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‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ Will Get You Crying Over a Piece of Wood More Than Disney Ever Could

by Sara Clements -
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio Review

From Pinocchio’s very first frame, you’re hit by its stunning, intricate craftsmanship with almost tangible quality. The blend of practical and visual effects is so seamless that it’s hard to know what was handcrafted and what wasn’t. The first frame also carries symbolism. Guillermo del Toro and co-director Mark Gustafson chose

Rian Johnson Is Coming for the Whodunnit Crown With ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’

by Sara Clements -
Glass Onion A Knives Out Mystery Review

Rian Johnson has done it again. Just like an Agatha Christie novel, Glass Onion feels fresh and even bigger than the previous Knives Out mystery. It scratches that same whodunnit itch as the first, but it also feels entirely different. There is a new mystery, a new location, and new

Review: Mike Flanagan’s The Midnight Club Delivers Scares But Lacks Meaningful Character Development

by DarkSkyLady -
The Midnight Club Netflix Review

Mike Flanagan’s films and series are always breathtaking, even amidst the terror. He also delivers horror with a point, a purpose beyond the frights. The Midnight Club has some scary moments, but the driving focus is the collection of teens and the stories they tell. Despite the incredible storytelling from

Interview: Get Organized With The Home Edit’s Joanna Teplin And Clea Shearer Talk Season 2

by Sharronda Williams -
Get Organized with the home edit season 2

Pay or Wait had the pleasure of chatting with Joanna Teplin and Clea Shearer about season 2 of their Netflix series Get Organized With the Home Edit. In our interview, Joanna and Clea talk about advice they wish they knew before starting their series and which bucket list clients they

Review: Does Bridgerton Season 2 Live Up To The Hype?

by Sharronda Williams -

Pay or Wait's Sharronda Williams reviews season 2 of the highly anticipated Netflix period drama series Bridgerton. The second season of Bridgerton follows Lord Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey), the eldest Bridgerton sibling and Viscount, as he sets out to find a suitable wife. Driven by his duty to uphold the family

“The Adam Project” Takes Us Back to Childhood Movie Nights With a Profound Message

by Sara Clements -
The Adam Project Review

Knowing, Super 8, Zathura, E.T., The Last Mimzy. These are all sci-fi titles I loved as a child. Sure, some of them are probably not that good. I don’t remember them well, admittedly, but what I do remember is watching them all with my mom. Witnessing a narrative about something unimaginable not only found

The Woman in the House Across the Street From the Girl in the Window Cast Interview

by Sharronda Williams -
The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window

Pay or Wait had the pleasure of chatting with the cast of the Netflix thriller comedy The Woman Across The Street From The Girl In The Window.  Cast members Kristen Bell, Michael Ealy, and Tom Riley discuss their roles in the eight part miniseries. In our chat, we discuss true

Cobra Kai Season 4 Cast Interview

by Sharronda Williams -

Pay or Wait had the pleasure of chatting with cast members of the hit Netflix comedy series Cobra Kai. Cast members Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Tanner Buchanan, Xolo Mariduena, Mary Mouser, Jacob Bertrand, Gianni DeCenzo, Peyton List, and Thomas Ian Griffith dish the details about the fourth season of the

Emily in Paris Season 2 Cast Interview

by Sharronda Williams -
Emily in Paris Season 2 Cast Interview

Pay or Wait had the pleasure of chatting with cast members of the hit Netflix comedy series Emily in Paris. Cast members Lily Collins, Lucas Bravo, Ashley Park, Lucien Laviscount, Phillippine Leroy Beaulier, Samuel Arnold, and Camille Razat dish the details  about the second season of the show. In the

‘The Harder They Fall’ Shows That Westerns Arent Dead, but in Rebirth

by Sara Clements -
The Harder They Fall Review

What was once a popular escape for the American moviegoer has been galloping across the silver screen less and less. But when a Western does show up, it’s like a prospector finding gold. The appeal of Westerns is that we know what we’re going to get, and that’s a comfort

Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation Set Release Date For Musical Vivo

by Sharronda Williams -
Vivo Netflix

Netflix has released a new clip and release date for their upcoming animated film, Vivo, with the voice cast Lin-Manuel Miranda (Vivo), Zoe Saldaña (Rosa), Juan de Marcos (Andrés), Brian Tyree Henry (Dancarino), Michael Rooker (Lutador), Nicole Byer (Valentina), introducing Ynairaly Simo (Gabi), and Gloria Estefan (Marta). Vivo will center

‘Gunpowder Milkshake’ Review: Lena Headey and Karen Gillan Are a Brilliant Mother-Daughter Duo in this Badass, Neon-Soaked Action Thriller

by Zofia Wijaszka -
Gunpowder Milkshake Review

Women often follow in their mothers’ footsteps, whether it’s a career choice or aspects of their personal lives. But what if your mother is a lethal assassin and a killer for hire? Gunpowder Milkshake is a mother-daughter action film full of empowering female characters fighting for life and autonomy. With

Jupiter’s Legacy Season 1 Review: This Superhero Family Drama Lacks Focus And Superheroics

by Rafael Motamayor -
Jupiters Legacy Review

We've reached a point where no matter your taste, there's a superhero show out there for you. Do you want gory satires that deconstruct the meaning of a superhero? Watch The Boys. Do you want an action thriller? Watch Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Want an animated meta-comedy? How about

Netflix Bets On Dead With Army Of The Dead Official Trailer

by Sharronda Williams -
Army of the Dead Official Trailer

Netflix has released the official trailer for their upcoming film, Army of the Dead, starring Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy), Ella Purnell (Never Let Me Go), and Ana de la Reguera (Narcos).  Army of the Dead will follow a group of mercenaries attempting to pull off a heist in Las

Netflix Releases Trailer For New Series Jupiter’s Legacy

by Sharronda Williams -
Jupiter's Legacy Official Trailer

Netflix has released the official trailer for their upcoming series, Jupiter's Legacy, starring Josh Duhamel (Transformers), Ben Daniels (The Crown), and Leslie Bibb (Iron Man).  Jupiter's Legacy will focus on the first-generation superheroes having to depend on their children to take over their legacy. Jupiter's Legacy will be available on

Mank Review: A Gorgeous Movie About Legacy And Failure That’s Devoid Of Emotion

by Rafael Motamayor -
Mank Netflix Review

David Fincher's Mank is brilliantly summarized by its titular character when he says "You cannot capture a man’s entire life in two hours. All you can hope is to leave an impression of one." Sadly, the impression Netflix's Oscar-hopeful leaves is not a very lasting one, but a surface-level, distant