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Fatale,” starring
Hillary Swank will give you the much-needed escapism you seek.
The film was released in theaters last December and arrives via on-demand on January 8.
Ealy stars as Derrick, a sports agent who is living the life, with a successful business, tailored suits, a plush office, a beautiful wife, and a lavish Hollywood Hills home complete with an infinity pool.
But, it’s never just that simple. He and his wife – portrayed by
Damaris Lewis– are having problems at home. He jets off to Vegas to attend a bachelor party with his business partner Rafe (
Mike Colter.) There Derrick ends up having a one-night stand with Val (Swank), a woman he meets in the club.
Fatale Review: A Well-Acted & Fairly Unique Twist On Well-Worn Formula
Michael Ealy as Derrick Tyler
Mike Colter as Rafe Grimes
Geoffrey Owens as Bill Cranepool
Damaris Lewis as Tracie Tyler
Danny Pino as Carter Haywood
David Hoflin as Officer Lowe
Sam Daly as Officer Stallman
Tyrin Turner as Tyrin Abenathy
Directed by Deon Taylor; Written by David Loughery
Fatale Review:
The adultery-fueled erotic stalker thriller subgenre is frequently one of the least interesting and most predictable of the bunch, generally appearing more cartoonish in their portrayals of unhinged characters and forcing audiences to side with the married/partnered person in the equation. Though the film may home some issues in its dialogue and pacing, Deon Taylor and David Loughery’s latest entry into the subgenre,
Police Academy movies known for her soft, high-pitched voice, has died.
Ramsey, 73, reportedly passed away on Thursday in Los Angeles. Her cause of death has not been disclosed.
Actress Marion Ramsey, who starred as Officer Laverne Hooks in six of the eight “Police Academy” franchise farces in the 1980s, died Thursday. She was 73. (Warner Bros.)
In a statement to CNN, her manager
Roger Paul said, “Marion carried with her a kindness and permeating light that instantly filled a room upon her arrival. The dimming of her light is already felt by those who knew her well. We will miss her and always love her.”