Where to find ‘Greyhound’
Q: Tom Hanks made a movie about being the captain of a destroyer escorting a convoy during World War II. I don’t think it was ever released in theaters. I cannot find it for purchase. Do you know what happened to this?
A: The name of the movie is “Greyhound,” and it is quite good. When the pandemic forced movie theaters to shut down, studios began looking for other ways to get productions in front of audiences, and streaming was one solution. So “Greyhound” ended up on the subscription service Apple TV+, where you can still find it.
The shift to streaming affected the eligibility rules for the upcoming Academy Awards. Motion Picture Academy rules customarily require “that a film be shown in a commercial motion picture theater in Los Angeles County for a theatrical qualifying run of at least seven consecutive days, during which period screenings must occur at least three times daily.”
But for this year’s awards, streaming films were eligible. “Greyhound” is nominated for an Oscar for its achievement in sound.
Q: “Wolf Hall” is amazing! When will there be a second season, and will the cast be the same?
A: Based on two novels by Hilary Mantel, the six-episode drama was much praised when it first aired in 2015. Those novels, “Wolf Hall” and “Bring Up the Bodies,” were part of a trilogy. In 2019, the BBC
confirmed that a second run of “Wolf Hall” was in the works, based on the conclusion of the trilogy, “The Mirror & The Light.” That novel arrived in March 2020 and work began on a screen adaptation. But that was also the point where the pandemic was wreaking havoc, and I don’t know where the production stands.
Q: I watched a show called “Whirlybirds.” I recall it was about helicopters. Where can I find episodes online?
A: “Whirlybirds” was a syndicated show originally airing from 1957 to 1959, which “The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable Shows” calls a modern-day Western where “helicopters were substituted for horses.” Chuck Martin (Kenneth Tobey) and
Peter Moore (Craig Hill) ran a Southern California helicopter company “hired out for all sorts of
jobs, such as locating lost prospectors, delivering vital supplies, and even chasing a bad guy or two.” Stunts were commonplace. The company had a secretary first played by Sandra Spence and then by Nancy Hale. Acclaimed movie director Robert Altman directed a few episodes. You can find the show on YouTube.
Q: In “The Blacklist,” season five, episode eight, there is a guy singing “The Sound of Silence” in the background. Can you find out the artist?
A: That is by Disturbed. The song is available as a single download, as well as on the Disturbed album “Immortalized.”
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