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By Jim Gordon and Leeta Liepins

Published 11:45 PDT, Fri April 11, 2025

Last Updated: 11:46 PDT, Fri April 11, 2025

Spotlight on two films and a ducuseries

THE VIEW #1 – Audrey’s Children

One of the great things about a bio film like Audrey’s Children is it casts a spotlight on an individual whose work had such a profound impact on society and the lives of so many, but whose name is not known today by many. In this case, that individual is visionary and trailblazing British physician, Dr. Audrey Evans, who, in 1969, was hired as Chief of Oncology at the renowned Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. That alone, in a time of sexism and limitations for women, would have been an impressive accomplishment. But Evans had more to achieve, going on to develop the first Neuroblastoma Staging System which would assist in treating childhood cancer. Though her plate was full, Evans also took note that the families of the children she was treating often had no place to stay or couldn’t afford a hotel. The result: Evans co-founded the first Ronald McDonald House for families of patients, and, ultimately, impacted the lives of millions of children and families around the world. Actress Natalie Dormer, who we first took note of in Game of Thrones, gives a powerful, thoughtful, and at times funny, performance as Dr. Audrey Evans, and the film also benefits by a solid supporting cast including Clancy Brown and Jimmi Simpson. This is a film that deserves to be seen, and Audrey Evans (who died in 2022), deserves to be remembered and applauded, reminding us again, that one person can make a difference. Audrey’s Children is in theatres now. audreyschildren.com

THE VIEW #2 – Working Man

When you go to see a Jason Statham movie, you know what you’re going to get. That’s part of his success. And though Statham will most likely never win awards for his acting, he has great onscreen charisma and star quality, something we first noticed years ago in 1998’s Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. In his latest film, Working Man, (co-written by pal, Sylvester Stallone), Statham is just that—a working man named Levon Cade, who is employed at a construction site. But when his boss’s daughter is kidnapped by human traffickers, the boss—who is like family—begs for his help. Reluctantly, this working man must revert to the life he has tried to leave behind as a decorated military solider, with years spent in the Black Ops. The bad guys have no idea who they’ll be dealing with. Working Man’s action-packed plot is similar to 2008’s hugely successful, Taken, and is as enjoyable. Working Man is in theatres now. amazonmgmstudios.com

THE VIEW #3 – Fight For Glory: 2024 World Series

Okay, first things first: we have never liked the New York Yankees, and as for the Los Angeles Dodgers, well, we dislike them a little less. But when these two teams met in the 2024 World Series, we knew this battle of the titans stacked with superstars was the best way to end the season. And though it only went 5 games, it was full of drama, highs and lows, injury scares and the return to form of a veteran player. Now comes Fight For Glory: 2024 World Series, a 3-part docuseries that gives fans an inside look at the Fall Classic. Produced, in collaboration with MLB Studios, by the Oscar winning team of Ron Howard and Brian Grazer, as well as 5-time World Series winner (and former Yankee) Derek Jeter, and directed by Oscar nominee, R.J. Cutler, this docuseries brings back all those great moments: Freddie Freeman’s unforgettable Game 1 walk-off grand slam, and the beginning of his MVP performance in the Series; Shohei Ohtani getting hurt after a slide into second base in Game 2; to the Dodgers winning it all in Game 5. If you’re a baseball fan, and we are, (but not so much about playing in mid-March), you’ll enjoy this docuseries. It illustrates why this series was unforgettable, played by two teams who are as hated as they are worshipped. Fight For Glory: 2024 World Series is available on tv.apple.com