This week in theaters,Tim BurtonandMichael Keatonare reuniting as we return to the insane world ofBeetlejuice. The sequel, almost 40 years in the making, is a film you don’t want to miss. On streaming,Hayao Miyazaki’s latest Oscar-winning animated film,The Boy and the Heronhits Max, making it a must-watch for your at-home viewing. Scroll below to find the complete list of everything you need to add to your weekend watchlist.
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’
Where To Watch: In Theaters
Three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River after an unexpected family tragedy. Still haunted by Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton), Lydia’s (Winona Ryder) life soon gets turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter discovers a mysterious portal to the afterlife. When someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times, the mischievous demon gleefully returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuiceseems to be a return to form for Tim Burton, as the film is a millennial’s delight, according toMartin Tsai:Rife with nostalgia,Beetlejuiceis intended for ’80s babies. It’s truly exciting to see Burton’s return to form, making something both grotesque and funny after struggling to connect with some ambitious projects withoutJohnny Depp. He appears to be energized and having fun, something we haven’t seen in quite a while.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: The sequel to the cult classic brings back the infamous ghost Beetlejuice, who is unleashed upon a modern family, setting off a chain of hilarious and supernatural events. As mischief ensues, both the living and the deceased must deal with the resulting chaos, blending comedic antics with ghostly intrigue.
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‘The Perfect Couple’
Where To Watch: On Netflix
‘The Perfect Couple’ Review: Nicole Kidman’s Netflix Series Is a Sharp, Twisty Whodunit
Everyone is a suspect in this star-studded adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand’s bestselling novel.
Amelia Sacks (Eve Hewson) is about to marry into one of the wealthiest families on Nantucket. Her disapproving future mother-in-law, famous novelist Greer Garrison Winbury (Nicole Kidman), has spared no expense in planning what promises to be the premiere wedding of the season — until a body turns up on the beach. As secrets come to light, the stage is set for a real-life investigation that feels plucked from the pages of one of Greer’s novels. Suddenly, everyone is a suspect.
While not a perfect series,The Perfect Coupleis still incredibly entertaining, according toTania Hussain:Despite its rushed ending and inconsistency in tone,The Perfect Coupleexcels in its character development thanks to standout performances and complex, winding tension. As a series meant to hook from the start, it does an excellent job across its six episodes of blending dark comedy with drama for an unpredictable watch.
The Perfect Couple
When a body is discovered just hours before a lavish wedding on Nantucket, every member of the wedding party becomes a suspect. As secrets unravel and tensions rise, the seemingly perfect lives of the guests are exposed, leading to shocking revelations in this star-studded mystery drama.
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‘The Boy and the Heron’
Where To Watch: on Max
Mahito, a young 12-year-old boy, struggles to settle in a new town after his mother’s death. However, when a talking heron informs Mahito that his mother is still alive, he enters an abandoned tower in search of her, which takes him to another world.
Miyazaki’s bag is deeper than we ever imagined as he delivers yet again.The Boy and the Heronis the latestStudio Ghiblifilm to steal our hearts.Ross Bonaimeexplains why the film works, saying:After over half a century as one of the most consistently exciting and continuously inventive filmmakers working today, Miyazaki continues to surprise withThe Boy and the Heron. At times, it can be an overwhelming example of a director having the freedom to do whatever he wants, but in the end, Miyazaki finds a way to turn his latest into a moving tale, with stunning animation, memorable characters, and one of the most ambitious worlds he’s ever created.
The Boy and the Heron
A young boy named Mahito, yearning for his mother, ventures into a world shared by the living and the dead. There, death comes to an end, and life finds a new beginning. A semi-autobiographical fantasy from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki.
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‘Rebel Ridge’
Terry Richmond (Aaron Pierre) enters the town of Shelby Springs on a simple but urgent mission– post bail for his cousin and save him from imminent danger. But when Terry’s life’s savings are unjustly seized by law enforcement, he’s forced to go head-to-head with local police chief Sandy Burnne (Don Johnson) and his combat-ready officers. Terry finds an unlikely ally in court clerk Summer McBride (AnnaSophia Robb), and the two become entangled in a deep-rooted conspiracy within the remote township. As the stakes turn deadly, Terry must call upon his mysterious background to break the department’s hold on the community, bring justice to his own family, and protect Summer in the process.
Here’s whatChase Hutchinsonhad to say about the film:When that all comes to the forefront, the film boasts plenty of delightful action that also feels appropriately gruesome. Saulnier doesn’t spoil this by coming out of the gate with all the fights too soon. Instead, it’s a steady build to when Terry must fully take matters into his own hands. The way he then must move quickly to take down enemies who have them outgunned doesn’t get quite as audaciously gory asGreen RoomorBlue Ruin, though you still feel every impact all the same.
Rebel Ridge
In Rebel Ridge, a man with a mysterious past embarks on a mission to seek justice against those who wronged him. Set in a small town, the film explores themes of vengeance and redemption, as the protagonist navigates a dangerous path that tests his resolve and challenges the status quo.
‘The Front Room’
‘The Front Room’ Review: Brandy and Kathryn Hunter Are Forces of (Un)Nature in Absurd A24 Horror
This movie is more proof you should never let you in-laws move in.
The Front Roomis an A24 psychological horror film that follows Belinda (Brandy Norwood), a newly pregnant woman whose life turns into a nightmare when her estranged mother-in-law moves in. As the sinister presence takes hold, Belinda must protect her unborn child from her diabolical guest.
Jeff Ewingbelieves that the film is worth your time, saying:There’s a lot to like aboutThe Front Room. First and foremost, Kathryn Hunter excels as the malevolent, scheming Solange, while Brandy Norwood lands Belinda’s intensity throughout, especially as she comes to be truly challenged. There’s an interesting back-and-forth between them, and a series of power plays that mostly keep the narrative feeling fresh as it proceeds. The film’s biggest issues pertain mostly to repetition.
The Front Room
Everything goes to hell for newly pregnant Belinda after her mother-in-law moves in and tries to get her claws on the child.
