What to Watch This Weekend

Halloween Ends

Watch in theaters, and stream only on Peacock

The iconic horror franchise comes to an end. Four years after her last encounter with Michael Myers, Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis)  is living with her granddaughter and trying to finish her memoir.  When a young man in town is accused of murder, it beings an avalanche of terror that forces Laurie to confront the “devil she knows” yet again.

TILL

Watch in theaters

TILL tells the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley (Danielle Deadwyler), and her relentless pursuit of justice for her 14-year-old son, Emmett Till, who was brutally lynched in 1955. Toting a stellar cast of both breakout talent and film veterans (Whoopi Goldberg is on deck playing Emmett Till’s grandmother Alma Carthan), TILL will shed light and bring insight into one of the most shocking events and social justice turning points in American history.

I Love You, You Hate Me

Watch on Peacock

This limited series chronicles the rise and fall of the most beloved, purple dinosaur Barney. It gives viewers a shocking inside look at the horrendous backlash the show and all involved received — and explores what drives humans toward hatred.

Grimcutty (Watch on Hulu)

A suburban teen girl and her little brother must stop a terrifying internet meme brought to life by the hysteria of their parents.

My Friend Dahmer (Watch on Hulu)

Hulu is hopping on the wave of Dahmer curiosity by releasing this 2017 film based on the 2012 graphic novel of the same name. My Friend Dahmer gives insight into who Jeffrey Dahmer was as a young man from the perspective of those closest to him prior to his killing spree.

Rosaline (Watch on Hulu)

Case of the Ex, but make it Shakespeare! 😂  Rosaline is a comedic retelling of “Romeo and Juliet,” told from the point of view of the titular character, who was the object of Romeo’s intense affection before he fell in love with Juliet. Heartbroken, Rosaline plans to ruin the blossoming romance and win Romeo back.

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am (Watch on Netflix)

In this powerful documentary, Author Toni Morrison examines her life, her works, and the powerful themes throughout her literary career. Originally released in 2019, Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am hit Netflix this week.

Big Shot: Season 2 (Watch on Disney+)

The series follows Marvyn Korn (John Stamos) a temperamental basketball coach who is fired from his job and relocates to California to coach a girls’ basketball team. In the second season, the team (called The Sirens), is now in Division 2 and Coach Marvyn wants them to become the first team to make it to the finals in their first year of D-2. To increase their chances, he recruits a volleyball star named Ava. But, Ava’s arrival sparks tensions on and off the court.

She-Hulk: Attorney At Law Season Finale (Watch on Disney+)

This show has elicited a myriad of responses, good and bad alike, from viewers since its’ premiere back in August. Since then, fans of the show have been taken on one Hulk of a ride as Jennifer has dealt with the pressures of legal life and the occasional, erm… “mood swing”. With the resurgence of Daredevil in last week’s episode, fans are all but hulking out themselves in anticipation of what this means for our pal Jenn, and if Marvel will renew the series for a second season.

Into the Woods: Sing-a-Long (Watch on Disney+)

Do you hear that? It’s the harmonious sound of theatre kids warming up for this Sondheim’d sing-a-long!

Into the Woods, a film adaptation of the classic 1987 Broadway musical, turns fairy tales as we know them onto their heads. A witch (Meryl Streep) curses a baker (James Corden) and his wife (Emily Blunt) rendering them childless. She gives the couple three days to venture into the forest and retrieve the ingredients needed to reverse the curse lest they remain a barren couple. During their journey, they meet Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Jack (fresh from his last sneak up the beanstalk), each one on a quest to fulfill a wish.

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