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On this episode of Why Watch That:Our reviews (so far) at this year's Toronto International Film Festival, including:Petite MamanFollowing a girl’s journey to her mother’s childhood home, French auteur Céline Sciamma’s latest is a tender tale of intergenerational connection.Céline Sciamma’s TIFF ’19 selection Portrait of a Lady on Fire garnered international acclaim for its sumptuous rendering of queer female desire and the overwhelming power of both truly looking and truly being seen. Sciamma’s follow-up brings the writer-director’s exquisite craft and acute insights into longing to bear on a tale of childhood grief and wonder.After her grandmother dies, Nelly (Joséphine Sanz) is taken to her mother’s childhood home. While her parents go about cleaning out the house, Nelly explores the surrounding woods. She encounters Marion (Gabrielle Sanz), a girl exactly Nelly’s age and to whom she bears a striking resemblance. The pair become fast friends, constructing a hut together, sharing lunches, and talking over t

On this episode of Why Watch That:MOVIE FIRST LOOKThe Night House Website: Searchlight PicturesSynopsis: THE NIGHT HOUSE follows a widow (Rebecca Hall of GODZILLA VS. KONG) who begins to uncover her recently deceased husband’s disturbing secrets.Release Date: Only in theaters August 20, 2021Directed by: David BrucknerScreenplay by: Ben Collins and Luke PiotrowskiStarring: Rebecca Hall, Sarah Goldberg, Vondie Curtis Hall, Evan Jonigkeit, and Stacy MartinDistributor: Searchlight PicturesGenre: Horror, ThrillerRunning Time: 1 hour 47 minutesRated RMOVIE SNEAK PEEKCandymanWebsite: Official SiteSynopsis: For as long as residents can remember, the housing projects of Chicago’s Cabrini Green neighborhood were terrorized by a word-of-mouth ghost story about a supernatural killer with a hook for a hand, easily summoned by those daring to repeat his name five times into a mirror. In present day, a decade after the last of the Cabrini towers were torn down, visual artist Anthony McCoy (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II; HBO’s

On this episode of Why Watch That:MOVIE SNEAK PEEKCODAWebsite: Apple TV+Synopsis: Seventeen-year-old Ruby (Emilia Jones) is the sole hearing member of a deaf family – a CODA, child of deaf adults. Her life revolves around acting as interpreter for her parents (Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur) and working on the family's struggling fishing boat every day before school with her father and older brother (Daniel Durant). But when Ruby joins her high school’s choir club, she discovers a gift for singing and soon finds herself drawn to her duet partner Miles (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo). Encouraged by her enthusiastic, tough-love choirmaster (Eugenio Derbez) to apply to a prestigious music school, Ruby finds herself torn between the obligations she feels to her family and the pursuit of her own dreams.Release Date: Streaming via Apple TV+ on August 13, 2021Directed by: Siân HederScreenplay by: Siân HederStarring: Emilia Jones, Marlee Matlin, Eugenio Derbez, Troy Kotsur, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Daniel Durant, Amy Forsyth, and Kevin

On this episode of Why Watch That:MOVIE FIRST LOOKGunpowder MilkshakeWebsite: NetflixSynopsis: Sam (KAREN GILLAN) was only 12 years old when her mother Scarlet (LENA HEADEY), an elite assassin, was forced to abandon her. Sam was raised by The Firm, the ruthless crime syndicate her mother worked for. Now, 15 years later, Sam has followed in her mother’s footsteps and grown into a fierce hit-woman. She uses her “talents” to clean up The Firm’s most dangerous messes. She’s as efficient as she is loyal. But when a high-risk job goes wrong, Sam must choose between serving The Firm and protecting the life of an innocent 8-year-old girl - Emily (CHLOE COLEMAN). With a target on her back, Sam has only one chance to survive: Reunite with her mother and her lethal associates, The Librarians (MICHELLE YEOH, ANGELA BASSETT and CARLA GUGINO). These three generations of women must now learn to trust each other, stand up to The Firm and their army of henchmen, and raise hell against those who could take everything from them

On this episode of Why Watch That:TV SERIES PREMIERESThe White Lotus Website: HBOThe Beast Must DieWebsite: AMCPower Book III: Raising KananWebsite: StarzTV SERIES FINALESGood GirlsWebsite: NBCMr InbetweenWebsite: FX See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Why Watch That:MOVIE SNEAK PEEKSOldWebsite: Official Site Synopsis: This summer, visionary filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan unveils a chilling, mysterious new thriller about a family on a tropical holiday who discover that the secluded beach where they are relaxing for a few hours is somehow causing them to age rapidly … reducing their entire lives into a single day.Release Date: In theaters July 23, 2021Directed by: M. Night ShyamalanScreenplay by: M. Night ShyamalanBased on the graphic novel “Sandcastle” by Pierre Oscar Lévy and Frederik PeetersStarring: Gael García Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Rufus Sewell, Alex Wolff, Thomasin McKenzie, Abbey Lee, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Ken Leung, Eliza Scanlen, Aaron Pierre, Embeth Davidtz, and Emun ElliottDistributor: Universal PicturesGenre: ThrillerRunning Time: 1 hour 48 minutes Rated PG-13JoltWebsite: Prime VideoSynopsis: Lindy is a beautiful, sardonically-funny woman with a painful secret: Due to a lifelong, rare neurological disorder, she experiences

On this episode of Why Watch That:TV SEASON FINALELokiWebsite: Disney+MOVIE FIRST LOOKA Quiet Place Part IIWebsite: Paramount+Synopsis: Following the deadly events at home, the Abbott family (Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe) must now face the terrors of the outside world as they continue their fight for survival in silence. Forced to venture into the unknown, they quickly realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path in this terrifyingly suspenseful thriller written and directed by John Krasinski.Release Date: In theaters May 28, 2021 and on Paramount+ July 13, 2021Directed by: John KrasinskiScreenplay by: John KrasinskiBased on characters by Bryan Woods and Scott BeckStarring: Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe, Djimon Hounsou, and John KrasinskiDistributor: Paramount PicturesGenre: Drama, Horror, Sci-FiRunning Time: 1 hour 37 minutesRated PG-13MOVIE SNEAK PEEKJoe BellWebsite: Official SiteSynopsis: From filmmaker Rein

On this episode of Why Watch That:TV REBOOTGossip Girl Website: HBO MaxTV SEASON PREMIEREGrown-ishWebsite: FreeformTV SNEAK PEEKSchmigadoon! Website: Apple TV+MOVIE SNEAK PEEKPigWebsite: NeonSynopsis: A truffle hunter who lives alone in the Oregonian wilderness must return to his past in Portland in search of his beloved foraging pig after she is kidnapped.Release Date: In theaters July 16, 2021Directed by: Michael SarnoskiScreenplay by: Michael SarnoskiStarring: Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff, and Adam ArkinDistributor: NeonGenre: Drama, ThrillerRunning Time: 1 hour 32 minutesRated RMOVIE FIRST LOOKNo Sudden MoveWebsite: HBO MaxSynopsis: Set in 1954 Detroit, NO SUDDEN MOVE centers on a group of small-time criminals who are hired to steal what they think is a simple document. When their plan goes horribly wrong, their search for who hired them – and for what ultimate purpose – weaves them through all echelons of the race-torn, rapidly changing city.Release Date: Available on HBO Max July 1, 2021Directed b

On this episode of Why Watch That:FIRST LOOKS InfiniteWebsite: Paramount+Synopsis: For Evan McCauley (Mark Wahlberg), skills he has never learned and memories of places he has never visited haunt his daily life. Self-medicated and on the brink of a mental breakdown, Evan is sought by a secret group that call themselves "Infinites," revealing to him that his memories may be real – but they are from multiple past lives.Release Date: Exclusively on Paramount+ Thursday, June 10, 2021Directed by: Antoine FuquaScreenplay by: Ian ShorrStory by: Todd SteinBased on the book “The Reincarnationist Papers” by D. Eric MaikranzStarring: Mark Wahlberg, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sophie Cookson, Dylan O’Brien, Jason Mantzoukas, Rupert Friend, and Toby JonesDistributor: Paramount+Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, ThrillerRunning Time: 1 hour 46 minutesRated PG-13The Ice RoadWebsite: NetflixSynopsis: After a remote diamond mine collapses in far northern Canada, a ‘big-rig’ ice road driver (Liam Neeson) must lead an impossible rescue mission over

On this episode of Why Watch That: SNEAK PEEKSThe Tomorrow WarWebsite: Prime VideoSynopsis: The world is stunned when a group of time travelers arrive from the year 2051 to deliver an urgent message: Thirty years in the future mankind is losing a global war against a deadly alien species. The only hope for survival is for soldiers and civilians from the present to be transported to the future and join the fight. Among those recruited is high school teacher and family man Dan Forester (Chris Pratt). Determined to save the world for his young daughter, Dan teams up with a brilliant scientist (Yvonne Strahovski) and his estranged father (J.K. Simmons) in a desperate quest to rewrite the fate of the planet.Release Date: Available on Amazon Prime July 2, 2021Directed by: Chris McKayScreenplay by: Zach DeanStarring: Chris Pratt, Yvonne Strahovski, J.K. Simmons, Betty Gilpin, Sam Richardson, Edwin Hodge, Jasmine Mathews, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, and Keith PowersDistributor: Prime VideoGenre: Action, Adventure, Sci

On this episode of Why Watch That:SERIES PREMIEREKevin Can F**k HimselfWebsite: AMCSEASON PREMIERESEvilWebsite: Paramount+The Good Fight Website: Paramount+A Discovery of WitchesWebsite: AMCSEASON FINALEThe Girlfriend ExperienceWebsite: StarzCHECK-INLokiWebsite: Disney+ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Why Watch That:SNEAK PEEKI Carry You With MeWebsite: Sony Pictures ClassicsSynopsis: Based on true love, this decades spanning romance begins in Mexico between an aspiring chef and a teacher. Their lives restart in incredible ways as societal pressure propels the couple to embark on a treacherous journey to New York with dreams, hopes, and memories in tow.Release Date: Opens Friday, June 25, 2021 in NY and LA (with a national rollout throughout July)Directed by: Heidi EwingScreenplay by: Heidi Ewing and Alan Page ArriagaStarring: Armando Espitia, Christian Vázquez, Michelle Rodríguez, Ángeles Cruz, Raúl Briones, and Arcelia RamírezDistributed by: Sony Pictures ClassicsGenre: DramaRunning Time: 1 hour 51 minutesRated RTRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL 2021 WRAP-UPFeatured Narrative Films:No Man of GodWebsite: TribecaTribeca Film Festival Synopsis: It was a radical new approach to criminal investigations: “profiling.” Through one-on-one discussions with serial offenders, FBI researchers could go much mor

On this episode of Why Watch That:FIRST LOOKSThe Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do ItWebsite: HBO MaxSynopsis: “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It” reveals a chilling story of terror, murder, and unknown evil that shocked even experienced real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. One of the most sensational cases from their files, it starts with a fight for the soul of a young boy, then takes them beyond anything they’d ever seen before, to mark the first time in U.S. history that a murder suspect would claim demonic possession as a defense.Release Date: Available on HBO Max for 31 days and in theaters Friday, June 4, 2021Directed by: Michael ChavesScreenplay by: David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrickStory by: James Wan & David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrickBased on characters created by Chad Hayes & Carey W. HayesStarring: Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ruairi O’Connor, Sarah Catherine Hook, Julian Hilliard, John Noble, Eugenie Bondurant, Shannon Kook, Ronnie Gene Blevins, and Keith Arthur Bold

On this episode of Why Watch That:SERIES PREMIERESWe Are Lady PartsWebsite: PeacockBlindspottingWebsite: StarzLokiWebsite: Disney+SEASON PREMIERESLove, VictorWebsite: HuluSummertimeWebsite: NetflixSEASON FINALESThe EqualizerWebsite: CBSHacksWebsite: HBO MaxSERIES FINALESPoseWebsite: FXQueen of the SouthWebsite: USAYoungerWebsite: Paramount+TV SNEAK PEEK: SERIES PREMIEREPhysicalWebsite: Apple TV+ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Why Watch That:WELCOME TO THE TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL OF 2021Website: TribecaMOVIE FIRST LOOKSOsloWebsite: HBOSynopsis: Adapted from the Tony Award-winning play of the same name, OSLO is based on a true story of negotiations between implacable enemies that led to the 1993 Oslo Peace Accords. Starring Golden Globe-winner Ruth Wilson (HBO’s His Dark Materials, Mrs. Wilson) as Mona Juul, a Norwegian foreign minister, and Emmy-nominee Andrew Scott (Fleabag, Black Mirror) as Terje Rød-Larsen, a Norwegian sociologist and Mona’s husband, the film details the secret back-channel talks, unlikely friendships and quiet heroics of a small but committed group of Israelis, Palestinians and one Norwegian couple.Release Date: May 29, 2021Directed by: Bartlett SherScreenplay by: J.T. RogersAdapted from J.T. Rogers’ Tony Award-winning play of the same nameStarring: Ruth Wilson, Andrew Scott, Salim Daw, Waleed Zuaiter, Jeff Wilbusch, Igal Naor, Dov Glickman, Rotem Keinan, Itzik Cohen, Tobias Zilliacus, and Sass

On this episode of Why Watch That:SEASON FINALEDebrisWebsite: NBCSEASON PREMIERESMr. InbetweenWebsite: FXGomorrahWebsite: HBO MaxLIMITED SERIES FINALEMare of EasttownWebsite: HBOSNEAK PEEKS: SERIES PREMIERESLisey’s StoryWebsite: Apple TV+Sweet ToothWebsite: Netflix See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Why Watch That:MOVIE SNEAK PEEKCruellaWebsite: DisneySynopsis: Academy Award® winner Emma Stone (“La La Land”) stars in Disney’s “Cruella,” an all-new live-action feature film about the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious – and notoriously fashionable – villains, the legendary Cruella de Vil. “Cruella,” which is set in 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, follows a young grifter named Estella, a clever and creative girl determined to make a name for herself with her designs. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella’s flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute, played by two-time Oscar® winner Emma Thompson (“Howards End,” “Sense & Sensibility”). But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella

On this episode of Why Watch That:TV SERIES PREMIERES Girls5evaWebsite: PeacockHacksWebsite: HBO MaxIntergalacticWebsite: PeacockHalstonWebsite: NetflixTV SEASON PREMIERESPoseWebsite: FXShrillWebsite: HuluTV SEASON FINALEYoung SheldonWebsite: CBS See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Why Watch That:FIRST LOOKSThe Woman in the WindowWebsite: NetflixSynopsis: Anna Fox (Amy Adams) is an agoraphobic child psychologist who finds herself keeping tabs on the picture perfect family across the street through the windows of her New York City brownstone. Her life is turned upside down when she inadvertently witnesses a brutal crime. Based on the gripping, best-selling novel adapted by Tracy Letts, shocking secrets are revealed and nothing and no one are what they seem.Release Date: Available on Netflix Friday, May 14, 2021Directed by: Joe WrightScreenplay by: Tracy LettsBased on the novel of the same name by A.J. FinnStarring: Amy Adams, Gary Oldman, Anthony Mackie, Fred Hechinger, Wyatt Russell, Brian Tyree Henry, Tracy Letts, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Julianne MooreDistributor: NetflixGenre: Crime, Drama, MysteryRunning Time: 1 hour 40 minutesRated RThose Who Wish Me DeadWebsite: HBO MaxSynopsis: Jolie stars as Hannah, a smokejumper still reeling from the loss of three lives she

On this episode of Why Watch That:TV SNEAK PEEKThe Underground Railroad Website: Prime VideoMOVIE SNEAK PEEKSGeorgetownSynopsis: In this thrilling true crime story filled with twists, turns, and political turmoil, Christoph Waltz stars as Ulrich Mott, an eccentric and smooth-talking social climber who seems to have everyone in Washington, D.C. wrapped around his finger. But when his wealthy, well-connected and much older wife (Vanessa Redgrave) turns up dead in their home, her daughter Amanda (Annette Bening) suspects Ulrich may not be all that he seems as the police investigation begins to uncover a larger deception that goes far deeper than anyone ever imagined.Release Date: In select theaters May 14, 2021; available on digital and on demand May 18, 2021Directed by: Christoph WaltzScreenplay by: David AuburnStarring: Christoph Waltz, Vanessa Redgrave, and Annette BeningDistributor: Vertical Entertainment and Paramount Home EntertainmentGenre: Biography, Crime, DramaRunning Time: 1 hour 39 minutesRated