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“Causeway” (R) – Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence stars in this new psychological drama now released on streaming after holding its world premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. Lawrence portrays a soldier named Lynsey who suffered a brain injury while fighting overseas in Afghanistan and is now adjusting back to life in New Orleans. The film can be described as an introspective look at how to handle trauma, and Lawrence’s performance has received great praise so far. Brian Tyree Henry (“Atlanta”) and Linda Edmond (“Death of a Salesman”) also make up the small cast of this emotive film. (AppleTV+)
Imelda Staunton is Queen Elizabeth II in season five of “The Crown.” (Netflix)
“The Crown, Season 5” (TV-MA) – Following the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the fifth season of “The Crown” explores quite a tumultuous time for the English Royal Family: the years leading up to Princess Diana’s tragic death. The events of the 1990s are put on full display, as the critically acclaimed series concentrates on the tension building between the Queen, Princess Diana and Prince Charles. Elizabeth Debicki (“The Great Gatsby” and “Tenet”) takes on the role of the doe-eyed princess, and Imelda Staunton (“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”) is none other than the queen herself, who was portrayed in previous seasons by Olivia Colman and Claire Foy. This is surely one season you don’t want to miss. Out Nov. 9. (Netflix)
“Transformers: EarthSpark” (NR) – “Transformers” fans can now enjoy a TV series packed with the usual Autobot and Decepticon action, but this time, for the whole family. In the first season of this computer-animated TV series, a new type of Transformers is born, called the Terrans. These Terrans become bonded with two young kids, Robby and Mo Malto, who just moved from Philadelphia to the small town of Witwicky. The kids bring the bots home to their parents, who adopt them as family, while fan-favorite Bumblebee is assigned to train the bots, just in time, of course, for a fight against evil. All 26 episodes of the first season are out Nov. 11. (Paramount+)
“The English” (NR) – Set in 1890, Englishwoman Cornelia Locke (Emily Blunt) arrives in the Western United States bloodthirsty for revenge after the death of her son. In her quest to find the man responsible, Cornelia doesn’t expect to meet Eli Whipp (Chaske Spencer), a member of the Pawnee Nation. As the two realize they have more in common than what meets the eye, Cornelia and Eli agree to join forces to find the culprit and exact their revenge. A Western drama series is an interesting change of pace for award-winning actress Emily Blunt, but with her previous work in gritty films like “A Quiet Place” and “Sicario,” she’ll most likely captivate audiences. Out on Nov. 11. (Prime Video)
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