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“Bridgerton”, Shonda Rhimes, Part 1, now.
REVIEW BY JUDITH !
The Bridgerton Chronicles are back!
It’s the turn of the most important character in the series to be in the spotlight: Penelope Featherington played by Nicola Coughlan.
Although the character remains an eternal romantic, her spotlight is enjoyable and well-developed.
Furthermore, as usual and more so in this season than before, female friendships are central and complex.
These first four episodes also provide an opportunity to further develop some key characters, with talented actors, even though for now it may leave some wanting more.
As for the sex scenes, although one might sometimes question their utility, there are fewer than before, and that’s appreciated.
What will the second part bring? Streaming now on Netflix. Part II, on June 13th
Movies Releases as of May 22nd
Discover the latest cinema releases on May 22nd, 2024! At Movieintheair.com, we keep you updated on the must-watch films. Here’s a preview of the movies showing today:
Marcello Mio
May 21, 2024 | Comedy
Director: Christophe Honoré
Starring: Chiara Mastroianni, Catherine Deneuve, Benjamin Biolay
Synopsis: It’s the story of a woman named Chiara. She’s an actress, she’s Marcello Mastroianni and Catherine Deneuve’s daughter, and for one summer, shaken up in her own life, she tells herself that she should rather live her father’s life…
May 22, 2024 | Drama
Directed by: Anaïs Barbeau-Lavalette
Starring: Denis Ménochet, Kacey Rohl, K.C. Collins
Synopsis: 1968. As America is in turmoil following the assassination of the great political figure Martin Luther King Jr., writer Romain Gary, a humanist and animal lover, adopts an abandoned dog with his wife, civil rights activist and star Jean Seberg.
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FILMS & SERIES PROGRAM ON TV AS OF MAY 22nd
Mercredi – Wednesday 22
Arte : En guerre
France 4 : Le goût de la cerise
Jeudi – Thursday 23
France 3 : Une jeune fille qui va bien
Arte : Little Bird (série)
France 4 : Cosmopolis
Chérie 25 : La ligne verte
Vendredi – Friday 24
France 5 : La belle noiseuse
Et sur France 4 : Petite nature
Samedi- Saturday 25
Canal + : Anatomie d’une chute
Dimanche – Sunday 26
France 2 : La nuit du 12
Arte : Scarface
Lundi- Monday 27
Arte : La vérité
Mardi – Tuesday 28
Canal + : Rien à perdre
Mercredi – Wednesday 29
Arte : Gloria Mundi
CStar : Billy Elliot
ARTE ‘ FILMS & SERIES AS OF MAY 22ND
Films
DOCS
“Race to AI – Towards the Best of Worlds?”
Overview of advances in artificial intelligence in Europe, at the dawn of a new era with yet unknown disruptions.
“Marley” by Kevin Macdonald
Bob Marley, his life, his musical and spiritual journey: directed by Kevin Macdonald (“The Last King of Scotland”), here is the definitive portrait of the king of reggae, in which his loved ones collaborated.
Series
“Samuel”: a must-see!
Samuel is 10 years old. He keeps a journal, and he has a problem: Basile told the older Julie that Samuel liked her. It’s not true; he couldn’t care less about Julie. It’s just that she laughed at one of his jokes, and he found that nice of her. Well, actually, Samuel does like Julie, but nobody must know. An animated series created by Emilie Tronche about childhood in the 2000s.
“Aurore”, directed by Laetitia Masson, is a must-watch right now.
During an argument, Aurore, 10 years old, kills a little boy in front of her sister’s eyes. Twenty years later, she tries to forget her irreparable crime, but Maya dreams of revenge. When their paths cross again, everything is replayed.
Starring Élodie Bouchez and Lolita Chammah.
“The Actor,” Nima Javidi, starting May 9th.
In Tehran, the trials and tribulations of a talented yet impoverished duo of actors, recruited by a detective agency for their mastery of disguise. The first Iranian series broadcast internationally, a dark comedy of delightful originality. Winner of the Grand Prize at last year’s Séries Mania festival.
First episode: in Tehran, Ali and Morteza, two actor friends facing eviction from the theater where they live, search for a way to pay the rent.
“Little Bird”, by Zoe Leigh Hopkins, starting May 16th.
Torn from her parents in the 1960s, a young Indigenous girl sets out to uncover her past… Led by an impressive cast, this Canadian series explores the trauma of Indigenous communities, victims of a cultural genocide long silenced.
“Machine”
In the east of France, a woman with a mysterious past meets a former drug addict turned Marxist and puts her kung-fu skills at the service of the workers’ struggle… With Margot Bancilhon and JoeyStarr, a explosive series blending action and humor against a backdrop of social anger.
Created by Thomas Bidegain (Suddenly Alone) and Fred Grivois (The Resistance of Air, The Intervention), directed by the latter with contagious enthusiasm, Machine appears as a UFO. Through the encounter between “Machine” and JP, an improbable alliance is indeed played out: that of kung-fu and communist struggle.
Your films and series to watch as of May 22nd on Netflix
SERIES
Ripley, Steve Zaillian, with Andrew Scott, now. A must-see!
Ripley, Series adapted from the five novels by Patricia Highsmith featuring the character Tom Ripley, sent to Italy to bring back the son of a wealthy shipowner. He discovers a world that is not his own and endeavors to stay in it, even if it means resorting to murder.
Fiasco, Igor Gotesman & Pierre Niney, now.
Gianna, l’âme rebelle”, directed by Cinzia Th. Torrini.
Starring Letizia Toni as the icon of Italian female rock.
A fragment of the life of one of the most incisive and renowned voices in music, a thirty-year story that starts from childhood, delves into the roots of Gianna Nannini’s existence and career, leading up to her consecration, encompassing the turning point that upheaves her destiny, to such an extent that it can be considered her true birth: the year 1983.
Bodkin, Jez Scharf, streaming now
Bridgerton, Shonda Rhimes, Part 1 on May 16
Part II, June 13
Under Paris, Xavier Gens, on June 5th.
Sophia, a brilliant scientist comes to know that a large shark is swimming deep in the river.
Your films and series to watch as of May 22nd on Prime Video
SERIES
“The Sympathizer” (Pass Warner )
Based on the acclaimed work of Pulitzer Prize winner Viet Thanh Nguyen, “THE SYMPATHIZER” is a captivating espionage thriller and intercultural satire.
The story follows the trials of a double agent, both French and Vietnamese, during the tumultuous final days of the Vietnam War and his exile journey to the United States.
With a cast including Hoa Xuande, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Vy Le, Alan Trong, Ky Duyen, Sandra Oh, and Robert Downey Jr., this series promises a rich blend of suspense and exploration of cultural complexities.
FILMS
“The idea of you”, by Michael Showalter
“American Fiction”, Cord Jefferson
Thelonious Ellison, dit Monk, est un homme frustré.
En effet, le plus récent manuscrit de ce professeur de littérature n’a pas trouvé preneur chez les éditeurs. Las de voir publiés et célébrés des récits de misère, du trauma porn selon lui, Monk rédige sous pseudonyme une parodie de ce genre prisé.
Or, voici que l’intelligentsia, blanche toujours, s’enthousiasme, avec revenus accrus à la clé. Ayant cruellement besoin d’argent pour des motifs d’ordre familial, Monk poursuit la mystification.
Your films and series to watch as of May 22nd on Canal+
FILMS
Napoléon, by Ridley Scott, with Joaquin Phoenix, on May 24th
SERIES
Love Without, Maria Pourchet, from May 27, an audio and visual series of eight 12-minute episodes, featuring the voices of Céline Sallette and Arthur Teboul.
The story of a man and a woman, where one proposes to the other a game: to continue a relationship without ever seeing each other.
The Long shadow, Lewis Arnold, with Toby Jones, David Morrissey, Daniel Mays
“Tokyo Vice S2”, streaming now
Produced by Michael Mann, inspired by the eponymous autobiography of Jake Adelstein, published in France by Marchialy editions in 2016.
Your films and series to watch as of May 22nd on Apple TV & Canal+
SERIES
“Dark Matter”, adapted by Blake Crouch from his novel, now.
Jason Dessen (Joel Edgerton, known for his roles in “Warrior,” “Zero Dark Thirty,” and “Master Gardener”) portrays a physics professor who, following an assault, finds himself in a world where nothing is familiar from his life, and where he seems on the verge of making a fundamental scientific discovery…
With the ability to traverse his multiple potential and previously parallel lives, he soon discovers that his main adversary, the one who abducted him for a mysterious purpose, is none other than… himself.
Alongside Joel Edgerton, we’ll see Jimmi Simpson (known for “House of Cards” and “Westworld”) and especially Jennifer Connelly (known for “Requiem for a Dream,” “Dark City,” “Top Gun: Maverick,” etc.).
“Franklin”, streaming now
At 79 years old, Michael Douglas leads the historical series Franklin, which recounts the years at the Court of Louis XVI of the scientist. Tasked by the other founding fathers of American democracy to convince the king to support their revolution.
Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Stacy Schiff, “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America,” “Franklin” explores the thrilling story of Benjamin Franklin’s greatest career gamble.
In December 1776, Franklin is world-famous for his electrical experiments, but his passion and power are put to the test when – as the fate of American independence hangs in the balance – he embarks on a secret mission to France.
“Sugar”: Colin Farrell as a private detective, streaming now.
The program is brought to the screen by Mark Protosevich, the screenwriter of “I Am Legend” and the remake of “Old Boy” by Spike Lee. Directing the eight episodes is Brazilian Fernando Meirelles (The Two Popes, City of God).
A police investigation and a gripping story under the sun of Los Angeles, that’s what the series “Sugar” offers.
The granddaughter of a famous Hollywood producer has mysteriously disappeared and it’s John Sugar, a private detective portrayed by Colin Farrell, who is tasked with the investigation. But his inquiries will uncover family secrets hidden for years.
Alongside the Irish actor, we notably find Amy Ryan (The Wire), James Cromwell (Succession), and Anna Gunn (Breaking Bad), under the direction of Mark Protosevich (Invasion).
“Manhunt”, a series created by Monica Beletsky, streaming now.
Adapted from James L. Swanson’s book, “Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer.”
After the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865, just days before the end of the Civil War, his Secretary of War and friend, Edwin Stanton, begins the hunt to find Lincoln’s assassin, John Wilkes Booth.
For two weeks, Booth eluded the police with the complicity of Confederate sympathizers, while the United States government plunged into crisis.
Featuring Tobias Menzies (The Crown, Outlander, Game of Thrones) as the tenacious investigator, and Anthony Boyle (Masters of the Air, The Plot Against America), in his breakthrough first major television role.
“Palm Royale”, created by Tate Taylor and developed by Abe Sylvia, now.
It is an adaptation of the novel “Mr. & Mrs. American Pie” by American author Juliet McDaniel, published in 2018.
A woman works towards attaining a place in Palm Beach high society, in the process learning what she will and won’t do to achieve this.
FILMS
“To the moon”, Greg Berlanti, on July 10th
Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum star as a 1960s ad shark and a by-the-book launch director on a mission set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic moon landing. Coming to theaters this July.
Your films and series to watch as of May 22nd on Disney Plus
FILMS
“The Beach Boys”, on May 24, directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny and written by Mark Monroe.
“Quiz Lady“, Jessica Yu with Awkwafina, Sandra O, now.
SERIES
“Doctor Who” by Russell T Davies (Years and Years en 2019 & It’s a Sin en 2021).
Streaming now.
With Ncuti Gatwa (Sex Education, Barbie).
“In This Life or Another”, streaming now, a must-see.
Adapted from Manuel Jabois’ novel and directed by Jorge Sánchez-Cabezudo, is set to make an impact. This Spanish series, starring Pol López, Tamara Casellas, and Quim Àvila, delves into the backstage of one of the darkest events in recent European history.
The story focuses on Gabriel Montoya Vidal, nicknamed “Baby,” a teenager involved in the jihadist attacks of March 11, 2004, in Madrid.
Only 16 years old at the time, Baby played a crucial role in transporting the explosives used in this tragedy.
His involvement and trial in 2007, where he became the first convicted defendant, raise complex questions about influence, guilt, and redemption.
“Tracker,” an engaging series co-created by Michael Cooney, Jeffery Deaver, and Ben Winters, now.
With a cast including Justin Hartley, Fiona Rene, and Robin Weigert, this series is based on Jeffery Deaver’s bestselling novel “The Never Game.”
The series follows Colter Shaw, played by Justin Hartley, a lone survivalist who travels across the United States.
Armed with his exceptional tracking skills, Shaw assists the police and civilians in solving a variety of puzzles and unsolved cases.
But his adventure doesn’t end there; he must also navigate through the troubles and secrets of his own family, adding a layer of complexity to his already fascinating character.
“The Greatest Hits”, streaming now
When Harriet discovers she can travel back in time by listening to certain songs, she takes the opportunity to relive beautiful memories with her ex-boyfriend. But as she reminisces about the good times, a budding romance in the present competes with her memories.
She begins to wonder if she would change the past if she could. This romantic comedy offers a fresh take on time travel and is sure to leave no one indifferent.
“Nell the Rebel,” by Sally Wainwright, streaming now.
Nell Jackson, portrayed by Louisa Harland (known for her role in “Derry Girls”), a cunning and courageous young woman, unwittingly becomes the most famous outlaw in 18th-century England after being unjustly accused of murder.
Helped by a brave spirit named Billy Blind, she realizes that fate did not lead her astray by chance.
“Shogun” by Justin Mark, Rachel Kondo, streaming now.
The novel had already been adapted into a mini-series broadcast in 1980, starring Toshirō Mifune and Richard Chamberlain.
Two ambitious men, coming from different worlds, will cross paths with a mysterious samurai.
John Blackthorne, a daring English sailor, shipwrecks in Japan, a country whose culture he knows nothing about. On the other hand, Lord Toranaga is a cunning and powerful daimyo.
However, he is in conflict with his own dangerous political rivals. As for Lady Mariko, she is a woman with invaluable skills but with dishonorable family ties, who must prove her worth and allegiance.
