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“The Roast of Tom Brady” (TV-MA) – Whether you’re a fan of the proclaimed “GOAT” Tom Brady or a massive hater of the former quarterback (Go, Giants!), this roast is an entertaining watch for all. Hosted by Kevin Hart and roastmaster Jeff Ross, this three-hour TV special features a multitude of crude jokes that would send just about anyone home in tears, but the New England Patriot alum takes them all in stride. Highlights include comedian Nikki Glaser’s set as well as surprise appearances from Ben Affleck, former Patriots coach Bill Belichick, and the Sheriff himself – Peyton Manning. The special is out now but do note: It has been edited since streaming live, so if you want to see the moment when Kim Kardashian gets booed by the audience, you’ll have to look on YouTube. (You’re welcome.) (Netflix)
“Eileen” (R) – Based on the novel by Ottessa Moshfegh, this psychological thriller stars Thomasin McKenzie (“The Power of the Dog”) and Anne Hathaway (“The Idea of You”). Taking place in 1960s Massachusetts, a young girl named Eileen (McKenzie) works in a correctional facility for teenage boys while she struggles with an unstable home life due to her alcoholic father, Jim (Shea Whigham). When a new psychologist, Rebecca (Hathaway), is hired at the facility, Rebecca’s modern thinking and charming aura starts to rub off on Eileen. Through Rebecca, Eileen is finally able to garner the agency that she’s been desperately needing to overcome the obstacles in her life. Out now. (Hulu)
Noah Jupe, left, and Michael Douglas star in “Franklin.”
“Franklin” (TV-MA) – Academy-Award-winning actor Michael Douglas takes on the role of founding father Benjamin Franklin in this eight-episode miniseries out now. This biographical series spans the eight years Franklin spent in France as he tries to convince King Louis XVI to back the United States in the Revolutionary War. Even though politics and history are the drivers behind the story of this series, expect glimpses of comedy, romance and action throughout the episodes. Noah Jupe (“A Quiet Place”) co-stars as William Temple Franklin, Ben’s grandson, and Daniel Mays (“Rogue One”) portrays spy Edward Bancroft. (Apple TV+)
“The Beach Boys” (PG-13) – A documentary about the American rock band The Beach Boys hits streaming on May 24! Described as the band that personifies the “California dream,” The Beach Boys took the nation by storm with “Surfin’ U.S.A.” back in 1963. After that first hit single, the band continued to call the Top 10 home with songs like “Surfer Girl,” “Be True to Your School” and “Fun, Fun, Fun,” just to name a few. Of course, the documentary features interviews with band members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston, but it also includes soundbites from musicians Lindsey Buckingham (of Fleetwood Mac), Janelle Monae, Ryan Tedder (of OneRepublic) and more. (Disney+)
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