The first film in Zach Snyder’s 2-part sci-fi adventure about a peaceful colony an a moon at the edge of the galaxy suddenly threatened by invaders, and the woman (Sofia Boutella) who is their only hope of saving them. Critics are not exactly on board, but it’s a new Star Wars adjacent universe with an
The first series to come out of Rick Riordan’s hit YA fantasy novel series is more grounded than the movies. It follows 12-year-old Percy, an outcast in NYC who’s noticing many strange occurrences in his life. Then he discovers he’s a half-blood demigod, and all the Greek mythology he learned in school is real, with
A stirring, feverishly impressionistic biopic about the legendary conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein (played by Bradley Cooper, who also directs and co-wrote the script), Maestro explores his lifelong relationship with wife Felicia (played by Carey Mulligan), his bisexuality, his stardom, his ego, and his prodigious talent. Reviews are mostly favorable, and the film is sure
For some international perspective (and a surprising cameo appearance), jump into Trevor Noah’s stories from his recent travels around the world, including how he got roasted in Paris. A rare stand-up special that’s rated TV-14.
Set 64 years before the events of the first film in the trilogy, Ballad serves as an origin story that explains how the ruthless world of The Hunger Games came to be. Starring Rachel Zegler (West Side Story) and Tom Blyth, the film has been well received by early reviews, and you’ll want to see
After 14 seasons, FX’s clever, animated spoof of spycraft delivers the final sendoff episodes, upping the emotional stakes for its characters and their fans. Their final mission? The UN has voted to outlaw independent spy agencies, so Archer and the gang go to work outside the law to save the world from an unlikely duo.
The final six episodes of the Emmy-award winning drama pick up several months after Princess Diana’s death and follow young William and Harry as they head off to school, the burgeoning romance of Wills and Kate Middleton, Charles and Camilla’s wedding, and the Queen’s Golden Jubilee. Imelda Staunton continues her role as the Queen, as
The majority of music documentaries tend to play up the drama and the breakups. This tribute to the unsung musicians behind the rock stars of the 70s and 80s shows the affection and respect they share for one another, and rarely have so many legends appeared in one documentary: James Taylor, Neil Young, Stevie Nicks,
Can a series about an impending apocalypse bring joy to your life? That’s what some reviewers think about this adult animated comedy series about a woman who finds purpose and connection as earth faces an oncoming planet. A very original mix of whimsy, absurdity, and big existential questions. Ten episodes air on Netflix.
An edgy British comedy-drama series focused on single mother Deb (Louise Brealey) and her two adult daughters, Josie and Billie (Kat Sadler and Lizzie Davidson), who are facing some trauma and not afraid to serve up some raw talk about it – and find the humor in it all. Critics have described it alternately as