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Al Pacino leads a band of covert Nazi-targeting ‘Hunters’ BY GEORGE DICKIE
Nazis have infiltrated 1970s New York City with a plot to create a Fourth Reich and Meyer Offerman is determined to stop them. As played by Al Pacino (“The Irishman,” “The Godfather”) in the Amazon drama series “Hunters,” premiering Friday, Feb. 21, he’s a Holocaust survivor with an agenda to hunt down the hundreds, if not thousands, of Nazi war criminals living in the United States. He comes to the fore when youthful New Yorker Jonah Heidelbaum (Logan Lerman, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” “Fury”) witnesses his grandmother being killed by a mysterious intruder, a crime with similarities to others being perpetrated against Jews in other parts of the country as well. Enter Offerman to take Jonah under his wing and train him to be one of his hunters, a covert operation whose mission is to hunt down Nazis living on this side of the Atlantic, helped by others inside and outside law enforcement, including
FBI agent Millie Malone (Jerrika Hinton, “Grey’s Anatomy”). For Pacino, fresh off an Oscar nomination for “The Irishman” in which he worked with longtime collaborators Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Martin Scorsese, the role offered the chance to work with new blood, an opportunity he embraced. “I (enjoyed) the element of surprise with the new people,” he says. “They just explode with their energy and their commitment and their openness.” “These people are so good in this,” he continues. “... It was also, in a lot of ways, easier for me, because ... it’s not all my story at all. It’s mainly, I would say, Logan’s story. ... And it was a wonderful experience. And I can’t say that about all the things I’ve done.” Lerman, naturally, was thrilled to collaborate with a legend and the man he calls his favorite actor. “Going to meet him for the first time,” he says, “I realized that he’s an extremely humble, generous,
kind, loving individual who works really hard, and we have similar work ethic, and we really loved getting together and going through the material and fully realizing this world and our characters as a team. So I really enjoyed that.” “There’s a certain electricity in the room that’s different than any group of actors I’d been with when I’m with (him) ...,” he continues. “(He) makes it really easy for everybody.” Though essentially fiction, the storyline does contain some elements of fact, chief among them that there were Nazis living in the U.S. after World War II and were planning to rise to power again. But as for the hunters themselves, series creator David Weil says, “That is a part of the creation, the invention. To our knowledge not necessarily. They hunted these people in the courts and through legal action. This is a piece of about wish fulfillment and wondering what if there was this band of secret Nazi hunters who were eliminating these people.”
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February 16 “Movie: Horse Girl”
Alison Brie (“GLOW”) stars as a socially awkward arts-and-crafts store employee who finds comfort around horses and watching supernatural crime shows. But a series of surreal events upends her simple life and causes her to question what’s real and what isn’t in this drama movie from director Jeff Baena (“Life After Beth”). Robin Tunney, Matthew Gray Gubler and Debby Ryan also star. (ORIGINAL) Premiere
“Movie: The Coldest Game”
The ninth and most recent complete season of the Southern California-set unscripted Bravo series adds actress Denise Richards (“Starship Troopers”) to a returning eighth season cast that includes Kyle Richards, Lisa Rinna, Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave, Erika Girardi and Lisa Vanderpump, who made this round her last.
“Movie: Villains”
From Poland and director Lukasz Kosmicki comes this Cold Warset thriller movie about a troubled math genius (Bill Pullman, “Independence Day”) who gets drafted to play in a U.S./Russia chess match and winds up getting caught in a world of espionage and conflict between the superpowers. Lotte Verbeek and James Bloor also star. (ORIGINAL)
February 17 “The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia”
Paulina Chávez (“Teenage Girl: Valerie’s Holiday”) stars as the title character, a 15-year-old genius who moves across the country to work as a robotics engineer and live with her uncle, a high-school football coach, in this family comedy series. Reed Horstmann, Conor Husting and Bella Podaras also star. (ORIGINAL) Series Premiere
A pair of amateur criminals get more than they bargained for when they break into a suburban home and find themselves at the mercy of two sadistic homeowners with something to hide in this 2019 comedy caper from directors Dan Berk and Robert Olsen (“Body,” “Stakelander”). Bill Skarsgard, Maika Monroe, Jeffrey Donovan and Kyra Sedgwick head the solid cast.
“Movie: Mister America”
After successfully defending himself against a murder charge, a concert promoter runs for district attorney against the prosecutor of his case in this 2019 mockumentary from writer/director Eric Notarnicola (“Nathan for You”). Tim Heidecker (“Decker”), Gregg Turkington (“On Cinema”) and Terri Parks (“Inherited Insanity”) head the cast.
February 21 “Gentefied”
Three Mexican-American cousins struggle to chase the American Dream in Los Angeles, even while that same dream threatens their neighborhood, their immigrant grandfather and the family taco shop in this comedy series from co-creators Marvin Lemus and Linda Yvette Chávez. Joaquín Cosío, Karrie Martin, J.J. Soria and Carlos Santos star. (ORIGINAL) Series Premiere
“Movie: Where’d You Go, Bernadette”
COMING SOON “Followers” (Feb. 27)
From Japan comes this drama series about a successful fashion photographer and a struggling young actress, seeming polar opposites residing in Tokyo. (ORIGINAL)
“Restaurants on the Edge” (Feb. 28)
“Jeopardy!: Celebrate Alex Collection” (Feb. 28)
Longtime host Alex Trebek’s greatest moments are front and center of this collection, one of three released on the streaming service this month.
“Spenser Confidential” (March 6)
This 13-part hourlong series sees chef Dennis Prescott, designer Karin Bohn and restaurateur Nick Liberato endeavoring to transform eateries that struggle despite their stunning locations. (ORIGINAL)
Mark Wahlberg stars as novelist Robert B. Parker’s Boston-based sleuth, who returns to the city’s underworld to unravel a twisted murder conspiracy, in this Peter Berg-directed crime drama. (ORIGINAL)
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After years of putting others first, a loving mother (Cate Blanchett, “Carol”) decides to explore her creative passions, which takes her an epic journey of rediscovery in this 2019 comedy movie from writer/director Richard Linklater (“Before Sunrise”). Billy Crudup, Kristen Wiig, David Paymer and Megan Mullally are also in the talented cast.
COMING SOON “After the Wedding” (Feb. 28)
The founder of an Indian orphanage (Michelle Williams) gets a big surprise when she attends the wedding of a potential benefactor’s (Julianne Moore) daughter in this 2019 drama movie from director Bart Freundlich (“Trust the Man”).
“Solar Opposites” (May 8)
A family of aliens moves to the Midwest, where they debate whether life is better there or on their home planet in this animated comedy from cocreators Justin Roiland and Mike McMahan (“Rick and Morty”). (ORIGINAL)
Steve Martin/Martin Short series (date TBA)
This yet-to-be untitled series from the two comics, among others, will be a spoof of the true-crime genre. (ORIGINAL)
“Madagascar: A Little Wild” (date TBA) This kids series from Dreamworks Animation follows the adventures of four animal characters living in a rescue habitat at the Central Park Zoo. (ORIGINAL)
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Four teen girls diving on the ruins of an underwater city find themselves attracting the interest of a species of deadly shark whose habitat they’ve invaded in this 2019 adventure tale from director Johannes Roberts (“The Strangers: Prey at Night”). Sophie Nélisse, Corinne Foxx, John Corbett and Nia Long head the cast.
February 21 “Hunters”
Fresh off an Oscar nomination for Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman,” Al Pacino stars in this drama series as the leader of the Hunters, a diverse group living in 1977 New York who are trying to root out high-ranking Nazi officials conspiring to create a Fourth Reich. Logan Lerman, Jerrika Hinton and Lena Olin are also in the impressive cast. (ORIGINAL) Series Premiere
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“Movie: Ice Princess Lily”
A beautiful young ice princess helps a young dragon looking for his fire do battle with an evil wizard in this 2018 animated adventure movie from Canada. The voice cast includes Kristin Fairlie (“The Sweetest Gift”), Cameron Ansell (“Arthur”), Benedict Campbell (“Donkey Kong Country”) and Elizabeth Hanna (“Babar: The Movie”).
“Movie: Tyler Perry’s A Madea Family Funeral”
This 2019 installment in writer/director/star Tyler Perry’s “Madea” series takes the title matriarch (Perry) and her gang to rural Georgia, where they find themselves unexpectedly planning a funeral that could unearth some embarrassing family secrets. Cassi Davis, Patrice Lovely, Mike Tyson and Ciera Payton also star.
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Robert Downey Jr.’s Top 10 Movies BY JAY BOBBIN
“The Judge” (2014): Downey has a rich role as a defense attorney who gets his estranged father (Robert Duvall), the title character, as a client.
“The Avengers” (2012): It certainly isn’t his film alone, but there’s no question Downey’s return as Iron Man is a major factor in the fun here.
“Sherlock Holmes” (2009): Downey redefines the image of the classic sleuth in this smartly paced adventure from director Guy Ritchie.
“Iron Man” (2008): The sequels were good, but the original is destined to stay one of Downey’s top projects. He truly soars with it.
“Good Night, and Good Luck.” (2005): Working for director and co-star George Clooney as CBS News writer-producer Joseph Wershba, Downey demonstrates (over relatively little time) just how effective he can be dramatically.
“U.S. Marshals” (1998): This sequel to “The Fugitive” is by the numbers, but Downey has more to do than anticipated – and does it well –
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“Chaplin” (1992): Downey rightfully was Oscar-nominated for handling the tough task of playing a silent-screen icon, in his private life and also in re-creations of classic scenes.
“True Believer” (1989): Portraying an earnest lawyer wannabe, Downey is well-matched opposite James Woods, who plays a courtroom maverick.
“Less Than Zero” (1987): Downey’s memorable role in this drama – as a privileged young addict – foreshadowed events in his own life.
“The Pick-Up Artist” (1987): In filling the title spot, Downey adds a smart performance to what could have been just a standard story.
MOVIE REVIEW
Robert Downey Jr. isn’t able to doctor ‘Dolittle’ Well, it probably looked good on paper: Robert Downey Jr. as the screen’s latest take on Dr. Dolittle, the quirky medic famously known for talking to animals – and them talking back to him. Performers as different as Rex Harrison and Eddie Murphy made their runs at the role, and now, it’s Downey’s turn to take a crack at it in “Dolittle.” His longpracticed brand of irony brings something new to the part, but not necessarily what it needs. Instead of exuding warmth, this Dr. Dolittle seems to want the animals to get out of his way, much less talk to him. Mourning the death of his wife, Dolittle has a patron in Queen Victoria (Jessie Buckley), who needs his professional help when she’s felled by a mysterious illness. He then sets sail to find a cure, but others aren’t keen on his succeeding for various reasons; they include his hostile ex-father-in-law, played by Antonio Banderas, who blames his daughter’s fate on Dolittle. As long as you have talking animals on your side, though, anything is possible. That
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voice cast is pretty stellar here, marked by such Oscar winners as Emma Thompson, Rami Malek, Marion Cotillard and Octavia Spencer – with others ranging from Ralph Fiennes and John Cena for good and varied measure.
Downey surely is a brand name in movies, especially after his presence in the blockbuster “Avengers” and “Iron Man” franchises, plus the successful “Sherlock Holmes” capers. However, a certain wise-guy image goes along with that, and that’s not something that author Hugh Lofting’s Dolittle is known for. Sure, it worked for Murphy, but that also was a matter of that entire film matching his trademark approach.
Instead of being pure fantasy like the Harrison version or straight comedy like Murphy’s take, this “Dolittle” tries to be many things to many different segments of the audience. Usually, a situation like that fails at all of the attempts, and that’s pretty much what this does. It’s hard to tell exactly who this is intended for, except perhaps for other animals that talk and want to see their peers on screen.
In the end, this “Dolittle” turns out to be quite the mish-mash ... even as directed and co-written by another Academy Award winner, Stephen Gaghan of “Traffic” and “Syriana” fame, which doesn’t exactly qualify him as Mr. Light-Hearted Fun. The doctor may still talk to the animals, but this time, his sound is likely to register barely a blip with human moviegoers.
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Horoscopes Event Calendar WEEK OF FEBRUARY 16 TO 22, 2020 THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: ARIES, AQUARIUS AND PISCES
ARIES You’ll be offered the oppor tunity to travel with a group. If you’re in a relationship, you’ll feel especially romantic this week. Single? Someone who’s interested in you could make their feelings known in a rather impressive way. TAURUS You may experience a whole range of emotions this week. You’ll be inspired to take a trip that will guarantee relax ation and a way to find men tal and physical balance. GEMINI Someone close to you may make a declaration of love that will leave you confused. At work, you’ll organize a meeting or event that’s better atten ded than expected. CANCER Take the time to finish a task that you started and haven’t yet finished. You’ll also find something that will consider ably improve your health. LEO You may be under a lot of pres sure at work and will have to work harder than usual to finalize an agreement or sign a contract. You’ll start to ex ercise in order to improve your health. VIRGO You’ll spend a lot of time at the office and your hard work will be rewarded with a pro motion. You’ll spontaneously decide to invest in a new hobby or sport that you’ve developed a passion for. LIBRA You won’t keep your opinions to yourself, even if you face some criticism for them. Try to be more tactful in the future. You’ll plan a romantic activity to enjoy with your partner. SCORPIO More and more, you want to become a homeowner. Before the week is over, you’ll find something that works for your family and fits your budget. SAGITTARIUS You’ll probably play taxi this week, or at least spend a lot of time on the road. You may also renegotiate your con tracts with certain service providers. CAPRICORN The winter blues will be in full effect this week, and nothing beats them better than some physical activity. You may dis cover a new winter sport. AQUARIUS You’ll feel more tired than usual this week. All you need to regain your energy is a visit to your massage therapist or even your doctor’s office. PISCES Stress is the greatest scourge of the 21st century. There may be changes you can make in your life that will remedy the situation.
The Mystics
Saturday, February 15, 2020 7:30 am Join The Mystics as they take you on an All-American musical journey that spans decades from coast to coast. A flavor of the 1950s New York street sounds, the Motown classics, the 1970s Philadelphia sou, the blues of Chicago, a splash of southern rock and the 1960s California beach sounds. A little something for everyone. Make plans now to join us at the Sumter Opera House on February 15, 2020 as they continue on their quest to keep the sounds of harmony Doo-Wop alive! Tickets: $23 / $25 / $28 Sumter Opera House 21 N. Main St., Sumter, SC www.sumteroperahouse.com
A Soldier’s Play
February 15 - 16 & 20 - 23, 2020 Thursday-Saturday 8pm, Sundays 3pm Winner of the 1982 Pulitzer Prize in drama and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award this play explores systemic racism in the U.S. Army during World War II. The story takes place at United States Army’s Fort Neal, Louisiana in 1944 when the military was racially segregated. In the opening scene of the play, the audience witnesses the murder of a Black army sergeant, Vernon Waters by an unseen shooter. The action of the play focuses on the murder investigation led by Captain Richard Davenport, a black officer. Davenport learns the shocking truth about Sgt. Waters and his murderer through interviews with the men in his platoon. $20 adults, $15 student/senior/military Sumter Little Theatre 14 Mood Ave., Sumter, SC
For questions or to RSVP, call 803-7735561. You can also watch via Facebook live stream at: www.facebook.com/SumterClemsonExtension
The Antidote for Everything by Kimmery Martin
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 5:30pm - 7:30pm Join us for a talk with acclaimed author Kimmery Martin about her much-anticipated second novel, The Antidote for Everything. Kimmery will speak at the Sumter County Museum on February 19, 2020 at 5:30 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and a reception will follow. More info online at https://www.facebook.com/ events/1476578909175810/ Sumter County Museum 122 N. Washington St., Sumter, SC
Tuesday, February 18, 2020 12:15pm to 12:45pm Free event, but RSVP is required. Call 803-773-5561 or email klaltma@clemson.edu
Join us for your lunch break on the 3rd Tuesday of each month to hear tips about creating an attractive yard that also meets your needs. You can learn about new topics each month, followed by questions and discussion, all during your lunch break.
Friday, February 21, 2020 7:30pm - 9:30pm We are thrilled to bring back this threetime Grammy winner! Delbert McClinton is a Texas singer and songwriter with a legend among Texas roots music aficionados, not only for his amazing longevity, but for his ability to combine country, blues, soul, and rock & roll as if there were no distinctions between any of them. Grab your tickets now to witness this legendary musician when he takes the stage on February 21st at 7:30 pm! Tickets: $45 / $50 / $55
Wesmark Movies
Saturday, February 19, 2020 3:00pm to 5:00pm Sometimes love takes you where you never expected to go. “Me Before You” will be playing at the Wesmark Branch — free to the public. Bring your own popcorn! Sumter County Library Wesmark Branch: Meeting Room 180 W. Wesmark Blvd., Sumter, SC BY JAY BOBBIN
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With his penchant for playing people who actually lived, you know Tom Hanks won’t walk into the role of someone as famous as Fred Rogers without being fully prepared. This movie is about more than that accurate portrayal, though – it’s about the effect of the man’s benevolent and compassionate spirit on others. Here, the main counterpoint to the famously kind host of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” is a jaded reporter played by Matthew Rhys (“The Americans”) and immersed in personal problems, and he thinks he’ll get some kicks out of poking holes in the image of one of the world’s best-loved people when he’s assigned to profile Rogers. You can guess what happens ... which is not to say that Hanks (Oscar-nominated for his performance) and Rhys don’t do affecting work as the journalist falls under the spell of the personality who became a true friend to countless children and families. The fine cast also includes Chris Cooper, Christine Lahti and Susan Kelechi Watson (“This Is Us”), and Marielle Heller (“Can You Ever Forgive Me?”) proves to be an inspired choice as the picture’s director. ››› (PG-13: AS) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) with hugely enhanced special effects here – charts a variety of lives and loves over the course of the post-Pearl Harbor showdown at sea and in the air between American and Japanese forces, with the traditional visual flourish of director Roland Emmerich (“Independence Day,” “The Day After Tomorrow”). Ed Skrein, Patrick Wilson, Luke Evans, Nick Jonas and Darren Criss are among those playing officers immersed in the conflict, with Aaron Eckhart, Dennis Quaid and Woody Harrelson as three military legends ... respectively, Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle, Vice Admiral William “Bull” Halsey and Admiral Chester Nimitz. DVD extras: theatrical trailer; two “makingof” documentaries; audio commentary by Emmerich. ››› (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand)
One of last year’s most-praised movies, this six-time Oscar nominee from writer-director Taika Waititi (“What We Do in the Shadows”) casts young Roman Griffin Davis in the title role of a World War II-era German youngster whose life is altered by his discovery of his mother’s (Scarlett Johansson) activities. His own encounter with Adolf Hitler (played by Waititi) sets the stage for his world to be rocked upon learning that a Jewish girl (Thomasin McKenzie) has been given shelter in his family’s home, giving Jojo conflicted feelings about what to do – believing he knows what is right, but not wanting to imperil his relatives by revealing the houseguest’s presence to the Gestapo. Sam Rockwell, Rebel Wilson “THE TWILIGHT ZONE: and Stephen Merchant also have roles SEASON ONE” in the picture, which enjoyed a big run on the film-festival circuit. ››› (PGRod Serling’s classic fantasy-drama 13: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On anthology has inspired several Demand) reboots, the latest and current one being this CBS All Access version “MIDWAY” executive-produced by Oscar winner A more-potent hit than expected Jordan Peele (“Get Out”), who also when it was released last Veterans Day assumes Serling’s original spot as weekend, this retelling of the pivotal host and narrator. Though most of World War II naval battle – previously the stories told here are original, a dramatized in a mid-1970s film, but highly notable remake is “Nightmare
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at 30,000 Feet,” adding 10,000 feet to the first incarnation and casting Adam Scott (“Parks and Recreation”) as an airplane passenger who sees something potentially dangerous out on the wing. Greg Kinnear, Tracy Morgan, Sanaa Lathan, Kumail Nanjiani, John Cho, Allison Tolman (“Emergence”), Chris O’Dowd, Ginnifer Goodwin, Rhea Seehorn (“Better Call Saul”) and Jacob Tremblay (“Room”) are among others featured in the tales on which Serling’s recently deceased widow Carol also was an executive producer. A second season of the revival is coming. ››› (Not rated: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray)
“21 BRIDGES” Chadwick Boseman followed “Black Panther” by playing another hero, a New York police detective who puts himself in the literal line of fire, in this action drama. Over the course of one night, his search for two cocainestealing cop killers (Stephan James, Taylor Kitsch) eventually leads him into a conspiracy that makes him wonder who is friend or foe, as Manhattan is closed off for several hours – via the shutting of the title bridges – in a bid to make sure the perpetrators don’t get away. At the same time, that traps Boseman’s character with those who
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