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You’ve probably seen our other Covid-19 list, the one where we are examining every cancellation that has taken place as the pandemic takes hold in our community. This is the counterpoint to that “Houston, we have a problem” list; this is the one where we’ll talk about how the show must go on, how the Force will be with us, and, maybe most importantly, how we’ll be back.
IndieWire will continue to update this page with the latest breaking news regarding virtual events, work logistics, TV premieres, and general acts of bravery and kindness. This is the place where we’ll be documenting our return to normalcy — and make no mistake, we’ll get through this. The most recent updates will be posted at...
- 6/8/2020
- by IndieWire Staff
- Thompson on Hollywood
The first of the month is always a big day for streaming services, as that’s when the bulk of their new content for that month tends to hit, with the rest being dished out in small batches over the following weeks. That’s especially true for Netflix, who kicked off June with a massive helping of fresh movies and TV shows on the 1st, and followed it up with a handful of new releases in the days after.
In fact, there were a whopping total of 64 new films and 18 new TV series that arrived on the streaming site this week, and the full list can be found down below:
64 New Movies Added This Week
122 (2019)
2 Alone in Paris (Seuls Two) (2008)
365 Days (2020)
Act of Valour (2012)
Air Force One (1997)
All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989)
Bad News Bears (2005)
Before the Summer Crowds (2015)
Big Stone Gap (2014)
Can’t Complain (2007)
Cape Fear (1991)
Casper (1995)
Chippa (2019)
Choked: Paisa Bolta Hai...
In fact, there were a whopping total of 64 new films and 18 new TV series that arrived on the streaming site this week, and the full list can be found down below:
64 New Movies Added This Week
122 (2019)
2 Alone in Paris (Seuls Two) (2008)
365 Days (2020)
Act of Valour (2012)
Air Force One (1997)
All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989)
Bad News Bears (2005)
Before the Summer Crowds (2015)
Big Stone Gap (2014)
Can’t Complain (2007)
Cape Fear (1991)
Casper (1995)
Chippa (2019)
Choked: Paisa Bolta Hai...
- 6/7/2020
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Words abound in Sam Rega’s “Spelling the Dream,” which follows the winning streak of Indian-Americans at the National Spelling Bee. The Netflix documentary celebrates a group of young contestants who have dedicated their lives to outsmarting the dictionary, and nearly succeed. When spelling bee organizer Jacques Bailly runs out of words to give his wizkid contestants, he confesses, “We are throwing the dictionary at you and you are winning.” Audiences will also be at a loss for words while watching this inspirational doc.
Continue reading ‘Spelling The Dream’: Sam Rega’s Inspirational Doc Will Leave You At A Loss For Words [Review] at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Spelling The Dream’: Sam Rega’s Inspirational Doc Will Leave You At A Loss For Words [Review] at The Playlist.
- 6/5/2020
- by Asher Luberto
- The Playlist
The success of Indian Americans within the Us spelling bee is explored in a sweet-natured film that gently touches upon issues of assimilation
It’s virtually impossible to group the words spelling, bee and documentary together without instantly recalling 2003’s Oscar-nominated Spellbound, a warm-hearted breakout focused on a group of smart young contenders at the 1999 Scripps national competition. It’s a comparison that those involved with Netflix’s Spelling the Dream are well aware of, with a clip-assisted callout midway, followed by parents referencing it as a regular family watch. But rather than a regurgitation of a film loved by so many, director Sam Rega is covering similar ground but from a different perspective, revisiting Scripps but highlighting the overwhelming majority of Indian American finalists.
Related: Screened Out review – screentime doc knows how to press your buttons...
It’s virtually impossible to group the words spelling, bee and documentary together without instantly recalling 2003’s Oscar-nominated Spellbound, a warm-hearted breakout focused on a group of smart young contenders at the 1999 Scripps national competition. It’s a comparison that those involved with Netflix’s Spelling the Dream are well aware of, with a clip-assisted callout midway, followed by parents referencing it as a regular family watch. But rather than a regurgitation of a film loved by so many, director Sam Rega is covering similar ground but from a different perspective, revisiting Scripps but highlighting the overwhelming majority of Indian American finalists.
Related: Screened Out review – screentime doc knows how to press your buttons...
- 6/4/2020
- by Benjamin Lee
- The Guardian - Film News
Since the late ’90s, young Indian Americans have dominated the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee, which offers a competitive spelling stage each spring to hundreds of bright young minds, all 14 and younger. Over the years, the bee has broken into mainstream consciousness, thanks to wild winner stories and a growing interest in its competitive nature. In 2002, Jeffrey Blitz’s Oscar-nominated documentary “Spellbound” meticulously chronicled all the drama of the 1999 competition, unknowingly setting the stage for its inspiring followup, Sam Rega’s “Spelling the Dream.”
Anyone who has watched “Spellbound” — and that seems to include all of the central players in Rega’s film — surely remembers that year’s ultimate winner, Nupur Lala, whose big win unknowingly kicked off years of Indian American dominance at the annual event. Lala, who pops up as one of the doc’s many compelling talking heads (all of whom are of Indian descent and offer...
Anyone who has watched “Spellbound” — and that seems to include all of the central players in Rega’s film — surely remembers that year’s ultimate winner, Nupur Lala, whose big win unknowingly kicked off years of Indian American dominance at the annual event. Lala, who pops up as one of the doc’s many compelling talking heads (all of whom are of Indian descent and offer...
- 6/3/2020
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Earlier this week, Netflix responded to the cultural sub-currents that currently define life in America by adding two of Spike Lee’s greatest films – Malcolm X and Inside Man – to its online roster. Although June 3rd will not see the arrival of movies that are quite as socially appropriate, there are still three great titles which subscribers can now access today.
If you ask any person about their favorite Arnold Schwarzenegger film, they’d probably answer either The Terminator if they’re being serious, or Batman & Robin if they’re trying to mess with you. Either way, chances are they won’t mention Killing Gunther, which is now on Netflix. This action comedy movie, first released in 2017, tells the story of the world’s greatest hitman, who must face off against a group of assassins hellbent on putting him out of business. Although the film received low ratings, its zany...
If you ask any person about their favorite Arnold Schwarzenegger film, they’d probably answer either The Terminator if they’re being serious, or Batman & Robin if they’re trying to mess with you. Either way, chances are they won’t mention Killing Gunther, which is now on Netflix. This action comedy movie, first released in 2017, tells the story of the world’s greatest hitman, who must face off against a group of assassins hellbent on putting him out of business. Although the film received low ratings, its zany...
- 6/3/2020
- by Tim Brinkhof
- We Got This Covered
Forget about spelling them. There are words in “Spelling the Dream” that mere mortals may not even be able to say, even after a spelling bee pronouncer repeats it, gives the language of origin, repeats it again and uses it in a sentence. But the young’uns in this entertaining documentary — about the dominance of South Asian kids in the nation’s No. 1 spelling bee — appear undaunted.
Available on Netflix, “Spelling the Dream” begins with arguably its most exuberant moment: 2019’s Scripps National Spelling in which, after 20 rounds, eight kids tied for the title. Cue the parental fist pumps and roars. Seven of the winners were of South Asian or Indian descent; just one was white. When the kids did a victory lap and appeared on Jimmy Kimmel’s show, he looked at the light-haired girl and said, “What kind of name is Erin?”
“Spelling the Dream” provides some answers...
Available on Netflix, “Spelling the Dream” begins with arguably its most exuberant moment: 2019’s Scripps National Spelling in which, after 20 rounds, eight kids tied for the title. Cue the parental fist pumps and roars. Seven of the winners were of South Asian or Indian descent; just one was white. When the kids did a victory lap and appeared on Jimmy Kimmel’s show, he looked at the light-haired girl and said, “What kind of name is Erin?”
“Spelling the Dream” provides some answers...
- 6/1/2020
- by Lisa Kennedy
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has confirmed that 47 new original movies, series, documentaries and specials will be debuting on the streaming service in June. Leading off the lineup are the debut of “Da 5 Bloods,” a film by Oscar winner Spike Lee about four Vietnam vets revisiting their past, and the second season of Ryan Murphy‘s satire “The Politician.” And just in time for Pride is season 5 of “Queer Eye.”
The documentary slate is filled with such varied films as “Spelling the Dream” about the Scripps National Spelling Bee, “Lenox Hill” about the staff of the famed New York hospital, and “Athlete A” about the sexually abuse scandal that rocked the Us gymnastics team
And in these trying times, we can take comfort in the slew of stand-up specials, including new sets by George Lopez, Jo Koy and Eric Andre, as well as such lighter fare as the Will Ferrell comedy “Eurovision Song...
The documentary slate is filled with such varied films as “Spelling the Dream” about the Scripps National Spelling Bee, “Lenox Hill” about the staff of the famed New York hospital, and “Athlete A” about the sexually abuse scandal that rocked the Us gymnastics team
And in these trying times, we can take comfort in the slew of stand-up specials, including new sets by George Lopez, Jo Koy and Eric Andre, as well as such lighter fare as the Will Ferrell comedy “Eurovision Song...
- 6/1/2020
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Another month of avoiding social contact lies ahead, which means our old pal Netflix is likely to keep us company a little more than usual in the warm month of June. If you’re planning to close the curtains, pop the popcorn and binge until you can’t feel feelings anymore, the streaming service will certainly have you covered.
June will see the return of 13 Reasons Why for its fourth and final season, Queer Eye will be back for another a cathartic cryfest, a new season of F Is For Family also awaits, as do further blocks of Ryan Murphy’s The Politician and German time-bending sci-fi series, Dark. Elsewhere, Spike Lee brings a stacked cast back to Vietnam in search of lost treasure in Da 5 Bloods, while Eurovision gets the Hollywood treatment thanks to Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams, who are playing Iceland’s hopeful favourites in Netflix...
June will see the return of 13 Reasons Why for its fourth and final season, Queer Eye will be back for another a cathartic cryfest, a new season of F Is For Family also awaits, as do further blocks of Ryan Murphy’s The Politician and German time-bending sci-fi series, Dark. Elsewhere, Spike Lee brings a stacked cast back to Vietnam in search of lost treasure in Da 5 Bloods, while Eurovision gets the Hollywood treatment thanks to Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams, who are playing Iceland’s hopeful favourites in Netflix...
- 6/1/2020
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
To help you anticipate and navigate all that Netflix has to offer, TVLine presents this comprehensive list of all the TV series, movies, documentaries and specials making their debut on the streaming service this month — all as a 100-percent free supplement to our daily and handy What to Watch and weekly TVLine-Up columns.
Among Netflix TV shows this June, you have a second term for Ryan Murphy’s The Politician, new seasons of F Is for Family, Mr. Iglesias, The Order and Queer Eye, and the series finales of 13 Reasons Why and Fuller House. In addition, you’ll find...
Among Netflix TV shows this June, you have a second term for Ryan Murphy’s The Politician, new seasons of F Is for Family, Mr. Iglesias, The Order and Queer Eye, and the series finales of 13 Reasons Why and Fuller House. In addition, you’ll find...
- 5/31/2020
- TVLine.com
With June just around the corner now, there’s a good chance that, depending on where you live, you’ll be looking to stay indoors to avoid the heat, humidity and, worst of all, summer insects. And if you’re looking to cool off from the comfort and safety of your living room couch, you’ll be glad to hear that Netflix is planning to add a handful of standout movies and TV shows to their catalog that are sure to keep you busy for some time to come.
We’ll paste a full list of all the content down below, but we thought we’d highlight a few of our favorites, just in case you were trying to decide what to prioritize when it comes to binge-watching.
Cape Fear – While it’s usually passed over in favor of Martin Scorsese’s more popular works like Goodfellas and The Departed,...
We’ll paste a full list of all the content down below, but we thought we’d highlight a few of our favorites, just in case you were trying to decide what to prioritize when it comes to binge-watching.
Cape Fear – While it’s usually passed over in favor of Martin Scorsese’s more popular works like Goodfellas and The Departed,...
- 5/31/2020
- by Shaan Joshi
- We Got This Covered
What’s more cinematic than a spelling bee?! Well, lots of things. But that doesn’t mean you should ignore Spelling the Dream, which chronicles the lives of four Indian-American students as they compete to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The documentary film by director Sam Rega is headed to Netflix next month, and you can check out the […]
The post ‘Spelling the Dream’ Trailer Goes Inside the Scripps National Spelling Bee appeared first on /Film.
The post ‘Spelling the Dream’ Trailer Goes Inside the Scripps National Spelling Bee appeared first on /Film.
- 5/30/2020
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Netflix is out with its list of everything coming and going from the platform in June, and new additions include the final seasons of “Fuller House” on June 2 and “13 Reasons Why” on June 5.
Other highlights include a new season of “Queer Eye” set in Philadelphia, also coming out on June 5, and season two of “The Politician” on June 19.
Leaving the streaming service are classics like “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and all 11 seasons of “Cheers,” as well as modern favorites like “Avengers: Infinity War” and “The Polar Express.”
Also Read: Why Netflix's 'Space Force' Never Mentions Trump by Name
Below, find the full list of everything coming and going this June.
June 1
Act of Valor
All Dogs Go to Heaven
Bad News Bears
Cape Fear
Casper
Cardcaptor Sakura: Clow Card
Cardcaptor Sakura: Sakura Card
Clueless
Cocomelon: Season 1
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
The Healer
Inside Man
Lust, Caution...
Other highlights include a new season of “Queer Eye” set in Philadelphia, also coming out on June 5, and season two of “The Politician” on June 19.
Leaving the streaming service are classics like “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and all 11 seasons of “Cheers,” as well as modern favorites like “Avengers: Infinity War” and “The Polar Express.”
Also Read: Why Netflix's 'Space Force' Never Mentions Trump by Name
Below, find the full list of everything coming and going this June.
June 1
Act of Valor
All Dogs Go to Heaven
Bad News Bears
Cape Fear
Casper
Cardcaptor Sakura: Clow Card
Cardcaptor Sakura: Sakura Card
Clueless
Cocomelon: Season 1
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
The Healer
Inside Man
Lust, Caution...
- 5/29/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
"I've studied all the words I can, now it's just up to the word I get." Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for a new documentary called Spelling the Dream, made by filmmaker Sam Rega. This hasn't premiered at any film festivals anywhere, but will be available to watch Netflix in just a few weeks. An Indian-American competitor has won the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee for the past 12 years straight, making the trend one of the longest in sports history. Spelling the Dream chronicles the ups and downs of four Indian-American students as they compete to realize their dream of winning the iconic tournament. Formerly titled Breaking the Bee, the compelling doc film explores the reasons behind this incredible winning streak and what it means for the Indian-American community. Seems a bit like Hoop Dreams, but for the spelling bee. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Sam Rega's doc Spelling the Dream,...
- 5/26/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
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