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“Priscilla” (R) – Since it is so often the case with Hollywood to tout out similar movies back-to-back while interest is still up, we all knew that a foil to Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis,” which tells the story of musical legend Elvis Presley, was surely on its way. And a year later, it came by way of Sofia Coppola and Presley’s ex-wife, Priscilla. In this biopic, Cailee Spaeny plays a young Priscilla just as she meets the man who would become one of the most popular singers in the world, and her future husband, this time played by Jacob Elordi. While the film didn’t wow at the box office, it received positive reviews from critics for Spaeny and Elordi, with Spaeny snagging a nomination for Best Actress at the Golden Globes. Out now to rent. (Amazon Prime Video)
Dan Levy makes his directorial debut in “Good Grief.” (Netflix photo)
“Good Grief” (R) – Dan Levy (“Schitt’s Creek”) makes his directorial debut in this comedy-drama film out Jan. 5. A true triple threat, Levy stars as the lead character, while also directing and having written the screenplay himself. At the film’s start, his character, Marc, is struggling with the unexpected death of his husband, and after spending a year grieving with his best friends, Sophie (Ruth Negga) and Thomas (Himesh Patel), the trio decides to go on a weekend getaway to Paris. This weekend proves to be a rebirth for Marc and his friends, as they all work to unearth the inconveniently intense feelings that they’ve all been harboring. Luke Evans, Emma Corrin and Kaitlyn Dever make appearances in this very touching and strong debut from Levy. (Netflix)
“Official Competition” (R) – Multimillionaire businessman Humberto Suarez reaches his 80th birthday and feels that he doesn’t have anything long-lasting to show for it. On a whim, he decides to produce a film that can live on past his lifetime, with eccentric director Lola Cuevas (Penelope Cruz) at the forefront. Lola has a strict creative vision for this film, which includes hiring two egotistical lead actors from different sides of the acting spectrum. Method actor Ivan Torres (Oscar Martinez) isn’t fond of pomp and glamour, while Hollywood actor Felix Rivero (Antonio Banderas) relishes in everything celebrity and combining the two results in a chaotically hilarious performance. Cruz, Banderas and Martinez were the perfect trio for this Spanish black comedy. Out now. (Hulu)
“The Morning Show” (TV-MA) – This critically acclaimed show starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon is an addicting binge-watch. Aniston plays Alex Levy, co-anchor of “The Morning Show” alongside Mitch Kessler (Steve Carell). When Mitch’s sexual misconduct results in his firing from the show, Alex is forced to protect her job and reputation. Meanwhile, West Virginia field reporter Bradley Jackson finds herself like a fish out of water when she lands the position as co-anchor. After its first season, the show expands on topics like racial inequality, the Russian-Ukrainian war and the Capitol riot. All three seasons are out now. (Apple TV+)
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