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On this episode of Why Watch That:FIRST LOOKI Care a Lot Website: NetflixSynopsis: Poised with sharklike self-assurance, Marla Grayson (Academy Award nominee Rosamund Pike) is a professional, court-appointed guardian for dozens of elderly wards whose assets she seizes and cunningly bilks through dubious but legal means. It’s a well-oiled racket that Marla and her business-partner and lover Fran (Eiza González) use with brutal efficiency on their latest “cherry,” Jennifer Peterson (two-time Academy Award winner Dianne Wiest) — a wealthy retiree with no living heirs or family. But when their mark turns out to have an equally shady secret of her own and connections to a volatile gangster (Golden Globe winner Peter Dinklage), Marla is forced to level up in a game only predators can play — one that’s neither fair, nor square.Release Date: February 19, 2021Directed by: J BlakesonScreenplay by: J BlakesonStarring: Rosamund Pike, Peter Dinklage, Eiza González, Chris Messina, and Alicia Witt, with Isiah Whit

On this episode of Why Watch That:SERIES PREMIERESThe Equalizer Website: CBSClariceWebsite: CBSThe Luminaries Website: StarzIt’s a Sin Website: HBO MaxCHECK-IN BEFORE SEASON FINALEWandaVision Website: Disney+SEASON FINALESC.B. Strike: Lethal White Website: HBO Max30 CoinsWebsite: HBOYour HonorWebsite: Showtime See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Why Watch That:TV SNEAK PEEKSBehind Her Eyes (series premiere)Website: NetflixFor All Mankind (season 2 premiere)Website: Apple TV+MOVIE SNEAK PEEK The Mauritanian Website: Official SiteSynopsis: Directed by Kevin Macdonald and based on the NY Times best-selling memoir “Guantánamo Diary” by Mohamedou Ould Slahi, this is inspiring the true story of Slahi’s fight for freedom after being detained and imprisoned without charge by the US Government for years. Alone and afraid, Slahi (Tahar Rahim) finds allies in defense attorney Nancy Hollander (Jodie Foster) and her associate Teri Duncan (Shailene Woodley) who battle the US government in a fight for justice that tests their commitment to the law and their client at every turn. Their controversial advocacy, along with evidence uncovered by a formidable military prosecutor, Lt. Colonel Stuart Couch (Benedict Cumberbatch), uncovers shocking truths and ultimately proves that the human spirit cannot be locked up. Release Date: In thea

On this episode of Why Watch That:SNEAK PEEKSLandWebsite: Focus FeaturesSynopsis: From acclaimed actress Robin Wright comes her directorial debut Land, the poignant story of one woman’s search for meaning in the vast and harsh American wilderness. Edee (Wright), in the aftermath of an unfathomable event, finds herself unable to stay connected to the world she once knew and in the face of that uncertainty, retreats to the magnificent, but unforgiving, wilds of the Rockies. After a local hunter (Demián Bichir) brings her back from the brink of death, she must find a way to live again.Release Date: In theaters February 12, 2021Directed by: Robin WrightScreenplay by: Jesse Chatham and Erin DignamStarring: Robin Wright, Demián Bichir, and Kim DickensDistributor: Focus FeaturesGenre: DramaRunning Time: 1 hour 29 minutes Rated PG-13The World to ComeWebsite: Bleecker StreetSynopsis: In this powerful 19th century romance set in the American Northeast, Abigail (Katherine Waterston), a farmer's wife, and her new ne

On this episode of Why Watch That:SEASON PREMIERESnowpiercer (TNT)SERIES PREMIERESThe Investigation (HBO)The Head (HBO Max)Resident Alien (Syfy) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Why Watch That:NETFLIX FIRST LOOKSMalcolm & MarieWebsite: NetflixSynopsis: A filmmaker (John David Washington) and his girlfriend (Zendaya) return home following a celebratory movie premiere as he awaits what’s sure to be imminent critical and financial success. The evening suddenly takes a turn as revelations about their relationships begin to surface, testing the strength of their love.Release Date: February 5, 2021Directed by: Sam LevinsonScreenplay by: Sam LevinsonStarring: Zendaya and John David WashingtonDistributor: NetflixGenre: DramaRunning Time: 1 hour 46 minutesRated RThe DigWebsite: NetflixSynopsis: As WWII looms, a wealthy widow hires an amateur archaeologist to excavate the burial mounds on her estate. When they make a historic discovery, the echoes of Britain's past resonate in the face of it's uncertain future‎.Release Date: January 29, 2021Directed by: Simon StoneScreenplay by: Moira Bu

On this episode of Why Watch That:OUR FAREWELL TO SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2021Films Mentioned (in alphabetical order):CODAIn the EarthJockeyJudas and the Black MessiahLandMassStreet Gang: How We Got to Sesame StreetSummer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)Together Together See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Why Watch That:OUR TRIBUTE TO CICELY TYSONCicely Tyson's Wikipedia PageCicely Tyson's IMDb PageIMDb's Tribute VideoSNEAK PEEKBlissWebsite: Prime VideoSynopsis: Bliss is a mind-bending love story following Greg (Owen Wilson) who, after recently being divorced and then fired, meets the mysterious Isabel (Salma Hayek), a woman living on the streets and convinced that the polluted, broken world around them is nothing but a computer simulation. Doubtful at first, Greg eventually discovers there may be some truth to Isabel's wild conspiracy.Release Date: On Prime Video February 5, 2021Directed by: Mike CahillScreenplay by: Mike Cahill Starring: Owen Wilson, Salma Hayek, and Nesta CooperDistributor: Amazon Prime VideoGenre: Drama, Romance, Sci-FiRunning Time: 1 hour 43 minutesRated R See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Why Watch That: SNEAK PEEKSPalmerWebsite: Apple TV+Synopsis: Former high school football star Eddie Palmer (Justin Timberlake) went from hometown hero to convicted felon, earning himself 12 years in a state penitentiary. He returns home to Louisiana, where he moves back in with Vivian (June Squibb), the grandmother who raised him. While trying to keep his head down and rebuild a quiet life for himself, Palmer is haunted by memories of his glory days and the suspicious eyes of his small town community. Things become more complicated when Vivian’s hard-living neighbor Shelly (Juno Temple) disappears on a prolonged bender, leaving her precocious and unique 7-year-old son Sam (Ryder Allen), often the target of bullying, in Palmer’s reluctant care. In time, Palmer is drawn into a more hopeful world as he forges a connection with Sam through their shared experience of being made to feel different by those around them. Life improves for Palmer, and a romance develops between him and Sam’s tea

On this episode of Why Watch That: SERIES PREMIERESMr. MayorWebsite: NBCMiss Scarlet & The DukeWebsite: PBSAll Creatures Great and Small Website: PBSWandaVisionWebsite: Disney+SEASON PREMIERESGrown-ish Website: FreeformC.B. Strike: Lethal WhiteWebsite: HBO MaxGomorrahWebsite: HBO Max See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Why Watch That, the Critic and the Referee give a quick preview of this year’s Sundance Film Festival.For more information on Sundance and how to attend, click here for the official website! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Why Watch That:MOVIE SNEAK PEEKThe White TigerWebsite: NetflixSynopsis: Balram Halwai (Adarsh Gourav) narrates his epic and darkly humorous rise from poor villager to successful entrepreneur in modern India. Cunning and ambitious, our young hero jockeys his way into becoming a driver for Ashok (Rajkummar Rao) and Pinky (Priyanka Chopra-Jonas), who have just returned from America. Society has trained Balram to be one thing — a servant — so he makes himself indispensable to his rich masters. But after a night of betrayal, he realizes the corrupt lengths they will go to trap him and save themselves. On the verge of losing everything, Balram rebels against a rigged and unequal system to rise up and become a new kind of master. Based on the New York Times bestseller and 2008 Man Booker Prize-winning novel.Release Date: January 22, 2021Directed by: Ramin BahraniScreenplay by: Ramin BahraniBased on Arvind Adiga’s novelStarring: Adarsh Gourav, Rajkummar Rao, and Priyanka Chopra JonasDistributor: Ne

On this episode of Why Watch That:MOVIE SNEAK PEEKSMy Little Sister Website: Film MovementSynopsis: Lisa, once a brilliant playwright, no longer writes. She lives with her family in Switzerland, but her heart remains in Berlin, beating in time with that of her twin brother Sven, the famous theatre actor. Since Sven has been suffering from an aggressive type of leukemia, the relationship between them has become even closer. Lisa does not want to accept this blow of fate, she does everything in her power to bring Sven back on stage. For her soulmate she neglects everything else and even risks losing her husband. Her marriage goes awry, but Lisa only has eyes for her brother, who reflects her deepest longings and awakens in her the desire to be creative, to feel alive again.Release Date: In select theaters and virtual cinemas January 15, 2021Directed by: Stéphanie Chuat and Véronique ReymondScreenplay by: Stéphanie Chuat and Véronique Reymond Starring: Nina Hoss, Lars Eidinger, Marthe Keller, Jens Albi

On this episode of Why Watch That:TV SEASON FINALEStar Trek: Discovery Website: CBS All AccessTV SERIES PREMIERE30 CoinsWebsite: HBOTV MOVIEElizabeth Is MissingWebsite: PBSMOVIE FIRST LOOKPieces of a WomanWebsite: Netflix See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Why Watch That:MOVIE SNEAK PEEKHerself Website: Prime VideoSynopsis: Single mother Sandra (Clare Dunne) escapes her abusive partner with her two young children, only to find herself trapped in temporary accommodation. After months of struggling, she draws inspiration from one of her daughter’s bedtime stories and hits upon the idea of self-building an affordable home. She finds an architect who provides her with plans and is offered land by Peggy (Harriet Walter), a woman she cleans for. Aido (Conleth Hill), a building contractor, appears willing to help, too. But as her past rears its head in the form of Gary (Ian Lloyd Anderson), her possessive ex, and as bureaucrats fight back against her independent spirit, will Sandra be able to rebuild her life from the ground up?Release Date: In theaters December 30, 2020 and on Prime Video January 8, 2021Directed by: Phyllida LloydScreenplay by: Clare Dunne and Malcolm CampbellStarring: Clare Dunne, Harriet Walter, Conleth Hill, Ian Lloyd Ander

On this episode of Why Watch That, we highlight the following shows (in alphabetical order):The Capture (Peacock)The Flight Attendant (HBO Max)The Good Fight (CBS All Access)Grey’s Anatomy (ABC)I May Destroy You (HBO)Little Fires Everywhere (Hulu)Mrs. America (Hulu)My Brilliant Friend: The Story of a New Name (HBO)Ozark (Netflix)Raised by Wolves (HBO Max)Schitt’s Creek (Pop)We Are Who We Are (HBO) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Why Watch That, we highlight the following shows (in alphabetical order):Belgravia (Epix)The Crown (Netflix)Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO)Homeland (Showtime)The Mandalorian (Disney+)Narcos: Mexico (Netflix)Normal People (Hulu)The Queen’s Gambit (Netflix)Ramy (Hulu)Young Sheldon (CBS) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Why Watch That:MOVIE SNEAK PEEKSNews of the WorldWebsite: Official SiteSynopsis: Five years after the end of the Civil War, Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd (Hanks), a veteran of three wars, now moves from town to town as a non-fiction storyteller, sharing the news of presidents and queens, glorious feuds, devastating catastrophes, and gripping adventures from the far reaches of the globe. In the plains of Texas, he crosses paths with Johanna (Helena Zengel, System Crasher), a 10-year-old taken in by the Kiowa people six years earlier and raised as one of their own. Johanna, hostile to a world she’s never experienced, is being returned to her biological aunt and uncle against her will. Kidd agrees to deliver the child where the law says she belongs. As they travel hundreds of miles into the unforgiving wilderness, the two will face tremendous challenges of both human and natural forces as they search for a place that either can call home.Release Date: In theaters December 25, 2020Directed by: Pa

On this episode of Why Watch That:MOVIE SNEAK PEEKSSoulWebsite: Disney+Synopsis: What is it that makes you...YOU? Pixar Animation Studios’ all-new feature film “Soul” introduces Joe Gardner (voice of Jamie Foxx) – a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town. But one small misstep takes him from the streets of New York City to The Great Before – a fantastical place where new souls get their personalities, quirks and interests before they go to Earth. Determined to return to his life, Joe teams up with a precocious soul, 22 (voice of Tina Fey), who has never understood the appeal of the human experience. As Joe desperately tries to show 22 what’s great about living, he may just discover the answers to some of life’s most important questions.Release Date: December 25, 2020Directed by: Pete Docter and Kemp PowersStory and Screenplay by: Pete Docter, Mike Jones, and Kemp PowersStarring (voices): Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Graham Norton, Rachel House, Phylicia Ras

On this episode of Why Watch That:MOVIE SNEAK PEEKSSylvie’s LoveWebsite: Prime VideoSynopsis: In Sylvie's Love, the jazz is smooth and the air sultry in the hot New York summer of 1957. Robert (Nnamdi Asomugha), a saxophonist, spends late nights playing behind a less-talented but well-known bandleader, as member of a jazz quartet. Sylvie (Tessa Thompson), who dreams of a career in television, spends her summer days helping around her father's record store, as she waits for her fiancé to return from war. When Robert takes a part-time job at the record store, the two begin a friendship that sparks a deep passion in each of them unlike anything they have felt before. As the summer winds down, life takes them in different directions, bringing their relationship to an end. Years pass, Sylvie's career as a TV producer blossoms, while Robert has to come to terms with what the age of Motown is doing to the popularity of Jazz. In a chance meeting, Sylvie and Robert cross paths again, only to find that while their live