This week’s issue of Stream On features a range of exciting new releases and hidden gems, starting with Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, a low-budget time travel farce that has pleased both longtime fans and newcomers to the series. Directed by Matt Johnson and starring Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol, the movie is now streaming on Hulu. The two-season series that preceded it is also available on the service, and watching it first is recommended to get a sense of what’s going on.
This Week’s Picks
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie is a comedy that pulls off some incredible bits, and its availability on Hulu is a notable release this week. Another release is Masters of the Universe, a live-action film that is now streaming on Prime Video. Directed by Travis Knight and starring Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, and Jared Leto, the movie has been described as goofy fun, with plenty to savor for all ages.
In addition to these releases, The Dink is a sports comedy starring Jake Johnson and Mary Steenburgen that is now streaming on Apple TV. The movie follows a washed-up tennis star who discovers the sport of pickleball and comes to see its appeal. Stuart Fails to Save the Universe is another notable release, a Big Bang Theory spinoff that is now streaming on HBO Max. The show is a romp through different dimensions and genre pastiches, packed with guest stars from the parent series.
Blast From the Past
This week’s Blast From the Past feature is Set It Off, a classic 90s thriller directed by F. Gary Gray and starring Jada Pinkett, Queen Latifah, and Vivica A. Fox. The movie is now streaming on Tubi and is a must-watch for its top-tier cast and genuinely laugh-out-loud sequence midway through.
A Special Guest Recommends!
This week’s special guest is Pamela Adlon, the voice of Bobby Hill in King of the Hill. Adlon recommends Widow’s Bay, an Apple TV horror comedy that she has a special connection to, as her King of the Hill co-stars Stephen Root and Toby Huss also play roles in the series. She also enjoys watching Cape Fear, which is now streaming on Apple TV.
One Last One Before Bed
Finally, this week’s One Last One Before Bed feature is Would It Kill You to Laugh?, a comedy special starring John Early and Kate Berlant that is now streaming on Peacock. The special features a series of sharp, silly sketches and is a breezy watch that can be enjoyed bit by bit or all in one go.
We’ll be back next week with more picks — in the meantime, stay safe out there, or better yet stay inside, where it’s definitely safe, and there’s so much film and TV to watch. Be sure to subscribe to the newsletter for more updates and recommendations!
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