No Time to Die
Watch in Theaters
[cues “One Last Time” from Hamilton] Daniel Craig’s tenure as James Bond comes to an end in the latest addition to the legendary 007 franchise. After retiring to live a peaceful life in Jamaica, Bond’s vacation becomes short-lived after he’s visited by a CIA agent who turns up asking for help. Before he knows it, he’s back in action on a mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist. The movie’s not setting out to break the mold here- but for fans of the franchise, this should serve as a more than satisfying sendoff for Craig after 5 Bond films.
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
Watch on PBS
There are legends and then there is Rita Moreno. An EGOT winner, Moreno’s career spans over 70 years and ranges from Broadway to Hollywood. Born into poverty in Puerto Rico, Moreno overcame challenges at every single step of her career stemming from the relentless racism and sexism of the entertainment industry. At long last, this documentary has come along to highlight her remarkable career in entertainment. Anchored by interviews with Moreno herself, the film highlights her role as a trailblazer while also letting us in on just how plain fun and vibrant Moreno’s spirit is itself.
Acapulco
Watch on Apple TV+
Think “The White Lotus” meets “Jane The Virgin” and you’ve got Apple’s newest series, “Acapulco.” Set at a luxury beachside resort in Mexico, this show is told in both English and Spanish and tells the coming-of-age story of a young twenty-something who scores his dream job of working as a cabana boy. As he deals with a demanding clientele and complicated home life, he soon realizes that this job is tougher than he ever could have imagined. While the show definitely has real heart, it is decidedly a comedy- so come expecting some good laughs. Also expect to immediately hop online and begin looking up flights to Acapulco- we’ll meet you on the beach!
Further Viewing:
THE MANOR (Watch on Prime Video)
It’s October which means that it’s now officially spooky season! It’s the perfect time to settle in for Amazon’s newest horror movie about a woman who, after moving into a nursing home, becomes convinced that the residents are being killed by a supernatural force.
LAMB (Watch in Theaters)
This A24-produced thriller tells the story of a couple in rural Iceland who discover a strange and unnatural newborn in their sheep barn. They decide to raise it as their own until supernatural forces try to force them to return the newborn to the wilderness.
MUPPETS HAUNTED MANSION (Watch on Disney+)
Everyone’s favorite puppets are back- this time for a Halloween special based on The Haunted Mansion. Beyond your typical Muppets-mayhem, the special also features the last film appearance from the legendary Ed Asner.
MADAME X (Watch on Paramount+)
Madame X subscribes to streaming services. Say what you will about Madonna’s latest album, but there’s no denying that the global superstar knows how to put on a good show. Paramount+ is now streaming this filmed version of Madonna’s last, intimate theater tour.
THERE’S SOMEONE INSIDE YOUR HOUSE (Watch on Netflix)
Here’s yet another spooky offering to kick off Halloween month. After moving from Hawaii to a small town in Nebraska for her final year of high school, Makani and her new classmates must stop a masked killer who is targeting students and exposing their secrets.
ONE OF US IS LYING (Watch on Peacock)
Think “The Breakfast Club” but with murder. This new series tells the story of what happens when five incredibly different high schoolers end up in detention with one another, but only four make it out alive.
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