Films to watch & to look out for

Blue Moon
2025
Biography / Comedy / Drama / History / Music / Romance

On the evening of March 31, 1943, legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in Sardi’s bar as his former collaborator Richard Rodgers celebrates the opening night of his ground-breaking hit musical “Oklahoma!”.
Trailer: https://youtu.be/qo7gRHip0lI - @SimCityAT

I thought that was George W Bush.

Chaos Walking.

Saw this on Netflix.  It's dystopian sci-fi drama. Despite being panned by critics, I thought it wasn't too bad.

Shelter

2025

Action, Thriller

A recluse on a remote Scottish island rescues a girl from the sea, unleashing a perilous sequence of events that culminate in an attack on his home, compelling him to face his turbulent history.

Bull Run

2024

Comedy

Follows Bobby Sanders, an ex-pro-hockey-player-turned-junior-banker as he navigates the peculiar and somewhat surreal world of high finance and faces life's meaning within this gilded cage.

Trailer: https://youtu.be/rWEosdZueso

Shelter2025Action, Thriller A recluse on a remote Scottish island rescues a girl from the sea, unleashing a perilous sequence of events that culminate in an attack on his home, compelling him to face his turbulent history. - @SimCityAT

Jason does it again.  He's established himself as a solid proponent of /earner in the genre.  Basically plays the same character in the same scenario.  I like his movies - simple, action and to the point.  I wonder what he's going to do when he's older much though?  Think Bruce Willis (close to death apparently according to some media reports) and Sylvester Stallone (still chugging along in the hit series Tulsa King).

Next to North Pole

2025

Drama / Romance

After her husband's betrayal, Victoria Murray packs up her daughters and escapes to her quirky hometown-North Pole, Alaska. Hoping for a fresh start, she's swept into the chaos of eccentric friends, offbeat family traditions, and awkward run-ins with an old flame. As midnight-sun adventures unfold, Victoria rediscovers the strength of her pioneer spirit -and faces a choice between guarding her wounded heart or risking it again for love.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYUvz6JJUwk

On Prime and others

Muzzle: City of Wolves

2025

Action / Drama / Horror / Mystery / Thriller

LAPD officer Jake Rosser endeavours to lead a peaceful life with his family and retired K-9 officer, Socks. However, tranquillity dissolves into chaos when a gang targets them in a brutal attack. Alongside his new K-9 partner Argos, Jake launches into a relentless pursuit of justice, determined to protect his loved ones.

Trailer: https://youtu.be/pmwhUan8QL8

My Secret Santa

2025

Action, Comedy, Romance

A single mom needs a job. A ski resort needs a Santa. Disguised as a St. Nick lookalike, can Taylor fool a charming hotel heir into ho-ho-hiring her?

Trailer: https://youtu.be/I9Y5qYp8ro8

On Netflix

My Secret Santa
2025
Action, Comedy, Romance

A single mom needs a job. A ski resort needs a Santa. Disguised as a St. Nick lookalike, can Taylor fool a charming hotel heir into ho-ho-hiring her?
Trailer: https://youtu.be/I9Y5qYp8ro8

On Netflix - @SimCityAT

These kinds of movie should all be on the Hallmark Channel.   Strangely my Dad liked those kinds of movie.

Entertainment News:

Netflix reportedly closes in on Warner Bros deal

This looks like a good deal for Netflix subscribers (like us).  There are so many good shows on Discovery and there's a massive  movie library from Warner Bros.   Netflix is pretty innovative and while I'm no real fan of their model (running shows for only 1 or 2 seasons, leaving us all hanging), it has to be better than Paramount and the Ellisons.  I'm against the Ellisons more than I am against Netflix.

I hope the Netflix deal succeeds and keeps market competition and many good shows going.