#Middlebury #Movies
“As We See It” (NR) – A dramedy that attempts to blend the humor of our differences with some realistic enlightenment about our differences, this Amazon original series follows the life of three young adults on the autism spectrum attempting to lead independent lives. While living in a transitional group home, they gain support from counselor Mandy (Sosie Bacon) while striving to maintain jobs and form relationships. All three main actors personally identify as being on the spectrum, lending credibility to the show. (Prime Video)
Jason Bateman is Marty Byrde in Netflix’s “Ozark.” (MovieStillsDB photo)
“Ozark” Season 4 (TV-MA) – The fourth and final season of this extremely dark Netflix original dramatic series arrives to close the story of Marty Byrde (Jason Bateman) and family. A financial adviser, Byrde is trapped in a five-year indentured servitude to launder $500 million for the leader of a drug cartel. Season 3 ended with a literal bang, with Marty and wife Wendy (Laura Linney) seemingly poised to rise on the cartel’s leadership ladder. Meanwhile, hillbilly helper Ruth Langmore continued to demand a bigger piece of the pie for doing much of Marty’s dirty work. Season 4 will be split into two parts of seven episodes each, the second part to be released later in 2022. (Netflix)
“The Murder of Fred Hampton” (NR) – First released in 1971, this documentary began in 1969 as a project to profile the young leader of the Illinois Black Panther Party. When the film’s subject and a fellow Panther were killed as they slept during a pre-dawn raid in his apartment by Chicago Police, the focus shifted. The producer and director instead worked to challenge both police and news reports of the tragedy by showing extensive footage they took in Hampton’s apartment immediately following his death, as well as personal interviews and re-enactments. Both filmmakers have since passed away, but the film was finally accepted just last year into the United States Film Registry for its cultural, historical and aesthetic significance. (HBO Max)
“Single Drunk Female” – Admittedly, when I saw the title of this series and Ally Sheedy’s name, I assumed it was a followup on the life of Allison, her character from “The Breakfast Club.” But alas, I was wrong. In actuality, Sheedy plays the mother of Samantha (Sofia Black D’Elia), a young woman struggling with addiction and all the bad choices and fallout that result from it. As Samantha works to get her life back on track and accept all those things she cannot control, she also moves back in with her mom. Despite the heavy issues, the show maintains a humorous edge, and Sheedy is wonderfully cast as the overbearing mother, Carol. (Hulu)
“Ghosted: Love Gone Missing” – Because nothing makes being deserted by a lover more palatable and less sad than having it broadcast on national TV for all to see. If you enjoy “Catfish,” you’ll probably like “Ghosted.” Hosts Rachel and Travis help confused, jilted partners who’ve been suddenly cut out of their companions’ lives find answers and closure. (Paramount+)
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