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Does Matthew Vaughn avenge Ralph Fiennes’ previous suit and derby role in “The King’s Man”?

Does Matthew Vaughn avenge Ralph Fiennes’ previous suit and derby role in “The King’s Man”?

(Photo Courtesy of Marv Studios) Matthew Vaughn’s third “Kingsman” installment is currently available to stream on Hulu. Alex Decato-Roed Connector Editor Written and directed by Matthew Vaughn, “The King’s Man” is the prequel to “The Kingsman” series–also directed by Vaughn–and stars Ralph Fiennes as Orlando, the Duke of Oxford: a former British soldier turned pacifist,

5 Social Justice Documentaries

(Photo Courtesy of Netflix) – “Trial 4” is a documentary series currently available for streaming access on Netflix. Natalia Gonzalez Connector Editor Social justice is not a topic new to the screen: In the midst of the civil unrest in the criminal justice system brought about by police brutality, corruption and systematic racism, it is

30 years later, Tom Clancy’s legacy proves it’s worth revisiting a Jack Ryan of the past

(Photo Courtesy of Paramount Pictures) “Patriot Games” was released on June 5, 1992. It is currently available to stream on Hulu. Harrison Lee Connector Editor Since its 2018 release, “Jack Ryan” has become one of the most popular streamed shows on Amazon Prime, and fans are patiently waiting for season three, which is scheduled for release

“King Richard” takes the throne for father of the year in new tennis movie

(Photo Courtesy of Westbrook Studios) “King Richard” was released in theaters on Nov. 19, 2021. Natalia Gonzalez Connector Editor There’s a saying: “Love means nothing to a tennis player.” But to Richard Williams, father and coach to Serena and Venus, love means stopping at nothing to help the ones he loves reach their fullest potential.

“Scream” is back and better than ever

(Photo Courtesy of Spyglass Media Group) “Scream” shares the same title of the 1996 franchise debut film, and lives up to it as well. Troy Lafond Connector Editor “Scream” is the fifth installment in the iconic “Scream” franchise, and the first entry in 11 years. Past leads Courtney Cox, Neve Campbell and David Arquette return

“The Matrix” is not resurrected

(Photo Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures) “The Matrix: Resurrections” was released on Dec. 22, 2021. Troy Lafond Connector Editor “The Matrix: Resurrections” is the fourth entry in “The Matrix” franchise and the first in 18 years. Director Lana Wachowski returns from the original, though without her sister, Lilly Wachowski, for the first time. Keanu Reeves

Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem were busy “Being the Ricardos” last Christmas

(Photo courtesy of Amazon Studios) “Being the Ricardos” was released on Dec. 10, 2021. Harrison Lee Connector Editor Whether or not one has seen the show “I Love Lucy”, chances are they have at least heard of it. What many of today’s generation may not know, however, is that the show’s married couple was married

Clooney could have raised “The Tender Bar” for his latest directorial release

(Photo courtesy of Amazon Studios) “The Tender Bar” was released on Dec. 17, 2021. Emily Teague Connector Editor Based on the 2005 memoir of the same name by author J.R. Moehringer, “The Tender Bar”, became available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video in January 2022. Directed by George Clooney, with performances from a well-known and