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On this episode of Why Watch That:FIRST LOOKEnola Holmes Website: NetflixSynopsis: England, 1884 – a world on the brink of change. On the morning of her 16th birthday, Enola Holmes (Millie Bobby Brown) wakes to find that her mother (Helena Bonham Carter) has disappeared, leaving behind an odd assortment of gifts but no apparent clue as to where she’s gone or why. After a free-spirited childhood, Enola suddenly finds herself under the care of her brothers Sherlock (Henry Cavill) and Mycroft (Sam Claflin), both set on sending her away to a finishing school for “proper” young ladies. Refusing to follow their wishes, Enola escapes to search for her mother in London. But when her journey finds her entangled in a mystery surrounding a young runaway Lord (Louis Partridge), Enola becomes a super-sleuth in her own right, outwitting her famous brother as she unravels a conspiracy that threatens to set back the course of history. Based on the beloved book series by Nancy Springer, ENOLA HOLMES is a dynamic new myst

On this episode of Why Watch That:SERIES PREMIERESFilthy Rich Website: FOXTehranWebsite: Apple TV+UtopiaWebsite: Amazon PrimeThe Good Lord BirdWebsite: ShowtimeSEASON PREMIERESManhunt: Deadly Games Website: CBS Fargo Website: FX BritanniaWebsite: EpixSEASON FINALESTed LassoWebsite: Apple TV+ Raised by Wolves Website: HBO Max See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Why Watch That:NETFLIX TV SNEAK PEEKEmily in Paris Website: NetflixSNEAK PEEKPossessor: Uncut Website: NeonSynopsis: From the visionary mind of writer/director Brandon Cronenberg, POSSESSOR is an arresting sci-fi thriller about elite, corporate assassin Tasya Vos. Using brain-implant technology, Vos takes control of other people's bodies to execute high profile targets. As she sinks deeper into her latest assignment Vos becomes trapped inside a mind that threatens to obliterate her.Release Date: October 2, 2020Directed by: Brandon CronenbergScreenplay by: Brandon CronenbergStarring: Andrea Riseborough, Christopher Abbott, Rossif Sutherland, Tuppence Middleton, with Sean Bean and Jennifer Jason LeighDistributor: NeonGenre: Horror, Sci-Fi, ThrillerRunning Time: 1 hour 42 minutesNot Rated  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Why Watch That:SNEAK PEEKSOnce Upon a RiverWebsite: Film MovementSynopsis: Based on the best-selling novel by Bonnie Jo Campbell, Once Upon A River is the story of Native American teenager Margo Crane (Kenadi DelaCerna) in 1970s rural Michigan who after enduring a series of traumas and tragedies, sets out on an odyssey on the Stark River in search of her estranged mother. On the water, Margo encounters friends, foes, wonders, and dangers; navigating life on her own, she comes to understand her potential, all while healing the wounds of her past.Release Date: October 2, 2020Directed by: Haroula RoseScreenplay by: Haroula RoseBased on the Novel "Once Upon a River" by Bonnie Jo CampbellStarring: Kenadi DelaCerna, John Ashton, Tatanka Means, Ajuawak Kapashesit, Sam Straley, Coburn Goss, Lindsay Pulsipher, and Kenn E. HeadDistributor: Film MovementGenre: DramaRunning Time: 1 hour 32 minutesNot Rated The GloriasWebsite: The GloriasSynopsis: Journalist, fighter, and feminist Gloria Steinem is

On this episode of Why Watch That:Website: UrbanworldWe experienced these offeringsThe Water ManBad Hair ConversationThe Killing of Kenneth ChamberlainAMC Networks’ TV Preview: Gangs of London, Soulmates, and The Walking Dead: World BeyondForty-Year-Old Version ConversationCharm City KingsA Shot Through the Wall Farewell AmorCome Away  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Why Watch That:The 24th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Why Watch That:SNEAK PEEKSMisbehaviourWebsite: ALTAVODSynopsis: In 1970, the Miss World competition took place in London, hosted by US comedy legend, Bob Hope. At the time, Miss World was the most-watched TV show on the planet with over 100 million viewers. Claiming that beauty competitions demeaned women, the newly formed Women’s Liberation Movement achieved overnight fame by invading the stage and disrupting the live broadcast of the competition. Not only that, when the show resumed, the result caused uproar: the winner was not the Swedish favorite but Miss Grenada, the first black woman to be crowned Miss World. In a matter of hours, a global audience had witnessed the patriarchy driven from the stage and the Western ideal of beauty turned on its head.Release Date: September 25, 2020Directed by: Philippa LowthorpeScreenplay by: Rebecca Frayn and Gaby ChiappeStarring: Keira Knightley, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jessie Buckley, Keeley Hawes, Phyllis Logan, Lesley Manville, Rhys Ifans, and Greg Kinne

On this episode of Why Watch That:SERIES PREMIERESVan der Valk Website: PBSThe Third Day Website: HBOWe Are Who We Are Website: HBODeparture Website: Peacock See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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On this episode of Why Watch That: NETFLIX TV SNEAK PEEKRatched Website: Netflix See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Why Watch That: SERIES PREMIERESPure Website: HBO MaxTransplant Website: NBC Noughts + Crosses Website: PeacockRaised by WolvesWebsite: HBO MaxSEASON FINALESI May Destroy You Website: HBOP-Valley Website: Starz See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Why Watch That: Sneak Peek: MulanNOTE: After we recorded this episode, Disney announced that it will release “Mulan” for free to all Disney+ subscribers on December 4, 2020. So, the $29.99 Premier Access fee will give you access to “Mulan” for three months before anyone gains free access. Also, Premier Access will be available for purchase until November 2, 2020 at 11:59pm PT. As a result, from November 3, 2020 to December 3, 2020, only Disney+ subscribers who previously paid for Premier Access will have access to the film.Website: Disney+ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Why Watch That:NETFLIX TV SNEAK PEEK Away Website: Netflix See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Why Watch That:Our Tribute to Chadwick BosemanMarvel Entertainment’s Tribute Video: YouTubeChadwick’s Howard University Commencement Speech: YouTube See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Why Watch That:SERIES PREMIERESFive Bedrooms Website: PeacockDead Pixels Website: CWTed Lasso Website: Apple TV+Lovecraft Country Website: HBOFIRST LOOKProject Power Website: NetflixSynopsis: “An ex-soldier, a teen and a cop collide in New Orleans as they hunt for the source behind a dangerous new pill that grants users temporary superpowers.”Release Date: August 14, 2020Directed by: Henry Joost and Ariel SchulmanScreenplay by: Mattson TomlinStarring: Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Dominique Fishback, Rodrigo Santoro, Amy Landecker, and Courtney B. VanceDistributor: NetflixGenre: Action, Crime, Sci-FiRunning Time: 1 hour 53 minutesRated RSNEAK PEEKThe Personal History of David Copperfield Website: Searchlight PicturesSynopsis: “THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD re-imagines Charles Dickens’ classic ode to grit and perseverance through the comedic lens of its award-winning filmmakers — giving the Dickensian tale new life for a cosmopolitan age wit

On this episode of Why Watch That:SNEAK PEEKUnhingedWebsite: UnhingedSynopsis: “Academy Award-winner Russell Crowe stars in UNHINGED, a timely psychological thriller that explores the fragile balance of a society pushed to the edge, taking something we’ve all experienced – road rage – to an unpredictable and terrifying conclusion. Rachel (Caren Pistorius) is running late to work when she has an altercation at a traffic light with a stranger (Crowe) whose life has left him feeling powerless and invisible. Soon, Rachel finds herself and everyone she loves the target of a man who decides to make one last mark upon the world by teaching her a series of deadly lessons. What follows is a dangerous game of cat and mouse that proves you never know just how close you are to someone who is about to become unhinged.”Release Date: August 21, 2020Directed by: Derrick BorteScreenplay by: Carl EllsworthStarring: Russell Crowe, Caren Pistorius, Gabriel Bateman, Jimmi Simpson, and Austin P. McKenzieDistributor: Solstice Studi

On this episode of Why Watch That:Series PremieresFrayedWebsite: HBO MaxBritannia Website: Epix and Amazon PrimeCoroner Website: CWHitmenWebsite: PeacockWe Hunt TogetherWebsite: ShowtimeSeason FinalesBulletproofWebsite: CWPerry MasonWebsite: HBOFirst LookAn American PickleWebsite: HBO MaxSynopsis: “AN AMERICAN PICKLE, directed by Brandon Trost, is based on Simon Rich’s New Yorker novella and stars Seth Rogen as Herschel Greenbaum, a struggling laborer who immigrates to America in 1920 with dreams of building a better life for his beloved family. One day, while working at his factory job, he falls into a vat of pickles and is brined for 100 years. The brine preserves him perfectly and when he emerges in present day Brooklyn, he finds that he hasn’t aged a day. But when he seeks out his family, he is troubled to learn that his only surviving relative is his great grandson, Ben Greenbaum (also played by Rogen), a mild-mannered computer coder whom Herschel can’t even begin to understand.”Release Date: A

On this episode of Why Watch That:Sneak Peek:I Used to Go HereWebsite: iTunes PreviewSynopsis: “Following the lackluster launch of her debut novel, 35-year-old writer Kate Conklin (Gillian Jacobs) receives a welcome invitation from her former professor and old crush (Jemaine Clement) to speak at her alma mater. With her book tour cancelled, and her ego deflated, Kate hopes that returning to her old college as a published author will give her the morale boost she sorely needs. Instead, she falls into a comical regression — from misadventures with eccentric twenty-year olds to feelings of jealousy toward her former professor's new favorite student. Bittersweet emotion and awkward humor abound as Kate journeys through her past to redefine her future in this big-hearted fourth feature from writer/director Kris Rey.”Release Date: August 7, 2020Directed by: Kris ReyScreenplay by: Kris ReyStarring: Gillian Jacobs, Jemaine Clement Hannah Marks, Kate Micucci, Jorma Taccone, Josh Wiggins, and Forrest GoodluckDistributo

On this episode of Why Watch That:TV Series PremiereFoodie Love Website: HBOTV Season PremiereThe Alienist: The Angel of Darkness Website: TNTMainSTREAM: PEACOCK Platform PremiereIntelligence Website: PeacockBrave New World Website: PeacockThe Capture Website: Peacock See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Why Watch That:SNEAK PEEKSRadioactiveWebsite: Amazon Prime Synopsis: “From the 1870s through our 21st century, RADIOACTIVE tells the story of pioneering scientist Marie Curie (Rosamund Pike) through her extraordinary life and her enduring legacies – the passionate partnerships, her shining scientific breakthroughs, and the darker consequences that followed. In late 19th century Paris, Polish-born genius Marie Sklodowska met fellow scientist Pierre Curie (Sam Riley). The pair went on to fall in love, marry, raise two daughters -- and change the face of science and our world forever as their work proved the existence of what Curie called "radioactivity." In 1903, the pair jointly won the Nobel Prize in Physics for their discovery, making Marie the first woman to earn the esteemed prize. After the death of her beloved Pierre from a tragic accident in 1906, Marie's commitment to science remained strong and her work 'discovering' and explaining previously unknown radioactive elements went o