Day: January 13, 2024

Netflix gives us a lift (sort of)

There is a place in life for films like “Lift.”
That place, of course, is a movie theater – big screen, comfy seat, tasty popcorn, forces conspiring to create a suspension of disbelief.
But “Lift” (shown here) alas, has just debuted on Netflix. In our living room, it’s kind of fun if we remember not to think about it too much. Read more…

Best-bets for Jan. 15: Emmy night on MLK Day

1) Emmy night. After the drab Golden Globes, we’ll see if there can be fun at award time. The E channel starts its preview at 5 p.m. ET and goes to the red carpet with Laverne Cox at 6; Fox has the awards at 8, with Anthony Anderson hosting. One quirk: This is for an eligibility period that ended seven months ago. “The Bear” (shown here) had two seasons of Globe wins, before now getting its first Emmy night. Read more…