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“2024 Paris Olympics” (NR) – On July 26, the Summer Olympic Games kick off in Paris! Through its streaming service, NBC will provide 7,000 hours of Olympic Games coverage as the 17 days of sports events commence. We know that for sports like basketball, gymnastics and swimming, viewers from all across the world will be glued to their screens, but don’t forget to check out the many other sports (39 in total) that will be available to stream, such as fencing, skateboarding, track and field, and volleyball. There’s even a “Multiview” option so that fans can watch up to four events at one time. And if you miss an event that you really wanted to see, there will be many chances to catch up on the Games’ best moments with segments like “Gold Zone” and “Primetime in Paris.” (Peacock)
From left, Tadhg Murphy, Roger Jean Nsengiyumva, Lisa Kudrow, Kal-El Tuck, Kiera Thompson and Rune Temte star in “Time Bandits.” (Apple TV+ photo)
“Time Bandits” (TV-PG) – This new fantasy-adventure series is an adaptation of the 1981 film of the same name by Terry Gilliam. In just 10 episodes, viewers of all ages can travel through time with a fearless group of thieves – and an 11-year-old history geek named Kevin (Kal-El Tuck). Failing to fit in at school due to his niche interests, Kevin is told by his family to let go of “the past” and focus on what’s right in front of him. But when Kevin discovers a time-traveling portal in his wardrobe, any attempt to curb his love of history goes out of the window as he finds himself face-to-face with Vikings, pirates, cavemen and more! Created by and starring Taika Waititi (“Thor: Love and Thunder”), this series premieres July 24. (Apple TV+)
“Cult Killer” (R) – Alice Eve (“She’s Out of My League”) leads this crime thriller film out now on streaming. Eve portrays private investigator Cassie Holt, the lucky mentee of renowned investigator Mikeal Tallini (Antonio Banderas). When Mikeal is suddenly murdered, Cassie takes on the case, with a driving motivation to exact revenge on Mikeal’s killer. Relying on all the knowledge that her mentor showed her, Cassie grasps for any leads she can find to solve his case, no matter how dangerous or deadly. Seems like your average, cut-and-dry thriller, right? Perhaps this was the reason behind its abysmal box-office earnings. Or maybe it was its uninspiring movie poster that looks like it belongs in the back of a Blockbuster in 2004. (Hulu)
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“Bodies Bodies Bodies” (R) – This A24 film feels like a fever dream, to put it simply, and those who watch A24 know that this usually comes with the territory. Starring Amandla Stenberg (“The Acolyte”) and Pete Davidson (“Saturday Night Live”), the film follows a group of friends who host a hurricane party at their wealthy friend’s estate. Throughout their night of partying, one friend, Sophie (Stenberg), convinces her friends to play their favorite murder-mystery game: Bodies Bodies Bodies. The game begins but stops unexpectedly once one friend is found dead. Expect Gen-Z humor, the brutality of a slasher, and an ending that not even the best sleuth could guess. (Netflix)
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