#Middlebury #Movies
“The Postcard Killings” (NR) – Starring the man who strangely has never been named People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive, this 2020 crime thriller is new to Prime this month. Jeffrey Dean Morgan plays Jacob Kanon, a New York City detective investigating his own newlywed daughter’s murder in London. There he enlists a Sweden-based American journalist to help him investigate a subsequent string of similar murders happening across Europe. Based on the novel “The Postcard Killers” by James Patterson, it also features Morgan’s co-star from “The Good Wife,” Cush Jumbo, as the journalist. Famke Janssen, who has made a film career out of playing mothers of kidnapped/murdered/otherwise “Taken” daughters, plays Jacob’s wife, Valerie. (Amazon Prime Video)
Scene from “Surviving Paradise” (Photo courtesy of Netflix)
“Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale” (NR) – You thought you had a bad 2020-21? Try being a hyena in the Okavango Delta, where merely surviving is considered success. Narrated by Rege-Jean Page (the dreamy Duke of Hastings on “Bridgerton”), this documentary showcases the unique ways different species in this African region rely on their packs and prides to hunt, thrive and grow. They know their greatest weapon in their fight to survive is each other. Stunning action footage and bird’s-eye views of the landscapes make for an enthralling visual experience. The stories of each pack are fascinating and yet relatable to us humans and how we depend on each other. In this land, family is everything! (Netflix)
“Turning Red” (PG) — Those of us of a certain age used to pretend as kids that we would turn into the Tasmanian Devil when we got mad or excited. In this Pixar Studios animated film, main character Mei Lee (Rosalie Chiang) turns into a red panda whenever she gets anxious … which often commences when her overbearing mother (voiced by Sandra Oh) shows up at inopportune times. Mei is an otherwise typical, nerdy, boyband-loving tweener when she finds out that her family has a long, mystical connection with red pandas. Her challenge then becomes not only learning to live with this familial oddity, but using it to her advantage. Points for the clever incorporation of a popular *NSYNC song. Premieres March 11. (Disney+)
“Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red” (PG) – As a special add-on to “Turning Red,” this feature goes behind the scenes of the story, the soundtrack and the groundbreaking all-woman production team. Meet the cast and embrace your inner panda. Debuts the same day as the feature film. (Disney+)
“Legacy: In the Shadow of Greatness” (NR) – Anyone who grew up following a smarter/prettier/more athletically talented sibling can understand the weight of unfair expectations sometimes placed upon kids. That pressure is multiplied when the one you’re following is your parent, and they are a world-famous athlete. In this six-part docuseries, children of superstars like basketballer Dwayne Wade and boxing champ Evander Holyfield discuss how living within a parent’s spotlight has hindered, helped or otherwise influenced their own athletic goals (Spoiler: of course it helped!). (Discovery+)
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