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And Just Like That… Review: HBO Max’s Sex and the City Revival

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We hope you like your cosmos with a side of drama as “And Just Like That..” has officially dropped onto HBO Max in the States and onto Sky TV and NOW in the United Kingdom, 

Are you ready for the next Chapter of Sex and the City!. 

This chapter follows Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) and Charlotte (Kristin Davis) as they navigate the journey from the complicated reality of life and friendship in their 30s to the even more complicated reality of life and friendship in their 50s. 

The first two episodes “Hello It’s Me and “Little Black Dress” are now streaming on your countries chosen platform and from the start this HBO Max Original has done a decent and glamorous job of brining Sex and the City into the modern era, as the series is infused with a new familiar story, but is very much rooted in the classic SATC. It’s diverse and features a social/Cultural awareness especially with the use of instagram, podcasts, and a nod to this pandemic as the iconic trio talk about their time with their husbands during lockdown and the new hobbies and traditions they started that seem to have stuck with them. 

Thursday’s premiere truly catches us up with old friends in post-pandemic New York as they wait for a table at a crowded restaurant. All are navigating through their fifties as this new chapter of their lives explore and deal with grief, journey, friendships and the pressure of perfection to achieve career wise, whilst entering a new territory. 

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It was nice to spend time this morning with Carrie, Charlotte and Miranda again. The actresses Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, and Cynthia Nixon truly step right back into their roles and their banter is just as quippy as ever, However “And Just Like that…” gets off to a dramatic end as we’re guided through a catch up which was necessary to pick up a story many years later after it ended. What was introduced during 1998-2004 was a newfound love and obsession with cosmopolitan cocktails, designer shoes and brunches is still featured but the sparkly fizziness from the original is absent and what follows is a much more mature self aware series. 

Notably absent from the series is Kim Cattrall’s fabulous Samantha who SPOILER ALERT has moved to the UK for work as Miranda confirms to their friend Bitsy, that no Samantha isn’t dead, the publicist has just moved overseas. From the get-go her absence seems to be part of the shows overall storyline as it showcases female friendships and the including that they don’t always last forever. 

But just as people leave in real life, new friendships start as “And just Like That…” introduces us to a host of new characters who fit perfectly into this world, We meet Charlotte’s mum friend Lisa (Nicole Ari Parker), Miranda’s law professor Nya (Karen Pittman and Carrie’s queer podcast host Che (Sara Ramiez). 

With introducing new characters, the series also gives us a reunion with returning characters we know and love, especially the beloved and iconic Stanford a delightful role played by the late Willie Garson and his fiery fierce husband Anthony (Mario Cantone) who try to put a fight behind them by embracing and acknowledging how lucky they are to have each other. 

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Carrie the former newspaper sex columnist is now a social media connoisseur and professional podcaster. She and Big (Chris Noth) are having a loved-up experience complete with wine, record player, Peloton, and Carrie’s extensive walk-in wardrobe. She’s posting New York fashion onto her Instagram and contributes to a sex and relationships podcast. 

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Attorney Miranda is going back to school to become a human rights advocate, Miranda has her own awkward moment at her first day in class and dabbles with alcohol dependency. She’s constantly all over herself not to appear racist. Though she also has to deal with her sexually active son. also returning is Steve Brady, Miranda’s on-again, off-again boyfriend, by whom she becomes pregnant with their son.

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Charlotte is still Charlotte in “And Just Like That..” she’s prim and proper with daughters Lily (Cathy Ang) an overachiever and Rose (Alexa Swinton) more rebellious and failing to conform with her mothers brand of femininity. She’s also examining the last decade and a half of leaning into motherhood. 

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The show still features its iconic humour and this new chapter certainly has potential to explore the next chapter of their lives which I can’t wait to see. After the first two episodes, just like that my heart is broken!.

“And Just Like That…” is now streaming on HBO MAX, Now and airing on Sky Comedy!

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Dream Scenario | Official Trailer — A24 Starring Nicolas Cage

A hapless family man finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. When his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom.

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Release Date:

2023

Director:

Kristoffer Borgli

Cast:

Lily Bird, Nicolas Cage, Julianne Nicholson

Plot Summary:

A hapless family man finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. When his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom.

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Totally Killer | Official Trailer — Available on Prime Video October 6th, 2023

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The following piece was written during the 2023 Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the movie material being covered here wouldn’t exist.

Genre: Comedy Horror

Release Date: 6 October 2023

Director: Nahnatchka Khan

Writers: David Matalon, Sasha Perl-Raver & Jen D’Angelo

Distributed by: Amazon Prime Video

Production Companies: Blumhouse Television & Divide/Conquer

Cast: Kiernan Shipka, Olivia Holt, Charlie Gillespie, Lochlyn Munro, Troy Leigh-Anne Johnson, Liana Liberato, Kelcey Mawema, Stephi Chin-Salvo, Anna Diaz, Ella Choi, Jeremy Monn-Djasgnar, Nathaniel Appiah, Jonathan Potts, Randall Park & Julie Bowen

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Thirty-five years after the shocking murders of three teens, an infamous killer returns on Halloween night to claim a fourth victim. When 17-year-old Jamie comes face-to-face with the masked maniac, she accidentally time-travels back to 1987. Forced to navigate the unfamiliar culture, Jamie teams up with her teenage mother to take down the psycho once and for all.

Streaming October 6, 2023, exclusively on Prime Video. Watch the official trailer now!

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Heartstopper Season 2 Review: A Blissful Sophomore Return.

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Heartstopper was one of those shows that comes out of nowhere and instantly becomes a sensation. Last summer we were introduced to this heartwarming and sweet show from Netflix, and now we finally have its second season. The wait was only a little over a year since its freshman season, but the wait still felt like an age. But the teen drama is back, this time with a more mature and settled storyline.

Corrina Brown and Kizzy Edgell

The show created by Alice Oseman and also based on her graphic novel, follows Nick and Charlie on a journey of self-discovery and romance at an all-boys school. Kit Connor, Joe Locke, William Gao, Yasmin Finney, and Tobie Donovan all return this season. Season 2 picks up right where season 1 left off with Nick and Charlie finally getting together. Season 1 was quite simply a delight, and going into season 2 many were concerned that season 2 will not be able to reach the standards set by the first one, but season 2 will prove the doubters wrong.

Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring were finally together after so many ups and downs, but there were still a lot of problems left to deal with. Charlie has problems at home while Nick is still figuring out who he is and figuring out how and when he wants to come out to other people, as their relationship is still a secret apart from charlie’s close friend group, who have supported them all along.

Fisayo Akinade as Mr Ajayi, Nima Taleghani as Mr Farouk

The story tackles more mature themes this time around and dives into more serious teenage issues. The pacing is good as always and the tone stays consistent throughout. The direction is a notch above the first season with some very smart shots in key scenes. Kit Connor and Joe Locke are as amazing as always and their storyline keeps on finding interesting routes to go to and keeps the viewer rooting for them.

William Gao as Tao is a standout and steals the first half of the season. His development as a character is very clear and he grows a lot as a person this season. Tobie Donovan stays in the shadows for most of the season but packs a solid punch in the end. Olivia Colman has a small yet impactful role and it is always a delight when she’s on screen. Fisayo Akinade as Mr Ajayi also has a bigger role this time and Nima Taleghani as Mr Farouk was another standout for me.

Heartstopper Season 2 is a blissful return for the wonderfully radiant show that somehow finds a way to consistently put a smile on your face and get you invested in the enchanting storyline. It is filled with so many likable characters and adorable romances. The performances are incredibly charming and you’ll never get tired of watching them. Fans of the first season will be anything but disappointed and I personally believe that it is an improvement from its first season.

Heartstopper season 2 will stream on Netflix from August 3. 

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