“The Adam Project” (PG-13) Ryan Reynolds, the master of witty one-liners, stars in yet another major blockbuster titled “The Adam Project,” newly streaming on Netflix. Reynolds portrays Adam Reed, a fighter pilot in 2050 with the power to travel through time. When Adam accidentally crash lands back in 2022, he must save the fate of the future by teaming up with a very unlikely partner — his 12-year-old self. A mixture of comedy, action and sci-fi (can’t forget a splash of romance!), “The Adam Project” serves as a perfect adventure for the entire family.
“Dune” (PG-13) After making its initial premiere in theaters and on HBO Max in October, “Dune” returns to the streaming platform for those ready to embark on a fantastical cinematic experience. In this two-and-a-half-hour film packed with a star-studded cast, “Dune” takes us on a journey to the desert planet of Arrakis with Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet), a young man with extraordinary physical and mental abilities hailing from the lush ocean planet of Caladan. Throughout his perilous journey, Paul, accompanied by his just-as-gifted mother, Jessica, experiences visions of the role he will take in a war between the planets of his universe. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, “Dune” is a sci-fi escape into worlds far away from our own and leaves audiences set for a few incredible sequels to come.
“The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey” (TV-MA) Samuel L. Jackson stars as Ptolemy Grey, a 93-year-old man diagnosed with dementia, who finds himself unable to remember his past and the secrets that lie within it. After hesitantly approaching a doctor who has a new treatment guaranteed to bring his memory back, Ptolemy uncovers the hidden stories that have been deeply etched into his long-forgotten memories. Adapted from the novel by Walter Mosley, this drama miniseries premiering on Apple TV+ leaves viewers with a profound story of a man coming to terms with his past.
“Upload” (TV-MA) In this Prime Video sci-fi comedy, humans can upload themselves into a virtual afterlife after they pass away to continue living their lives, with certain pros and cons of course. Season one centered around Nathan, who died prematurely and was begged to be “uploaded” by his controlling girlfriend, Ingrid. While taking on his new afterlife in Lakeview, Nathan found himself gaining feelings for his customer-service representative, Nora, as well as discovering the true reason behind his accidental death. The second season picks up right after Ingrid decides to upload herself into Lakeview to be with Nathan, and it continues to build on Nathan and Nora’s friendship, along with the daily shenanigans occurring in Lakeview. The show carries a lighthearted, warm tone that will surely make viewers fall in love.
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