'The Summer I Turned Pretty.' 'Untamed' — TV and movie new releases to see or skip this weekend in Canada — streaming and in theatres

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We're back to the discourse about Team Conrad vs. Team Jeremiah for Belly as The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 started its release on Prime Video this week. And the fans already have some intense thoughts.
But while the show, based on Jenny Han's book trilogy, was appointment watching for many, others were heading to the movie theatre to see the highly anticipated I Know What You Did Last Summer remake, starring Outer Banks actor Madelyn Cline and The Studio's Chase Sui Wonders. Additionally, Eddington with Pedro Pascal and Joaquin Phoenix, from divisive filmmaker Ari Aster, also landed in theatres.
Meanwhile, drama fans had Eric Bana's new limited series Untamed to enjoy at home on Netflix.The Summer I Turned Pretty, Season 3 — ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Admittedly, I have only watched the first two episode of The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 to, but how could I not include one of the most highly anticipated TV releases of the year!
I'm leaving room for improvement, or for things to really take a left turn as the season continues, but the first two episodes are incredibly juicy.
In all honestly, I watched the first two episodes right at 3:00 a.m., and shortly after rewatched the episodes to really zero in on all the details and Easter eggs.
It's just a story that will suck you in completely, it's a show that's incredibly addictive, and there's no denying how impressive it is for a show to have that much fandom.
Where to watch The Summer I Turned Pretty: Prime Video
Eddington — ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Ari Aster is a particularly polarizing filmmaker, so it's no surprise that there are a wide variety of opinions on Eddington.
While Aster has some lofty goals in this film, with choices that at times feel overindulgent, it's ultimately an effective evaluation of paranoia and societal collapse, all set amid COVID-19 pandemic mandates.
While several films and TV shows have tried to reflect life at the height of the pandemic, Aster has done it the best.
There are few filmmakers who are able to build anxiety in a film like Aster, but the focus is ultimately an accurate reflection of how disoriented and chaotic our world.
Whether we're willing to accept of not, the most cynical moments in the movie are in fact the most real.
Where to watch Eddington: Now in theatres
I Know What You Did Last Summer — ⭐️⭐️⭐️
I think it's worth remembering that when the 1997 film I Know What You Did Last Summer was first released, it wasn't a huge hit. It's one of those movies that became more beloved as people went back to watch it.
With the new I Know What You Did Last Summer following a very similar story, this is a film that will mostly entertain those who are particular fans of the original, and those who love members of this new cast.
This movie really leans into the silly and it's a fun journey if you're willing to not take the film to seriously. From Madelyn Cline's outrageous comedy to the visual spectacle of the slasher elements
For any reboot there's always a question about whether it was necessary, and this is a film that rests on its audience already feeling invested in the story from the past.
Where to watch I Know What You Did Last Summer: Now in theatres
Untamed — ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The landscape of British Columbia is used as Yosemite National Park in Untamed, the new crime drama, limited series on Netflix, starring Eric Bana.
From relationship drama to lingering trauma and critical safety concerns, Untamed checks all the boxes for elements of a story to build tension and suspense.
At times it's predictable, at others a little over-to-top in its melodrama, but this is Bana at his best, giving a particularly engaging performance.
Even with its fault, you're going to feel compelled to get to the end and solve the mystery.
Where to watch Untamed: Netflix