I Opened Up ‘The Book of Clarence’

January 19, 2024

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Book ’em, Clarence (CREDIT: Moris Puccio/Legendary Entertainment/TriStar Pictures)

Starring: LaKeith Stanfield, Omar Sy, Anna Diop, RJ Cyler, David Oyelowo, Michael Ward, Alfre Woodard, Brian Bovell, Teyana Taylor, Caleb McLaughlin, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Nicholas Pinnock, James McAvoy, Chase Dillon, Babs Olusanmokun, Benedict Cumberbatch, Chidi Ajufo, Tom Glynn-Carney, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor

Director: Jeymes Samuel

Running Time: 129 Minutes

Rating: PG-13

Release Date: January 12, 2024 (Theaters)

Should The Book of Clarence become a new Easter viewing tradition? In the name of the Father, it might deserve it. So why did it come out in January? I suppose it has something to do with the fact that it’s a weird cinematic beast that TriStar didn’t really know how to promote. To be fair, though, I’m not sure any other studio would’ve known what to do with it. A funkified, unapologetically Black biblical fan fiction doesn’t exactly have a built-in audience. But I’m certainly glad it made its way to the big screen. It’s a vision, it took me on a journey, and it both challenged and restored my faith.

Grade: 3 Resurrections out of 4 Crucifixions

Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 1/12/24

January 12, 2024

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Where’s the Ranch?! (CREDIT: Adult Swim)

Every week, I list all the upcoming (or recently released) movies, TV shows, albums, podcasts, etc. that I believe are worth checking out.

Movies
–The Book of Clarence (Theaters)
–Mean Girls (Theaters) – They’re singing this time.
–Soul (Theatrical Re-Release) – Finally, there’s some Soul in the theater!

TV
-Creative Arts Emmy Awards (January 13 on FXX)
-Primetime Emmy Awards (January 15 on FOX)
–@fter Midnight Series Premiere (January 16 on CBS) – The successor to @midnight; Taylor Tomlinson hosts.
-Eric André Live Near Broadway (January 18 on Adult Swim)

Music
-Kali Uchis, Orquídeas
-The Vaccines, Pick-Up Full Of Pink Carnations

Sports
Australian Open (January 14-28 on ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+)

jmunney’s Top Cinematic Choices for January 2024

January 2, 2024

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Starting a new chapter in 2024 (CREDIT: Moris Puccio/Legendary Entertainment)

They keep making new movies, and some of them are even worth watching. Here’s what’s at the top of the slate for January 2024:

Night Swim: A family moves into a new house, but the swimming pool is haunted. LOL. Better Call Saul‘s Kerry Condon plays the mom!

You can take a Night Swim in theaters beginning on January 5.

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