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“Kinda Pregnant” (R) – Rally your friends, get some snacks and adult beverages, then gather around for a proper girls’ night with this hysterical comedy film out now on streaming. Starring Amy Schumer (“Unfrosted”), who also co-wrote the script, the film centers around Lainy, who’s pretty much your average woman. And of course, it is sometimes natural for the average woman to experience jealousy after her best friend falls pregnant. What isn’t natural, however, is a woman putting on a fake belly to appease her envy. But this is exactly what Lainy does, and as she soon finds out when she meets the man of her dreams, her fake belly might not have been the best approach. Jillian Bell (“Reunion”), Will Forte (“That ’90s Show”), and Brianne Howey (“Ginny & Georgia”) co-star. (Netflix)
“Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” (R) – “Bridget Jones” is the film franchise that keeps on giving, with an astonishing 24 years between the release of the original film and the fourth installment, which will shortly be available to stream on Feb. 13. Renee Zellweger reprises her role as the titular character, who now navigates life as a single mom. With people around her eager to get her back in the saddle when it comes to dating, Bridget finally decides to try her hand at it when a younger man named Roxster (Leo Woodall) shoots his shot. Although she attempts to get enveloped by this new love interest, memories of her former husband still fill her mind, leaving her to crave a more secure and stable man who could be a better match. Guess we’ll have to wait and see who Bridget Jones finally ends up with! Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, and Colin Firth reprise their roles from the previous films as well. (Peacock)
Anya Taylor-Joy, left, and Miles Teller star in “The Gorge.” (Apple TV+ photo)
“The Gorge” (PG-13) – Miles Teller took a break from acting after an exciting 2022 with the release of “Top Gun: Maverick.” Now he’s back ahead of his role as John Branca in the upcoming biopic “Michael,” and he stars opposite Anya Taylor-Joy (“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga”) in this film that has a taste of many genres – sci-fi, horror, action, and a bit of romance! Out on Feb. 14, “The Gorge” follows two elite operatives named Levi (Teller) and Drasa (Taylor-Joy), who are tasked with guarding either side of a mysterious gorge. These two snipers must carry out their mission without contacting one another, but with the gorge being described as the “door to hell,” they are forced to work together when the evil inside of the gorge finally emerges. (Apple TV+)
“You’re Cordially Invited” (R) – The romantic comedies are in full supply this week! Starring two A-list actors Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon, this movie is reminiscent of others like “Shotgun Wedding” (2022), where viewers just know they’re going to be taken on an unbelievably wild ride in a traditional wedding setting. Ferrell plays single father Jim, whose daughter plans to get married in a small inn; the catch is, Margot (Witherspoon) also booked the same inn on the same day for her sister and future brother-in-law. When the two parties show up on the same weekend, Jim and Margot start scrambling to figure out how to keep the peace. Lucky for us viewers, their plans backfire into buffoonery. Out now! (Amazon Prime)
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