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Jeremy Garelick’s ‘Murder Mystery 2’ is a big hit on Netflix
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American High founder Jeremy Garelick is pictured directing “MM2” on location in Paris. The movie is a big hit streaming on Netflix. By Russ Tarby Contributing Writer “Murder Mystery 2: Deux or Die,” the bigbudget comedy sequel directed by American High founder Jeremy Garelick, is a big hit streaming on Netflix. The humorous whodunit, starring Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler, attracted more than 42 million views over its first three days of availability on Netflix. The movie had 64.42 million hours viewed since its March 31 debut and appeared in the top 10 in 91 countries. It’s the second-biggest opening weekend on Netflix for a comedy film behind “Don’t Look Up,” the 2021 satire starring Leo DiCaprio and Meryl
Streep. Variety writer Andrew Wallenstein, the magazine’s chief media analyst, said “Murder Mystery 2” is by far “the highest-profile directing gig Jeremy Garelick has ever landed.” But Wallenstein knows that the director’s heart remains with American High, the production company he founded six
years ago after buying the old high-school building at 800 Fourth St., in Liverpool. “Even this plum assignment from Netflix won’t keep him from running American High,” Wallenstein wrote. “Last month, Hulu renewed its first-look output deal with Garelick, who strives to avoid formulaic filmmaking.”
American High has cranked out eight movies for Hulu, including “The Binge,” “Plan B” and “Miguel Wants to Fight.” The original “Murder Mystery” was Netflix’s most popular movie of 2019 with 30.8 million unique accounts watching its premiere. Not too many years ago, we would judge a film’s viewership by simply citing its box office receipts. Now that 42 million views have been tallied at Netflix, let’s do some simple math: if 42 million moviegoers each purchased a theater ticket for $10 each, the gross income would be a massive $420 million. Given that ticket prices routinely range higher than $10 each, and that streaming allows several
persons to watch simultaneously, that $420 million is certainly a conservative estimate. Any way you look at it, Jeremy Garelick can add a bona fide blockbuster to his growing résumé. After the March 30
screening of the new movie here at American High, Garelick said that if he gets to direct future versions of “Murder Mystery,” he will propose that some of it be shot at Central NY locations, possibly including Liverpool.
Church celebrates two centuries
Upstate University Hospital’s Mammography Van to visit North Syracuse Public Library By Amanda Roberts
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. Breast cancer accounts for about 30% (one in three) of all new cancer cases in women each year in the United States. It’s also one of the most treatable cancers when detected early. Mammograms are the most effective screening procedure for the early signs of breast cancer. On Wednesday, April 19, from 10 a.m.-noon, an Upstate University Mammography representative will be at the North Syracuse Branch to provide information and registration help for the upcoming Upstate University Hospital’s
Breast Cancer Initiative and continues with the support of Upstate University Hospital. The program aims to remove obstacles to breast cancer screening for women in New York. To be eligible for a mammogram on the van, women should be 40 years and older, not have had a mammogram in the past 12 months, and not be experiencing breast problems. To schedule an appointment for a mammogram with the van, call 315-464-2588. Arrangements can also be requested online at upstate.edu/noexcuses.
Mammography Van visit in May. The Upstate University Hospital’s Mammography Van is equipped with a state-of-the-art 3D digital mammogram system, a private exam room, dressing rooms, and a waiting room. It will visit North Syracuse Public Library at 100 Trolley Lane in North Syracuse on Tuesday, May 9, with appointments available between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Appointments are recommended for women who want a mammogram to ensure they will be seen that day. The mobile mammography program was started through New York State’s “Get Screened, No Excuses”
For Mammography information, contact: Wendy Hunt at 315-492-3353.
Liverpool High School to host Senior Game Night The Liverpool High School Student Council will host Senior Citizen Game Night on Friday, May 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Liverpool High School.
The event is open to community members 55 and older. Cost is $5 per person. Ticket includes games (with prizes), appetizers, snacks, beverages and music. Purchase
tickets online through the TicketSpicket Web site at tinyurl.com/ bdemef4y. For more information contact jolden@liverpool.k12.ny.us.
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Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Clay is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the founding of the congregation. Formed in 1823 by the original settlers of what was then known as Dutch Settlement in the northern part of the Town of Clay, it is the oldest Lutheran Congregation in Onondaga County. The first church building was built in 1833 near the corner of Verplank and Caughdenoy Roads. The congregation built a new church in the Village of Clay (then known as Cigarville) in 1915. Located on Route 31, that church building is still in use today. A service of the word will be held at the church on Sunday, April 23, at 2 p.m., followed by a coffee reception. All are invited to attend. Immanuel is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Upstate New York Synod. Pastor Tonya Eza leads the church. Immanuel emphasizes community service, and has a very active food pantry that serves northern Onondaga County.
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