New TV stars include “Conclave,” a heart-wrenching thriller set in the Vatican about choosing a new pope, and “The Raid,” a dark comedy in which Stephanie Hsu plays a woman whose ex-lover repeatedly dies unexpectedly. Movies, Music, Games and More are some of the new TV, Movies, Music, Games and more heading to your device near you.
Also worth your time are streaming services chosen by Associated Press entertainment journalists, including Dwayne Johnson’s role as Santa’s bodyguard in the movie “The Red One,” Internet star Mr. will host its own reality competition show called “Beast Games” on Prime Video, and Little Big Town will host a Christmas special on NBC. New movies streaming in December 16-22
– What was happening inside the Vatican before the white smoke came out of the Sistine Chapel? “Conclave,” about the election of a new pope, is a gripping thriller that imagines what happens to a gathering of cardinals. The film, directed by Edward Berger and based on Robert Harris’ 2016 novel, stars Ralph Fiennes as the cardinal tasked with running the conclave. Nominated for six Golden Globes, “Conclave” is a strong Oscar contender and one of the rare coming-of-age dramas of recent times to be a success at the box office. In her review, film writer Lindsey Barr called the film “an absorbingly entertaining film that belies its tense, smart thriller with a great ensemble cast.”
– It was easy to miss Clint Eastwood’s Juror 2 in theaters, but the 94-year-old’s latest film will be available on Max on Friday, December 20th. And “Juror No. 2” has been well-received by critics despite its small theatrical release. In this film, Nicholas Hoult plays a murder trial juror who is faced with a moral dilemma.
– Every year, a slew of new Christmas movies come out and are expected to establish themselves as new Christmas classics. Among them, “Red One” is the largest to date and features flashy wrapping. The $250 million film stars Dwayne Johnson as Kris Kringle’s more militaristic bodyguard who teams up with an incompetent hacker to rescue a kidnapped Santa. In my review, I wrote, “Red One gives you plenty of time to wonder who on earth had a Marvel-ified Santa on their wishlist.”
– One of this year’s nonfiction highlights, Mati Diop’s “Dahomey” is not to be missed. Diop, the French-Senegalese director of Atlanticus, chronicles the return of 26 works of art seized by the French military in the 1890s from an African kingdom. In the film, currently streaming on Mubi, Diop casts a wide and impressive net in chronicling the voyage home, discussing a wide range of views on the ethics and meaning of reparations, including the voices of the Dahomey Treasure himself. Masu.
— Film Writer Jake Coyle New Music Streaming December 16-22
–The week before Christmas, there wasn’t a living thing moving around in the house, not even a mouse. That means it will be available to stream on Peacock the next day until Monday, when “Christmas at the Little Big Town Opry” airs on NBC. What could mean “fun vacation” more than country music’s modern greats bringing their charm from the famous Nashville stage to your family’s living room? Probably a great group of guests, including Dan Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Sheryl Crow, Kirk Franklin, Josh Groban, Kate Hudson, and Orville Peck.
— Music Writer Maria Sherman New shows will stream in December 16-22
— Apple TV’s new documentary reveals the habits and behaviors of wild animals. The filmmakers spent three years tracking 77 endemic species in 24 countries, filming everything from the courtship dance of jumping spiders to the way Trinidad killifish breathe with their tails as they emerge from the water. . “The Secret Lives of Animals,” narrated by Hugh Bonneville, will premiere on Wednesday, December.
— Stephanie Hsu stars as Ruby, a woman whose former lovers keep dying suddenly in mysterious and outrageous ways in Peacock’s new dark comedy. Ruby and her best friend AJ dig into the past to figure out what’s going on and save lives. This process leads Ruby to learn some harsh truths about herself. “Laid” is based on the Australian series. There are also plenty of fun guest stars, including Phineas O’Connell, Chloe Fineman, and Josh Segarra. “Laid” premieres Thursday on Peacock.
— MrBeast, the Internet star with more subscribers to his YouTube channel than anyone else, currently hosts his own reality competition show called “Beast Games” on Prime Video. Contestants don jerseys and compete in wild games for a chance to win $5 million. It’s like a “squid game” where no one dies. “Beast Game” premieres Thursday on Prime Video.
— Alicia Rancilio New video games to play
— Season 2 of “The Squid Game” will be available on Netflix the day after Christmas, but if you and your family are already looking for a fight to the death, you can get an early start. The streamer is inviting subscribers to download Squid Game: Unleashed, an online battle royale for up to 32 players. This includes familiar Season 1 competitions like “Glass Bridge” and “Red Light Green Light,” as well as dangerous new devices like buzzsaws, wrecking balls, and lava pits. The last one to survive…may not make any money, but at least they won’t be crushed. The contest begins on Tuesday, December 17th on iOS and Android.
— Lou Kesten
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