Entertainment fans have plenty of fresh content to choose from this week as new movies, television series, music albums and video games make their streaming debuts across various platforms.
Among the most anticipated releases is ‘The Drama,’ featuring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as an engaged couple whose relationship takes a dark turn following an unsettling discovery. The romantic comedy that transforms into something more sinister becomes available Tuesday through premium video-on-demand services after generating significant buzz during its theatrical release. Director and writer Kristoffer Borgli’s film recently achieved the milestone of becoming A24’s fifth movie to earn more than $100 million in box office revenue. AP critic Mark Kennedy noted in his review that the movie ‘wastes two of the planet’s most gorgeous people and will surely get everyone involved in trouble for using a current American tragedy as a plot point.’
Director Sam Raimi brings his signature style to ‘Send Help,’ a survival comedy-thriller that premieres Thursday on Hulu following its earlier cinema run. The film stars Rachel McAdams as a woman who becomes marooned on an uninhabited island alongside her demanding supervisor, played by Dylan O’Brien, after their aircraft crashes. The story becomes progressively more chaotic as the power dynamic between the characters shifts dramatically.
Netflix introduces ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ on Friday, May 8, adapting Shelby Van Pelt’s popular novel for the screen. Sally Field portrays a grieving widow who finds employment at an aquarium, where she forms an unexpected therapeutic relationship with a massive Pacific octopus. Lewis Pullman appears in a supporting role.
Music lovers can look forward to MUNA’s fourth studio release, ‘Dancing on the Wall,’ which drops Friday, May 8. The synth-pop trio delivers what’s being described as perfect summer party music for those who’ve overcome heartbreak, featuring standout tracks like ‘So What,’ the title song, and the playful ‘Wannabeher.’
Country music artist Ashley McBryde unveils ‘Wild,’ her most intimate and rock-influenced collection to date, also releasing Friday. The album showcases McBryde’s passionate energy through songs like ‘Lines in the Carpet,’ which offers sharp commentary on domestic life, and the meaningful title track. The record kicks off with four high-energy numbers that fans know from her concerts – ‘Rattlesnake Preacher,’ ‘Arkansas Mud,’ ‘Water in the River’ and ‘Creosote’ – before exploring different musical territories.
Television offerings include ‘The Other Bennet Sister,’ which shifts focus to Mary Bennet, the often-overlooked middle daughter from Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice.’ Ella Bruccoleri stars as the thoughtful and socially awkward Mary, who emerges from her sisters’ shadows to discover love and self-reliance. The series, already popular in Britain and on social platforms, begins streaming Wednesday on BritBox.
‘Ozark’ co-creator Bill Dubuque presents ‘M.I.A.,’ a crime series set in Florida’s Keys region rather than the Missouri backwoods. The story centers on a young woman attempting to escape her family’s narcotics operation who gets drawn into a revenge plot when their business collapses. All nine episodes become available Thursday on Peacock.
Horror fans can tune into ‘The Terror: Devil in Silver,’ the anthology series’ third installment, premiering Thursday on both Shudder and AMC+. Dan Stevens stars as a man incorrectly confined to a psychiatric facility where he confronts both otherworldly and mental threats. The cast also includes CCH Pounder, Judith Light and John Benjamin Hickey.
Starz presents a fresh take on ‘Amadeus’ beginning Friday, May 8, with Will Sharpe portraying the legendary composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Paul Bettany as Antonio Salieri. The limited series explores Salieri’s growing fixation on achieving the recognition and praise that Mozart receives effortlessly.
Gaming enthusiasts can explore ‘Mixtape’ starting Thursday on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, Switch 2 or PC. Published by Annapurna Interactive, the game features music from iconic alternative bands including Siouxsie and the Banshees, the Cure, Smashing Pumpkins, Roxy Music and Devo. Set in the 1990s, players follow three high school seniors on their final night before graduation as they seek adventure through activities like skateboarding and party-crashing.
‘Wax Heads’ launches Tuesday across PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, Switch and PC platforms. Created by UK-based Patattie Games, this puzzle game puts players in charge of a record shop called Repeater Records, where they must interpret customers’ vague requests to find the perfect vinyl albums. The developers describe it as ‘cozy-punk,’ featuring an entirely fictional soundtrack from imaginary bands.
