Wayne’s 4 X 2: Oppenheimer, Eye On The Bat and MORE! 27th JULY RE-UPLOAD
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 he had for us:
Film: Oppenheimer
From director Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight, Inception) comes a deep dive into the like of American physicist Robert J. Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb. Played by Cillian Murphy and featuring an all star cast, this film explores the personal life and struggles Oppenheimer is faced with when, in WW2, the American government recruits him and other scientists in a race to build the world’s first atomic weapon before the Nazi’s do. A stunning movie epic with supreme Oscar buzz whirling around it, Oppenheimer is a magnificent must-watch for anyone who enjoys cinema.
Oppenheimer is in cinemas now. Watch the trailer here.
Television: Swarm
Swarm is a comedy satire horror show from the mind of Donald Glover (Atlanta, Childish Gambino). Dominique Fishback stars as Dre, a young woman who styles herself as the biggest fan of world famous rapper Ni’Jah. In fact, she might be too obsessed with them and begins to stalk and murder their fans, collectively called the Swarm. Moving from city to city across the United States, Dre seeks to prove who is unworthy of Ni’Jah’s affection, providing a funny and scary exploration into the nature of obsessive fan culture and the limits of parasocial relationships.
Swarm is out now on Prime Video. Watch the trailer here.
Television: P-Valley
Created by Katori Hall and adapted from her stage play ‘Pussy Valley’, this drama series follows the lives of the people who work at the Pynk Strip Club in a fictional city in Mississippi. Beautifully shot and featuring a a diverse cast of characters, we learn about the women who perform at the Pynk, the managerial disputes behind the scenes and how working the Pynk effects the character’s lives. WIth a third season coming, now is the perfect time to catch up with the crew of the P-Valley.
P-Valley is out now on on Stan. Watch the trailer here.
Album: Eye On The Bat, Palehound
The fourth album from American band Palehound continues the up tempo rock and ballad craftmanship we’ve come to expect and loves. Originally from Boston and being started as a DIY project, Palehound eventually formed into a proper band. The brainchild of lead singer and guitarist El Kempner, Eye On The Bat is their best album yet. Written and recorded at various times last year, the resulting collection of tracks are catchy, infectious and show that the group can really write some great melodies.
Eye On The Bat is out now on Spotify and Bandcamp.
