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Rosalina and the Amateur Comedian

 Saturday: Is This Thing On? (2025)

       Alex and his wife Tess are separating. Alex struggles with it. Not fully understanding what was wrong. One day he signs up for a open mic night at a comedy club as a way to avoid paying the cover charge. He discovers he likes it. It is a way for him to work through what is happening in his life. Meanwhile Tess is looking back at what she gave up to be a mom and a wife. They both try to rediscover their identities. I thought this movie was alright. Awkward at times.

Sunday: Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (2026) 

         This is wrap up film for the TV show. This movie takes place during WWII. Tommy is living in self imposed exile after many believed he had died. His son Duke is now the leader of the Peaky Blinders. Duke is approached by a man who wants him to move fake money to help the Germans. By doing so ending the war in Germany's favor. Tommy's sister as well as others tell him he needs to go back. Duke is in trouble. Reluctantly he goes back to Birmingham to save his son. This movie was alright. A good wrap up to the series.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Friday: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)

           Bowser Jr. kidnaps Princess Rosalina. He is also determined to save his dad who is being held captive by Princess Peach. One of Rosalina's star children comes to Peach for help to save his mom. Peach and Toad set out to save her. Meanwhile Mario and Luigi are in charge of the kingdom. Bowser Jr. attacks and tries to rescue his dad. He fails and has to try again. Mario and Luigi are forced to team up with Bowser and go after Peach to help find Rosalina. I thought this movie was alright. It's cute. 

Saturday: Crime 101 (2026)

             Mike is a thief who is good at what he does. After a job doesn't go as planned he loses his nerve a little. Meanwhile a detective, Lou, is starting to put together Mike's unintentional pattern. Most of the crimes taking place by the 101 highway. Mike puts together a new job that would involved a disgruntled insurance agent, Sharon. Sharon is tired of being passed over for partner. Mike convinces her to help him rob one of her company's clients. This movie was alright. It was just a little flat. 

Sunday: The Phoenician Scheme (2025)

               Zsa-zsa is a wealthy business man who has survived another assassination attempt. His business dealings are not all above board and he has many enemies. He calls a meeting with his daugher, Liesl, who is becoming a nun. He is leaving everything to her. Zsa-zsa wants her help to pull one last scheme that would tie everything up. They must visit each of the people involved in the scheme to try and get them to cover more of the cost. They struggle to convince them. I thought this movie was alright. Honestly I didn't always understand what was going on. It is a Wes Anderson film. He has such a unique style that his movies are worth watching. Even if I don't actually end up liking them that much. 

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