Wayne’s 4 X 2: Little America, Tetris and MORE!
Do you want something to watch but aren’t sure where to start?
2SER’s entertainment wizard, Wayne Massingham is back and he’s got you covered with his reviews of the latest and greatest in film, music and television.
It’s Wayne’s 4 by 2! 4 Reviews, 2 minutes each. Here’s what Wayne had for us:
Television: Little America
This anthology television series takes its idea from the Epic Magazine true stories collection “Little America”. Each episode explores a different facet of the immigrant experience when coming to America and the lives immigrants lead. Love, loss, joy and everything in between are showcased over 8 episodes.
Little America is out now on Apple TV. Watch the trailer here.
Film: Tetris
From director Jon S. Baird comes the fascinating “true” story of the making and selling of the rights to the world’s best selling videogame; Tetris. Taron Egerton (Rocketman, Kingsman) stars as Henk Rogers, a computer and video game software developer who chances upon the videogame Tetris at the Consumers Electronics Show in 1980s Las Vegas. He immediately envisions the success of Tetris as a worldwide videogame product and races to acquire the rights tos ell the game in America. What follows is an astonishing story of political intrigue, back room business deals and a frantic rush to capitalise on the future of a burgeoning video game industry.
Tetris is out now on Apple TV. Watch the trailer here.
Television: Life & Beth
This comedy series stars Amy Schumer as Beth, a woman who seems to have it all. Her career as a wine distributor is thriving, she has a wonderful boyfriend and they live in Manhattan. All that changes after an incident that leaves her reflecting on how she got to where she is in life, and the dissatisfaction she feels in the midst of her success. Through flashback to Beth’s teen years, we discover what made Beth the person she is, and what she can do to live a fuller and richer life going forward.
Life and Beth is out now on Disney+. Watch the trailer here.
Album: Time Will Wait For No One, Local Native
The 5th album from American Indie rock band Local Native is their first in 4 years and is a reflection on where they have come from as a group. Continuing to battle away at their own brand of indie rock, Local Native are thinking back on how they have managed to keep together since 2009 and that chemistry between band members is on full display throughout this reverie. Featuring great harmonies with multiple lead singers and full of upbeat energy, Time Will Wait For No One is indie rock at its finest and a welcome addition to Local Native’s catalogue.
Time Will Wait For No One is out now on Bandcamp and Spotify.
