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USA Today
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
From 'My Mom Jayne' to 'The Woman in the Yard,' 10 movies to stream right now
In between making Fourth of July plans, be sure to watch a deep dive on Jayne Mansfield and get creeped out by a woman in a yard. Several new streaming films have arrived on your various streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon's Prime Video, Disney+ and more. There are theatrical releases finally coming home, including a Looney Tunes animated comedy and a sci-fi horror flick set in deep space, plus original fare like the debut from Steven Spielberg's filmmaking daughter. Here are 10 new and notable movies you can stream right now: 'Ash' A trippy paranoia space thriller that turns into a gonzo gore-fest. Eiza González plays an astronaut who wakes up on an alien planet, not knowing who she is but seeing a bunch of dead crew members around, and she needs to figure out if her rescuer (Aaron Paul) is on the level or not. Where to watch: Shudder 'The Day the Earth Blew Up' Who better to stave off an alien invasion than ... wait, what? Daffy Duck and Porky Pig?! This Looney Tunes animated comedy features the iconic 'toon twosome as roommates and coworkers at a chewing gum factory who uncover a mind-control plot when the launch of a new flavor turns people into zombies. Where to watch: Max 'KPop Demon Hunters' Catchy music, anime style and some horror combine in this kid-friendly action comedy. When the members of Korean pop trio Huntrix aren't busy being megastars, they protect their fans from supernatural dangers. But dark secrets and hormones become issues, thanks to their latest enemy: demons disguised as a hunky boy band. Where to watch: Netflix 'Love Me' Are you ready for a romantic sort-of-comedy between inanimate objects? Hundreds of years after mankind is wiped out, a smart buoy (Kristen Stewart) turns on and strikes up a friendship with the last satellite (Steven Yeun) launched into space. This weird couple literally gets more real as time passes, trying ice cream for the first time and opening up to each other. Where to watch: Paramount+ 'A Minecraft Movie' Kids are going to love it, as will anyone with a soft spot for the glorious weirdness of "Napoleon Dynamite." The adventure centers on misfits stuck in a fantasy world that makes the most of their creativity, with an unhinged Jack Black singing about lava chicken and a hilariously macho Jason Momoa gamely taking the brunt of the gags. Where to watch: Max 'My Mom Jayne' We knew Mariska Hargitay was one of TV's top cops. What we didn't realize is she's also a gifted documentarian. Hargitay was just 3 when her movie star mom, Jayne Mansfield, died, and the film is her way to figure out who Mansfield was. The documentary disconnects the sex symbol from the real person while also revealing the biological father Hargitay kept a secret. Where to watch: Max 'Nosferatu' Do you live for Prime Day and gothic thrillers with weird romance and bloodsuckers? Director Robert Eggers' remake of the horror classic finally comes to Amazon, with Lily-Rose Depp as a woman who's the obsession of an undead mustached menace (Bill Skarsgård). Where to watch: Prime Video 'Please Don't Feed the Children' With her first feature film, director Destry Allyn Spielberg – yes, the daughter of that Spielberg – creates an intense world where a pandemic has stricken adults instead of kids and teens on the run are taken in by a stranger (Michelle Dockery). Then Spielberg shows her true mettle by pulling off a twist that proudly goes full horror. Where to watch: Tubi 'Sally' While this revealing documentary about Sally Ride obviously touches on her being the first American woman in space, it's more interested in getting into her personal life. The movie digs into her tennis roots, the misogyny she dealt with regularly at NASA, and the lesbian romance she kept private for 27 years because she knew it wouldn't be accepted. Where to watch: Disney+, Hulu 'The Woman in the Yard' Danielle Deadwyler stars as an injured widow and single mother knocked for a loop by tragedy when a mysterious woman in a black veil shows up out of nowhere to haunt her family's yard. It's psychological horror that digs deep into depression and mental health, with a harrowing ending that leaves much up to audience interpretation. Where to watch: Peacock
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
How KPop Demon Hunters exposes our fear of imperfection
Have you ever watched an animated film that tells you more than it originally intended to? Or hide the real message behind metaphors and cliches? If yes, then 'KPop Demon Hunters' is another movie on that list, as it disguises itself well with neon lights, razor-sharp choreography, and the blinding veneer of pop perfection on the surface. The film is about a K-pop girl band called Huntrix featuring Rumi, Mira, and Zoey. However, they are not just your everyday pop girl band - they are also supernatural hunters who hunt who are these demons? If you think they are some disgusting-looking creatures with four eyes, crooked teeth and patterns all over their bodies, then you're somewhat right, but there are also some very good-looking 'idol-type' demons too. Think about 'The Vampire Diaries'. Who would've thought Ian Somerhalder would look so handsome as a vampire? If that's your vibe, then you'd love the demon boy band The Saja Boys in the film. The film idolises K-pop culture, which is meticulously crafted to sell the film doesn't just idolise the spectacle - it dismantles it, peeling back the facade to reveal an uncomfortable, familiar undercurrent: in a world obsessed with flawlessness, authenticity is often the first casualty. At its core is Rumi, a pop idol, a monster hunter, and most damningly in her world, part demon. It's the ultimate enemies-to-lovers conflict, except the "enemy" is her own bloodline, her own nature, the thing society demands she erases. It's a subtle take, suggesting that our insecurities, flaws, and faults are what make us demons. And isn't that familiar? Being told to conquer the parts of yourself that don't fit the script - to hide your true self and meet the standards the world has set for you. Many moments in the film will make you pause and introspect. Moments where you will also hide with the characters, believe in the lies they tell themselves, and once again believe that we are not good AlertThe film's defining moment arrives in a show-stopping performance of the song 'Golden'. It unfolds, devastatingly, when Rumi's secret is exposed - her demon patterns, her supposed imperfections, paraded for all to see. Her bandmates falter. The world that once celebrated her falls silent. It makes you think - what would you do if your deepest, darkest secrets were exposed?CELINE'S FLAWED LOVE AND WHY IT MADE US ANGRYFor Rumi, she was crushed beneath the weight of rejection. She returns to Celine, her adoptive mother, the one person who should have seen her beyond the flaw, beyond the scandal. What follows is both layered and infuriating. Celine, trying to shield Rumi, covers her demon patterns with her shrug, a gesture drenched in maternal protection, but also suffocating compliance. She tells Rumi they'll 'fix' this - they'll spin a narrative, blame the demons, and convince the world this isn't "really" her. This is the most relatable scene in the film. How often are we told that we need to be "fixed" when we confide in someone? How often have our closest ones told us that we are not perfect?It's not like we don't know that they mean well, but that doesn't mean they are right. Right? Celine's instinct, just like our loved ones, mirrors society's deepest flaw, the desperate urge to hide imperfection rather than accept it - to polish over the cracks. Her reaction, likely born from fear and love, feels like betrayal. It's the familiar sting of being rejected by those who were never supposed to judge you, the ones meant to accept your unfiltered, unvarnished why Rumi's rage is so raw, so relatable. Her hopelessness, her resignation - feel real because we've all been there. Twisting ourselves into something more acceptable. Her outburst is not melodramatic; it's the sound of a human breaking under impossible standards. Her words slice through the illusion like a blade: 'If this is the world I was meant to protect, then I'm glad to see it get destroyed.'It's defiance, yes. But more than that, it reflects a buried, uncomfortable truth many of us carry - the quiet satisfaction of watching hypocritical systems crumble - the institutions that forced us to hide, that demanded conformity while pretending to champion individuality. The film becomes more than a fantasy flick. It becomes a manifesto - a rebellious whisper urging us to dismantle these fragile societal norms and rebuild something better. A world that doesn't flinch at flaws, that doesn't fear difference.'KPop Demon Hunters' dresses itself in sequins and spectacles, but beneath the surface, it's something raw. It's uncomfortable, it's imperfect, and that's precisely the point. It doesn't just tell us to fight monsters, it dares us to face the ones we've become by silencing our voice.- Ends
USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
From 'My Mom Jayne' to 'Nosferatu,' 10 movies you need to stream right now
In between making Fourth of July plans, be sure to watch a deep dive on Jayne Mansfield and get creeped out by a woman in a yard. Several new streaming films have arrived on your various streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon's Prime Video, Disney+ and more. There are theatrical releases finally coming home, including a Looney Tunes animated comedy and a sci-fi horror flick set in deep space, plus original fare like the debut from Steven Spielberg's filmmaking daughter. Here are 10 new and notable movies you can stream right now: 'Ash' A trippy paranoia space thriller that turns into a gonzo gore-fest. Eiza González plays an astronaut who wakes up on an alien planet, not knowing who she is but seeing a bunch of dead crew members around, and she needs to figure out if her rescuer (Aaron Paul) is on the level or not. Where to watch: Shudder 'The Day the Earth Blew Up' Who better to stave off an alien invasion than ... wait, what? Daffy Duck and Porky Pig?! This Looney Tunes animated comedy features the iconic 'toon twosome as roommates and co-workers at a chewing-gum factory who uncover a mind-control plot when the launch of a new flavor turns people into zombies. Where to watch: Max 'KPop Demon Hunters' Catchy music, anime style and some horror combine in this kid-friendly action comedy. When the members of Korean pop trio Huntrix aren't busy being mega-stars, they protect their fans from supernatural dangers. But dark secrets and hormones become issues, thanks to their latest enemy: demons disguised as a hunky boy band. Where to watch: Netflix 'Love Me' Are you ready for a romantic sort-of-comedy between inanimate objects? Hundreds of years after mankind is wiped out, a smart buoy (Kristen Stewart) turns on and strikes up a friendship with the last satellite (Steven Yeun) launched into space. This weird couple literally gets more real as time passes, trying ice cream for the first time and opening up to each other. Where to watch: Paramount+ 'A Minecraft Movie' Kids are going to love it, as will anyone with a soft spot for the glorious weirdness of "Napoleon Dynamite." The adventure centers on misfits stuck in a fantasy world that makes the most of their creativity, with an unhinged Jack Black singing about lava chicken and a hilariously macho Jason Momoa gamely taking the brunt of the gags. Where to watch: Max 'My Mom Jayne' We knew Mariska Hargitay was one of TV's top cops. What we didn't realize is she's also a gifted documentarian. Hargitay was just 3 when her movie-star mom Jayne Mansfield died, and the film is her way to figure out who Mansfield was. The documentary disconnects the sex symbol from the real person while also revealing the biological father Hargitay kept a secret. Where to watch: Max 'Nosferatu' Do you live for Prime Day and gothic thrillers with weird romance and bloodsuckers? Director Robert Eggers' remake of the horror classic finally comes to Amazon, with Lily-Rose Depp as a woman who's the obsession of an undead mustached menace (Bill Skarsgård). Where to watch: Prime Video 'Please Don't Feed the Children' With her first feature film, director Destry Allyn Spielberg – yes, the daughter of that Spielberg – creates an intense world where a pandemic has affected adults instead of kids and teens on the run are taken in by a stranger (Michelle Dockery). Then Spielberg shows her true mettle by pulling off a twist that proudly goes full horror. Where to watch: Tubi 'Sally' While this revealing documentary about Sally Ride obviously touches on her being the first American woman in space, it's more interested in getting into her personal life. The movie digs into her tennis roots, the misogyny she dealt with regularly at NASA, and the lesbian romance she kept private for 27 years knowing it wouldn't be accepted. Where to watch: Disney+, Hulu 'The Woman in the Yard' Danielle Deadwyler stars as an injured widow and single mom knocked for a loop by tragedy when a mysterious woman in a black veil shows up out of nowhere to haunt her family's yard. It's psychological horror that digs deep into depression and mental health issues, with a harrowing ending that leaves much up to audience interpretation. Where to watch: Peacock
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
KPop Demon Hunters review: This is Netflix's most fun animated film yet
Demons, drama and a whole lot of K-pop - sounds exciting, isn't it? A new animated title on Netflix delivers on all three fronts with surprising flair and how! 'KPop Demon Hunters' is everything its title suggests. A high-energy blend of bubblegum pop, mystical demon lore, and the kind of emotional storytelling that hits all the right notes. It's loud, flashy, heartfelt, and just the kind of chaotic fun you expect when K-pop idols moonlight as supernatural in a universe where pop stars double as demon hunters (naturally), the story follows Rumi, a half-human, half-demon high schooler who leads the girl group Huntrix alongside Mira and Zoey. Together, they must balance their rising music careers with the not-so-small task of saving humanity from the demon world's overlord, Gwi-Ma. Along the way, Rumi develops a bond with Jinu, a former human-turned-demon, and their complicated, slow-burn relationship quietly becomes the emotional backbone of the makes 'KPop Demon Hunters' work is that it doesn't try too hard to be taken seriously. The narrative is fully aware of its own theatricality, and leans into it with a wink. It's 'Think Boy With Luv' meets 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', but in pastel tones. The songs are absolute bops, reminiscent of the early 2000s K-pop era of pop-punk playfulness. Soda Pop might even bring to mind tracks like ASTRO's 'Candy Sugar Pop' or BTS' 'Boy With Luv' - light as they share the same DNA of being catchy and The animation deserves its own shout-out, and it's gorgeously rendered and sharply choreographed. The facial expressions are hilariously dramatic, an anime influence that adds to the campy fun, and the fight scenes are stunningly kinetic without ever getting too dark or gory. One of the film's strengths is its voice acting. The performances feel natural and immersive and the chemistry between the main trio is equally strong. Each girl has a distinct personality, yet they bounce off one another effortlessly. What truly lingers, though, is the connection between Rumi and Jinu, voiced by K-drama favourite Ahn Hyo-seop. Their relationship is simple, sincere, and emotionally grounded, with their bond forged due to shared pain, which adds an emotional arc to their stories without overpowering the film doesn't shy away from heavier themes either - be it shame, identity, and self-acceptance; it quietly weaves itself into the plot. While it stays largely on the surface, there's enough depth to give the glitter some Gwi-Ma, while not overly active, leaves a strong impression as the puppet master of chaos. He raises the deeper question: Are demons evil by choice, or by design?That said, 'KPop Demon Hunters' isn't without its flaws. Some secondary characters, like Jinu's bandmates, the Saja Boys, deserved more development. A longer format might have given room for their arcs and added depth to Rumi and Jinu's these are small quibbles in what is otherwise a thrilling ride. The movie hits the right balance between emotional beats and comic relief, making you chuckle and soft sighs in equal measure. And just when you think it's all fluff, it throws in a moment of genuine pathos that compels you to take note and 'KPop Demon Hunters' succeeds because it knows what it wants to be - a fun, emotionally sincere, musically rich ride that celebrates friendship, courage, and finding yourself in unexpected film is not perfect, but easily one of Netflix's most refreshing animated films in recent memory. And yes, we're hoping for a sequel, or better yet, a full-fledged series.- Ends3.5 out of 5 stars for 'K-pop Demon Hunters'.
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
BLACKPINK Dream: Zedd and KPop Demon Hunters' Arden Cho reveal interest in collab with iconic group
BLACKPINK has cemented its position as one of the most influential girl groups worldwide. With a string of chart-topping hits, the group has demonstrated its ability to make a lasting impact on the music industry. Their exceptional talent and immense popularity made them a highly sought-after collaboration partner for numerous artists. Recently, Zedd and Arden Cho have publicly expressed their desire for a potential joint project with the K-pop group. KPop Demon Hunters' singer wants to be a part of BLACKPINK American actress and singer Arden Cho, is the latest to join BLACKPINK's list of admirers. She is the one who lent her voice to Rumi of HUNTR/X in the Netflix animation film KPop Demon Hunters. During a pre-release interview of the movie, Arden Cho was asked which real-life K-pop group she would like to be a part of for a day, if given a chance. She initially seemed hesitant to reply, stating that she "don't fit any of them [the group members]." However, on being further encouraged, she finally named BLACKPINK. She mentioned being okay with even being "a fly on the wall" for them. Arden Cho called the quartet "so cool" and said, "I love Rosé. I love her voice." Besides the American artist, a record producer has mentioned the K-pop stars recently. Zedd wants to collaborate with with BLACKPINK A Zedd X BLACKPINK collaboration was on the cards in the past, but the project didn't move forward for some reason. Despite that, the Russian-German DJ, record producer remains keen on working with the group. When asked about the possibility of a joint project during a recent Billboard interview, Zedd replied, 'Yeah, I still would love to collaborate with BLACKPINK." He also shared that he had some groundwork done in case the collaboration pans out. "I don't have anything specific right now, but I do have a song that I made that would be incredible with BLACKPINK," he stated. Zedd and Arden Cho's statements highlighted BLACKPINK's impact on the global music scene. The K-pop girl group's ability to stay in the spotlight, despite no new group music since the release of their second studio album, Born Pink (2022), is a testament to their unparalleled influence.
