films and series to watch during your summer

Films and series to watch during your summer

 

 

Films and series to watch during your summer

 

 

 

FILMS TO WATCH THIS SUMMER

 

Week of August 7, 2024

 

“Trap” by M. Night Shyamalan – Starring Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan

The story revolves around a father who attends an event with his daughter, only to discover that the police are preparing for a dramatic arrest at the location.

 

“Tigresse” by Andrei Tănase – Starring Catalina Moga, Paul Ipate, Alex Velea

Vera works as a veterinarian at a provincial zoo. After a tragedy in her personal life, she has distanced herself from her husband, Toma. When she realizes he is cheating on her, her distress leads to the escape of Rihanna, an adult tigress. As the entire city embarks on a desperate search for the feline, Vera goes through various misadventures that challenge her entire outlook on life.

 

“God Can Defend Himself” by Isabelle Cottenceau

On January 7, 2015, twelve people were assassinated in the offices of Charlie Hebdo. Richard Malka, the civil party lawyer, prepares for a tumultuous trial. Throughout his plea, he traces the history of freedom of expression, echoing the rise of intolerance. A poignant and essential manifesto for freedom and secularism.

 

 

Week of August 14, 2024

 

“Alien: Romulus” by Fede Alvarez – Starring Cailee Spaeny, Isabela Merced, David Jonsson Fray

In this ninth installment, a group of young people living on a distant world faces the most terrifying life form in the universe.

 

“It Ends With Us” by Justin Baldoni – Starring Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Brandon Sklenar

Lily decides to venture into entrepreneurship by opening an unconventional flower shop while meeting Ryle, a very charming man who seems perfect, and she quickly falls in love. But the return of her first love from her youth complicates things.

 

 

“The Story of Jim” by Arnaud Larrieu, Jean-Marie Larrieu – Starring Karim Leklou, Laetitia Dosch, Sara Giraudeau

Aymeric, Jim’s stepfather, met Florence, his mother, when she was six months pregnant. The three live happily in the Jura until the biological father, Christophe, returns after a personal tragedy. Aymeric no longer feels he belongs and, distanced from the child, decides to leave and start a new life elsewhere. But years later, Jim, now 23, knocks on his door.

 

 

“City of Darkness” by Soi Cheang – Starring Louis Koo, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Raymond Lam

In the 1980s, the only place in Hong Kong where British law did not apply was the infamous Kowloon Walled City, an enclave overrun by gangs and various traffickers. Fleeing from the powerful Triad boss Mr. Big, the illegal migrant Chan Lok-kwun takes refuge in Kowloon, where he is under the protection of Cyclone, the Walled City’s leader.

 

 

“Melancholy” by Takuya Katô – Starring Mugi Kadowaki, Kentaro Tamura, Shôta Sometani

After the sudden loss of her lover, Watako quietly returns to her married life, not telling anyone about the accident. When the feelings she thought she had buried resurface, she realizes her life can never be the same and decides to confront all her problems one by one.

 

 

 

Week of August 21, 2024

 

 

“Emilia Perez” by Jacques Audiard – Starring Zoe Saldana, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez
Learn all about the film here.

 

“Girls Will Be Girls” by Shuchi Talati – Starring Preeti Panigrahi, Kani Kusruti, Kesav Binoy Kiron

At an elite boarding school in a small town in the Himalayan hills of northern India, a 16-year-old girl experiences the challenges of coming of age, complicated by her mother, who never had the chance to enjoy her own youth.

“Blink Twice” by Zoë Kravitz – Starring Naomi Ackie, Channing Tatum, Christian Slater

Frida, a young and intelligent waitress in Los Angeles, sets her sights on philanthropist and tech magnate Slater King. She manages to infiltrate King’s inner circle and participate in an exclusive gathering on his private island. Despite the idyllic setting, beautiful people, flowing champagne, and dance parties, Frida senses that this island harbors something far more terrifying than it seems.

 

 

“Zenithal” by Jean-Baptiste Saurel – Starring Vanessa Guide, Franc Bruneau, Cyril Gueï

Together for 10 years, Francis and Sonia no longer understand each other. While trying to save their relationship, Francis is accused of murdering his former rival Ti-Kong. Fleeing from the police, he falls into the hands of a rogue surgeon, ready to do anything to defend male dominance. Sonia then takes action to rescue Francis, their relationship, and to restore peace between the sexes. After the era of the genital, the time of the zenithal has come.

 

“Anzu, the Ghost Cat” by Yoko Kuno, Nobuhiro Yamashita – Starring Mirai Moriyama, Munetaka Aoki, Miwako Ichikawa

After the death of his wife, a Japanese bad boy entrusts his 11-year-old daughter, Karin, to his father, a monk who lives in a rural temple with Anzu, a 37-year-old human-sized “ghost cat” who is as ingenious as he is sarcastic. Other spirits will join the local pantheon: a frog squatting on a golf course, a bearded mushroom, or a god of misfortune.

 

“Son of a Hitman” by Astrid Rondero, Fernanda Valadez – Starring Juan Jesús Varela, Yadira Pérez, Karla Garrido

Sujo finds himself orphaned after the assassination of his father, a hitman. He grows up in the countryside with his aunt. As a teenager, rebellion awakens in Sujo, and he joins the local cartel. His father’s legacy seems to catch up with his destiny.

 

“The Last Bus” by Gillies MacKinnon – Starring Timothy Spall, Phyllis Logan, Saskia Ashdown

The story of Tom, a retiree whose wife, Mary, has just passed away. He travels from the northernmost point of Britain, John O’Groats, to his original hometown at the southernmost point, Land’s End, using his free bus pass. He carries only a small suitcase, with which he traverses the entire country. Along the way, his adventures are recorded by the people he meets and helps, and he sees his popularity grow throughout his journey.

 

 

 

Week of August 28, 2024

 

“The Evil A.I.” by Chris Weitz, James Moran – Starring John Cho, Katherine Waterston, Havana Rose Liu

Curtis and his family are selected to test a revolutionary new device: a digital family assistant called AIA. Quickly, the robot learns the family’s behaviors and begins anticipating their needs.

 

 

“The Prisoner of Bordeaux” by Patricia Mazuy – Starring Isabelle Huppert, Hafsia Herzi, Noor Elsari

Alma, alone in her beautiful townhouse, and Mina, a young mother from another city’s housing projects, organize their lives around the visits they make to their partners in prison. In the waiting area of the visiting room, the two women meet and embark on an unlikely friendship.

 

“The Big Deal” by Natja Brunckhorst – Starring Sandra Hüller, Max Riemelt, Ronald Zehrfeld

1990. In the midst of the complex reunification of the two Germanys, workers from the same neighborhood in the former GDR find themselves unemployed. One day, they discover the location of thousands of East German banknotes destined to be destroyed. They have three days to seize the money and convert it into Deutsche Marks by setting up the deal that will change their lives.

 

 

“September Can’t Wait” by Jonás Trueba – Starring Itsaso Arana, Vito Sanz

After 15 years together, Ale and Alex have a somewhat crazy idea: to throw a party to celebrate their separation. While this announcement leaves their friends puzzled, the couple seems certain of their decision. But are they really?

 

 

“Paradise is Burning” by Mika Gustafson – Starring Bianca Delbravo, Dilvin Asaad, Marta Oldenburg

In a working-class region of Sweden, sisters Laura, 16, Mira, 12, and Steffi, 7, are left to fend for themselves with an absent mother. With summer on the way, life is wild and carefree, lively and anarchic. But when social services call a meeting, Laura must find someone to play their mother, or else they risk being taken into foster care and separated. Laura keeps the threat a secret, so as not to worry her younger sisters.

 

 

“Doctor” by Antoine Page – Starring Angel Page (doc)

In 2010, Angel is 18 and chooses to “study medicine.” Antoine embarks on a film that will follow his younger brother’s twelve years of training, twelve years of life marked by questioning and awareness. “Doctor” is a journey into the heart of our “state of health”: what binds us to life and death.

 

 

“Dreaming Walls” by Maya Duverdier, Joe Rohanne

The Chelsea Hotel, a temple of art and a stronghold of counterculture in New York for over a century, is transforming into a luxury hotel. Caught between a mythical past and an uncertain future, its last residents try to reinvent themselves, despite the chaos of the construction site.

 

 

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Movies Releases as of July 31st

 

 

Discover the latest cinema releases on July 31st 2024! At Movieintheair.com, we keep you updated on the must-watch films. Here’s a preview of the movies showing today.

 

 

 

MaXXXine by Ti West – Starring Mia Goth, Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney

Los Angeles, in the 80s. Adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally lands the role of her dreams. But as a mysterious killer hunts Hollywood starlets, bloody clues threaten to reveal Maxine’s dark past.

 

Largo Winch: The Price of Money by Olivier Masset-Depasse – Starring Tomer Sisley, James Franco, Clotilde Hesme

Original Title: The Price of Money – a Largo Winch Adventure
Since the brutal kidnapping of his son Noom, Largo Winch has been the target of a ruthless scheme aiming to destroy him and the W Group. To uncover the truth and find his son, Largo embarks on a relentless chase. From Canadian forests to Bangkok and deep into Burmese mines, he faces the demons of his past.

 

Like Fire by Philippe Lesage – Starring Noah Parker (II), Aurélia Arandi-Longpré, Arieh Worthalter

Jeff, 17, is secretly in love with Aliocha. They both admire the mysterious Blake, an old friend of Aliocha’s father, who invites them to spend a few days in his hunting cabin in the heart of the Canadian wilderness. There, amidst nature, the two teenagers confront a world of childish adults, ready to ignite.

 

 

Highway 65 by Maya Dreifuss – Starring Tali Sharon, Idan Amedi, Sara von Schwarze

A few months after her forced transfer from Tel Aviv to the small town of Afula, brilliant detective Daphna discovers the abandoned phone of Orly Elimelech. Known for her ties to the powerful Golan family, this former beauty queen is missing. Despite the town’s disdain for her being a single, childless woman, Daphna plunges into the search for Orly.

 

We Are Zombies by Anouk Whissell, Yoann-Karl Whissell, François Simard – Starring Alexandre Nachi, Megan Peta Hill, Derek Johns

In a city infested with “non-living” – non-cannibalistic zombies – three slackers looking for easy money through zombie trafficking must battle petty crooks and a malevolent megacorporation to save their kidnapped grandmother.

TRAILER

Full River Red by Yimou Zhang- Starring Teng Shen, Jackson Yee, Zhang Yi

Original Title: Man jiang hong
In 12th century China, an ambassador is murdered and a letter intended for the emperor is stolen. As the search for the letter unfolds, alliances form, secrets are revealed, and the unstoppable truth is destined to leave its mark on history.

 

 

 

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FILMS & SERIES PROGRAM ON TV DURING SUMMER

 

 

Every day: Olympic Games!

 

Mercredi 31 Juillet 2024 / Wednesday, July 31, 2024

6Ter : Quatre mariages et un enterrement

France 3 : Compétition surf

 

Jeudi 1er août 2024 / Thursday, August 1st, 2024

Canal + : Pachinko (foncez !!! )

Arte : The Durrells

France 5 : Les enfants des justes

 

Vendredi 2 août 2024 / Friday, August 2nd, 2024

Arte : Meurtres à Sandham 5

France 2  et France 3 : Les J.O

 

Dimanche 4 aout 2024 / Sunday, August 4th, 2024

Arte : Ali

 

Lundi 5 août 2024 / Monday, August 5th, 2024

Canal + : Pourquoi pas Evans?

Arte : Les enchaînés

 

Mardi 6 août 2024 / Tuesday August 6th, 2024

6Ter : Germinal

Canal + : La fiancée du poète

 

Mercredi 7 août 2024 / Wednesday, August 7th 2024

TF1 : Marie Francine

Arte : Un héros

6Ter : Minuscule, la vallée des fourmis

 

 

 ARTE ‘  PROGRAM DURING SUMMER

 

Films

Am I Beautiful? Doris Dörrie

Between Munich and Seville, the destinies of sixteen characters intertwine and intersect, miss each other, or collide head-on. All are, without knowing it, at a pivotal moment in their lives… A touching tragicomic ensemble piece by Doris Dörrie.

 

God and the Camel by Stefan Sarazin and Peter Keller

An Orthodox Jew from Brooklyn, on his way to celebrate Passover in Alexandria, Egypt, and a Bedouin searching for his camel are forced to cross the desert on foot and unite to survive… Finely written, this comedy takes the form of a road movie with invigorating humor.

DOCS

My Name is Chance – A Voice Against Femicide

The vibrant portrait of Mutlu Kaya, a young Kurdish singer from Turkey who became disabled after an assassination attempt, publicly engaged with her family in the fight against violence against women.

Series

The Mafia Only Kills in Summer,Bill Lawrence 

Release Date: August 2, 2024
Director: Luca Ribuoli
Main Cast:

• Claudio Gioè (Lorenzo)
• Anna Foglietta (Pia)
• Francesco Scianna (Massimo)

Synopsis: Based on the eponymous film, this Italian series follows the Giammaresi family in Palermo during the 1970s and 1980s as they try to lead a normal life despite the omnipresent influence of the Sicilian Mafia. The tone is both comedic and dramatic, offering a unique look at life under the constant threat of the Mafia.

 

Shtisel are back on rte.tv on July 19th. Listen to the podcast here!

 

 

Dicte : my favorite series at the moment!

Directed by: Kasper Barfoed

Authors: Elsebeth Egholm, Dorte Warnøe Høgh, Ida Maria Ryden

Tough and resilient, journalist Dicte Svendsen navigates between chasing scoops and personal struggles.

The impressive role of a strong-minded woman constantly on the edge, performed with rare intensity by Danish actress Iben Hjejle.

 

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.

 

Films and series to watch during Summer on Netflix

 

 

Films and series during summer

SERIES

Israeli & films series

 

The Perfect couple, Susanne Bier, on September 5: we are looking forward to it!

The perfect life has the most to hide. Amelia Sacks is about to marry into one of the wealthiest families on Nantucket. Her disapproving future mother-in-law, famous novelist Greer Garrison Winbury, 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.

Starring Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Eve Hewson, Dakota Fanning, and Meghann Fahy. Directed by Susanne Bier.

 

 

A body that works created by Shay Capon, Shira Hadad, Dror Mishani: a moving and funny series.

“A Body That Works” is an Israeli drama series that explores the challenges and complex relationships surrounding surrogacy. After a series of miscarriages, married couple Elie (Rotem Sela) and Ido (Yehuda Levi) decide to turn to a surrogate mother, Chen (Gal Malka).

The series examines the emotional and ethical dynamics of this decision, as well as the impacts on the lives of all involved.

Starring Rotem Sela as Elie Avrahami, Yehuda Levi as Ido Avrahami, Gal Malka as Chen Ben-Atar, and Lior Raz as Tomer.

 

 

Rising SIMONE BILES, by Katie Walsh: a must-see before the Olympics!

 

 

Emily in Paris, Season 4, Part 1

Release Date: August 15, 2024
Director: Darren Star
Main Cast:

• Lily Collins (Emily Cooper)
• Lucas Bravo (Gabriel)
• Ashley Park (Mindy Chen)
• Camille Razat (Camille)
• Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu (Sylvie)
• Lucien Laviscount (Alfie)

Synopsis: Following the dramatic events of Camille and Gabriel’s wedding, Emily is conflicted about her feelings for two men. Gabriel is expecting a baby with his ex, and Alfie’s worst fears about Emily and Gabriel have been confirmed. At work, Sylvie must confront a thorny dilemma for the sake of her marriage, while the Grateau Agency team navigates personnel changes.

Mindy is preparing for Eurovision with her band, but funding issues arise. Emily and Gabriel work together to earn a Michelin star for his restaurant, but two major secrets threaten to ruin everything.

 

 

Films and series to watch during Summer on Prime Video

 

Films and series during summer

 

SERIES

Don’t miss “Those About to Die”!

This new epic series directed by Roland Emmerich takes us into the era of gladiators in ancient Rome. Featuring an outstanding cast including Anthony Hopkins and Iwan Rheon, this series promises breathtaking action scenes and total historical immersion.

 

 

Jackpot! is directed by Paul Feig and written by Rob Yescombe. Jackpot! arrives August 15.

You can’t win if you don’t play.

Starring Awkwafina, John Cena 

In the near future, a ‘Grand Lottery’ has been newly established in California – the catch: kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot. When Katie Kim (Awkwafina) moves to Los Angeles, she mistakenly finds herself with the winning ticket.

Desperate to survive the hordes of jackpot hunters, she reluctantly joins forces with amateur lottery protection agent Noel Cassidy (John Cena) who will do everything in his power to get her to sundown in exchange for a piece of her prize.

However, Noel must face off with his slick rival Louis Lewis (Simu Liu), who also seeks to collect Katie’s commission at all costs.

 

HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, season 2, now

On Prime Vidéo et Max on June 16th –  « War is coming »

Westeros is on the brink of a bloody civil war between the Green Team and the Black Team, two rival factions vying for the legitimacy of their respective rulers on the Iron Throne, King Aegon and Queen Rhaenyra.

 

My Lady Jane, Gemma Burgess, Jamie Babbit, now

The sad fate of Lady Jane Grey, who was beheaded in 1553, nine days after ascending to the throne of England.

Here, the ending is more cheerful as the monarch (played by the mischievous Emily Bader) meets a different fate: managing to save her life, she finds herself at the heart of a tale mixing action, fantasy, and romance, alongside King Edward (Jordan Peters) and her husband Guildford (Edward Bluemel).

 

FILMS

I am Celine Dion, Irene Taylor, now.

 

 

“The idea of you”, by Michael Showalter, now. Adapted from Robinne Lee’ novel.

 

Films and series to watch during Summer on Canal+

 

 

Films and series during summer

 

FILMS

The Outrun, Based on Amy Liptrot’s best-selling memoir and directed by Nora Fingscheidt. Starring Saoirse Ronan and Paapa Essiedu

SERIES

The Instigators 

Release Date: August 9, 2024
Director: Doug Liman
Main Cast:

• Matt Damon (Rory)
• Casey Affleck (Cobby)
• Hong Chau (Therapist)
• Paul Walter Hauser
• Ron Perlman
• Michael Stuhlbarg

Synopsis: Rory and Cobby, two unlikely partners, are forced to steal the earnings of a corrupt politician. When the heist goes wrong, they are pursued by the police, bureaucrats, and crime bosses. In desperation, they convince Rory’s therapist to help them escape through the city.

 

The Fortress 

Release Date: August 5
Director: John Kåre Raake
Synopsis: In the near future, amid pandemics, wars, and climate disasters, Norway decides to close its borders and become entirely self-sufficient. For ten years, Norwegians live behind a wall in what has become the safest country in the world.

 

Spinners, by Joachim Landau and Benjamin Hoffman, now

In the townships of Cape Town, Ethan, a young man without a mother or father, works as a driver for the boss of a local gang to support his younger brother. However, he has no desire to pursue a career as a criminal. By chance, he encounters a “spinner.” It’s love at first sight for this extreme “sport,” which originated in Soweto in the 1980s as a funeral ritual.

In this new community, he falls in love with one of the rising female stars of the discipline, forms new friendships, and discovers an extraordinary talent as a driver through the competitions.

 

 

The Long shadow, Lewis Arnold, with Toby Jones, David Morrissey, Daniel Mays (read the review on May 28th)

 

The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie (Canal+)

Release Date: August 19, 2024
Director: Leonora Lonsdale
Main Cast:

• Rufus Sewell (Mark Easterbrook)
• Kaya Scodelario (Hermia Easterbrook)
• Sheila Atim (Thyrza Grey)
• Madeleine Bowyer (Bella Ellis)

Synopsis: Based on Agatha Christie’s novel, this mini-series follows Mark Easterbrook as he investigates a list of names found in the shoe of a dead woman. His search leads him to the village of Much Deeping, where he discovers that the residents practice mysterious rituals linked to witchcraft.

 

 

Films and series to watch during Summer on Apple TV & Canal+

 

Films and series during summer

SERIES

Bad Monkey by Carl Hiaasen (Apple TV+)

Release Date: To be confirmed
Director: Bill Lawrence
Main Cast:

• Vince Vaughn (Andrew Yancy)
• Michelle Monaghan (Bonnie)
• Jodie Turner-Smith (Eve)
• Meredith Hagner (Dragon Queen)

Synopsis: The series follows Andrew Yancy, a demoted detective turned restaurant inspector in Florida, who becomes involved in a complex murder investigation.

 

Time Bandits, streaming on July 24th: a comedy series

 

Sunny, streaming now: a moving and thrilling series.

The first two episodes will be followed by a new episode every Wednesday until September 4, 2024. Created by Katie Robbins (The Affair) and directed by Lucy Tcherniak (Station Eleven, The End of the F***ing World).

The series Sunny is an adaptation of the novel Dark Manual by Colin O’Sullivan, an Irish author based in Japan.

“Sunny” is a darkly comedic mystery series starring Rashida Jones as Suzie, an American living in Kyoto, Japan. Her life is upended when her husband and son disappear in a mysterious plane crash.

As consolation, she receives Sunny, a new-generation domestic robot made by her husband’s electronics company.

Although initially reluctant to let Sunny fill the void left by her family, Suzie eventually develops an unexpected friendship with the robot.

Together, they uncover the dark truth behind her family’s disappearance and become dangerously enmeshed in a world Suzie never knew existed.

And joining Rashida Jones are Hidetoshi Nishijima (Drive My Car), Joanna Sotomura (Barry), and Jun Kunimura (Jukaï: The Forest of the Suicides).

 

Lady in the Lake, Alma Har’el, streaming now.

Lady in the lake is an American crime drama miniseries adapted from Laura Lippman’s bestselling novel “Lady in the Lake,” the series is set in 1960s Baltimore and tackles themes of racism, sexism, and class struggles.

Synopsis

The story begins with the disappearance of a little girl, shaking the city of Baltimore. Maddie Schwartz, a housewife looking to reinvent herself as an investigative journalist, becomes obsessed with another less-publicized crime: the unresolved murder of a young African-American woman, Cleo Sherwood, found dead in a lake. As Maddie delves into the case, the lives of these two women intersect, putting their loved ones at risk​.

Cast : Natalie Portman , Moses Ingram, Mikey Madison.

Direction and Production

The series is directed by Alma Har’el, known for her unique visual storytelling and compelling narratives.

The screenplay is written by Nambi E. Kelley and Boaz Yakin, with Natalie Portman also serving as an executive producer, adding a personal touch to her role​.

 

 

The Arctic Convoy,  streaming now, directed by Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken.

The series tells the harrowing story of Norwegian cargo ships that supplied the Russian army during World War II, navigating through treacherous, enemy-infested Arctic waters​.

Synopsis

The series is set in 1941 and follows a convoy of 35 civilian merchant ships carrying vital military supplies from Iceland to the Soviet Union. These convoys had to brave brutal Arctic conditions and relentless German air and naval attacks. The story focuses on one particular convoy journey, highlighting the courage and resilience of the sailors as they face insurmountable odds​.

Cast

• Tobias Santelmann as Captain Skar
• Anders Baasmo as First Mate Mørk
• Adam Lundgren
• Heidi Ruud Ellingsen
• Preben Hodneland

Production and Direction

Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken directs the series, with a screenplay written by Christian Siebenherz, Harald Rosenløw Eeg, and Lars Gudmestad. The film features cinematography by Oskar Dahlsbakken and editing by Elise Solberg, Kalle Doniselli Gulbrandsen, and Christian Siebenherz.

 

LAS AZULES, STARTING JULY 31

A mini-series inspired by a true story. This eagerly awaited new television program tells the story of four women in the 1970s, ready to challenge the ultra-conservative norms of the time by joining Mexico’s first female police force.

 

 

A Gentleman in Moscow, by Ben Vanstone, now.

Adapted from the novel by Amor Towles, starring Ewan McGregor

A Russian aristocrat is spared from execution and placed under house arrest for decades in a cramped attic room of a hotel, as the Bolshevik revolution unfolds before him.

 

 

 

Presumed Innocent, David E. Kelley and executive producer J.J. Abram, now

Adapted from the story by Scott Turow, starring Jake Gyllenhaal

 

“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.

FILM

WOLFS

George Clooney and Brad Pitt reunite for the action comedy WOLFS. Clooney plays a professional fixer hired to cover up a high profile crime.

But when a second fixer (Pitt) shows up and the two “lone wolves” are forced to work together, they find their night spiraling out of control in ways that neither one of them expected.

 

 

Films and series to watch during Summer on Disney Plus

 

FILMS AND SERIES OF YOUR SUMMER 

“Young woman and the sea”: a great movie, not to be missed!

Dive into the inspiring story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to swim across the English Channel.

Directed by Joachim Rønning and starring Daisy Ridley, this captivating biopic takes you through the challenges and triumphs of this swimming pioneer. Now available.

 

“The Beach Boys”, directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny and written by Mark Monroe.

 

 

SERIES OF YOUR SUMMER 

 

 

“The Greatest Hits”, streaming now, a feel-good movie!

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.

 

“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.

 

THE BEAR S3, Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach: Yes, go for it!