Best films and series (November 8-10)

There’s not much to do out there in streaming, but it feels pretty prescient that this week’s only major theatrical release is about a man holding two women hostage. At least Heretic will be entertaining. But if you need more ways to relax this weekend, Megan Park’s heartwarming coming-of-age comedy is now streaming – there’s more Yellowstone to be possessed, and villains are causing mischief in Gotham (there are no singing breaks this time). Take a breather.

In many 90s films, being invited into the house by a handsome man played by Hugh Grant would be ideal, but indoors HereticTurn that magic on its head as Grant plays Mr. Reed, a man who invites two Mormon missionaries (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) to his home and promises that his wife is in the kitchen. Thanks to a blueberry candle, the women quickly realize they’ve been lied to and are forced into Mr. Reed’s tense ruminations and sadistic games for a chance to escape.

Will this be the end of Taylor Sheridan’s insatiable desire to tell stories about the deeply unhappy Dutton family? Will Kevin Costner’s not-so-quiet exit from this show result in him being sidelined for most of the season? (Or worse – to make her look weak?!) Will the show gain additional cultural clout in a post-election media cycle? –Kathryn VanArendonk

➼ To Costner or not to Costner.

An underrated Netflix show, Arcane is back after its Emmy-winning first season. Hailee Steinfeld and Ella Purnell lead the animated action series as sisters Vi and Jinx, caught between a utopian city and its smaller counterpart, Zaun.

It’s been ten years since Patrick McHale’s ten-part series premiered on Cartoon Network. It has now become a staple of comfort television, with fans watching it as passionately as TNT plays it Christmas story Marathons. And to celebrate Over the garden wallMcHale and his team created a three-minute short film for fans to enjoy.

You can press play My old ass for Aubrey Plaza, but thanks to Maisy Stella’s stellar screen debut, you’ll end up loving it. Both Plaza and Stella play Elliott at different ages, but are able to meet when young Elliott (Stella) is on a mushroom trip. Her older self (Plaza) offers some guidance and wisdom while her younger self experiences one last summer at home before college. It’s clever, hilarious, and a really sweet take on a coming-of-age film. (Also, shout out to the Saoirse Ronan Wall!)

➼ Speaking of Saoirse Ronan, she delivers a transcendent performance The outrunnow available for rent. Also an incredible drama, Another manby Aaron Schimberg, is now available on digital platforms.

Photo: Roxana Hadadi

joker may have failed, but people still yearn for another Batman villain, the Penguin. The thrilling finale arrives this weekend, and it’s just as good without the Dark Knight, so it’s time to catch up. Read the rest of Roxana Hadadi’s review here.

From time to time we recommend some physical media, and I can’t help but mention the new 85th anniversary edition of The Wizard of Oz. With Evil As the film gets closer, you might feel like revisiting director Victor Fleming’s masterpiece, so why not make it your own? You don’t necessarily need this slightly more expensive version to check it out, but it’s a beautiful steelbook with a whole bunch of collectibles inside.

Another great villain role for Hugh Grant, although not quite as exciting, is that of Paul King Paddington Consequence. Grant plays Phoenix Buchanan, an actor and neighbor of the Brown family who literally sends Paddington Bear to prison. Mean!

Want more? Read our recommendations from the Weekend of November 1st.