And the other crowd-pleasing performances, are delightful, complete with a bevy of open-hearted one-liners.
Smith’s immense movie-star presence can’t be ignored. The more interesting movie would probably be told from Venus and Serena’s perspective.īut in spite of those shortcomings, the beguiling draw of this rags-to-riches story can’t be denied. King Richard never delves into the grittier side of racial dynamics, instead remaining at arm’s length while quickly moving past references to Rodney King or the Jim Crow South. Multiple competing interests are pulling on this film: The need to sanitize Williams’ image, the desire to make an already inspirational story more mainstream. Will Smith has received plenty of awards attention for his role as Richard, while Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton co-star as the young tennis prodigies. Picturesīased on the true story of Richard Williams, the father of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams, King Richard portrays his aspiration and efforts to make them superstars in a sport that has historically been extraordinarily white. Where to watch: Available to rent for $19.99 on Amazon, Apple, and Vudu Image: Warner Bros. Because of that, it seems fitting that Ghostbusters: Afterlife is at its best when it’s about young characters finding their place in a pop-culture landscape their predecessors built. With Afterlife’s endless string of callbacks, Jason Reitman lovingly pays homage to his father’s series, but the new characters are where Jason’s own intimate and personal style of filmmaking shines through. But the most exciting thing about the movie is how it looks to welcome a new generation of kids into the Ghostbusters world, both onscreen and off. There are dozens of tiny moments openly designed to make die-hard Ghostbusters fans cheer. From our review,Įven with its emphasis on its new young characters, Ghostbusters: Afterlife is still stuffed with references, inside jokes, and reverence for the original movies in the series. If you are looking for a Ghostbusters-themed nostalgia ride, or a way to introduce the franchise to a younger generation, this may be the pick for you. Two grandchildren (Finn Wolfhard, McKenna Grace) of original Ghostbuster Egon Spengler move to their grandfather’s haunted farmhouse and learn about his legacy (and bustin’ ghosts) in the process. The fourth Ghostbusters film (and third in the original franchise timeline), Afterlife is the latest example of a “torch-passing” franchise film. Where to watch: Available to rent for $5.99 on Amazon, Apple, and Vudu Photo: Columbia Pictures
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Get a standalone Hulu (no-ads) subscription or the bundle combining Disney Plus and ESPN Plus for one lower price There are countless Nightmare Alleys all across America, and the moment you think you’re above ending up in one is the moment you’re doomed to be trapped there. Crucially, the film spends very little time in the actual alley from which the movie gets its title, but it’s always there. Nightmare Alley spins a sordid drama about liars and what gets people to believe them, a cycle of exploitation where wealth and privilege are the only thin lines separating a swindler from a sucker from a geek. And yet, few major studio films feel more acutely of this moment. Nightmare Alley is a careful and lavish adaptation of a seminal work where its most interesting dimensions are the ones that emerge when the viewer asks “why tell this story now?” Its script, by del Toro and Kim Morgan, is not didactic nor is it a drastic departure from previous versions. When Carisle’s schemes draw the attention of a sultry psychiatrist (Cate Blanchett) with plans of her own, his life quickly spirals out of control as he descends ever further into the depths of human depravity and desperation. Guillermo del Toro’s psychological noir Nightmare Alley stars Bradley Cooper as Stanton Carlisle, an ambitious carny with a flair for the theatrical and a natural talent for manipulating those around him. Where to watch: Available to stream on HBO Max and Hulu Photo: Kerry Hayes/20th Century Studios To help you get a handle on what’s new and available, here are the new movies you can watch on streaming and VOD this weekend. In addition to del Toro’s latest, there’s plenty of great new releases to watch on VOD and streaming this weekend like sports biopic King Richard starring Will Smith, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Cry Macho, and more. This weekend Nightmare Alley, Guillermo del Toro’s highly-anticipated follow-up to his 2017 Academy Award-winning romance The Shape of Water, finally comes to streaming following its theatrical release late last year.
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