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New York Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Catch These 7 Movies and TV Shows Before They Leave in July
Several beloved television series are leaving Netflix in the United States this month, so get your binges going. Also departing: an uproarious film version of a classic TV comedy, the prequel to an action movie favorite and the sensational hit movie about a doll and her friends. A ton of the titles this month are leaving on July 1, so we've rounded up those at the bottom. But as a result, the list will be a little tighter — and shorter lived — than usual. (Dates reflect the first day titles are unavailable and are subject to change.) 'Insecure' Seasons 1-5 (July 3) Stream it here. The funny and talented Issa Rae broke out from niche online personality to mainstream juggernaut with this acclaimed and popular HBO comedy series, on which she was co-creator, showrunner and star. Her character (also named Issa) spends the series struggling with her unsatisfying career, continuing romantic woes and roller-coaster relationship with her longtime best friend, Molly (the endlessly entertaining Yvonne Orji). What could have easily been a Black 'Sex and the City' is lent nuance, texture and richness by Rae and her writers' deft intermingling of serious social, sexual and racial themes, turning this half-hour comedy into a pointed portrait of the American Black experience in the late Obama and early Trump eras. 'The Addams Family' (July 5) Stream it here. Barry Sonnenfeld graduated from being one of the best cinematographers on the scene — he shot such distinctive and stylish efforts as 'Raising Arizona' and 'When Harry Met Sally' — to one of our quirkiest directors with this hit adaptation of the beloved '60s television series, itself culled from the cult comic strips of Charles Addams. His whirling cameras, striking angles and rapid-fire pacing prove an ideal match for Addams's weird world, but this isn't just an exercise in aesthetics; the casting is the key to bringing these characters to life. Raul Julia and Anjelica Huston find the perfect mixture of cheerful darkness and playful romance as Gomez and Morticia Addams, Christopher Lloyd gives Uncle Fester a delightful innocence, and Christina Ricci found her breakthrough role as the deadpan daughter Wednesday. 'This Is Us' Seasons 1-6 (July 8) Stream it here. When 'This Is Us' debuted in 2016, The New York Times described it as 'skillful, shameless tear jerking,' and that description was apt throughout its six-season run. Its creator, Dan Fogelman, borrows its setup from films like 'Short Cuts' and 'Magnolia': interwoven stories of seemingly unrelated strangers, bound together by random chance (in this case, four characters who share a date of birth). The show isn't exactly subtle — the tragedies and troubles come down like the sheets of rain that seems to accompany every emotional moment — but it delivers what it promises, and the stellar cast (including Sterling K. Brown, Justin Hartley, Chrissy Metz, Mandy Moore, Chris Sullivan and Milo Ventimiglia) elevates many of the cornier moments. 'Barbie' (July 15) Stream it here. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
USA Today
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Sweet Life: Los Angeles' cast talk milestones, life after show's cancellation
'Sweet Life: Los Angeles' cast talk milestones, life after show's cancellation Show Caption Hide Caption 'Black Mirror': Paul Giamatti, Issa Rae headline new Netflix episodes A look at the six new episodes in Season 7 of the Netflix sci-fi anthology series "Black Mirror," featuring Paul Giamatti, Issa Rae and Rashida Jones. Although "Sweet Life: Los Angeles" has ended production, its cast continues to find solace in the show's run, which technically is not over just yet. In 2021, "Sweet Life: Los Angeles," created and executive produced by Issa Rae, premiered, and some credited the show for bringing a breath of fresh air to the reality TV landscape. According to IMDB, the unscripted program gave "an honest and unique look into what it means to be young, Black, and in constant pursuit of one's dreams in the heart of South Los Angeles." Unlike various reality TV shows, the cast consisted of new faces rather than celebrities and influencers. "Sweet Life: Los Angeles" was inspired by BET's "Baldwin Hills" and other nostalgic early 2000s reality shows, Rae told the Hollywood Reporter. "Issa Rae and her production company always do an incredible job of really tapping into like the locality of it all," cast member Amanda Scott told USA TODAY. "I think people really resonated with that because they were seeing us be outside in LA without the glitz and the glam." Fellow castmate Tylynn Burns added, "I think it was rare to see people in their 20s who are who have been friends forever and have genuine connections. On top of that, it was like post-COVID, so I think the show provided some light and encouraged people." "Sweet Life: Los Angeles" was canceled at HBO Max after two seasons in 2022, leaving viewers on a cliffhanger. However, fans will have the opportunity to watch the first season re-air on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) starting June 13, and according to Cheryl Des Vignes, she and other members of the "group chat" will spill "a little tea." Ahead of the OWN premiere, Burns, Des Vignes and Scott spoke to USA TODAY about some milestones they have accomplished since audiences last saw them on the show. More: 'Sweet Life: Los Angeles' re-airing with 'a little tea' from the cast: How to watch Tylynn Burns and Jaylenn Hart Tylynn Burns and Jaylenn Hart are still together. The duo, who have been together for seven years, are living in their new home in the Los Angeles County area with their dogs. "We've been through ups and downs, but we're in a really good place. The best part of our relationship is that we're best friends," Burns told USA TODAY. "I think being complete opposites, we bring out the best and worst versions of ourselves, but since we have that friendship, we just remain a safe space for one another to continue to grow." Burns said they are excited to take their careers and relationship to the next level. An engagement, more international travel and kids are in their future, he added. Hart is currently executing events for a major streaming platform. "We're prepping ourselves for the most fun years of our relationship in our 30s," Burns said. Cheryl Des Vignes and Jerrold Smith II Longtime lovebirds Cheryl Des Vignes and Jerrold Smith II are living in newlywed bliss after getting married in Los Angeles in May. Their wedding had 170 people in attendance, including cast members of the show. "I feel like our wedding was just the perfect representation of two LA kids who grew up in the city," Des Vignes told USA TODAY. "Right after dinner ended, it was just nonstop dancing, taking photos, and having a good time." The newlyweds have been together since high school, and viewers got a glimpse of their journey on the show. "The best part was it just kind of brought both of us closer," she said. "Having somebody in my corner while going through all that was amazing." Des Vignes is a senior designer at a fashion company and a business owner. Smith works as the head of marketing for a China-based shoe company. The couple plans on going to Italy and Greece for their honeymoon in the fall. Amanda Scott and Rob Lee Amanda Scott and Rob Lee, who met during undergrad at Howard University, recently got engaged. According to Scott, it was a "display of love, support and community." "I wish I could relive that day over again," Scott continued. "After that moment, it's like my entire life has opened up in front of me. I'm looking forward to so many things that Rob and I are going to do together as a unit." The two don't have an official wedding date, but they are excited about their next chapter. Since the show, Scott said she is still working in the public relations and events space. Meanwhile, Rob hosts various events in and around Los Angeles. The couple still lives in the Los Angeles area. TV shows: 'BMF' stars La La, Da'Vinchi speak on Season 4: 'Bunch of action' How to watch 'Sweet Life: Los Angeles' on OWN "Sweet Life: Los Angeles" Season 1 debuts on OWN on Fridays, starting on June 13 at 9 p.m. ET. The network will air back-to-back episodes beginning on June 27, one at 8 p.m. ET and the second at 9 p.m. ET. Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@
Forbes
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Kiki Palmer And SZA's Hit ‘One Of Them Days' Is Getting A Sequel
Keke Palmer and SZA in "One of Them Days." 'One of Them Days'— a hit buddy comedy sequel starring Keke Palmer and SZA — is getting a sequel produced by Issa Rae. Rated R, One of Them Days opened in theaters on Jan. 17 and made its debut on digital streaming via premium video on demand debut on Feb. 11. After that, One of Them Days debuted on streaming video on demand on Netflix on March 31. Now, following the success of the film in theaters and on streaming, One of Them Days is getting a sequel, Variety reported on Wednesday. According to Variety, a sequel produced by Rae is being developed and the key talent in the film — including Palmer and SZA — is expected to return. The sequel is being set up at Sony Pictures Entertainment subsidiary Tri-Star Pictures, which released One of Them Days, the trade publication reported. One of Them Days marks the feature film directorial debut of Lawrence Lamont. The logline for the film reads, 'When best friends and roommates Dreux (Keke Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) discover Alyssa's boyfriend has blown their rent money, the duo finds themselves going to extremes in a race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact.' The film also stars Vanessa Bell Calloway, Lil Rel Howery, Katt Williams, Janelle James and Maude Apatow. The Palmer and SZA comedy was a big hit in theaters, earning $50 million in North American theaters and nearly $1.3 million internationally for a worldwide box office gross of $51.3 million against a $14 million production budget before prints and advertising, The Numbers reported. One of Them Days was a big hit with Rotten Tomatoes critics, who collectively gave the film a 94% 'fresh' rating based on 117 reviews. The RT Critics Consensus for the film reads, 'Dishing out enough laughter and chemistry to spare through Keke Palmer and SZA, One of Them Days makes the buddy-comedy genre feel like magic once again.' One of Them Days also earned a 90% 'fresh' score on RT's Popcornmeter based on 2,500-plus verified user ratings. A target date for the release of the One of Them Days sequel is yet to be announced. One of Them Days, starring Keke Palmer and SZA, is streaming on Netflix.
Gizmodo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
The ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Villain Rumors Keep Getting Wilder
Sydney Chandler teases a bit more about her mysterious Alien: Earth character. Get your first look at the next Anne Rice adaptation, Talamasca. Plus, Rick & Morty dives back into the clone bucket again. To me, my spoilers! Spider-Man: Brand New Day Regular leak-purveyor MyTimetoShine alleges that Nicole Kidman is being eyes to play the undisclosed primary villain of Brand New Day. Nicole Kidman (Australia) is being eyed to play the female villain in Spider-Man: Brand New Day — MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH) May 28, 2025 Superman Meanwhile, a new report from World of Reel claims that James Gunn's Superman received 'mixed reception' from a test screen audience, leading to 'a slight reworking of its story structure,' the addition of a 'second composer' to 'reshape the score' and the removal of 'several comedic beats' the 'execs weren't entirely sold on.' Good People, Bad Things Deadline reports Issa Rae is attached to star in Good People, Bad Things, another genre-bending 'comedic thriller' from Get Duked! director, Ninian Doff. The story concerns 'an overwhelmed woman (Rae) who gets lost in a seemingly infinite parking garage and soon discovers she is not alone.' Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Bloody-Disgusting has a new poster for Five Nights at Freddy's 2. Found Footage: The Making of the Patterson Project A documentary film crew's attempt to recreate the Patterson-Gimlin footage summons the real Bigfoot in the trailer for Found Footage: The Making of the Patterson Project. Sketch Elsewhere, a ten-year old girl's drawings come to life and terrorize her neighborhood in the trailer for Sketch, starring Tony Hale, D'Arcy Carden, Kue Lawrence, Kalon Cox, Jaxen Kenner, Genesis Rose Brown, and Bianca Belle. Daredevil: Born Again New set photos from Reddit confirm the late Hector Ayala's niece, Angelo del Toro, does indeed take up the mantle of White Tiger in the second season of Daredevil: Born Again. Click through to have a look. Alien: Earth During a recent interview with TV Line, Sydney Chandler described her character, Wendy, as a 'one of a kind…mash-up of human consciousness and future technology.' Talamasca Bloody-Disgusting has five new images from AMC's upcoming Talamasca series starring Celine Buckens, Jason Schwartzman, Elizabeth McGovern, William Fichtner and Maisie Richardson-Sellers. Rick and Morty Finally, Rick and Morty find a settlement of Morty of clones (plus one Rick) in a clip from next week's episode.
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Issa Rae to headline and produce 'Good People, Bad Things'
Picture Credit: Facebook Hollywood actor Issa Rae , best known for "Insecure", is set to star in a comedy thriller, titled "Good People, Bad Things". According to the entertainment news outlet Deadline, the film is written and directed by Ninian Doff. It follows an overwhelmed woman (Rae) who gets lost in a seemingly infinite parking garage and soon discovers she is not alone. 'Good People, Bad Things' is produced by Rae alongside Montrel McKay for Hoorae. Laura Tunstall and Stephanie Wilcox are producing through Present Company Inc. The project is from MRC studio. The film also marks the third collaboration of Rae with the studio, after 'American Fiction' and 'The Lovebirds'. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
