JULY 9 • 2020 | 35
THE PEACOCK
SPREADS ITS WINGS
The new Peacock network pre-
mieres “for everybody” on July 15.
Everybody comes with qualifiers.
Certain cable company customers
are already getting Peacock with
their subscriptions. “Everybody”
can see some of the shows (with
ads) if they have an internet
connection. If you pay $5 per
month, you can see everything on
Peacock. Peacock is connected to
NBC, and many old NBC series will
be on the channel.
Peacock original series
starting on July 15 include The
Capture, Brave New World and
Intelligence. Capture is a six-epi-
sode British series that aired in the
U.K. last fall and got great reviews.
It focuses on a British veteran of
the Afghan War who is a suspect
in a horrible domestic crime. Ron
Perlman, 70, has a supporting
role.
Brave New World stars Alden
Ehrenreich, 30. It’
s based on the
famous 1932 dystopian novel by
Aldous Huxley. Ehrenreich was dis-
covered by Steven Spielberg, who
chanced to see him in a funny bat
mitzvah video. Ehrenreich is talent-
ed, but he’
s had the misfortune to
star in three big-budget films that
flopped (Beautiful Creatures, Rules
Don’
t Apply and Solo: A Stars Wars
Story).You can see him at his best,
I think, in Hail, Caesar!, a Coen
brothers’
film that was a critical
and box-office hit.
Finally, there’
s Intelligence, a
six-episode British sitcom set in
the U.K. David Schwimmer, 53,
co-stars as Jerry Bernstein, an
American National Security Agency
employee who acts as a liaison
to a British cybercrime unit. The
first season aired in Britain last
February and a second season
has been ordered. Schwimmer’
s
ex-wife, Zoe Buckman, 35, is a
Brit and they have a 9-year-old
daughter.
Over on HBO, the documen-
tary Showbiz Kids premieres on
Tuesday, July 14. HBO publicity
says: “[It] peels back Hollywood’
s
velvet curtain, shining a spotlight
on the glamour and allure of work-
ing in the entertainment industry
while also affording a sobering
window on the tolls that early
success can take on young profes-
sionals.”
Interviewees include Mara
Wilson, 32, and Evan Rachel
Wood, 32. Both are the children
of Jewish mothers and both
were raised Jewish. Wilson’
s first
big role was in Mrs. Doubtfire
(she was 6). She also starred in
Matilda. Wood’
s breakthrough role
was in the film Thirteen. She was
15 when it opened.
The documentary director is
Alex Winter, 54. He began as a
child actor and is best remem-
bered as “Bill” in Bill and Ted’
s
Excellent Adventures (1990) and
its 1991 film sequel. Born in the
U.K., he was raised in the states
by his American Jewish mother. As
an adult, he’
s had more success
as a documentary maker than as
an actor. However, he’
ll hit the big
screen again in August when a
third Bill and Ted film adventure
(co-starring Keanu Reeves as Ted)
is released.
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STAYING CONNECTED
At this time of social distancing,
the Jewish News will try to bring
awareness to events/learning
situations offered online by
synagogues, temples and
community organizations.
BOOK TALK
ONGOING
The Jewish Theological Seminary
originally aired a talk by author Laura
Arnold Leibman on “The Art of the
Jewish Family” on June 22, 2020.
View at jtsa.edu/art-of-the-jewish-
family.
LIVESTREAM CONCERT
8 PM, JULY 11
The Chamber Music Society of
Detroit will present another chamber
music concert: Julia Bruskin on cello
and Aaron Wunch on piano. View at
CMDetroit.org.
AN AMERICAN CLASSIC
2-3:30 PM, JULY 14
The Jewish Historical Society of
Michigan will present Barbara
Cohn, co-author of The Detroit
Public Library: An American Classic
(2017) and a master’
s candidate
in museum studies at Johns
Hopkins University, highlighting
Jewish Detroiters instrumental in
the foundation and sustenance of
the Detroit Public Library from the
1800s to the 1960s. Hear many
surprising and inspiring stories,
including the conflict between the
Detroit Library Commission and the
Detroit Police “Censorship Squad.”
Format: Zoom (virtual conference
platform). Cost: Free for members,
$18 for non-members. Register by 9
pm Monday, July 13. Instructions for
joining the Zoom call will be sent the
day before.
FAMILY ROOM SERIES
7:30 PM, JULY 12
The Ark in Ann Arbor presents Annie
& Rod Capps, folk artists. View on
the Ark’
s Facebook page. Upcoming:
8 pm, July 14, enjoy Alex Cuba,
singer-songwriter who performs in
English and Spanish; and 8 pm, July
16, listen to Kiana June Webber,
singer, formerly of Chelsea, Mich.
WIND-DOWN WEDNESDAY
7 PM, JULY 15
Sib4Sib is hosting a Facebook live
event featuring Dr. Jackie Issner,
Ph.D,. licensed psychologist and
Sib4Sib clinical adviser. Wind-down
Wednesday is an opportunity to learn
more about Sib4Sib and participate
in a family-friendly mindfulness
activity, like connecting with ones
you love. On the Sib4Sib Facebook
page. More info and to add to your
calendar: Sib4Sib.org/wdw.
MEDITATION & MOVEMENT
8 PM, JULY 15
Federation’
s We Need to Talk
presents ttrained yoga and
meditation teacher Stacy Bishop
is back to once again help people
relax, re-center and recharge. This
class is open to all ages, and no
experience is necessary. Info: Amy
Wayne, (248) 203-1483, awayne@
jfmd.org.
READER ALERT
ONGOING
Southfield Public Library Summer
Reading Program has begun. All
summer programs will be virtual. Log
your reading, complete challenges,
play games and earn badges when
you register at southfieldlibrary.
readsquared.com.
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