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On this episode of Why Watch That:Series PremiereP-Valley (Starz)First LooksPalm SpringsWebsite: HuluSynopsis: “When carefree Nyles and reluctant maid of honor Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themselves unable to escape the venue, themselves, or each other.”Release Date: July 10, 2020Directed by: Max BarbakowScreenplay by: Andy SiaraStarring: Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, J.K. Simmons, Meredith Hagner, Camila Mendes, Tyler Hoechlin, Peter Gallagher, and June SquibbDistributor: HuluGenre: Comedy, RomanceRunning Time: 90 minutesRated RThe Old GuardWebsite: NetflixSynopsis: “Led by a warrior named Andy (Charlize Theron), a covert group of tight-knit mercenaries with a mysterious inability to die have fought to protect the mortal world for centuries. But when the team is recruited to take on an emergency mission and their extraordinary abilities are suddenly exposed, it’s up to Andy and Nile (KiKi Layne), the newest soldier to join their ranks, to he

RelicA woman links her mother's increasingly volatile behavior to an evil presence at their family's decaying country home.Directed by: Natalie Erika JamesWritten by: Natalie Erika James, Christian WhiteProduced by: Jake Gyllenhaal, Anna McLeish, Sarah Shaw, Riva MarkerCinematography by: Charlie SarroffCast: Emily Mortimer, Robyn Nevin, Bella HeathcoteDistributed by: IFC FilmsRelease Date : July 10, 2020Directed by: Drama, HorrorRuntime: 1 hour 29 minutes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Warrior Nun (Netflix)A young woman wakes up in a morgue with inexplicable powers and gets caught up in a battle between good and evil.Created by: Simon BarryProduced by: Simon Barry, Stephen HegyesCast: Toya Turner, Alba Baptista, Lorena AndreaNetwork: NetflixFirst Episode Date: July 2, 2020Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy  Stateless (Netflix)Inspired by true events; a woman escaping a cult, a refugee fleeing with his family, a father trapped in a dead-end job, and a bureaucrat on the verge of a national scandal find their lives intertwined in an immigration detention center.Created by: Tony Ayres, Cate Blanchett, Elise McCredieWritten by: Elise McCredie, Belinda ChaykoProduced by: Andrew Upton, Tony Ayres, Elise McCredie, Liz Watts, Sally Riley, Andrew Gregory, Cate BlanchettCast: Yvonne Strahovski, Jai Courtney, Asher KeddieNetwork: NetflixFirst Episode Date: July 8, 2020Directed by: Drama See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hamilton The real-life of one of America's foremost founding fathers and first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. Filmed live on Broadway from the Richard Rodgers Theatre with the original Broadway cast.Director: Thomas KailProduced by: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, Jeffrey SellerCast: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Phillipa Soo, Leslie Odom Jr.Written by: Lin-Manuel MirandaCinematography: Declan QuinnDistributor: Disney +Release Date: July 2, 2020Runtime: 2 hours 40 minutes`Genre: Biography, Drama, HistoryRating: PG-13 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Series PremieresLove, Victor (Hulu)"Love, Victor" is set in the world of the groundbreaking movie, "Love, Simon," which was inspired by Becky Albertalli's acclaimed young adult novel, "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda," about a closeted gay teenager who is forced to come out after being blackmailed. The series stars Michael Cimino as Victor, who, like Simon, is on his own journey of self-discovery. Facing challenges at home, navigating the ups and downs of a new high school and exploring his sexual orientation, Victor reaches out to Simon when things become too difficult.Perry Mason (HBO)Evangelical preacher Sister Alice offers the Dodsons the church's full moral and financial support, much to her mother Birdy's dismay; during a routine domestic intervention, beat cop Paul Drake is rerouted to a gruesome crime scene.Season PremiereMarcella (Netflix)Acclaimed writer Hans Rosenfeldt continues his first British drama following the international success of the Swedish/Danish series "The Bridge." Anna Friel stars

Sneak Peek7500 (Amazon Prime)In the town of Seaside, nowhere near the sea, puppeteers Judy and Punch are trying to resurrect their marionette show. The show is a hit due to Judy’s superior puppeteering but Punch’s driving ambition leads to a tragedy that Judy must avenge.Director: Patrick VollrathProduced by: Patrick VollrathCast: Passar Hariky, Omid Memar, Hicham SebiaiScreenplay by: Patrick VollrathCinematography: Sebastian ThalerDistributor: Amazon StudiosRelease Date: June 19, 2020
Runtime: 1 hour 32 minutesGenre: Drama, ThrillerRating: R See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

First LookDa 5 Bloods (Netflix)Four African American vets battle the forces of man and nature when they return to Vietnam seeking the remains of their fallen squad leader and the gold fortune he helped them hide.Director: Spike LeeProduced by: Jon Kilik, Spike Lee, Beatriz Levin, Lloyd LevinScreenplay by: Spike Lee, Kevin Willmott, Danny Bilson, Paul De MeoCinematography: Newton Thomas SigelCast: Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors, Clarke Peters, Norm Lewis, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Mélanie Thierry, Paul Walter Hauser, Jasper Pääkkönen, Jean Reno, Chadwick BosemanDistributed by: NetflixRelease Date: June 12, 2020Genre: Drama, WarRuntime: 2h 34minRating: R See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Series PremieresQuiz (AMC)Quiz tells the story of Charles Ingram, a former British army major, who caused a major scandal after being caught cheating his way to winning £1 million on the game show 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?'I May Destroy You (HBO)Two months after the incident, Arabella meets with a therapist who encourages her to find new ways to cope with her trauma, Arabella's book agents assign another client, Zain, to help her with the writing process.Season PremiereBulletproof (CW)Detectives Bishop and Pike fight crime together on the streets of East London, sharing a similar moral code despite their drastically different backgrounds. Bishop grew up being passed around foster families, desperately looking for a father figure, while Pike's father was the first black police commissioner, whose expectations he is struggling to live up to. Their deviating approach to life has been shaping an almost unbreakable bond between the two men, and their friendship is finally put to the test.Season FinaleInsecur

Storytelling is a proven method in allowing someone to experience a reality that's different than their own. Film and tv has a unique opportunity to educate us about topics that may be hard to digest. In this episode, Why Watch That shares movies and tv shows that help you connect with the black experience if you are interesting in understanding what racial inequality is all about from a historical and modern perspective. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Judy & PunchIn the town of Seaside, nowhere near the sea, puppeteers Judy and Punch are trying to resurrect their marionette show. The show is a hit due to Judy's superior puppeteering but Punch's driving ambition lead to a tragedy that Judy must avenge.Director: Mirrah FoulkesProduced by: Michele Bennett, Nash Edgerton, Danny GabalCast: Mia Wasikowska, Damon Herriman, Benedict HardieScreenplay by: Mirrah FoulkesDistributor: Madman Entertainment, Samuel Goldwyn FilmsRelease Date: (theatrical and VOD release on June 5)
Runtime: 1 hour 46 minutesGenre: Drama, ComedyShirleyA famous horror writer finds inspiration for her next book after she and her husband take in a young couple.Director: Josephine DeckerProduced by: Elisabeth Moss, Simon Horsman, Sarah Gubbins, David Hinojosa, Jeffrey Soros, Sue Naegle, Christine VachonCast: Elisabeth Moss, Logan Lerman, Michael StuhlbargScreenplay by: Sarah GubbinsDistributor: NeonRelease Date: (available on Hulu, VOD, Virtual Cinemas and participating Drive-Ins June 5)Run

 HBO Max is Now Available!Love Life (Max Original)Anna Kendrick stars in a fresh take on a romantic comedy anthology series about the journey from first love to lasting love, and how the people we're with along the way make us into who we are when we finally end up with someone forever. With Zoë Chao, Peter Vack, and Sasha Compere.Trigonometry (Max Original)A London couple struggling with an expensive apartment agree to take on a roommate. Other HBO Max Originals Now Available:Looney Tunes Cartoons:Cartoon shorts featuring cherished characters including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Sylvester, Tweety, Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, Elmer Fudd, Yosemite Sam, Taz, Marvin the Martian, and Beaky Buzzard.Legendary:Pulling from the underground ballroom community, voguing teams, called "Houses," compete in dance challenges and showcase fashions for a chance to win a cash prize.The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo:Elmo is the host of his very own talk show and he's going to bring you some (not-too-late) fun w

Season PremieresThe Split (Sundance)A co-production between BBC One and SundanceTV, the six-part series introduces the Defoes, a family of female divorce lawyers known for dominating their field in the ruthless and fast-paced world of London's divorce law circuit. At each step, viewers are met with an authentic and compelling look at how four very different women attempt to hold their ground in all areas of their lives -- from their own relationships to their careers and the surprise return of their estranged father after a 30-year absence.Homecoming (Amazon)A woman wakes up in a rowboat adrift on a river, but she has no memory of how she got there -- or even who she is. The search for her identity leads to the Geist Group, the mysterious wellness company behind the unorthodox Homecoming Initiative. Walter Cruz -- trying to build a new life after experiencing the traumas of war and the initiative -- quickly realizes that there's a new, even more insidious version of the program underway. With all of this goin

The High NoteSet in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis, a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights. Maggie is Grace's overworked personal assistant who's stuck running errands but still aspires to her childhood dream of becoming a music producer. When Grace's manager presents her with a choice that could alter the course of her career, Maggie and Grace come up with a plan that could change their lives forever.Director: Nisha GanatraProduced by: Tim Bevan, Eric FellnerCast: Tracee Ellis Ross, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Ice CubeCinematography: Jason McCormickDistributor: Focus FeaturesRelease Date: May 29, 2020Runtime: 1 hour 59 minutesGenre: Romance, Comedy    End of SentenceAfter being widowed, Frank Fogle reluctantly embarks on a journey to honor his wife's last wish of spreading her ashes in a remote lake in her native Ireland and a promise of taking his estranged son, Sean, along for the trip. Between a disconcerting Irish wake, t

Series PremieresI Know This Much Is True (HBO)Middle-aged Dominick Birdsey recounts his troubled relationship with Thomas, his paranoid schizophrenic twin brother, and his efforts to get him released from an asylum.The Great (Hulu)A genre-bending, anti-historical ride through 18th-century Russia following the wildly comedic rise of Catherine the Nothing to Catherine the Great.Hightown (Starz)After a body washes ashore during a holiday weekend, a National Marine Fisheries officer is caught up in a web of drama as she tries to solve the case on her own. Season FinalesGood Girls (NBC)When sisters Beth and Annie and their best friend Ruby become fed up with playing by the rules and not getting the respect they deserve, they band together to take control of their lives -- by holding up a local grocery store. Beth's the perfect wife and mother, but her used-car-dealing, cheating husband has sent her family into financial ruin; Ruby is happily married to a policeman but can't afford the medical bills and experi

TNT TV Sneak PeekSnowpiercerSet more than seven years after the world has become a frozen wasteland, Snowpiercer centers on the remnants of humanity who inhabit a perpetually moving train, with 1001 cars, that circles the globe. Class warfare, social injustice, and the politics of survival play out in this riveting television adaptation based on the critically acclaimed graphic novel series and film of the same name.Created by: Graeme MansonProduced by: Bong Joon-ho‘sCast: Jennifer Connelly, Daveed Diggs, Mickey SumnerNetwork: TNT TVFirst Episode Date: May 17, 2020Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi  Netflix TV Sneak PeekUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. The Reverend, Interactive SpecialKimmy sets off on her biggest adventure yet. Three states. Explosions. A dancing hamburger. And you, the viewer, get to decide how the story goes.Created by: Tina Fey, Robert CarlockProduced by: Jerry Kupfer, Dara SchnapperCast: Daniel Radcliffe, Jane Krakowski, Ellie KemperNetwork: NetflixFirst Episode Date: May 12, 202

Featured Review: “Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles”Via London, Versailles, and Instagram, Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles follows famous chef Yotam Ottolenghi on his quest to bring the sumptuous art and decadence of Versailles to life in cake form at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. He assembles a team—a veritable who's who of the dessert world, including Dominique Ansel and Dinara Kasko—to help bring his vision to life. The pastry chefs create a true feast of Versailles complete with a cocktail whirlpool and posh jello shots, architectural mousse cakes, chocolate sculptures, swan pastries, and an edible garden.Throughout the film, Ottolenghi acts as a guide, disassembling pastries to give us the history of ingredients that we now take for granted, like sugar and chocolate. In conversations with experts, we also get an insight into life at Versailles, from the opulence of the Sun King to the downfall of Marie Antoinette, and including what went on in the kitchens. The film perfectly ca

Series PremieresNormal People (Hulu)Months later, school has finished and Connell arrives at Trinity College, Dublin. He has found a room in a house-share and meets his new housemate Niall. Despite his efforts, he feels out of place and struggles to articulate himself.Betty (HBO)A group of diverse young women navigate the predominantly male-oriented world of skateboarding in New York City. Season FinalesYoung Sheldon (CBS)It's 1989 and 9-year-old Sheldon Cooper has skipped four grades to start high school along with his less-intellectual older brother. As he struggles to be understood by his family, classmates and neighbours, his mother arms him with the best tool she can come up with: reminding bullies his dad is the football coach and his brother is on the team. His twin sister doesn't share his exceptional mind, but she has a much clearer vision of what life has in store for the young genius. Jim Parsons, who plays the adult version of Sheldon on "The Big Bang Theory," narrates.Better Things (Hulu)`Be

Netflix Movie First LookTigertailA Taiwanese factory worker leaves his homeland to seek opportunity in America, where he struggles to find connection while balancing family and newfound responsibilities in this multi-generational drama.Director: Alan YangProduced by: Alan YangCinematography: Nigel BluckCast: Tzi Ma, Christine Ko, Hong-Chi LeeNetwork: NetflixInitial Release Date: April 10, 2020Genre: DramaRuntime: 1h 31minRating: PG  HBO Movie First LookBad EducationA Long Island school superintendent and his assistant are credited with bringing the district unprecedented prestige. Frank is a master of positive messaging, whether before an audience of community leaders or in an office with a concerned student or parent. That changes when a student reporter uncovers an embezzlement scheme of epic proportions, prompting Frank to devise an elaborate cover-up.Directed by: Cory FinleyProduced by: Mike Makowsky, Oren Moverman, Eddie Vaisman, Fred Berger, Julia Lebedev, Brian Kavanaugh JonesScreenplay by: M

HollywoodA group of aspiring actors and filmmakers in post-World War II Hollywood try to make it big - no matter the cost.Created by: Ian Brennan, Ryan MurphyProduced by: Ryan Murphy, Janet Mock, Ian Brennan, Darren Criss, David Corenswet, Jeremy PopeCast: Darren Criss, Patti LuPone, Jake PickingNetwork: NetflixFirst Episode Date: May 1, 2020Genre: Drama, History See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Netflix TV Sneak PeekHollywoodA group of aspiring actors and filmmakers in post-World War II Hollywood try to make it big - no matter the cost.Created by: Ian Brennan, Ryan MurphyProduced by: Ryan Murphy, Janet Mock, Ian Brennan, Darren Criss, David Corenswet, Jeremy PopeCast: Darren Criss, Patti LuPone, Jake PickingNetwork: NetflixFirst Episode Date: May 1, 2020Genre: Drama, History  Netflix Movie First LookTigertailA Taiwanese factory worker leaves his homeland to seek opportunity in America, where he struggles to find connection while balancing family and newfound responsibilities in this multi-generational drama.Director: Alan YangProduced by: Alan YangCinematography: Nigel BluckCast: Tzi Ma, Christine Ko, Hong-Chi LeeNetwork: NetflixInitial Release Date: April 10, 2020Genre: DramaRuntime: 1h 31minRating: PG  HBO Movie First LookBad EducationA Long Island school superintendent and his assistant are credited with bringing the district unprecedented prestige. Frank is a master of positiv