What to Stream: ‘Ted Lasso,’ Billie Eilish, Stray Kids, ‘You Me & Tuscany’ and ‘The Shards’
The return of “Ted Lasso” and Billie Eilish’s immersive concert film are some of the new television,…
This week, streaming platforms offer a diverse range of entertainment, curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists. Among the highlights are the return of popular series "Ted Lasso," a captivating concert film featuring Billie Eilish, the new romantic comedy "You, Me & Tuscany," and the intriguing series based on Bret Easton Ellis' "The Shards."
In the realm of films, "The Last House" is a science-fiction thriller streaming on Netflix on August 7. Greta Lee and Wagner Moura portray a family trapped inside their home for years, facing an enigmatic situation. Directed by Louis Leterrier, the movie offers a unique viewing experience.
Meanwhile, the concert film "Billie Eilish — Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live)" is set to debut on Paramount+ on August 6. James Cameron and Billie Eilish share the directing credit for this immersive film. According to AP Music Writer Maria Sherman, while it may not perfectly replicate a live music experience, it creates a sense of being in the best seat of the house through the shots presented.
For romantic comedy enthusiasts, "You, Me & Tuscany," starring Halle Bailey, offers a picturesque yet improbable story. Bailey plays a house sitter who takes up residence in an Italian villa, leading to a mistaken identity and a potential romance. Jocelyn Noveck, in her review for The Associated Press, describes the movie as "a movie as frothy and insubstantial as the foam on a nice cappuccino."
Colombian filmmaker Simón Mesa Soto's "A Poet" won a prize at last year's Cannes Film Festival and will be streaming on Mubi on August 7. Lindsey Bahr, in her review, describes the film as a steadfastly unique creation, rough and gritty, yet precise in its satire. The film, filmed on grainy 16mm, might remind audiences of other movies, but it remains steadfastly its own entity.
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