Rog's Movie Viewpoint

In the small town of Cayuga, New Mexico during one night in the late 1950s, radio DJ Everett (Jake Horowitz) and switchboard operator Fay (Sierra McCormick) hear a strange audio signal while both are at work. The two friends are compelled to solve the mystery of the weird sound. After Everett broadcasts the signal, calls from a couple of listeners shed some light that could lead to the solution. The sci-fi genre gets a boost from this fresh mystery. Director Andrew Patterson, with a script by producer James Montague and Craig W. Sanger, impresses in

Maggie (Dakota Johnson) is kept busy as personal assistant to superstar Grace Davis (Tracee Ellis Ross), but she desperately wants to become a music producer. After a chance meeting with talented musician David Cliff (Kelvin Harrison, Jr.), Maggie has hopes of fulfilling her dreams while finding romance. Obstacles get in the way, including her steady job and Grace's manager Jack Robertson (Ice Cube). Solid performances and great music give this appealing diversion a big lift. While the story may seem familiar, director Nisha Ganatra ("Late Night") and writer Flora Greeson have fashioned a