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‘Signing Tony Raymond’

\r\nCollege recruiter Walt McFadden (Michael Mosley) travels to rural Alabama to court prized defensive end Tony Raymond (Jackie Kay). However, locals Sandra Henderson (Mira Sorvino) and Otis Henderson (Rob Morgan) complicate the visit as family pressure and local schemes collide."} 50:{"type":"p","text":"The brisk comedy treats recruitment like a slippery road trip, poking fun at ego, desperation, and small-town gamesmanship. I liked how the cast sells the humor without forcing it, turning a familiar sports setup into a relaxed and entertaining ride."} 51:{"type":"p","text":"Comedy\r\nRelease Date: Jan. 16, 2026 \r\nDirector: Glen Owen\r\nStarring: Nikki Estridge, Mira Sorvino, Michael Mosley\r\nRunning Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes\r\nMPAA Rating: Not Rated\r\nWhere to Watch: Theaters\r\nRated: 3 stars out of 5\r\n

Indie Pick

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‘Thelma’

\r\nJune Squibb plays Thelma Post, a 93-year-old Los Angeles resident who gets conned by a phone scam and decides to hunt down the people responsible, dragging her grandson Daniel (Fred Hechinger) into the chase."} 52:{"type":"p","text":"Squibb drives the film with great comedic timing, while Hechinger, Richard Roundtree, and Parker Posey provide a supporting cast that treats age as propulsion rather than something limiting. The story plays out as a small-scale city chase, centered on Thelma refusing to

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