Welcome to the latest issue of Stream On. This is Consequence’s weekly newsletter, answering the eternally confusing question, “What movies and TV shows should I watch?” (Subscribe here!) We look at all new and recent releases from Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video, Paramount+, Peacock, HBO Max, and more to get ideas. Of course, we’re also considering streaming suggestions from Blast From the Past and this week’s special guests. Midwinter vacation star ciaran hinds!

This week’s picks

strip method (tv set)

Author: Karen Crawford
cast: Adam Scott, Janelle James, Stephen Root, Shannon Gisela, Keith David
Now streaming: Netflix

Netflix has a very strong track record in adult animation, a medium of choice for creators. Star Trek: Lower Decks Alumnus Karen Crawford is really getting the chance to express her unique voice. strip method Great voice cast (Adam Scott, Janelle James, Stephen Root, and (Keith David?!?) This is a truly oblique look at the intersection of life and the law in Las Vegas. The series begins with a struggling lawyer (Scott) realizing that he needs to add a Las Vegas flash to his law practice to succeed in Sin City, and from there he becomes even more demented. At the very least, I have to praise the first season of the show for pivoting to a holiday special. The second episode. And it’s a holiday special like you’ve never seen before.

Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette (tv set)

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Author: Connor Hines
cast: Sarah Pigeon, Paul Anthony Kelly, Grace Gummer, Naomi Watts
Now streaming: Hulu

In last week’s battle, Predator: Badlands and love story, love story I lost, but I said I would like to feature it this week! Based on the true story of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, this is one of those situations where the first paragraph of the Wikipedia entry is a spoiler for the final episode. love story The film is something of a chick-lit adaptation, tracking the emotional highs and lows of Bessette and Kennedy, who fall in love despite a swarm of publicity. It’s juicy and gossipy ( A decidedly strange development regarding Daryl Hannah’s involvement) But there’s also a lot of deep empathy for the people at the center of this story. 90s soundtrack Particularly noticeable — some can’t believe it I’ll pull it here.

songson blue (film)

director: craig brewer
cast: Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, Mustafa Shakir, Fisher Stevens, Jim Belushi, King Princess
Now streaming: peacock

There’s a lot of tender pathos in this film, based on a documentary about two Neil Diamond tribute artists and their struggles. There’s also plenty of Neil Diamond music, primarily performed by Hugh Jackman, which in itself is reason enough to watch. (Slightly off-topic, Jackman had the opportunity to audition for a film adaptation in the early 2000s. Phantom of the Opera and couldn’t do that Due to scheduleBut the idea of ​​him replacing Gerard Butler in Joel Schumacher’s version…what if that movie had been like this? good,everyone? )

Okay, let’s go back on a tangent. songson bluea tender enough story about people whose dreams aren’t big but still feel impossible to achieve, making their journey all the more powerful. And while the film is officially nominated for an Academy Award thanks to Kate Hudson’s incredibly empathetic performance, there are plenty of actors here, including Jim Belushi as the humble manager of tribute act Lightning and Thunder, Michael Imperioli as a Buddy Holly impersonator, and King Princess as an ordinary teenager (seriously!).

industry Season 4 (TV)

Author: Mickey Down, Conrad Kaye
cast: Maihara, Marisa Abela, Kit Harington, Ken Leung, Max Minghella, Miriam Petche, Sagar Radia, Toheeb Jimoh, Charlie Heaton, Amy James-Kelly, Roger Barclay, Andrew Havill, Kiernan Shipka, Kal Penn, Jack Farthing, Stephen Campbell Moore, Claire Forlani, Edward Holcroft
Now streaming: HBO max

So this season is a little late, but industrybut I still saw enough to scream “THE CUT TO THE OYSTER!” With friends. In a way, it feels like the creators of this show are having fun with the way they allow this show to fly around a little bit under the radar and do some incredibly crazy plot developments. If you’ve never been to this show before, I highly recommend you give it a try. Yes, this is one of those shows where everyone is a bit of a monster, but that’s HBO for you, baby, baby.

i let a lot industry‘s financial stories are just memorable and not dissimilar to my viewing approach. inheritance. Other than that inheritanceThe drama is primarily family-oriented and has a psycho-sexual perspective to the relationships of all characters. industry. I haven’t said that inheritance Psycho-sexual drama was missing! just say that industry Really turn the dial up to 11. That’s a good thing.

explosion from the past

Streaming services always have the latest new releases on their home screens, but we don’t spend enough time to realize how much great library content is being streamed across all of these platforms. Each week on Stream On, we’ll spotlight a favorite that’s not new (that predates Consequence’s founding, meaning it’s more than 15 years old) that is noteworthy even to modern eyes.

cutting edge (film)

director: paul michael glazer
cast: DB Sweeney, Moira Kelly, Roy Dotrice, Terry O’Quinn.
Now streaming: AMC+, MGM+

Hey everyone, this is the 176th issue of this little newsletter. shocked I just realized that I’ve never mentioned my favorite Olympic-related movies here. shock! cutting edge For those who didn’t go to see the movie on a Girl Scout trip in 1992, it might not be all that shocking. But stars DB Sweeney and Moira Kelly have always had some heady enemies-to-lovers chemistry, and for anyone who might be suffering from Olympic drama addiction, this romantic comedy about a hockey player turned world-class figure skater might just be the ending. Toe pick!

Special guest recommended!

Liz isn’t the only person in the world who can suggest things people should watch…so each week on Stream On, we’ll be featuring picks from a special guest! This special guest can be an actor, writer, director, musician, or literally anyone in the entertainment world that Liz thinks might have something interesting to watch.

This week: Ciaran Hinds!

who are they? One of the most acclaimed Irish actors of all time! Ciaran Hinds started his career on stage and made his screen debut in the 1981 film. excaliburhis most notable projects since then include critically acclaimed performances in films such as: road to destruction, munich, in Bruges, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spyand belfast. Other highlights: frozen Starred as Julius Caesar in the movie, HBO romeand you can also stop by game of thrones For a few episodes. his latest work, Midwinter vacationis currently in theaters. Hines and Lesley Manville (also great!) play a long-term married couple whose relationship is forever changed by a trip to Amsterdam.

What do they recommend? Ciaran’s choice feels like the very definition of “games respect games.”

I was very late to the watching party. breaking badBut when Vince Gilligan’s spin-off Better Call Saul (Netflix) arrived, so I got into it right away. It has elements of madness/ridicule, but is also mysterious, funny, and very dark and dangerous. Bob Odenkirk as Jimmy McGill and Rhea Seehorn as Kim Wexler were great together and their relationship was unlike anything I had ever seen before. Great script, great cast, highly recommended.

We are so honored to have Ciaran contributing this week! Midwinter vacation Currently in theaters — Click here for showtimes.

One last thing before I go to sleep

Finally, let’s spotlight movies and TV shows that are not only great, but that we don’t spend a lot of time on. Think of this section as an answer to the question, “What’s something to watch before heading out to the hay that won’t keep you up too late?” The only rule is that it must be less than 95 minutes for movies and less than 30 minutes per episode for TV shows. Otherwise, the sky is the limit!

sandiwala (short film)

director: Sean Baker
cast: Michelle Yeoh, Michelle Yeoh, Michelle Yeoh, Michelle Yeoh, Michelle Yeoh
Now streaming: YouTube

anora Director (and four-time Oscar winner) Sean Baker has yet to announce his next feature directorial project, but it looks like he’s not sitting around binge-watching Netflix. Instead, he and Michelle Yeoh collaborated on this 11-minute short featuring Yeoh as five very different characters (wearing five very different wigs). This is the latest example of “big directors and stars.” team up with fashion houses “Unexpected Short”, a phenomenon that previously brought us “Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal.” cowboy is in lovedirected by Pedro Almodovar. More importantly, it’s a super fun exercise in iPhone Cinema. Yeoh finds success by channeling the energy of Instagram influencers worth the click.

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