NANCY DREW AND THE HIDDEN STAIRCASE (Theatrical Release USA 2019)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì 

Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase—simple, cute story that is different from the 2007 movie version—draws viewers in with its tie to an old classic, the Nancy Drew mysteries book set. No matter how good or bad it may be, there is a desire to see the movie because of that tie. Know that this movie is a run-of-the-mill for the young teen mystery fan. 

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Storyline 

Nancy meets an elderly woman who believes her house has become haunted and Nancy is on the case. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Katt Shea for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Ellen DeGeneres, Jeff Kleeman, and Chip Diggins for directing effort. Cast includes: Sophia Lillis, Zoe Renee, Mackenzie Graham, Andrea Anders, Sam Trammell, Linda Lavin, Andrew Matthew Welch, Jon Briddell, Jesse C. Boyd, Evan Castelloe, Josh Daugherty Jay DeVon Johnson and Ayanna Wardlow,. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Maybe. Run-of-the-mill story for a new generation. 

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BEING THE RICARDOS (Video Release USA 2021)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì 

Being the Ricardos—Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem—tells an inside story about Lucille Ball and Dezi Arnaz’ work, careers, and marriage. At first, casting choices seem awkward, but end working like a charm. Overall, I Love Lucy fans will not be disappointed.

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Storyline 

Biographical drama tells about the relationship between Lucille Ball and Dezi Arnaz. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Aaron Sorkin for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Todd Black, Jason Bleumenthal, and Steve Tisch for making the film possible. Characters/cast include: Lucille Ball (Nicole Kidman), Desi Arnaz (Javier Bardem), William Frawley (J.K Simmons), Vivian Vance (Nina Arianda), Jess Oppenheimer (Tony Hale) Older Jess Oppenheimer (John Rubinstein),  Madelyn Pugh (Alia Shawkat) Bob Carroll (Jake Lacy), Older Madilyn Pugh (Linda Lavin),Older Bob Carroll (Ronny Cox), Older Jess Oppenheimer (John Rubenstein), Howard Wenke (Clark Gregg), Joe Stricklin (Nelson Franklin),

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The movie orders itself well and becomes a good watch for the adult audience.

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