Heroes Garage: Stranger Things 3 Review
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News & Notes:
Kawhi Leonard a Clipper; A bunch of mid-tier old-timers join the Lakers (Green, Cousins, etc.); Durant and Kyrie Irving go to the Nets; Kemba Walker to the Celtics; D’Angelo Russel to the Warriors; Jimmy Butler to Miami (why?)
Disney’s Mulan live action movie gets its first trailer. Its scheduled to release 3/27/2020
When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from Northern invaders, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. Masquerading as a man, Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her inner-strength and embrace her true potential. It is an epic journey that will transform her into an honored warrior and earn her the respect of a grateful nation…and a proud father.
Mulan, directed by Niki Caro, stars Liu Yifei, Donnie Yen, Yoson An, Gong Li and Jet Lee. The film is scheduled to open on March 27, 2020.
18:50 (minus 2:10)
Mushu is not in the trailer or credits, what’s up? Eric are you a fan of the Mulan animated and are you looking forward to this movie?
Spider-Man Far From Home is projected to make 500m globally over the U.S. Holiday weekend.
The Walking Dead #193 was the final issue in the run:
Robert Kirkman, writer
Charlie Adlard & Cliff Rathburn, art
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Stranger Things 3: 31:43
Credits: writers and directors; actors, etc
Plot: A group of pre-adolescent teenagers save Hawkins, IN from aliens, again.
Story: The movie starts with a series of “the gang is back again” scenes to re-introduce us to the characters and the new players. A twist occurs when Billy Hargrove is infested by an alien and the story is off and running. 39:50
Themes: Male/Female power-differential and female empowerment.
Growing up and moving on. Leaving what you have been to form a new identity. This season really tried to sell that this is the final season. Until the post-credit scene.
Transitions: Hooper's final speech
Final Ratings: Eric 8.5 Tom 9.25
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