The movies are coming, the movies are coming. Or, rather, they’re already here, and you can watch them from the comfort of your own home, because who needs human interaction anyway? This weekend, indulge in the latest streaming releases, including the long-awaited sequel to a beloved rom-com, a horror film that’s sure to give you nightmares, and a mystery-adventure film that’s perfect for the whole family.
As we trudge through the never-ending cycle of franchise reboots and sequels, it’s getting harder to keep track of what’s new and what’s just a rehashed version of something we’ve seen before. But, hey, who needs originality when you can just revive a classic and call it a day? The Content Mines remain fully operational, after all. This week, we’ve got The Devil Wears Prada 2, because the world was just missing a sequel to a 15-year-old movie. The film follows Andy, now a global reporter, as she returns to Runway to help Miranda and Nigel form an alliance with their former colleague Emily. Because, you know, the fashion world is just that exciting.
Enola Holmes 3: The Wedding Edition
In this third installment of the Sherlock Holmes spinoff series, Enola Holmes finds her wedding derailed when her brother Sherlock is kidnapped. Because what’s a wedding without a little drama, right? The film is now available to stream on Netflix, because who needs to leave their house when you can watch movies from the comfort of your own home? The movie promises to be a thrilling adventure, full of mystery and action, and we’re sure it’ll be a great addition to the Sherlock Holmes franchise. We’re also sure that the merchandising opportunities have already been thoroughly explored, because priority number one is always selling more stuff.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is available to watch on Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home, because you’ve got options, folks. And if you’re not in the mood for fashion or mystery, you can always check out Obsession, a supernatural horror-thriller about a young man who uses a gimmicky “One Wish Willow” to make his crush fall for him, only to find his fantasy turn into a bloody nightmare. Because what’s a weekend without a little horror, right? The film is also available on Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home, because convenience is key.
More Movies to Stream This Weekend
If you’re looking for something a little more lighthearted, you can check out 40 Dates and 40 Nights, a rom-com about a young woman who accepts an outrageous offer from her eccentric grandmother to go on 40 dates in 40 consecutive nights in exchange for a year of free rent. Because who wouldn’t want to go on 40 dates in a row? The film is available to stream on Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home, because you know the drill by now. And if you’re still looking for more options, you can always check out the other recent new movie streaming releases, because there’s always something new to watch.
As we continue to wade through the endless sea of streaming releases, it’s hard not to feel like we’re just being fed the same old thing over and over again. The Franchise Resurrection Department is working overtime, and the results are starting to show. But hey, at least we’ve got our trusty algorithms to guide us, right? Somewhere, a whiteboard contains the words “bigger,” “darker,” and “multiverse,” and we’re sure that’s going to lead to some exciting new developments in the world of cinema. Or, you know, it’ll just lead to more of the same old nonsense. Either way, we’ll be here, watching and waiting, as the Content Mines continue to churn out more and more “content” for our viewing pleasure.
Finn McFrame, celebrated satirical mastermind and self-proclaimed “Emperor of Irony,” started his illustrious career as a cinematographer, where his expertise in capturing every single frame of a squirrel stealing a baguette earned him accolades at obscure film festivals.
Born in the glamorous town of Boring, Oregon, Finn grew up with dreams of being a Hollywood director until he realized that satire, not cinema, was his true calling—or at least the one that let him sleep until noon.
Finn McFrame: changing the world, one satirical lens flare at a time.
