Finally Friday - The Bad Guys movie

 After a lifetime of legendary heists, notorious criminals Mr. Wolf (Sam Rockwell), Mr. Snake (Marc Maron), Mr. Piranha (Anthony Ramos), Mr. Shark (Craig Robinson) and Ms. Tarantula (Awkwafina) are finally caught. To avoid a prison sentence, the animal outlaws must pull off their most challenging con yet -- becoming model citizens. Under the tutelage of their mentor, Professor Marmalade (Richard Ayoade), the dubious gang sets out to fool the world that they're turning good.

Ray and I enjoyed a matinee date on a very dreary day. This animated movie was just really fun with plenty of action, a decent story, lots of laughs, and  excellent voice acting. I am always amused by Awkwafina and her snarky rasp. 

Do The Bad Guys really deserve such a bad rap? Watch and see if they are wolves in sheep clothing. 

Movie Magic is Back - In the Heights on the big screen

 Yes - Saturday I went to the movies. Wasn't crowded and they are still spacing seats.  But, when the lights go down and that movie begins, I am transported to another world. 

This time it's Washington Heights, NYC.  In the Heights, from a Tony winning Broadway musical, is a superb translations on to the movie screen. Written by Lin Manuel Miranda (before Hamilton), In the Heights brings a Latino community to life. We get the story of hard working immigrants - the bodega, the taxi company, the nail salon - all brimming with vitality. They are a community that works hard together, eats well together, and looks out for each other. Each character's story is full of energy and soul. 

The key is Usnavi (the very talented Anthony Ramos). He's our soul. 

I loved this movie. The music, singing, dancing, production, acting, scenery, and energy - it's a musical that soars. You will leave the theater uplifted and feeling positive. 

Movie magic is BACK!