Friday, April 24, 2026

Merrily We Roll Along (2026)

Rotten Tomatoes

Rotten Tomatoes

Merrily We Roll Along (2026): Sondheim musical filmed on stage. It flopped in 1981 but then won a Tony in 2024 for Best Revival. 30 year timeline that plays out backwards spoils the story. Music bridges the eras of classic 1950s musicals and modern tastes. B-

Netflix

Thursday, April 23, 2026

"Some Concerns" about Drones

"The Richardson delivery system, which began at the end of last year, stirred some concerns about noise by attendees at a City Council meeting last month. At the event, Sam Bailey, senior manager at Amazon, said the company has been making adjustments to address concerns." — Brian Womack, Staff Writer, The Dallas Morning News.

That's what The Dallas Morning News said about the controversy over drones in Richardson as part of a new story about Amazon working to expand drone delivery in DFW.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Deadloch (TV 2023)

Rotten Tomatoes

Rotten Tomatoes

Deadloch (TV 2023): A serial killer terrorizes a small town in Tasmania. It's a whodunnit mystery mashed with film noir black comedy. At one point, the state police accuse every woman in town of being conspirators, leaving it up to the town's female senior sergeant to keep sleuthing. B+

Prime

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (2024)

Rotten Tomatoes

Rotten Tomatoes

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (2024): Good movie, better novel. A man receives word that an old business acquaintance is dying, inspiring him to walk 500 miles to heal his friend, and he ends up healing himself. Quiet, earnest, warm-hearted tale. B+

Netflix

Monday, April 20, 2026

Project Hail Mary (2026)

Rotten Tomatoes

Rotten Tomatoes

Project Hail Mary (2026): A sci-fi, save-the-world adventure. Also, a heartwarming, buddy comedy. A Ryan Gosling star vehicle. Maybe about 20 minutes too long, but overall, it's a fun watch with thought-provoking ideas about science and the nature of heroism. B+

In theatres