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“The Marvels” (PG-13) – After an underwhelming run at the box office, “The Marvels” starring Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris and Iman Vellani is out now on streaming! Larson reprises her role as Captain Marvel, who finds herself facing a new enemy from a different world called Kree. This enemy, Dar-Benn, discovers a Quantum Band that makes traveling through space quick and easy. In creating a new jump point with the Quantum Band, Dar-Benn links Captain Marvel’s powers to none other than Kamala Khan, Ms. Marvel herself (Vellani), and an astronaut named Monica Rambeau (Parris). The trio, who now get inconveniently transported to different locations any time they use their powers, must band together to stop Dar-Benn from exacting revenge on their home worlds. (Disney+)
“Past Lives” (PG-13) – This semi-autobiographical romantic-drama directed by Celine Song was recently nominated for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay at the Oscars – an incredible feat for Song’s directorial debut. Starring “The Morning Show’s” Greta Lee and “Leto’s” Teo Yoo, the film follows Na Young and Hae Sung, two South Korean 12-year-olds who have crushes on each other but are forced apart after Na Young’s family moves to Canada. They virtually reunite 12 years later, seemingly drawn together due to their inexplicable connection, but the different lives they lead continue to take precedence over their budding relationship. “Past Lives” perfectly encompasses the joy and sorrow that comes with knowing you found the right person, just not at the right time. Out now. (Paramount+)
Donald Glover, left, and Maya Erskine star in “Mr. & Mrs. Smith.” (Amazon Prime Video photo)
“Mr. & Mrs. Smith” (TV-MA) – This spy comedy series is based on the iconic 2005 film of the same name starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie but puts a quirkier spin on the original story. Donald Glover (“Atlanta”) portrays John Smith, opposite Maya Erskine’s Jane Smith. The two strangers are spies who adapt their respective identities in order to impersonate a married couple while they complete a high-risk mission every week. And aren’t real feelings bound to get involved when two lonely people are put in an enticing arranged marriage? The series features a handful of actors we know and love, including Sarah Paulson, Paul Dano, Alexander Skarsgard, Eiza Gonzalez and Ron Perlman. All episodes are available now. (Amazon Prime Video)
“The Pod Generation” (PG-13) – In this sci-fi romantic-comedy, Alvy and Rachel Novy are a married couple in a futuristic version of New York who wish to grow their family, but with Rachel’s bustling career and a promotion on the way, the timing isn’t right for her to have the child herself. However, her company gives her another option: a stipend to conceive a child through the sleek, high-tech Pegazus Womb Center. There, babies are conceived, grown and even birthed through an artificial womb called a pod. If Rachel can convince Alvy to put aside his beliefs to try the technology, the couple can finally begin a life of parenthood. Emilia Clarke (“Game of Thrones”) and Chiwetel Ejiofor (“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”) lead the film, out on Feb. 16. (Hulu)
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