{"id":30513,"date":"2016-01-11T13:20:33","date_gmt":"2016-01-11T19:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/?p=30513"},"modified":"2016-02-04T19:22:07","modified_gmt":"2016-02-05T01:22:07","slug":"the-flicker-box-movies-television-and-streaming-content-reviews-and-recommendations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/the-flicker-box-movies-television-and-streaming-content-reviews-and-recommendations\/","title":{"rendered":"The Flicker Box: Movies, Television, and Streaming Content Reviews and Recommendations"},"content":{"rendered":"

On the Reel<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

by Matt Wymer<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens
\n<\/em><\/strong>This is the movie that fans have been waiting for. Directed by JJ Abrams<\/strong>, the power behind Lost<\/em> and Fringe<\/em> has awakened the franchise. This film masterfully incorporates the look and tempo of the original film, Star Wars: A New Hope<\/em>. Abrams provides everything the fans wanted in Episodes 1-3 but were denied. If you have any love for Star Wars you need to see this film. Perhaps it will awaken the force inside you.<\/span><\/p>\n


\nSisters\"\"
\n<\/em><\/strong><\/span>Tina Fey<\/strong> and Amy Poehler<\/strong> star in this hilarious coming-of-middle-age story. This fun flick is a star-studded run down memory lane. The sisters revile in the past and learn to enjoy the present, all while trying\u00a0 to make a better future. The film was Written By SNL<\/em> veteran Paula Pell<\/strong> and directed by Jason Moore<\/strong> (Pitch Perfect<\/em>). If you liked Bridesmaids<\/em> or Baby Mama<\/em> this movie is for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alvin an\"alvin-road-chip-poster-2\"<\/a>d the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
\n<\/em><\/strong>This is the fourth Chipmunk movie in the series. The plot veers away from the first three films. We follow Alvin, Simon, and Theodore in a more domestic adventure. While watching this movie I am reminded of a less effective version of\u00a0 The Parent Trap<\/em> and Blended<\/em>. This movie provides more for the kid than their parents. So take the kids, they will love to see the Chipmunks!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"daddys<\/a>Daddy\u2019s Home
\n<\/em><\/strong><\/span>Will Ferrell<\/strong> and Mark Wahlberg<\/strong> shine in this domesticated comedy. Written and directed by Sean Anders<\/strong>, writer of Hot Tub Time Machine<\/em> and Horrible Bosses 2<\/em>, this is a fun-filled family romp, who\u2019s rough road leads to a happy home. Ferrell and Wahlberg have an on-screen chemistry that makes this movie a must-see. If you liked The Other Guys<\/em> you will love this movie! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Coming Soon: The Revenant<\/em> – 1\/8\/2016, The Boy<\/em> – 1\/22\/2016, Kung Fu Panda 3<\/em> – 1\/29\/2016<\/span><\/p>\n

On the Tube<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Sundays:<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Galavant <\/em>(ABC)
\n<\/span>Season 2\u00a0 of this\u00a0 musical fantasy \u00a0will appeal to those who love musicals and love to hate musicals.<\/span><\/p>\n

X-Files <\/em>(FOX)
\n<\/span>The truth is…I freaked\u2026out\u2026when I heard\u2026they\u2019re\u2026bringing back the X-Files!!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00ad\u00adMondays<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Superstore<\/em> (NBC)
\n<\/span>A work place comedy that I hope will get the job done.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tuesdays <\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Brooklyn Nine-nine<\/em> (FOX)
\n<\/span>You have the right to remain silent–but it will be hard to while watching this show.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Grinder<\/em> (FOX)
\n<\/span>He\u2019s may not be a lawyer but he played one on TV!<\/span><\/p>\n

Wednesdays<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Man Seeking Woman<\/em> (FXX)
\n<\/span>Outstandingly Metaphorical!<\/span><\/p>\n

Thursdays <\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Idiotsitter<\/em> (Comedy Central)
\n<\/span>Jillian Bell<\/strong> (Workaholics<\/em>) and Charlotte Newhouse<\/strong> take their web series to comedy central.<\/span><\/p>\n

Workaholics<\/em> (Comedy Central)
\n<\/span>The Boys are back.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fridays<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Children\u2019s Hospital <\/em>(Adult Swim<\/em> Cartoon Network) \"The<\/a>
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