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- Jordan Peele Flips Beyoncé’s ‘Say My Name’ For ‘Candy Man’ Trailer - BET
- 11 of the best Disney Plus shows and movies to watch right now - What Hi-Fi?
- Can Beyonce feel 'The Lion King' love? What critics are saying about her Nala performance - USA TODAY
| Jordan Peele Flips Beyoncé’s ‘Say My Name’ For ‘Candy Man’ Trailer - BET Posted: 27 Feb 2020 12:00 AM PST This summer, Oscar winner Jordan Peele unleashes a fresh take on the blood-chilling urban legend that your friend's older sibling probably told you about at a sleepover: Candyman. Rising filmmaker Nia DaCosta (Little Woods) directs this contemporary incarnation of the cult classic. RELATED: Tiffany Boone Talks Nazis, Working With Al Pacino in 'Hunters' For as long as residents can remember, the housing projects of Chicago's Cabrini Green neighborhood were terrorized by a word-of-mouth ghost story about a supernatural killer with a hook for a hand, easily summoned by those daring to repeat his name five times into a mirror. In present day, a decade after the last of the Cabrini towers were torn down, visual artist Anthony McCoy (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II; HBO's Watchmen, Us) and his girlfriend, gallery director Brianna Cartwright (Teyonah Parris; If Beale Street Could Talk, The Photograph), move into a luxury loft condo in Cabrini, now gentrified beyond recognition and inhabited by upwardly mobile millennials. With Anthony's painting career on the brink of stalling, a chance encounter with a Cabrini Green old-timer (Colman Domingo; HBO's Euphoria, Assassination Nation) exposes Anthony to the tragically horrific nature of the true story behind Candyman. Anxious to maintain his status in the Chicago art world, Anthony begins to explore these macabre details in his studio as fresh grist for paintings, unknowingly opening a door to a complex past that unravels his own sanity and unleashes a terrifyingly viral wave of violence that puts him on a collision course with destiny. In true #Peeleian fashion, Beyonce's plea for recognition, "Say My Name," is contorted into an eerie siren song of death in the trailer. Watch it below. |
| 11 of the best Disney Plus shows and movies to watch right now - What Hi-Fi? Posted: 26 Mar 2020 05:43 AM PDT  There's a whole new world of Disney content to enjoy over on the excellent Disney Plus streaming service, which has just launched in the UK and select European markets, following its debut in the US and Canada last November. And (shamefully, and because what else is there to do?) we have been glued to the service ever since it appeared on our telly boxes. If you are a fellow mouseketeer and subscriber, and don't know where in the Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic catalogue to start, or perhaps you're simply wondering what is available in 4K, HDR10, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos*, we have the answer. We've done the hard work to recommend the best movies and TV shows to watch on Disney Plus, from The Mandalorian to The Simpsons, and of course our pick of the classic Disney movies. So, please, be our guest... *Note that in an effort to ease bandwidth pressures during the COVID-19 pandemic, Disney has "instituted measures to lower bandwidth utilization, and in some circumstances streaming content in HD and UHD formats, including Dolby Atmos audio, will be limited or unavailable". The Mandalorian (2019)Available in 4K, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos When the world first got wind that Disney was about to get its own video streaming service back in late 2017, anticipation started to grow over the new live-action Star Wars television series it would house. Now, two years on, we can now watch it! Set between the fall of the Empire and arrival of the First Order, Jon Favreau's genre-blurring The Mandalorian follows a lone bounty hunter operating in the outer reaches of the galaxy far from the authority of the New Republic. The UK and Europe can watch the first quarter of the eight-episode first season now (the rest is nigh), and we can tell you that from that taster our Star Wars universe yearnings have already been well and truly satisfied. Expect high-octane action, well-placed humour, and wonderfully imaginative creatures (yes, including Baby Yoda). The Simpsons (1989-2019)Available in HD, 5.1 Anyone observing the Twitter outrage over speculation that The Simpsons may not be part and parcel of Disney Plus UK due to rights restrictions may well have thought the world was about to end. Thankfully, everyone's favourite animated sitcom is indeed on the service – all 600+ beloved episodes (30 seasons) of it. Season 31 is due to hit Disney Plus in the US in November, so UK and European subscribers can expect it soon after. Free Solo (2018)Available in 4K, HDR10, 5.1 Not for the faint hearted, this nail-biting National Geographic documentary follows rock climber Alex Honnold in his pursuit to be the first person to successfully free solo climb Yosemite National Park's 3000ft-high El Capitan. Honnold's intrepid, superhuman quest deserves a tenacious telling – and it gets it in this gripping, Oscar-winning documentary. It goes far beyond the enormity of the task itself to offer an intimate, personal exploration into his passion and personality. Simply breathtaking. The Imagineering Story (2019)Available in HD, 5.1 If you share a love for, or at least a fascination of, Disney's beloved theme parks, this has got your name written all over it. The new Disney Original documentary provides a backstage pass to the history and creation of these 'happiest places on earth'. While naturally self-indulgent, each episode is entertainingly educational, varying its observations from what it takes to become a Disney 'Imagineer', who dreams, designs and builds the worlds and everything in it, to seeing which Disney ventures failed or never even got off the ground, to Roy Disney's supervision over the construction and opening of the most iconic parks. The first episode is available in the UK now, with a further five to follow. WALL-E (2008)Available in 4K, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos The importance of sound in film is irrefutable, but rarely to the extent that it is in Pixar's WALL-E, where sound is both the narrative and language of the largely dialogue-free animation. That's why it appears on our 15 of the best film scenes to test surround sound list too. in Dolby Atmos, or even 5.1, this charming robot romp is an audio treat. It's also a visual and narrative feat, a space spectacle that compels with its creative ingenuity. We really want that long overdue sequel, Disney. Please? Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)Available in HD Disney might be best known for its timeless animations, but its early forays into live-motion pictures (which – fun fact for you – kicked off with its 1950's Treasure Island) have thrown up some family-friendly masterpieces. Defiant nods go to Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Pete's Dragon and Mary Poppins, natch, but Homeward Bound, which sees two pet dogs and a cat journey across California to be reunited with their holidaying owners, gets our heartiest recommendation. Because if a heartwarming cat and canine comedy caper can't cheer us up during this difficult time, what can? The Lion King (2019)Available in 4K, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos Firstly, the 1994 original is invincible (and also available on Disney Plus). Of course it is. But as Jon Favreau's live-action, (almost) scene-for-scene remake is one of the most visually spectacular films we have ever seen in theaters, its technical accomplishment alone makes the film compulsory viewing for anyone with a capable home cinema. It's not a bad remake, either; there are some playful additions and there's also Beyonce's magnetism – it simply misses the original's heart and, er, originality. Black Panther (2018)Available in 4K, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos Missed any of Marvel's 25-odd The Infinity Saga movies in the past decade? Well, now's your time to catch up. If Black Panther is indeed one of your blind spots, you're in for a treat, as there's a strong argument for it being one of the studio's most original, most character-focused and most consistently thrilling features yet. The sequel is slated for a 2022 release, so you've got plenty of time to get up to speed. Forky Asks a Question (2019)Available in 4K, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos After Toy Story 4's Forky became everyone's favourite plastic fork, how could Disney not create a spin-off for the beloved character? Forky Asks a Question is a series of brilliant, bite-sized animations that answer Life's Big Questions in an amusing, lighthearted way. A harmless way to pass a few minutes. Currently, only 'What is Money?' is available in the UK and Europe, so we'll have to sit patiently for 'What is Cheese?'. Enjoy this snack-sized format? Watching the very weird but equally wonderful Chinese short Bao is a very fine way to spend seven minutes. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)Available in 4K, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos Arguably the best noughties addition to the Star Wars franchise (sorry, trilogies), Rogue One, set in the midst of the galactic war between the Empire and Rebel Alliance, sees the rebels on a conquest to retrieve secret Death Star plans to expose and destroy the weapon of mass destruction. Without the responsibility to pander to the franchise's other narratives, this standalone prequel is allowed to create characters and a tone of its own while satisfying fans with the obvious Star Wars DNA that runs through it. And it's all the better for it. There are some cool extras to help cool you down afterwards, too. Toy Story 4 (2019)Available in 4K, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos As the franchise hits its fourth installment and third decade, Toy Story still manages to retain the beautiful animation, morally high-message and bedrock charm and camaraderie of Woody and the gang. While perhaps more accustomed than ambitious, Toy Story 4 sees the toys embark on their most adventurous road trip yet, with new locations and characters (including Forky!) but the same old fun and tearjerking emotion, leaving us hopelessly wishing that this isn't the end. MORE: Disney Plus streaming service: everything you need to know 11 best homeschooling programmes on TV 10 of the best sports films and documentaries on Netflix UK 10 of the best music-related films to watch on Amazon Prime Video UK |
| Posted: 12 Jul 2019 09:58 AM PDT CLOSE  Beyonce, Donald Glover, Michelle Williams, Kelly Rowland, Tiffany Haddish and more sparkle in metallics and prints at "The Lion King" world premiere in Los Angeles. (July 10) AP Entertainment Reviews for "The Lion King," Disney's remake of the 1994 animated classic, are important. But of utmost importance to the Beyhive is the question: How is Beyoncé's performance as lioness Nala going down with the critics? Just like everything else in director Jon Favreau's remake, which has a 55% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Beyoncé reviews are mixed – from exuberantly positive to meh. The appeal of Nala's expanded role in the new film goes beyond putting new layers into a central character. The new "Lion King" features Beyoncé singing alongside Donald Glover's Simba on the Oscar-winning song "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and her new single "Spirit." Here's how critics are calling it: Don't worry: James Earl Jones is fine, says 'Lion King' director Jon Favreau Surprise! Beyoncé walked 'The Lion King' red carpet with Blue Ivy USA TODAY film Brian Truitt wrote that "Beyoncé brings all the necessary fire as Nala, a lion willing to do anything to protect her pride." Truitt praised the soundtrack and "the Beyoncé-powered song "Spirit" added in a fist-pumping sequence for Simba and Nala." A.O. Scott of the The New York Times took the anticipated duet right on, writing that Simba and Nala "grow up into Donald Glover and Beyoncé, and when they get going on 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' …" He paragraph-paused for effect before adding, "It's OK." Variety senior film critic Peter Debruge gave praise, making it clear that Nala was an improvement on the animated version because of the singer's performance. "The pop star conveys nuances in Nala's personality that weren't there before," he wrote, adding that the "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" montage "feel like an entirely new discovery." "Beyoncé also contributes a largely unnecessary, but exhilarating new single, 'Spirit,' Debruge wrote. Review: Disney's new 'Lion King' revamp razzles and dazzles but feels all too familiar The Lion Queen? Beyonce is highlight of 'Lion King' cast photo Richard Roeper, of the Chicago Sun-Times loved the film and the performances. Really, he did. "Donald Glover voices the grown-up Simba and Beyoncé Knowles is Nala, and what a shame Disney couldn't find some insanely talented performers and had to settle for those two, cough-cough. "Clarification for the out-of-context police," he added. "I'm kidding. They're great. Thank you." Alissa Wilkinson of Vox singled out the singer to point out problems with the performances. "Some of the most prominent voice actors feel like they're just reading their lines (including, unfortunately, Beyoncé)," Wilkinson wrote. "Beyoncé also recorded one of the two original songs written for the movie, 'Spirit,' which seems obviously headed for an Oscar nomination because, well, Beyoncé," she added. Kristen Lopez of Gizmodo had structural issues with the acting, which she says is an issue with Alfre Woodard's lioness Sarabi as well. "Alfre Woodard and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter have fantastic voices for this movie, though like all the other lion characters they're flat, affectless, and given little to do." Scott Mendelson gave faint Beyoncé praise in a scathing Forbes film review. "Simba (voiced by JD McCrary as a youth and Donald Glover as an adult) and Nala (Shahadi Wright Joseph/Beyonce Carter-Knowles) are fine but they are mostly overshadowed by their co-stars," Mendelson wrote. "Beyoncé gets a new Oscar-friendly single, and her and Glover sing 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight?' together with relative success." Britain's Daily Mirror invoked the singer in the glowing review headline: "Beyoncé roars in fierce Disney remake." Chris Hunneysett wrote that Donald Glover and Beyoncé were "charming as Simba and best friend Nala." We'll give the final word to Jazz Tangcay of Awards Daily. She loved the singer's performance.
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