This week in theaters,Alien: Romulustakes us back to the 80s with a nostalgic take on the classic sci-fi horror franchise. On streaming,Halle BerryandMark Wahlbergstar in a new Netflix action comedy, while Rick and Morty returns with an anime twist. Here are the five things you need to watch this weekend.
Where To Watch: On Apple TV+
‘Bad Monkey’ Review: Like ‘Reacher,’ But With Vince Vaughn
Vaughn breathes life into Bill Lawrence’s Carl Hiassen adaptation.
Bad Monkeytells the story of Andrew Yancy (Vince Vaughn), who has been bounced from the Miami Police Department and is now a health inspector in the Keys. But after stumbling upon a case that begins with a human arm fished up by tourists, he realizes that if he can prove murder, he’ll be back in. He must get past a trove of Floridian oddballs and one bad monkey.
Bad Monkey
Bad Monkey follows Andrew Yancy, a former Miami detective demoted to restaurant inspector in the Florida Keys. When a tourist finds a severed arm while fishing, Yancy sees an opportunity to regain his badge by unraveling a web of greed and corruption. Along the way, he encounters a cast of quirky characters and a troublesome monkey.
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4’Alien: Romulus'
Where To Watch: In Theaters
‘Alien: Romulus’ Review: It’s One Small Step for a Franchise, One Giant Leap for Nostalgia
Director Fede Álvarez has intriguing ideas on where to take this franchise, but gets lost in callbacks to the past.
Space colonizers face the most terrifying life-form in the universe while scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station.Alien: Romulusreturns the Alien franchise back to its sci-fi horror roots as DirectorFede Álvarezoffers us a refreshing albeit familiar spin on the Hollywood classic.
WhileRomulusis a solid film, it doesn’t exactly move the franchise forward.Ross Bonaimeexplains:Alien: Romulushas plenty of its own solid ideas on how to build this world in ways we haven’t seen before, but it’s a shame that a strong opening and ending are bookmarking a film that’s stuck in so many decades of callbacks and reminders of this franchise’s past…Alien: Romulusproves that for the Alien franchise to move forward, it might have to quit looking backward so much.
Alien: Romulus
In Alien: Romulus, a crew of space explorers lands on a distant, uncharted planet, only to uncover a horrifying secret lurking beneath the surface. As they delve deeper into the alien environment, they encounter deadly creatures and ancient ruins that hint at a terrifying history. The team’s survival becomes a desperate battle against the relentless xenomorphs, forcing them to rely on their wits and technology to escape the nightmarish world.
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3’Emily in Paris' Season 4, Part 1
Where To Watch: On Netflix
‘Emily in Paris’ Season 4 Part 1 Review: A Stunning, Self-Aware Return for Fan-Favorite Netflix Series
Season 4’s first five episodes are a strong reminder of why this show continues to thrive.
After the dramatic events of Camille and Gabriel’s misbegotten wedding, Emily is reeling: She has strong feelings for two men, but now Gabriel’s expecting a baby with his ex, and Alfie’s worst fears about her and Gabriel have been confirmed. At work, Sylvie is forced to confront a thorny dilemma from her past for the sake of her marriage, and the Agence Grateau team navigates personnel shakeups. Mindy and the band prepare for Eurovision, but when funds run dry, they’re forced to get thrifty. Emily and Gabriel’s chemistry is undeniable as they work together towards a Michelin star, but two big secrets threaten to undo everything they’ve dreamed of.
According toEmily Cappello, the first half ofEmily in ParisSeason 4 is a solid return for the series:Fans of the series will delight in these first five episodes—not just for the new twists and turns of the plot, the developing romantic storylines, and the fashion but alsobecause of the show’s ability to make its viewers feel like a part of the magic of Paris.
Emily in Paris
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2’Rick and Morty: The Anime'
Where To Watch: On Max
New ‘Rick and Morty: The Anime’ Trailer Has Morty Seeing Double
The ‘Rick and Morty’ spin-off will arrive on Adult Swim this Thursday.
Rick and Morty: The Animeis a brand-new take on the Adult Swim mega-hit. Rick relaxes in a pseudo-world between multiverses, Summer helps Space Beth fight the evil Galactic Federation, and Morty falls in love with a mysterious girl who happens to be an atemporal being.
The spin-off series is led by some outstanding anime veterans, such as directorTakashi Sano(Tower of God). He will work alongside producerKoji Iijima(When They Cry: Kai) and executive producerMaki Terashima-Furuta(Kill Bill: Vol 1).
Rick and Morty: The Anime
Rick and Morty: The Anime is written and directed by Takashi Sano, known for his work on “Tower of God,” will feature 10 episodes of original stories inspired by the main “Rick and Morty” series.
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1’The Union'
‘The Union’ Review: Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry Are a Kick-Ass Duo in Netflix Spy Comedy
Julian Farino’s latest flick combines old flames and espionage to explosive effect.
Mike (Wahlberg) is happily living a simple life as a construction worker in his native New Jersey –– until his long-lost high school sweetheart, Roxanne (Berry), shows up with more on her mind than romance. Knowing he’s the right man for the job, she recruits Mike on a dangerous intelligence mission in Europe that thrusts them back together into a world of spies and high-speed car chases, with sparks flying along the way.
It comes as no surprise that Wahlberg and Berry are the standouts of this film.Shaina Weatherheadsaid in her review:The Unionis a fun, worthwhile watch that tees itself up nicely for a potential sequel mission— should Mike and Roxanne choose to accept it.
The Union follows Mike, a down-to-earth construction worker, who is unexpectedly pulled into the world of espionage when his high school ex-girlfriend, Roxanne, recruits him for a high-stakes U.S. intelligence mission. As they navigate dangerous situations, Mike must adapt quickly to survive in this high-octane adventure
