What to Watch This Weekend
SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME
Watch in Theaters
Are your spidey senses tingling? For the first time in the history of the Spider-Man franchise, our titular hero’s identity is out there in the open which creates an entirely new set of challenges for Peter Parker and those around him. More trouble lies ahead when Parker enlists Dr. Strange to restore his secret identity and accidentally unleashes the most powerful villains that Spider-Man has ever had to face into the world. The film stars Tom Holland and Zendaya and is a Blockbuster with a capital B! If you’re an MCU fan, this is one you’re not going to want to miss. (Who are we kidding- you probably already have your tickets.)
STATION ELEVEN
Watch on HBO Max
Alright, we know that a show centered around a group of survivors in the wake of a global pandemic might not sound like the most tempting thing to watch right now, but hear us out. The series is based on the critically-acclaimed 2014 novel by Emily St. John and is centered around a much more extreme version of a pandemic than the one we’re going through. It’s an emotional watch but, ultimately, it is centered around an uplifting message about the value of life and the power of coming together to help one another when times are tough. Sounds like a lesson we all could use right about now!
SWAN SONG
Watch on Apple TV+
Mahershala Ali stars in this film as a man with a terminal illness who opts to be cloned. The clone is implanted with all of the man’s past memories and sent back to live with his pregnant wife, unbeknownst to her. It’s a sci-fi film that begs the question- is this something that you would do? If so, is it ethical? On top of Ali’s “dual” performance, the movie also features the always incredible Glenn Close as the scientist behind said cloning technology.
Further Viewing:
GRAND CREW (Watch on NBC)
From the creator of “Insecure” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” comes this new NBC sitcom about six young Black professionals in LA as they navigate their careers, dating, and more. Just like how the crew from “Friends” had Central Perk, this crew has a local wine bar where they meet to commiserate and laugh.
SELLING TAMPA (Watch on Netflix)
“Selling Sunset” friends rejoice, the series has expanded now to Tampa! How does one sell Tampa? Well, we’ll leave that up to the all-female crew at the Black-owned real estate agency that the series follows. Catch us at the open house!
FINDING MAGIC MIKE (Watch on HBO Max)
Get out your singles! In this reality competition, ten guys who have lost their mojo are put through a Magic Mike boot camp where they learn to perform sexy dance routines. Only one can be crowned the real Magic Mike and win the cash prize! Listen, we’re not gonna NOT watch, ya know?
THE HAND OF GOD (Watch on Netflix)
Oscar-winner, Paolo Sorrentino, directs and writes this coming-of-age story set in 1980s Naples. Viewers be warned- the film IS in Italian. But this heartfelt tale of love, loss, fate, family, sports, and cinema is well worth the subtitles.
THE WITCHER: Season 2 (Watch on Netflix)
Season 1 of “The Witcher” became the fastest-watched Netflix original in history so, needless to say, viewers are more than ready for more! The series tells the story of Geralt of Rivia, a mutated monster-hunter who is on a quest to find his place in the world.
THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MIAMI (Watch on Peacock)
Anyone craving some warmer weather? The long-awaited return of The Real Housewives of Miami franchise is finally here and the ladies are now bringing the heat over on Peacock. We’re all the way here for some drama in the sun!
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