This week’s picks for streaming include a variety of new releases, such as A Different World, a sequel to the original classic sitcom, which begins by introducing new Hillman College student Deborah, the daughter of Whitley Gilbert-Wayne and Dwayne Wayne. The show features a young cast, including Maleah Joi Moon, Alijah Kai, Cornell Young IV, Jordan Aaron Hall, Kennedi Reece, Chibuikem Uche, and more, as well as legacy characters like Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, and Darryl M. Bell. The series is streaming on Netflix. Another pick is Pulp: What Do You Do For An Encore, a concert film featuring Jarvis Cocker and directed by Garth Jennings, which is streaming on Mubi.
This Week’s Picks
A Different World is a single-camera spin on HBCU life, and while it may feel like you’re missing something if you don’t know the legacy characters, the young cast does emerge as the show’s beating heart, leading to a thoughtful and amusing look at college life rich with fun characters. The show is created by Felicia Pride and features a cast including Maleah Joi Moon, Alijah Kai, Cornell Young IV, Jordan Aaron Hall, Kennedi Reece, Chibuikem Uche, Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer, Ajai Sanders, Karen Malina White, Charnele Brown, Jenifer Lewis, Dawnn Lewis, Glynn Turman, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Cliff “Method Man” Smith.
Another pick is Pulp: What Do You Do For An Encore, a concert film featuring Jarvis Cocker and directed by Garth Jennings. The film is a true portrait of an artist, using archival footage and Cocker‘s narration to guide the story. As Cocker says, music is like time travel, and projects like What Do You Do For An Encore? really celebrate that.
Other picks include Youth, a TV series created by Sharon Horgan and streaming on HBO Max, which follows a divorced literary agent whose teenage son is on the cusp of leaving the nest. The series features a cast including Sharon Horgan, Rupert Friend, Sharlene Whyte, Aran Murphy, Robbie Gee, Harriet Walter, Anne Reid, and Freddie Fox.
Line of Fire is another pick, a procedural series created by Joshua Safran and streaming on Peacock. The show follows a family where everyone works for some branch of the U.S. government and features a cast including Peter Krause, Hope Davis, Kat Cunning, Tommy O’Brien, Taylor Bloom, and Charlie Barnett.
Blast From the Past
This week’s blast from the past is How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, a romantic comedy film directed by Donald Petrie and starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey. The film is streaming on Prime Video, Paramount+, Kanopy, and Hoopla.
Despite initially receiving mixed reviews, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days has become a beloved romantic comedy. The film’s cast, including Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey, Adam Goldberg, Bebe Neuwirth, Michael Michele, Robert Klein, Kathryn Hahn, and Thomas Lennon, deliver committed performances that make the film enjoyable to watch.
A Special Guest Recommends!
This week’s special guests are Steve Cox and Matthew Walker, the directors of Shaun the Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy Bottom. They recommend Widow’s Bay (Apple TV) and Yellowstone (Peacock), respectively.
Matthew Walker praises Widow’s Bay for its mix of Jaws and Stephen King elements, while Steve Cox enjoys Yellowstone for its drama and cowboy themes. Both shows are available to stream on their respective platforms.
One Last One Before Bed
For a quick watch before bed, consider Sad Day, a short film directed by Hiro Murai and starring FKA twigs. The film is a beautiful and weird collaboration that showcases FKA twigs‘ music and inspires comparisons to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. It’s streaming on Hulu.
In conclusion, this week’s picks offer a variety of new releases and classic films to stream. From A Different World to How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, there’s something for everyone. Be sure to subscribe to the newsletter for more picks and recommendations!
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