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TV Series Review: King Of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch

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King Of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch  Wheelhouse’s Spoke Studios, Omaha Productions, Full Day Productions Netflix #whatonwhatsgood Express Review In KING OF COLLECTIBLES: THE GOLDIN TOUCH Ken Goldin, founder, and CEO of Goldin Auctions, and his team, introduce us to the lucrative world of rare collectibles and sports memorabilia.  In Season 1, Ken and his team track down Babe Ruth’s Yankees contract, Steph Curry's rookie card, and LeBron James' triple Logoman card.   They also look for Princess Diana's Beanie Baby and Leo Messi jersey (the one Messi was wearing when he scored his 500th career goal for FC Barcelona).  Some guest appearances include Joe Montana, Mike Tyson, Drake, Peyton Manning, Ric Flair, Karl Malone, and Logan Paul.  Season 1 S1, Ep1 28 Apr. 2023 Hail to the King #whatonwhatsgood Rating 75%    My Rating 7/10   S1, Ep2 28 Apr. 2023 Number One or Bust #whatonwhatsgood Rating 70%    My Rating 7/10 S1, Ep3 28 Apr. 20...

TV Mini Series Review: American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing

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American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing Netflix My Rating Season 1 White Hat, Black Hat S1, Ep1 12 Apr. 2023 My Rating  7/10 #whatonwhatsgood Rating  73% The American Dream S1, Ep2 12 Apr. 2023 My Rating  7/10 #whatonwhatsgood Rating  77% You Can't Interview A Corpse S1, Ep3 12 Apr. 2023 My Rating  7/10 #whatonwhatsgood Rating  75%  #whatonwhatsgood Express Review "American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing" is a three-part documentary series that shows us what happened after the bombings at the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013.  It left four people dead and countless others injured.  Tamerlan Tsarnaev and his brother, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev were responsible for it. Overall, "American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon" is another decent docuseries on Netflix.  If you’re a fan of true-crime series, you certainly won’t be disappointed with this one. Release date April 12, 2023  Description Patriots’ Day in Boston is a time to c...

Asteroid City Rating

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Asteroid City American Empirical Pictures, Indian Paintbrush Focus Features My Rating 7/10 #whatonwhatsgood Fan Club Rating 65% Description In 1955, students and parents from across the country gather for scholarly competition, rest, recreation, comedy, drama, and romance at a Junior Stargazer convention held in a fictional American desert town Release dates May 2023 (Cannes) June 16, 2023 Directed by Wes Anderson Screenplay by Wes Anderson Story by Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola Produced by Wes Anderson, Steven Rales and Jeremy Dawson Starring Jason Schwartzman Scarlett Johansson Tom Hanks Jeffrey Wright Tilda Swinton Bryan Cranston Edward Norton Adrien Brody Liev Schreiber Hope Davis Stephen Park Rupert Friend Maya Hawke Steve Carell Matt Dillon Hong Chau Willem Dafoe Margot Robbie Tony Revolori Jake Ryan Jeff Goldblum Cinematography Robert Yeoman Edited by Barney Pilling Music by Alexandre Desplat (L to R) Fisher Stevens, Jeffrey Wright, Tony Revolori, and Bob Bala...

Elemental Rating

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Elemental Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar Animation Studios Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures My Rating 7/10 #whatonwhatsgood Fan Club Rating 70% Release dates May 27, 2023 (Cannes) June 16, 2023 Directed by Peter Sohn Screenplay by John Hoberg, Kat Likkel, and Brenda Hsueh Story by Peter Sohn, John Hoberg, Kat Likkel and Brenda Hsueh Produced by Denise Ream Starring Leah Lewis as Ember Lumen Mamoudou Athie as Wade Ripple Ronnie del Carmen as Bernie Lumen Shila Ommi as Cinder Lumen Mason Wertheimer as Clod Wendi McLendon-Covey as Gale Cumulus Catherine O'Hara as Brook Ripple Ronobir Lahiri as Harold Wilma Bonet as Flarrietta Joe Pera as Fern Grouchwood Matt Yang King as Alan Ripple, Lutz, Earth Pruner Jeff LaPensee as Sparkler Customer Ben Morris as Wood Immigration Official Jonathan Adams as Flarry Alex Kapp as Customer, Delivery Person, and Earth Landlord P.L. Brown as Doorman Cinematography David Bianchi and Jean-Claude Kalache Edited by Stephen Schaffer Music by...

Joy Ride Rating

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Joy Ride Point Grey Pictures, Red Mysterious Hippo Lionsgate My Rating 6/10 #whatonwhatsgood Fan Club Rating 64%  Description From the producers of Neighbors and the co-screenwriter of Crazy Rich Asians, JOY RIDE stars Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Oscar® nominee Stephanie Hsu, and Sabrina Wu. The hilarious and unapologetically explicit story of identity and self-discovery centers on four unlikely friends who embark on a once-in-a-lifetime international adventure. When Audrey’s (Ashley Park) business trip to Asia goes sideways, she enlists the aid of Lolo (Sherry Cola), her irreverent, childhood best friend who also happens to be a hot mess; Kat (Stephanie Hsu), her college friend turned Chinese soap star; and Deadeye (Sabrina Wu), Lolo’s eccentric cousin. Their no-holds-barred, epic experience becomes a journey of bonding, friendship, belonging, and wild debauchery that reveals the universal truth of what it means to know and love who you are. Release dates March 17, 2023 (SXSW) J...

Film Review: BlackBerry

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BlackBerry Rhombus Media, Zapruder Films Elevation Pictures Description ‘BlackBerry’ tells the story of Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie, the two men that charted the course of the spectacular rise and catastrophic demise of the world’s first smartphone Release dates February 17, 2023 (Berlin) May 12, 2023 (Canada) My Rating 7/10 #whatonwhatsgood Fan Club Rating 75% #whatonwhatsgood Express Review BlackBerry is a comedy biopic that tells the story of the rise and fall of the world’s first smartphone. Best friends Mike Lazaridis (Jay Baruchel) and Doug Fregin (Matt Johnson) are trying to pitch their new mobile phone. They have a great product on their hands but have no idea how to sell it. They do manage to sell their idea to the ruthless and cunning businessman Jim Balsillie (Glenn Howerton). You get that bully (Glenn Howerton) vs nerds (Jay Baruchel and Matt Johnson) in this film.  It's fun. Directed by Matt Johnson Screenplay by Matt Johnson and Matthew Miller Based on ...

Film Review: Beef

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Beef A24, Bugsy Bell Productions, Universal Remote, Buji Productions, Domo Arigato Productions Netflix #whatonwhatsgood Express Review Danny Cho (Steven Yeun) is a struggling home repairman.  One day, he is at a traffic light, and he gets cut off by a White SUV.  He snaps and starts to chase it. In the White SUV is a successful entrepreneur, and mother Amy Lau (Ali Wong). She has a husband and a little girl. She has a perfect life...but she's miserable. She wants more out of life. This car incident leads to these two characters going after each other.    It's quite an entertaining show.  The rivalry between the two characters is quite fun to watch. Description BEEF follows the aftermath of a road rage incident between two strangers. Danny Cho (Steven Yeun), a failing contractor with a chip on his shoulder, goes head-to-head with Amy Lau (Ali Wong), a self-made entrepreneur with a picturesque life. The increasing stakes of their feud unravel their lives and rel...

TV Series Review - The Last Thing He Told Me

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The Last Thing He Told Me Hello Sunshine, 20th Television Apple TV+ #whatonwhatsgood Express Review In 'The Last Thing He Told Me', Owen (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) goes missing.   A handwritten note is left with his wife, Hannah Michaels (Jennifer Garner) instructing her to “PROTECT HER”.   The “her” is Bailey, Owen’s 16-year-old daughter.  Hannah and her stepdaughter, Bailey (Angourie Rice) go on a journey to search for Owen. What happened to Owen?  Did something happen to him?  Who did Hannah marry? Season 1 Protect Her S1, Ep1 14 Apr. 2023 #whatonwhatsgood Rating 72% My Rating 7/10 The Day After S1, Ep2 14 Apr. 2023 The Day After #whatonwhatsgood Rating 70% My Rating 7/10 Keep Austin Weird S1, Ep3 21 Apr. 2023 #whatonwhatsgood Rating 71% My Rating 7/10 Witness to Your Life S1, Ep4 28 Apr. 2023 #whatonwhatsgood Rating 72% My Rating 7/10 The Never Dry S1, Ep5 5 May 2023 #whatonwhatsgood Rating 74% My Rating 7/10 When We Were Young S1, Ep6 12 May 2023 #wh...

TMNT: Mutant Mayhem Rating

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TMNT: Mutant Mayhem Paramount Animation, Nickelodeon Movies, Point Grey Pictures Paramount Pictures My Rating 7/10 #whatonwhatsgood Fan Club Rating 74% Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Synopsis After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtles set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O'Neil helps them take on a notorious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them. Release date August 4, 2023 Directed by Jeff Rowe Screenplay by Brendan O'Brien Based on Characters by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird Produced by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and James Weaver Starring Nicolas Cantu as Leonardo Micah Abbey as Donatello Shamon Brown Jr. as Michelangelo Brady Noon as Raphael Jackie Chan as Splinter Ayo Edebiri as April O'Neil Seth Rogen as Bebop John Cena as Rocksteady Hannibal Buress as Genghis Frog Rose Byrne...