August Release Round-Up: 'Respect,' 'CODA,' and 'Annette'

Oscar Wild

English - August 20, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 55.6 MB
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Sophia and Nick are back to talk about a few new August releases that showcase memorable musical performances from their leading ladies. In ‘Respect’ you’ll find Jennifer Hudson’s soulful transformation as Aretha Franklin (1:16). Then, it’s another fun round of Nom or Bomb with biopics about musicians (15:31). The final two movies include the heartwarming coming-of-age tale of a musically gifted Child Of Deaf Adults at a crossroads in ‘CODA’ (18:31) and the spectacular rock opera ‘Annette’ that’s Out of this World! (30:53). So may we start?

Jennifer Hudson on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHQy5wu18uI&ab_channel=TheLateShowwithStephenColbert

Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich