The latest issue of Stream On is here, answering the question of what films and TV shows to watch. This week’s picks include the TV shows Furious and President Curtis, as well as the TV series Sterling Point and the film You, Me & Tuscany. Furious is a serial killer drama starring Emmy Rossum as an FBI agent, while President Curtis is a Rick and Morty spinoff featuring Keith David as the titular character. Sterling Point is a coming-of-age story about a girl who travels to a small Canadian island to uncover her family’s secrets, and You, Me & Tuscany is a romantic comedy starring Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page.
This Week’s Picks
Furious is created by Elizabeth Meriwether and stars Emmy Rossum, Lola Petticrew, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, and Scoot McNairy. It is streaming on Hulu. The show explores the depths of female rage and has a vibe reminiscent of Killing Eve.
President Curtis is created by James Siciliano and Dan Harmon and stars Keith David, Stephanie Beatriz, and Jim Rash. It is streaming on HBO Max. The show is a Rick and Morty spinoff and features inspired voice performances from its cast.
Sterling Point is created by Megan Park and stars Ella Rubin, Amélie Hoeferle, Jacob Whiteduck-Lavoie, Daniel Quinn-Toye, Bo Bragason, Keen Ruffalo, Mabel Strachan, Missi Pyle, Jay Duplass, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. It is streaming on Prime Video. The show is a coming-of-age story with a fresh and heartfelt execution.
You, Me & Tuscany is directed by Kat Coiro and stars Halle Bailey, Regé-Jean Page, Marco Calvani, Aziza Scott, Paolo Sassanelli, Stefania Casini, Lorenzo de Moor, Nia Vardalos, and Isabella Ferrari. It is streaming on Peacock. The film is a romantic comedy with a classic vibe and plenty of cute moments.
Blast From the Past
The Blast From the Past pick is the 1999 film Go, directed by Doug Liman and starring William Fichtner, Katie Holmes, Jay Mohr, Sarah Polley, Scott Wolf, J. E. Freeman, Breckin Meyer, and Timothy Olyphant. It is streaming on Netflix. The film is a wild and action-packed ride with a great ensemble cast.
A Special Guest Recommends!
This week’s special guest is Alysa Nahmias, director of the documentary Cookie Queens, and Nikki, one of the Scouts featured in the film. Alysa Nahmias recommends Sean Baker’s The Florida Project and Celine Sciamma’s Petite Maman, while Nikki recommends the Enola Holmes movies.
One Last One Before Bed
The One Last One Before Bed pick is the animated short Spider-Ham: Caught in a Ham, directed by Miguel Jiron and starring John Mulaney and Aaron LaPlante. It is streaming on YouTube. The short is a fun and action-packed ride that is perfect for a quick watch before bed.
In conclusion, this week’s Stream On picks offer a mix of serial killer dramas, coming-of-age stories, romantic comedies, and animated shorts. From Furious to Spider-Ham: Caught in a Ham, there’s something for everyone. Be sure to check out these picks and subscribe to the newsletter for more recommendations.
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