t love about this business.  But at the risk of sounding cheesy, I think it’s just what I was put here to do.  I'm a performer through and through— like us vampires in “Bite Me” get our energy from blood, I get my energy from an audience.  The validation of applause… the gratification of laughter… the knowledge you’ve touched people… it’s intoxicating.  I...