Couch Theater – February 9, 2023

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“Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile” (PG) – Eighteen months after magician Hector P. Valenti (Javier Bardem) loses his New York home and leaves his singing crocodile, Lyle, in the attic, the Primm family moves in. Josh, the Primms’ son, discovers Lyle in the attic and easily starts to befriend the crocodile, who can sing beautifully but can’t speak. Mr. and Mrs. Primm aren’t the happiest to find out about the talented, yet large reptile living in their new home, but Lyle seems to bring out the best in the Primms and starts to become a member of their family. A film adaptation of the children’s story by Bernard Waber, this goofy musical-comedy has lots of feel-good vibes that no doubt made it a success in the box office last year. Popstar Shawn Mendes stars as Lyle in the film, out now on streaming. (Netflix)

Angela Bassett earned a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Queen Ramonda in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” (Courtesy of Marvel)

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (PG-13) – The sequel to “Black Panther” (2018) hit theaters in the U.S. last November, two years after the tragic and shocking death of Chadwick Boseman, who played the titular character. Since Marvel Studios chose to retire the character of King T’Challa with Boseman’s death, the sequel starts with the king succumbing to an illness. One year after his death, Wakanda is now being threatened by nations around the world attempting to steal their vibranium – their most precious element, which they refuse to share. This creates great tension for the citizens of Wakanda, as they’re still in the process of building their country back up after the loss of their Black Panther. Angela Bassett recently earned a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Queen Ramonda, as well as an Oscar nomination. This makes Bassett the first Marvel actor to receive a nomination from the Academy. “Wakanda Forever” is out now. (Disney+)

“Somebody I Used to Know” (R) – On Feb. 10, the second directorial project from Dave Franco (“21 Jump Street” and “Neighbors”) reaches Prime Video. Franco’s wife, Alison Brie (“Community”), stars as Ally, a workaholic who decides to make a trip back to her hometown. While at a bar, Ally runs into her ex-boyfriend, Sean (Jay Ellis), and the two reconnect and make up for lost time. Almost as if she’s retracing the steps of her past, Ally starts to wonder if she made the right decision by leaving her hometown all those years ago. Even after she accidentally crashes Sean’s engagement dinner to his fiance, Cassidy, Ally feels a pull to stay, as Cassidy reminds her of herself when she was younger. Kiersey Clemons, Danny Pudi and Haley Joel Osment also star in this heartfelt romantic comedy about trying to find newfound freedom well into adulthood. (Prime Video)

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