#Middlebury #Movies
“The Legend of Vox Machina” (NR) – An animated, adult-oriented, high-fantasy series based off a popular livestream game on Twitch (a gamer content platform) called “Critical Role.” The cast is made up of voice actors from various video games and other animation series, including Matthew Mercer and Ashley Johnson. This project, which originated with the voice actors playing “Dungeons & Dragons,” was the highest-grossing Kickstarter for an animated series in history, so anticipation for its release is stellar. The show is campy, funny and violent, but still heavy with character development. Twelve episodes in Season 1, and a second season has already been greenlit. (Prime Video)
Lily James plays the legendary Pamela Anderson in “Pam & Tommy.” (Erin Simkin/Hulu photo)
“Pam & Tommy” (TV-MA) – I know what you’re thinking: “Why this? Why now?” It’s been over 25 years since Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee’s private honeymoon love tape was stolen by a disgruntled house worker and thrust upon the world. We all know how the story panned out, how the couple turned the tables on the thief and ultimately regained ownership AND the profits from its distribution. But what is not as well-known is the chain of events from the perspective of the idiots who masterminded the heist. Seth Rogan and Nick Offerman star as those greedy fools, while Lily James and Sebastian Stan take on the title roles. (Hulu)
“Cheer” Season 2 (NR) – Currently trending is the return of the surprise hit of 2020 documenting the perennial national champion cheerleading squad from Navarro College. Coached by Monica Aldama (a “Dancing with the Stars” alum), the show takes an honest approach, addressing how the exposure and fame of Season 1 affected individual team members and the squad as a whole. Of unfortunate inclusion is the federal arrest of one team member on child pornography charges. Regrouping, Aldama remains focused on maintaining her program’s high standards while being relentlessly pursued by rival Trinity Valley. Both teams’ ultimate goal: winning nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Netflix)
“Jackass Forever” (R) – This is exactly what you would expect from the “Jackass” franchise: exploding port-o-potties, vehicle jump stunts gone awry, failed attempts at bull riding and sucker punches to the gut (and worse), all perpetrated by dudes who are now pushing 50. And it’s way funnier than it should be. Something about Johnny Knoxville’s constant guffawing at his cohorts’ pain is totally infectious, making this sequel fun to watch. Steve-O, Chris Pontius and Wee Man also return, as they still haven’t learned to stay away from the pain. If you’re gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough. (Paramount+)
“Suspicion” (NR) – A thriller centering on the kidnapping of a media mogul’s son, “Suspicion” is an Apple original starring Uma Thurman as the grieving mother/mogul. Four British tourists, who seemingly have no connection to the teen or his mother, are arrested as prime suspects and must prove their innocence while simultaneously trying to deduce why they were targeted for arrest in the matter. With every conversation, suspicion of each other intensifies. (Apple TV+)
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