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9/15/23 Volume 2 Issue 38

Five on Friday

September 15, 2023

“I see dead people.” – Cole in The Sixth Sense

One: Talking to the Dead

A Haunting in Venice is in theaters this weekend, based on an Agatha Christie book called Hallowe’en Party. The movie finds a retired Poirot at an All Hallows’ Eve séance at a haunted mansion when one of the guests is murdered. The release of this movie inspired the theme for this week’s newsletter: talking to the dead.

Séances and psychics have been around for many years and have been represented in movies and television. Are these events authentic or fake?

Losing a loved one is difficult. Some people would like the chance to communicate with loved ones who have passed. This communication can provide comfort after a devasting loss. Is it possible to talk to the dead?

I went with a friend to see Tyler Henry in Boston. From the Tyler Henry website, During his life-changing Live Show “An Evening of Hope and Healing,” Tyler explains how he communicates with the other side, gives Live Audience Readings, and answers audience questions. Tyler’s incredibly accurate, personal Live Readings of audience members often bring everyone to tears, giving them proof, hope, and understanding that “Our loved ones never really leave us.” During the show we attended, he spoke to several audience members, sharing details about loved ones who had passed. Some conversations were emotional for the people he spoke with, including one woman who wore a jewelry item Tyler identified.

Learn more about Tyler Henry by reading, So, How Does Tyler Henry Talk to the Dead? . You can also watch his series on Netflix.

If you are skeptical of seances and psychic readings, you are not alone. It is tough to believe in psychic powers.

From NBC (2009), Movie to ‘Push’ dubious psychic powers. “The idea of people being able to move objects through mind power alone has intrigued people for centuries, though only in the late 1800s did it become popular and seen as an ability that could be demonstrated. This occurred during the heyday of Spiritualism, when psychic mediums claimed to contact the dead during séances, and objects would suddenly and mysteriously move, float, or fly by themselves across the darkened room, untouched by human hands.”

Two: What to Watch

Netflix:

Read: September new releases from Tulum and from Vulture.

Miseducation (comedy/drama series), After a public humiliation, a wannabe influencer enrolls in the only university that will take her, where she aspires to regain her social status.

Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons (documentary, season 7), Journalist and former inmate Raphael Rowe experiences life inside prisons in Finland, the Czech Republic, Indonesia, and the Solomon Islands.

Michelle Wolf: It’s Great to Be Here – Netflix Comedy special

Life After Death with Tyler Henry (reality series), Clairvoyant medium Tyler Henry offers clarity and closure to people through his own family’s past.

Max (HBO):

New on HBO and Max: September 2023 from Vulture.

Donyale Luna: Supermodel (documentary film). From W, Donyale Luna, the Trailblazing Black Supermodel Gets Her Due

Hulu:

New on Hulu: September 2023 from Vulture.

The Other Black Girl (horror/comedy, complete season 1), based on a book by Zakiya Dalila Harris. An African-American editorial assistant works at a white NYC publishing firm. When a black co-worker arrives she gets excited, but is the new girl a friend or a foe?

FX’s Welcome to Wrexham (season 2)

That’s So Raven (complete series)

Disney+:

New on Disney+: September 2023 from Vulture.

Marvel Studios’ Assembled: The Making of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, premiere

Amazon Prime:

New on Amazon Prime Video: September 2023 from Vulture.

Wilderness (thriller series), A dream holiday becomes a nightmare for a young British couple who seemingly have it all, as heartbreak turns into fury and revenge.

A Million Miles Away (2023 movie), inspired by José Hernández’s inspiring journey from migrant farmworker to NASA astronaut.

Peacock:

New on Peacock: September 2023 from Vulture.

Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015 film), When teenager Quinn Brenner (Stefanie Scott) senses that her late mother is trying to contact her, she seeks help from gifted psychic Elise Rainier (Lin Shaye). However, Elise’s tragic past makes her reluctant to use her abilities. After Quinn is attacked by a malevolent entity, her father (Dermot Mulroney) pleads with Elise for help. With support from two parapsychologists, Elise ventures deep into The Further — where she finds a powerful demon with an insatiable craving for human souls.

Apple TV+:

The Morning Show (season 3 premiere, 2 episodes), An unapologetically candid drama that looks at the modern workplace through the lens of the people who help wake America up, pulling back the curtain on early morning TV.

Paramount+:

From Decider, New On Paramount+ September 2023

 The Gold (series premiere on 9/17/23), a BBC historical crime-drama series covering and dramatizing the Brink’s-Mat robbery in 1983 as well as events that follows. 

In Theaters:

A Haunting in Venice (mystery/crime), Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot investigates a murder while attending a Halloween seance at a haunted palazzo in Venice, Italy.

Dumb Money (drama/comedy), based on the insane true story of everyday people who flipped the script on Wall Street and got rich by turning GameStop (yes, the mall videogame store) into the world’s hottest company. IMDb

Outlaw Johnny Black (western/action), Cowboy Johnny Black vows to gun down Brett Clayton, the man responsible for the death of his father. He soon becomes a wanted outlaw while posing as a preacher in a small mining town that’s been taken over by a notorious land baron.

Camp Hideout (comedy), After a troubled teen steals an important item from two big city goons, he hides in a church summer camp and finds he must protect his new found friends at all cost when the goons track him down.

The Inventor (animation/adventure), The insatiably curious Leonardo da Vinci leaves Italy to join the French court, where he can experiment freely, invent incredible machines and study the human body. He is joined on his adventure by the audacious French princess Marguerite de Nevarre.

Cassandro (drama/sport), Saúl Armendáriz, a homosexual amateur wrestler from El Paso, Texas, rises to international stardom when he creates the character Cassandro, the `Liberace of Lucha Libre.’ He upends not just the macho wrestling world, but also his own life.

Three: What to Wear

Trends from the past:

Cargo Pants are still trending. This 90s style keeps popping up.

From People, Taylor Swift, Kate Middleton, and Oprah Winfrey Wear These ’90s Throwback Pants That You Can Shop for $23

Four: What to Read

Books about séances:

From Yahoo!, ‘A Haunting in Venice’ Is Based on an Agatha Christie Book, and It’s the Perfect Halloween Read

The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner. From the author of the sensational bestseller The Lost Apothecary. Amid the shrouded parlours of Victorian London, two daring women hunt for truth and justice in the perilous art of conjuring the dead.

Five: What to Do

Listen: From the New York Times, Audiobook of the Week: ‘The Ghost Club’. Buy it: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/714301/the-ghost-club-by-kate-winkler-dawson/

In Boston:

Prepare for Hurricane Lee – from the City of Boston, Hurricane Safety Tips

On Sunday September 17th (11 AM – 5 PM): Boston Local Food Festival. The 13th Annual Boston Local Food Festival will be held on September 17th, 2023 on the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Bring your family and friends to eat, shop, and discover local tastes from New England.

Crafting in Cambridge: Fall/Spooky Season Glassware Painting Workshop (Cambridge)

Shop: From People, The Best Deals at Amazon This Week, Including Apple-Scented Candles and Shackets for Fall

Decorate: From People, We Found 10 Festive Wreaths Under $25 to Get Your Front Door Ready for Fall

Plan a trip: From Travel & Leisure, 16 Best Fall Vacations for Foliage Views, Fewer Crowds, and Stunning Scenery