#Middlebury #Movies
“Home Team” (PG) – The man who made a career out of playing dudes with everyman jobs is back, this time as youth league football coach. Kevin James plays Sean Payton, a former NFL coach who was suspended from the league for a year due to his involvement in bounty-for-injury shenanigans. During his time off, he signed on to help coach his son’s losing and hapless Pop Warner team (think “Bad News Bears,” but with football). Having not spent much time together since his divorce, Coach Payton and son struggle to reconnect emotionally. The Netflix original movie also stars Taylor Lautner and Rob Schneider. (Netflix)
Tiffany Haddish investigates in “The Afterparty.” (Movie Stills Database photo)
“The Afterparty” – High-school reunions are often anxiety-inducing events, but rarely do they involve drama as serious as an actual murder. In this eight-episode Apple original comedy series, comedian and national treasure Tiffany Haddish plays a police investigator attempting to find the killer among a group of the class of 2006. The recently departed was a much-hated fellow class member Xavier (played to smarmy perfection by Dave Franco), who also happened to be hosting said party. Every episode will leave you second-guessing who the perpetrator is, as each tells the story from a different suspect’s perspective. (Apple TV+)
“Take Out With Lisa Ling” – For over 20 years Lisa Ling has hosted a variety of news and human interest shows, often with an international flair. Her latest project showcases Asian food in America, but goes deeper than lo mein and chop suey, highlighting the diverse backgrounds and communities behind the different types of cuisine. Asian immigrant families often began their American dreams with family-run restaurants – as did Lisa’s grandfather – and their foods are what kept those families connected to their past while striving for better lives away from their homelands. All six episodes will be available January 27. (HBOMax)
“The Ice Age: Adventures of Buck Wild” (PG) – Sid the lisping sloth and friends Crash and Eddie return for more bumbling adventures. This time around, they’re back in the Lost World and hook up with new friend Buck Wild, a weasel voiced by Simon Pegg. Together the quartet embarks on a mission to save the world from dinosaur domination. In the process they realize that the mega-mammals aren’t the only dangers to their mission. (Disney+)
“That’s My Jam” (TV – Jimmy Fallon has taken segments from his late-night talk show and turned them into a lively full hour entertainment show. Two-person celebrity teams battle each other in various crazy music-related challenges, playing for bragging rights and ambiguous points rather than actual prizes. It’s fast-paced and full of top-notch contestants including Ariana Grande, Kelly Clarkson, and Josh Groban attempting impossible karaoke and themed music trivia. It’s spontaneous, seriously fun to watch and showcases musical talent in unexpected ways. If you’ve missed it in first run, Peacock has the first six episodes available on streaming. (Peacock)
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