Wayne’s 4 X 2: The Promised Land, The After Party and MORE! June 27th
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 and music and television.
It’s Wayne’s 4 by 2! 4 Reviews, 2 minutes each. Here’s what he had for us this morning:
Film: The Promised Land
Mads Mikkelsen stars in this epic Danish historical drama as Captain Ludvig Kahlen, a Danish military officer who retires in 1755 after 25 years of service. Kahlen asks permission from the Royal Danish Court to build a settlement on difficult land, and if he is successful, to receive a noble title with its associated privileges and a manor, to ensure his family will have an inheritance to live on. Rivalries with an ambitious neighbourhood and political turmoil in Denmark, The Promised Land is a historical epic not to be missed.
The Promised Land is in cinemas now. Watch the trailer here.
Television: A Murder at the End of the World
This psychological mystery thriller stars Emma Corrin (The Crown) as Darby Hart, an amateur detective who is invited by an eccentric billionaire (Clive Owen) to an isolated Arctic station in Iceland. Arriving with 8 other guests Hart finds herself wrapped up in a mystery as someone is found dead. Murder, intrigue and whodunit scheming ensues.
A Murder at the End of the World is out now on Disney+. Watch the trailer here.
Television: The After Party
This comedy murder mystery series is an anthology that looks at a different murder each season, and from multiple characters perspectives on what happened that. The first season stars Tiffany Haddish (Girl’s Trip) as Detective Danner who investigates the murder of Xavier, a pop star and the victim of what appears to be foul play at a high school reunion party.
The second season sees now retired Detective Danner being brought back to investigate the suspicious death of a silicon valley businessman after a wedding.
The After Party is out now on AppleTV+. Watch the trailer here.
Album: As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again, The Decemberists
The Decemberists are back with their first album in six years, and it was worth the wait. The veteran indie-folk rock band from Portland, Oregon has been performing since the year 2000, and has released nine albums in their tenure. Their latest work continues to showcase their fantastic live showmanship and front-man Colin Meloy skillfully weaves the band through folk troubadours, sea shanties and great lyrical journeys. With 13 tracks in total, As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again is a solid addition to their repertoire that fans must check out, and if you’re new, a great place to jump into The Decemberist’s sound.
As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again is out now on Bandcamp and Spotify.
