Tag: streaming
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Five options for streaming on the couch this weekend
Here’s one for hungry fans of period pieces: “My Brilliant Career.” Based on the novel of the same name by Miles Franklin, the new six-part Australian Netflix miniseries is set in rural Australia in 1900 and follows Sybella, a young farm girl who aches for a writing career. Her family and society’s expectations, along with…
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Start September at home with these streaming picks
“Good Will Hunting” is streaming on Peacock, making it a perfect pick for a little nostalgia, self-discovery and a reminder that you don’t have to have everything figured out — my favorite type of reminder. Starring Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Robin Williams, the Oscar-winning drama follows a genius but troubled young man whose life…
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‘Pluribus,’ ‘The Last House’ among 5 streaming options
“Pluribus” was a critically acclaimed hit last year on Apple TV. If you’re late to it like me, well, you know what they say: better late than never. Is it a dystopian series? Or is it rather a utopia that has been created by some alien virus that has blended the minds of humanity? Now,…
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Hoping to binge this week? 5 streaming options await
Season three of Taylor Sheridan’s espionage and military action series, “Lioness,” returns on Paramount+. Zoe Saldaña stars as a CIA operative who takes on a huge conspiracy posing a dire threat to national security and her friends and family. A lot of big names are returning, including Nicole Kidman and Morgan Freeman. — Jennifer Mulson…
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A handful of movies and series worth streaming
After two years, the wait is almost over. The third season of “House of the Dragon” premieres Sunday, returning us to the world of Westeros. Back we go to this fantastical land of Medieval drama and war where we have escaped since 2011, when “Game of Thrones” began its streaming rule over us. “House of…
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Five quality options for streaming this weekend
Very dark, very fun. That’s “Caught Stealing,” a wild and unsettling ride from director Darren Aronofsky, who swaps a similarly dark but quieter reflection in “Requiem for a Dream” for this high-octane, popcorn thriller. Austin Butler plays a top baseball prospect-turned-bartender running from tragedy and his once-promising past. When by accident he gets caught up…
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Colorado justices accept appeals on Netflix taxation, children pursuing neglect cases
The Colorado Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will decide whether Netflix subscriptions are subject to the state’s sales tax as “tangible personal property.” At least three of the court’s seven members must agree to hear an appeal. The justices also accepted cases that question whether a minor’s legal representative can pursue an appeal…
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Five options to stream include latest chapter in ‘Bridgerton’
Want something juicy and undeniably steamy? “Bridgerton” returns with the second half of its fourth season, turning up the heat as the latest chapter in Netflix’s Regency-era romance finally unfolds. Season four continues the franchise’s signature blend of corsets, chemistry and whispered secrets behind ballroom doors. ー April Borjon Got about 20 minutes? “The Singers”…
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Season 10 of ‘Love is Blind’ leads weekend streaming options
High stakes and moral lines blur in “The Rip,” Netflix’s new crime thriller starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. The film follows a Miami narcotics unit that stumbles upon millions in cartel cash, triggering a dangerous unraveling of trust within the team. As greed, loyalty and survival collide, a chain reaction of paranoia and internal…
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What to stream this week? Here are four hot shows and an emotional documentary
Ready for a tense, weekly binge? “The Pitt” returns for its second season on HBO Max, following the high-stakes world of trauma surgeons as they navigate life-and-death cases and complicated personal relationships. With a new episode dropping each week, the medical drama keeps viewers on edge while diving deep into the pressures of the hospital…