The Cinematic Review-verse

Teaneck High School's production of Mamma Mia . Photo taken by William Edward Beavers, V. The evening of March 22, 2024 was a disco inferno when Mamma Mia came to Teaneck High School . From vigorous singing voices by the main and supporting cast to the astounding pop rock from the stage band, it was a well-executed musical production to bring to the Township of Teaneck . A great direction by THS alumnus Ari Hiller , co-direction by Mr. Todd Murphy , and musical direction by Mrs. Molly Neff . To those who are not familiar, Mamma Mia tells the tale of young bride-to-be Sophie Sheridan , played by Lula Najera , who has no idea who her birth father is. It could be one of her taverna owner mother Donna's ex-lovers Sam Carmichael , Harry Bright or Bill Austin , played by Henry Hietikko-Parson , Nate White and Hamish White . On the other hand, Donna Sheridan , played by Maggie Smith , wonders if the party’s over now that her disco days are behind her and Sophie’s ready to move...

Even though the plot was convoluted, Matthew Vaughn’s ' Argylle ' was a good watch. I said the plot was convoluted because the tricky spy life--i.e. not knowing who’s the true protagonist or villain from the get-go-- and a few twists left me puzzled. But what it lacked in a plot to keep up with, ' Argylle ' made up in great acting led by Bryce Dallas Howard and Sam Rockwell , well-executed fighting and dancing choreography, wily production design, and blazing pop or disco music. Thrills come in the form of super-spy Sam Rockwell and author Bryce Dallas Howard in Matthew Vaughn's 'Argylle.' Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures. ' Argylle ' is like 'Central Intelligence' in that a mild-mannered career person, this time an author played by Howard, unwillingly gets sucked into high-octane action, with her crazy guide being laid-back yet effective agent Rockwell. Once Howard managed to flip the script and get some action in her blood, I was im...