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“Love Lies Bleeding” (R) – This romantic thriller stars Kristen Stewart (“Spencer”) and Katy O’Brian (“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania”). Taking place in 1989, Stewart plays Lou, a gym manager who falls for a bodybuilder named Jackie (O’Brian). As Jackie prepares for a bodybuilding competition, she stays with Lou and subsequently finds herself immersed in Lou’s family drama. With an estranged criminal father who looms over the town and an abusive brother-in-law, Lou becomes filled with an intense rage that propels Jackie to take matters into her own hands. Buckle up for a deadly, mind-bending cat-and-mouse chase. Out now to rent. (Apple TV+)
“Unfrosted” (PG-13) – Jerry Seinfeld makes his feature directorial debut with this comedy film loosely based on the origin story of Pop-Tarts! Set in 1963, Kellogg’s and Post Cereal are the two biggest names in the American cereal industry, but both companies are desperate to knock each other out of the running. When Kellogg’s receives word that Post is creating a fruit pastry breakfast product, the company decides to recruit a team consisting of NASA scientist Donna Stankowski (Melissa McCarthy), Steve Schwinn (Jack McBrayer), Chef Boyardee (Bobby Moynihan), and Jack LaLane (James Marsden), to come up with a rival product. If those actors aren’t enough to get you interested, here are just a few more names from the large ensemble cast Seinfeld was able to pull off: Jim Gaffigan, Hugh Grant, Amy Schumer, Peter Dinklage, Christian Slater, Sebastian Mansicalco, Jon Hamm and Bill Burr. Out now. (Netflix)
Nicholas Galitzine, left, and Anne Hathaway star in “The Idea of You.” (MovieStillsDB)
“The Idea of You” (R) – Based on the novel of the same name by Robinne Lee, this rom-com stars Anne Hathaway (“Eileen”) and Nicholas Galitzine (“Red, White & Royal Blue”). Hathaway portrays a 40-year-old single mom named Solene who agrees to take her daughter to the musical festival Coachella. After unexpectedly encountering Hayes Campbell (Galitzine), the lead singer of the famous boy band August Moon, Solene and Hayes strike up an intense attraction amid their 16-year age gap. Initially, Solene expresses her fear about what people will say, but as their relationship progresses, she throws caution to the wind and lets herself fall for the picture-perfect boy bander. Rumor has it that Galitzine’s character was inspired by several real-life boy banders. Out now! (Amazon Prime Video)
“Prom Dates” (TV-MA) – Ah, the worry of showing up dateless to prom. It’s something we’ve all likely experienced, and this coming-of-age comedy takes a stab at the hilarity that can ensue as teenagers prepare for this once-in-a-lifetime special night. Hannah (Julia Lester) and Jess (Antonia Gentry) are two best friends who made a pact to have the best prom ever, but the two girls unexpectedly break up with their boyfriends right before. As the hours count down to prom, Hannah and Jess go to absurd lengths to try to find a suitable date in time. Chelsea Handler and John Michael Higgins co-star in this amusing film, out now! (Hulu)
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