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Valerie Thompson

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Writer at The Playlist

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  • 1 week ago | theplaylist.net | Valerie Thompson

    Can a guardian angel find a new purpose? Gabriel is on a mission to save two very different people in “Good Fortune.” The upcoming film sees this angst-ridden angel, currently assigned to helping those who text and drive, strive for something more. In the process, he finds two interesting characters desperately needing a special intervention. Their different approaches to life might change their guardian angel as well.

  • 1 week ago | theplaylist.net | Valerie Thompson

    Who is behind a streak of devastating fires? A detective teams up with an arson investigator to search for answers in “Smoke.” This Apple TV+ series hails from creator Dennis Lehane, a celebrated author whose novels have been adapted by Martin Scorsese and Clint Eastwood. The project’s fictional story is inspired by the truth.media podcast “Firebug.” Podcast host Kary Antholis’ short subject documentary “One Survivor Remembers” won an Academy Award in 1996.

  • 2 weeks ago | theplaylist.net | Valerie Thompson

    Miley Cyrus‘ upcoming ninth album may be her most ambitious yet. And that’s because “Something Beautiful” is more than just a new studio album, which releases on May 30th via Columbia Records. It’s also a visual album, with an accompanying pop opera musical film directed by Cyrus herself.

  • 2 weeks ago | theplaylist.net | Valerie Thompson

    How did Hawai’i deal with a significant point in its history? “Chief of War” sees a warrior, Ka’iana, attempt to unite the islands. His world is even more complicated by the looming threats posed by colonization. Jason Momoa portrays Ka’iana, but this project is far more than a starring role. The actor, currently winning over fans in “A Minecraft Movie,” co-created the series with writer Thomas Pa’a Sibbett. Momoa additionally directs the season finale and co-writes the first episode.

  • 3 weeks ago | theplaylist.net | Valerie Thompson

    How far will people go to claim a rare relic? “Americana” follows a group of characters in search of a Lakota Ghost Shirt. The film, described as a modern-day western, hails from writer and director Tony Tost. This is Tost’s first feature-length directorial effort, previously writing episodes of “The Terror” and “Longmire.” “Americana” was well received after its world premiere during 2023’s SXSW and Tost himself drew praise.

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