Report for Friday, May 20th

Love Nuggets: At the Depp/Heard fiasco, Depp’s former manager testified Depp was on drugs and alcohol everyday and often violent. A disney employee testified there was no decision made regarding Depp appearing in Pirates 6 due to Amber Heard’s Op-Ed. And a former girlfriend testified Depp was always drunk, mean and a horrible person. More he said/she said from both sides.  

Court room sidebar. There seems to be more going on than client/lawyer relationship with Johnny Depp and his hot attorney, Camille Vasquez, but they say no comment. … Spotted at the Malibu Farm restaurant, 96 year old Dick Van Dyke and 50 year old wife Arlene having lunch overlooking the ocean, and both laughing and holding hands.

Movie Review Friday: And we start with, Downton Abbey: A New Era. The gang from upstairs and the downstairs staff are headed to the south of France as the Dowager, played by the great Maggie Smith get’s a great inheritance. Maybe a little corny but it’s charming, with lot’s of love twists, lot’s of smiles and a lot of laughs. It’s one of those movies you don’t want to end. Look, I know a lot of listeners are not big fans, however, women 18 to death love this franchise and it should do solid Box Office. I loved it (PG) – (2 Hours) – (3 ½ Stars). And a quickie regarding Downton Abby, while it has been positioned as the grand finale, if the box office is big enough, could be another. … Next is, Men. A really unique horror movie starring Jessie Buckley who retreats to an English country home to get over the death of her ex-husband but instead of peace, her life becomes a nightmare thanks to extremely creative writing and full of surprises. If you like scary, you’ll love this (Rated R) – (100 Minutes) – (3 Stars). … And also opening today, 2000 Mules. A documentary that is worth seeing (3 Stars).  

Movie News: While we wont see it soon, I hear, The Lost Weekend, a documentary about May Ping’s 18 month relationship with John Lennon is great and worth waiting for.


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