The Beatles legend’s contemplation of “Days We Left Behind” through his latest studio release and John Travolta’s tribute to 1960s aviation glamour highlight this week’s fresh entertainment options arriving on streaming platforms.
Entertainment reporters from The Associated Press have curated additional noteworthy releases: the second season of Netflix’s “Four Seasons” featuring Tina Fey debuts, Atlanta hip-hop artist Latto launches “Big Mama,” and Nicolas Cage appears in a fresh live-action production drawing from Spider-Man.
— In “Dead Man’s Wire,” available Thursday on Netflix, Bill Skarsgård portrays a troubled ordinary man who takes Dacre Montgomery’s mortgage industry worker captive. Film Writer Jake Coyle noted in his Associated Press review that “it plays a little loose with facts but the righteous rage of ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ is present enough in Gus Van Sant’s … thriller that’s as deeply 1970s as it is contemporary.”
— Following its Cannes Film Festival debut, John Travolta’s “Propeller One-Way Night Coach” arrives Friday, May 29 on Apple TV. Travolta serves as writer, director and narrator for this 60-minute tribute to 1960s air travel elegance, following a flight-obsessed child’s cross-country journey with his mother. The production, adapted from Travolta’s own novel, has garnered largely mixed critical reception.
— HBO Max presents “Miss You, Love You” on May 29, written and directed by Jim Rash, starring Allison Janney as a newly widowed woman forced to coordinate her husband’s memorial service alongside a stranger: her distant son’s assistant, portrayed by Andrew Rannells. HBO Max also debuts Charli xcx’s “The Moment” the same day, a self-referential mockumentary exploring Brat summer’s conclusion and extraordinary fame’s challenges.
— YouTube will host the streaming premiere of Markiplier’s “Iron Lung” on May 31. This indie horror game adaptation, independently funded and theatrically released, generated over $50 million in worldwide box office revenue.
— The former Beatle examines “Days We Left Behind” through his 18th studio effort, “The Boys of Dungeon Lane,” releasing Friday. This particularly nostalgic and contemplative piece from the collection contemplates a well-lived life’s early years — featuring gentle piano accompaniment and subtle vocal harmonies. The album’s appeal extends further with the debut collaboration between Macca and Ringo Starr, essential listening for Beatles enthusiasts. “The world around us wasn’t safe, the place was falling down/But it was my hometown/And it was home to us,” they perform together. The emotional impact could move listeners to tears, were it not such an infectious tune.
— The Atlanta hip-hop artist returns with “Big Mama.” The familiar title connects to her 2024 Grammy-nominated track from “Sugar Honey Iced Tea.” She’s labeled this upcoming release her “retirement album,” and if accurate, she’s concluding powerfully: “Somebody” delivers relaxed pop-trap vibes; “GOMF” (meaning “Get Out My Face”) reimagines the popular ’00s Soulja Boy track “Yahhh!” with Latto’s distinctive confidence. This collection serves romantic souls, ambitious women, and everyone between.
— Nicolas Cage headlines a fresh live-action production drawing from the Marvel character, presented with noir styling. Located in Depression-era New York’s harsh landscape, Cage portrays Ben Reilly, a private investigator bearing the burden of serving as the city’s sole masked vigilante battling widespread corruption. Audiences may select between monochrome and color presentations. “Spider-Noir” releases eight episodes Wednesday on Prime Video.
— Hulu’s chaotic crime-comedy “Deli Boys” continues with its second season Thursday. Pakistani American siblings, portrayed by Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh, receive a deli chain inheritance following their father’s death, initially believing they’ve secured financial stability until discovering the establishments served as drug smuggling operations. Poorna Jagannathan portrays their aunt who has assumed control of the enterprise.
— Netflix launches “Four Seasons” Season 2 Thursday. The series follows a friend group managing relationships and life’s challenges. Tina Fey serves as co-creator and star alongside Colman Domingo, Will Forte, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Marco Calvani and Erika Henningsen. The show adapts Alan Alda’s 1981 film sharing the same title.
— “Criminal Minds: Evolution” Season 19 begins with dual episodes Thursday on Paramount+. The new installments feature imprisoned serial killer Elias Voit (Zach Gilford) assisting the BAU in tracking similar criminals while serving his life sentence. Season 19’s primary antagonist is a copycat killer who admires Voit. Original series veterans return, including Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Aisha Tyler, Adam Rodriguez and Paget Brewster. Connor Storrie from “Heated Rivalry” will make a guest appearance.
— While filmmakers continue deliberating the next James Bond casting choice, global gamers can assume the role in “007 First Light.” Developer IO Interactive presents this as a beginning story, featuring Bond in his twenties as a fresh MI6 recruit pursuing a rogue operative. Anticipate numerous international settings, sophisticated weapons and equipment, stylish attire and naturally, an alluring romantic partner. Players can “go silent or go loud,” choosing stealthy mission approaches or aggressive combat tactics. IO’s expertise with the international “Hitman” franchise qualifies them for this project. Obtain your license to kill Wednesday on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, Switch 2 or PC.
— “Mina the Hollower” features a mouse skilled at tunneling, useful for escaping or ambushing the dangerous creatures inhabiting her eerie environment. She wields a whip for combat and can discover additional weapons and items enhancing her capabilities. The action unfolds in a vibrant, pixel-art 2D environment reminiscent of 1980s classics like “The Legend of Zelda.” Developer Yacht Club Games, creators of retro indie hit “Shovel Knight,” promises a “bone-chilling yet heartwarming tale inspired by Victorian Gothic horror.” Begin exploring Friday, May 29, on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, Switch, PC or Mac.
