Fall is finally here, and with the cooler weather comes a perfect excuse to stay in, snuggle up, and dive into some weekend entertainment. Whether you’re looking to shed a tear or get your Halloween spirit on, we’ve got your watchlist covered in theaters and streaming with our weekend watch.
Table Of Content
In Theaters This Week
The Wild Robot
It’s the movie we’ve all been waiting for—The Wild Robot has finally arrived! Based on the bestselling book, this DreamWorks animated adventure follows a lone robot, Roz, who awakens on a deserted island and learns to survive in the wild. Her journey is filled with heartwarming and emotional moments that will have you grabbing the tissues. Expect a touching blend of friendship, nature, and self-discovery. This one’s a must-watch whether you’re solo or with the fam.
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LEE
Lee, the directorial feature from award-winning Cinematographer Ellen Kuras, portrays a pivotal decade in the life of American war correspondent and photographer, Lee Miller (Kate Winslet). Miller’s singular talent and unbridled tenacity resulted in some of the 20th century’s most indelible images of war, including an iconic photo of Miller herself, posing defiantly in Hitler’s private bathtub. Miller had a profound understanding and empathy for women and the voiceless victims of war. Her images display both the fragility and ferocity of the human experience. Above all, the film shows how Miller lived her life at full-throttle in pursuit of truth, for which she paid a huge personal price, forcing her to confront a traumatic and deeply buried secret from her childhood.
Megalopolis
“Megalopolis,” directed by the legendary Francis Ford Coppola, is an ambitious, visually stunning exploration of a futuristic city grappling with chaos, idealism, and the complexities of modern civilization. The film masterfully blends grandiose visuals with philosophical themes about power, society, and the human condition. However, audiences might not be immediately drawn into the narrative, as its intricate storytelling requires patience. It can be challenging to stay immersed in the plot at times, but it’s important to remember that Coppola’s work here is the culmination of decades of ideas and artistic reflection.
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Amber Alert
A routine rideshare turns into a tense game of cat and mouse when Jaq (Hayden Panettiere) and Shane (Tyler James Williams) receive a phone alert about a child abduction. Spotting a car ahead that fits the kidnapper’s description, they find themselves in a frantic race against time to rescue the child.
STREAMING THIS WEEKEND
Wolfs
George Clooney and Brad Pitt reunite for the action comedy WOLFS. Clooney plays a professional fixer hired to cover up a high-profile crime. But when a second fixer (Pitt) shows up and the two “lone wolves” are forced to work together, they find their night spiraling out of control in ways that neither one of them expected. WOLFS is now streaming on Apple TV+.
Grotesquerie
In FX’s Grotesquerie, a string of brutal crimes rattles a small community, leaving Detective Lois Tryon with the unsettling feeling that the attacks are disturbingly personal, as though someone—or something—is toying with her. With no clear leads and growing desperation, she turns to Sister Megan for help. Together, they become entangled in a dark, twisted mystery that only deepens, uncovering more questions than answers. This is by far one of the best horror series you will come across. Stream on FX and Hulu now.
Apartment 7A
Ambitious dancer Terry Gionoffrio (Julia Garner, Ozark) dreams of making it big in New York City, but a career-ending injury shatters her hopes. Taken in by a wealthy older couple (Dianne Wiest, I Care a Lot and Kevin McNally, Pirates of the Caribbean) at their luxurious apartment building, The Bramford, Terry’s luck seems to change when a Broadway producer (Jim Sturgess, Across the Universe) offers her a second shot at fame.
Sleep
How well do you truly know the person lying beside you each night? For one young couple, this question spirals into a chilling psychological ordeal when the husband’s increasingly strange behavior during sleep begins to escalate into something far more sinister. What starts as unsettling actions soon transforms into a terrifying, dangerous reality that threatens their safety and trust.
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Bolt From The Blue
Elisabeth Sparkle, a famous aerobics show host, faces a crushing setback on her 50th birthday when her boss unexpectedly fires her. Amid her turmoil, she’s approached by a laboratory offering a substance that promises to turn her into a more powerful, enhanced version of herself.
She Taught Love
Frank Cooper (Darrell Britt-Gibson) has been floating aimlessly through life, numbing himself with women, alcohol, and the occasional drug. As an actor recently wrapping up a role on a popular cable show, he now finds himself waiting for Hollywood’s next uninspiring offer, likely casting him as yet another gang member or drug dealer. He feels stuck in a cycle he can’t escape.
Be On The Look Out
Monster Summer
When a strange and menacing force starts wreaking havoc on their much-anticipated summer break, Noah and his group of close-knit friends find their idyllic island getaway turned upside down. Determined to uncover the truth behind the eerie disturbances, the kids join forces with a tough-as-nails retired police detective, played by Mel Gibson, to embark on a thrilling and dangerous quest. As they venture deeper into the island’s dark secrets, they face terrifying creatures and uncover a plot that could destroy everything they love.
Get ready for spine-chilling thrills as spooky spaghetti Halloween horrors are dropping soon! Stay tuned for a terrifying lineup that’ll send shivers down your spine and keep you on the edge of your seat this Halloween season!
