#MiddleburyCT #Movies #Miniseries
“The Sympathizer” (TV-MA) – Based on the novel of the same name by Viet Thanh Nguyen, which won a Pulitzer Prize, this seven-episode miniseries tells the story of a North Vietnam spy in the South Vietnam army during the Vietnam War. This spy, called the Captain (Hoa Xuande), is forced to flee with his general to the United States near the end of the war. Now living among a community of South Vietnamese refugees, the Captain continues to act as a spy against them and report back to Viet Cong. With so many loyalties pulling him every which way, the Captain finds himself at a crossroads, unsure which of his alliances are the most true. Sandra Oh and recent Academy Award winner Robert Downey Jr. co-star in the series. The first episode is out now, with new episodes every Sunday. (Max)
“Under the Bridge” (TV-MA) – Another miniseries that releases on streaming this week is a true-crime drama starring Riley Keough (“Daisy Jones & the Six”) and Lily Gladstone (“Killers of the Flower Moon”). Keough portrays writer Rebecca Godfrey, who hears about the death of a 14-year-old girl named Reena Virk (Vritika Gupta). Reena supposedly joined her friends at a party but never returned home, leaving the local police at a loss as to how she died. Determined to write a novel about Reena, Rebecca works tirelessly alongside police officer Cam Bentland (Gladstone) to see if they can connect the dots about what happened under the bridge. The first two episodes premiere April 17, with new episodes every Wednesday. (Hulu)
Wyatt Russell, left, and Kerry Condon star in “Night Swim.” (MovieStillsDB photo)
“Night Swim” (PG-13) – So far in 2024, it’s been a quiet year for horror movies, but if there’s anyone who always has something spooky cooking up his sleeve, it’s producer Jason Blum from Blumhouse Productions. His latest film follows a family of four called the Wallers, who happen upon the perfect new home for their household. Since the father, Ray, has an illness that can be improved upon with the swimming pool the home offers, the Wallers quickly decide to purchase the house. However, as Ray’s illness starts to go into remission, certain oddities begin to occur, like his kids getting attacked in the pool by some strange phenomenon and their cat going missing. Soon, the Wallers come to realize that their residence has a sinister history that is about to repeat itself. Out now. (Peacock)
“Bob Marley: One Love” (PG-13) – Kingsley Ben-Adir takes on the role of reggae legend Bob Marley in this biopic out now to rent! Taking place from the mid-1970s through the 1980s, the film walks viewers through the struggles that Marley had to overcome to bring his musical vision to life. From assassination attempts on his life to leaving Jamaica for his protection, Marley undergoes many trials and tribulations just because he chooses to take a stand for peace. His story is undoubtedly remarkable, and with his family producing the film, it was told in a way that commands respect. But the film still felt standard overall, missing certain visual and cinematic elements that could have propelled it to a different level. (Apple TV+)
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