Last night's Regal Mystery Movie was Paint (2023) with Owen Wilson. It's not the Bob Ross biopic you might think of when you see the trailers. Obviously, the well-known artist, who had an amazing TV career, was an obvious influence. The film is a sweet Rom-Com with gentle humor.
Carl Nargle (Wilson) had been the #1 figure and best-known feature of a small Vermont PBS station for decades. His landscapes and walks made him a popular personality in the area. However, Carl is also a bit of a womanizer and has slept with almost every woman working at the station. He's also caught in a rut and a new younger artist appears to be taking his place.
Probably not a blockbuster, but this is a nice film that will appeal to an audience looking for light humor and a solid cast. I was surprised to see Ciara Renee (Arrow, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow) as Ambrosia, the artist who might be replacing Carl in both his professional and personal life.
Don't get up when the credits start, as there is a funny segment that you may or not get depending on your familiarity with another artist.
Also, I broke down and got a trial sub to Peacock, just so I could binge Poker Face with Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll, Orange is the New Black). Seen the first four episodes and absolutely love it. Lyonne is as good as ever and there are cameos by some actors you just might recognize. A decent mystery series, with Lyonne on the run from gangsters, using her ability to tell when people are lying to solve mysteries along the way across the country.
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