Couch Theater – July 4, 2024

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“Land of Women” (TV-MA) – Based on the bestselling novel by Sandra Barneda, this series is billed as a “comedy-drama thriller.” Led and produced by Eva Longoria (“Only Murders in the Building”), the series follows Gala (Longoria), a woman whose life suddenly falls apart at the seams when she finds out her husband is in debt for $15 million. Since he’s unable to pay the loan back, he begs her to leave town to avoid the ruthless loan sharks, so Gala decides to take her mother and daughter on a “girls’ trip” to Spain. Once there, their travels are anything but an easy – breezy vacation, but Gala ends up learning much about herself and what the significance of family truly means to her. The first two episodes are out now, with subsequent episodes released every Wednesday. (Apple TV+)

From left, John Ashton, Eddie Murphy and Judge Reinhold star in “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.” (Netflix photo)

“Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” (R) – Thirty years after “Beverly Hills Cop III” hit theaters for the first time, the fourth installment of the franchise hits streaming on July 3! Having gone through multiple directors and screenwriters over the years, it took a while for the fourth film to come to fruition, with its development tracking all the way back to the mid-1990s. But they were able to get back on track in 2022, and Eddie Murphy, who also serves as a producer on the film, reprises his role as the titular character Axel Foley. Joseph Gordon-Levitt (“Pinocchio”) and Kevin Bacon (“Leave the World Behind”) join the cast, while Judge Reinhold also reprises his role as Billy Rosewood. Get ready for lots of laughs, thanks to Murphy’s signature humor. (Netflix)

“Space Cadet” (PG-13) – There’s always one title featured that’s considered the weakest release of the week, and without a doubt, this week’s is a film starring Emma Roberts (“Madame Web”). Roberts plays a party girl in Florida named Rex who’s grown weary of her drunken routine. Since she often reflects on her hidden aspiration to become an astronaut, Rex decides that now is the time to finally pursue her dream. With the help of her best friend Nadine (Poppy Liu), who fibs just about everything on Rex’s resume, Rex surprisingly gets selected to participate in astronaut training. But when she arrives at Johnson Space Center in Houston, she can’t help but stick out like a sore thumb. Notable names in the cast include Gabrielle Union (“The Perfect Find”), Colombian pop artist Sebastian Yatra, and Desi Lydic (“The Daily Show”), but not even they can save this movie. Out on July 4. (Amazon Prime Video)

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