Movie Review: Sing 2
The original Sing movie came out in 2016. That’s nearly 5 years ago. With catchy songs and even catchier phrases, those adorable singing animals are back in the sequel that kids and adults have been waiting for.
Your favorite Sing characters are back including the familiar voices of Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Matthew McConaughey as well as some new voices like Bono and Letitia Wright. But how does this sequel stack up to the original? Let’s dive in…
The premise of Sing 2 will feel familiar as the characters take the stage again for a performance of a lifetime. With a couple interesting subplots, a new villain and a few character cameos from the original Sing film, you’ll find enough action to keep kids and adults alike interested.
And you know you can’t have a good kids movie without some life lessons to take away before the movie ends. Sing 2 will give you lessons of overcoming fears, dealing with grief/loss – which came at a great time as an adult I struggle with the holidays after losing my grandma on Christmas Day, but Sing 2 reminded me that she wouldn’t want me grieving her she would want me living my best life. You’ll also get lessons of dreaming big and plenty of feel-good vibes to get you through the holiday season.
Overall Sing 2 is an adorable lighthearted movie filled with lessons we could all use right now.
Catch Sing 2 in theaters December 22.
This holiday season, the new chapter in Illumination’s smash animated franchise arrives with big dreams and spectacular hit songs as the ever-optimistic Buster Moon and his all-star cast of performers prepare to launch their most dazzling stage extravaganza yet …all in the glittering entertainment capital of the world. There’s just one hitch: They first have to persuade the world’s most reclusive rock star—played by global music icon Bono, in his animated film debut—to join them.
Buster (Oscar® winner Matthew McConaughey) has turned the New Moon Theater into a local hit, but Buster has his eyes on a bigger prize: Debuting a new show at the Crystal Tower Theater in glamorous Redshore City.
But with no connections, Buster and his cast—including harried mother Rosita (Oscar® winner Reese Witherspoon), rocker Ash (Scarlett Johansson), earnest Johnny (Taron Egerton), shy Meena (Tori Kelly) and, of course, provocateur Gunter (Nick Kroll)—have to sneak their way into the world-famous Crystal Entertainment offices, run by ruthless mogul Jimmy Crystal (Emmy winner Bobby Cannavale).
In a desperate attempt to get Mr. Crystal’s attention, Gunter spontaneously pitches an outrageous idea that Buster quickly runs with, promising that their new show will star rock legend Clay Calloway (Bono). Problem is, Buster has never met Clay, an artist who shut himself away from the world more than a decade ago after the loss of his wife. Even worse, Buster has failed to realize that Mr. Crystal is an egocentric gangster who would rather drop somebody off the roof of a building than be lied to.
As Gunter helps Buster dream up an out-of-this-world theatrical masterpiece, and the pressure (and sinister threats) from Mr. Crystal mount, Rosita’s leading role in the show gets ripped away and handed to Mr. Crystal’s spoiled daughter, Porsha, played by Grammy-nominated artist Halsey. Desperate to save the show, and his life, Buster embarks on a quest to find Clay and persuade him to return to the stage.
What begins as a dream of big-time success becomes an emotional reminder of the power of music to heal even the most broken heart.
Sing 2 is written and directed by acclaimed returning filmmaker Garth Jennings and features additional new characters played by music superstar Pharrell Williams, Black Panther’s Letitia Wright and comedians Eric André and Chelsea Peretti. The film is produced by Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and by Janet Healy. Sing 2 combines dozens of hit songs from pop to rock, K-pop to Latin, and from artists including Billie Eilish, Drake, U2, The Weeknd, Prince, Taylor Swift, BTS, Cardi B, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello. With electrifying performances, breathtaking artistry and Illumination’s signature humor and heart, Sing 2 is sure to be the definitive feel-good cinematic event of the year.
The Golden Palace FINALLY comes to Hulu January 10
Have you heard the exciting news? On January 10th The Golden Palace will be making its streaming debut on Hulu just in time for Betty White’s 100th birthday on January 17th, and I am thrilled!
Rose, Blanche and Sophia are where we last left them, in the living room of the house they shared for seven years. But now, they are watching movers as they prepare to leave their comfortable home for a new life — as managers of an art deco hotel in South Miami Beach called The Golden Palace.
Starring Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty, Don Cheadle and Cheech Marin. Created by Susan Harris.
The Lost City Hits Theaters March 25
Have you watched the trailer for The Lost City yet? If the answer is no, you have to check it out below!
I don’t know about you, but I am ready to check out The Lost City March 25th!
Synopsis
Brilliant, but reclusive author Loretta Sage (Sandra Bullock) has spent her career writing about exotic places in her popular romance-adventure novels featuring handsome cover model Alan (Channing Tatum), who has dedicated his life to embodying the hero character, “Dash.” While on tour promoting her new book with Alan, Loretta is kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire (Daniel Radcliffe) who hopes that she can lead him to the ancient lost city’s treasure from her latest story. Wanting to prove that he can be a hero in real life and not just on the pages of her books, Alan sets off to rescue her. Thrust into an epic jungle adventure, the unlikely pair will need to work together to survive the elements and find the ancient treasure before it’s lost forever.
DIRECTED BY
Adam Nee and Aaron Nee
SCREENPLAY BY
Oren Uziel and Dana Fox and Adam Nee & Aaron Nee
STORY BY
Seth Gordon
PRODUCED BY
Liza Chasin, Sandra Bullock, Seth Gordon
EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY
JJ Hook, Dana Fox, Julia Gunn, Margaret Chernin
STARRING
Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Daniel Radcliffe, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Oscar Nuñez, Patti Harrison, Bowen Yang
CREDITS ARE NOT FINAL AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
A Journal for Jordan in Theaters Christmas Day
Ever since my grandma passed away on Christmas Day, Christmas traditions have changed. I now myself spending the day solo with my pup curled up on the couch indulging in sweet treats and movies on the Hallmark Channel. This year could be different, A Journal for Jordan arrives in theaters December 25th and here’s to hoping its as good as the book.
A Journal for Jordan Synopsis
Directed by Denzel Washington and starring Michael B. Jordan with a screenplay by Virgil Williams, A JOURNAL FOR JORDAN is based on the true story of First Sergeant Charles Monroe King (Jordan), a soldier deployed to Iraq who begins to keep a journal of love and advice for his infant son. Back at home, senior New York Times editor Dana Canedy (Chanté Adams) revisits the story of her unlikely, life-altering relationship with King and his enduring devotion to her and their child. A sweeping account of a once-in-a-lifetime love, the film is a powerful reminder of the importance of family. PG-13.
Will you be checking out A Journal for Jordan this holiday season?
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Review Wire Media for Sony Pictures.
Coming to Detroit: Stomp, Waitress and Freestyle Love Supreme
Detroit get excited! Broadway in Detroit just added three more shows to their 2022 lineup. Stomp, Waitress and Freestyle Love Supreme will be headed to the Music Hall in downtown Detroit, and packages start at $99 for all three shows! I have seen Waitress and Stomp previously and both were amazing shows. Waitress is actually on my top 10 list of favorite shows.
Stomp | March 1-6, 2022
Waitress | March 15-20, 2022
Freestyle Love Supreme | May 31 – June 5
Broadway In Detroit announced today it will offer a special series at Music Hall featuring award-winning, familiar favorites STOMPand WAITRESS along with Lin-Manuel Miranda’s critically acclaimed hip-hop improv show FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME.
The Music Hall Series packages start at $99 for main floor seats for all three shows on Tuesday & Wednesday nights. Tickets for the 3-show series go on sale Friday, December 10, 2021 at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.BroadwayInDetroit.com and in person at the Fisher Theatre Box Office. Individual tickets for each show will go on sale at a late date.
STOMP, the international percussion sensation, will perform at Detroit’s Music Hall, March 1-6, 2022. From its beginnings as a street performance in the UK, STOMP has grown into an international sensation performing for more than 27 years, having performed in more than 50 countries and in front of more than 24 million people. Created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, STOMP continues its phenomenal run with four global productions. Throughout its life, the show has continued to change by creating new material; next year it will incorporate two new pieces. It is safe to say you will never again look at supermarket carts or plumbing fixtures the same way… or paint cans, or kitchen sinks or…
WAITRESS will play The Music Hall, March 15-20, 2022. Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as “The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie” and “Betrayed By My Eggs Pie.” When a baking contest in a nearby county — and a satisfying encounter with someone new — show Jenna a chance at a fresh start, she must find the courage to seize it. Change is on the menu, as long as Jenna can write her own perfectly personal recipe for happiness.
FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME,the critically acclaimed hip-hop sensation and recipient of a 2020 Special Tony Award, will appear at The Music Hall, May 31 – June 5, 2022. Created by
Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Anthony Veneziale in 2004 before In The Heights and Hamilton, FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREMEis a non-stop blend of hip-hop, improvisational theater, music, and vocal stylings. The 85-minute show is created nightly with the audience and no two shows are ever the same.
For group sales information please email BroadwayInDetroitGroups@theambassadors.com or call 313-871-1132.
For information about each show as well as its performance schedule, please visitwww.BroadwayInDetroit.com. Performance schedule, tickets prices and cast are subject to change.
Broadway In Detroit uses Ticketmaster as its sole, authorized ticketing agent. Individual tickets purchased from a ticket broker or “third party” ticket reseller involves risk and may not be authentic, sold at box office prices, or with correct performance and venue information. Broadway In Detroit box offices cannot verify tickets sold through a third party or ticket reseller. Broadway In Detroit is also unable to contact third party purchasers with pertinent updates or changes regarding performances.
Following the lead of Broadway and concert venues across the country, Broadway In Detroit theatre patrons will be required to show a photo ID and proof of full Covid-19 vaccination or a negative Covid test taken within 72 hours of the performance date before they will be admitted into the venue. Additionally, all patrons will be required to wear a mask while inside the theatre regardless of one’s vaccination status.
All ticket purchasers will receive a Broadway In Detroit Health & Safety Guide via email in the weeks prior to their performance. This guide will also be posted on the company’s website (BroadwayInDetroit.com) and available at the Fisher Theatre box office. It will have the latest information on the company’s health and safety protocols as well as information on what to expect when you arrive at the theatre.
Fashion meets Food 