Here’s what’s new on video on demand, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and more.
Best streams of the week
Lily James and Emily Beecham play cousins - one rebellious and vivacious, the other shy and cautious – who take very different paths to love each other in the limited series.The pursuit of love»(TV-PG). The beautifully edited romantic drama, set in London between two world wars, is adapted from the beloved novel by Nancy Mitford and directed by Emily Mortimer. (Amazon Prime)
Two first series of musical documentaries. In limited series “Watch the sound with Mark Ronson”(TV-MA), the Grammy-winning songwriter and music producer explores music technology with artists such as Paul McCartney, Questlove, King Princess and Dave Grohl (Apple TV +). “Behind the Music: Season 1”Reboots the classic VH1 show with profiles of Busta Rhymes, Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, Huey Lewis and more. New episodes on Thursdays (Paramount +).
Serial killer trades bodies with high school girl in “Weird(2020, R), a self-aware horror film with a twist of “Freaky Friday” and a heavy dose of dark comedy. Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton have fun playing souls swapped in stranger bodies. (HBO Max)
“Resort to love”(2021, TV-14) stars Christina Milian as an aspiring pop star whose last concert sings at the tropical wedding of her ex-fiancé (Jay Pharoah). The romantic comedy stars Christiani Pitts and Alicia Keys. (Netflix)
“Jungle cruise”(2021, PG-13), a vivid adventure inspired by a Disney theme park ride, stars Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt as partners on a quest through the Amazon jungle. It opens in multiple theaters on July 29 and begins airing July 30 at a premium price on Disney +.
Pay-Per-View / Video on demand
Blunt also stars in “A Quiet Place, Part II“(2021, PG-13), the sequel to the horror film about the alien invasion. Also on DVD and on Redbox.
Netflix
True Stories: The Three-Part Series ”Myth and Tycoon: John DeLorean»(TV-14) relates the rise and fall of the automobile icon. “Fantastic mushrooms»(2019, TV-14) is a playful and informative look at the world of mushrooms.
International passport: The action comedy »The last mercenary(France, TV-MA, with subtitles) stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as an agent forced to retire to save his son.
TV Streaming: The 10th Season of the “The walking dead(TV-MA) continues the fight for human survival.
Amazon Prime Video
Kate Beckinsale stars as a woman with serious anger management issues in the violent but spin-off action thriller “Shaking»(2021, R).
Hulu
“The artist”(2011, PG-13), starring Jean Dujardin as a struggling silent movie star in the age of sound, won five Oscars, including Best Picture, Director (Michel Hazanavicius) and actor (Dujardin).
HBO Max
“The immortal”(Italy, 2021, TV-MA, with subtitles), the feature-length sequel to the hit detective series“ Gomorrah ”, continues the story of Neapolitan gangster Ciro Di Marzio (Marco D’Amore).
Disney +
“Turning the Roles with Robin Roberts: Season 1”(Not rated) features interviews with revolutionary women in entertainment, music and sport. All four episodes are streaming. (Disney +)
Other flows
The docuseries in four parts “Dr. Death: The Untreated Story”(Unrated) delves into the real story behind the currently streaming drama series. (Peacock)
“Eden: wild planet”(Unranked) explores six of the last untouched places on Earth. Helena Bonham Carter recounts. (BritBox)
