Couch Theater – May 19, 2022

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“The Time Traveler’s Wife” (TV-MA) – If the title of this new series seems a little familiar, that’s because a film of the same name was released in 2009, and both are adaptations of the novel “The Time Traveler’s Wife,” first published in 2003. The story follows Henry (Theo James), a man who has a rare disorder than forces him to travel through time, and his wife, Clare (Rose Leslie), whose relationship with Henry warps and changes dramatically due to his disorder. Streaming now. (HBO Max)

“Night Sky” (NR) – Irene and Franklin York have a long, well-kept secret within their marriage, but it’s not what you might think. In the backyard of their quiet home, there’s a portal. This portal leads to another planet, one that is completely deserted. When a mysterious person appears in the portal begging for their help, Irene and Franklin realize that their secret is much bigger than they thought. This sci-fi drama series features the highly acclaimed Sissy Spacek and J.K. Simmons as Irene and Franklin. Premieres May 20. (Prime Video)

Scene from “Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers” (Disney+ photo)

“Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers” (PG) – Have you ever wondered what happened to those furry partners-in-crime Chip and Dale? In this film, taking place 30 years after the cancellation of their series “Rescue Rangers,” the pals have gone their separate ways. Chip sells insurance while Dale works convention events. But when one of Chip and Dale’s friends goes missing, the duo must reunite as the Rescue Rangers to save their friend. Can they save what’s left of their friendship as well? Premieres May 20. (Disney+)

“A Perfect Pairing” (NR) – After quitting her job due to her tyrannical boss, the ambitious Lola Alvarez decides it’s time to open her own wine import company. Determined to kick off her business the right way, Lola tries to land a big-time account: Vaughn Family Wines based in Australia. Once Lola reaches the land down under, nothing goes as expected, and she takes up work as a ranch hand while continuing to make her case with Ms. Vaughn. To make matters more complicated, Lola finds herself helplessly enamored with the mysterious Australian man who works on the ranch with her. Victoria Justice stars as Lola in this romantic comedy. Premieres May 19. (Netflix)

“Firestarter” (R) – Based on the novel by Stephen King, this sci-fi horror film from Blumhouse Productions is out on streaming now. A young girl named Charlie develops pyrokinesis, the ability to control fire with the mind. Charlie, with the help of her parents, attempts to keep her pyrokinetic ability a secret, but the fire can’t always be contained when Charlie’s emotions go awry. When an agency catches wind of her ability, Charlie and her family fight to protect her, but ultimately, Charlie must find strength within herself and learn how to use her gift. (Peacock)

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