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New angles on 2 classics

New angles on 2 classics

New angles on 2 classics

These 2 films revisit popular classics. First, is the continuation of the original that starred David Bowie, while the second details the challenges in making The Godfather.

The Man Who Fell to Earth Chiwetel Ejiofor plays the visitor from a failing planet who crashes on Earth with a mission to find a brilliant scientist (Naomie Harris) and help save our planet from imminent disaster. Any good sci-fi flick has to offer cool concepts  backed by snazzy visuals and this one delivers. Ejiofor is captivating (and sometimes amusing) as he navigates humanity. The concepts are fascinating and the performances are strong, making it a compelling sci-fi adventure with a message. (Review based on 4 of 8 episodes with additional ones released weekly.) 4 out of 5 stars (4 / 5)

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The Offer Miles Teller heads the cast as Al Ruddy, the producer of the 1972 classic The Godfather. His determination to make this film happen is met with continual setbacks from casting issues to Italian gangsters. This series explores the challenges with fascinating insight, while boasting an impressive cast of spot-on performances. Viewing this from today’s perspective adds extra irony to every situation, but its’ also an entertaining look at the production process. (Review based on 5 of 10 episodes with additional ones released weekly) 5 out of 5 stars (5 / 5)

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