Couch Theater – August 11, 2022

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“The Last Movie Stars” (TV-MA) – In this limited docuseries executive produced by Martin Scorsese and directed by Ethan Hawke, viewers get a peek into Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s legendary Hollywood marriage. The six-episode series starts with the couple’s breakthrough into the acting industry with the Broadway play “Picnic” and stretches into the decades of performances that both Oscar-winning actors gave over their lifetimes (as well as their personal love story). Told uniquely by assigning actors to dramatize and read old interview transcripts, this is the perfect watch for film lovers or anyone looking to learn more about the history behind two of America’s greatest actors. (HBO Max)

“Licorice Pizza” (R) – The ninth film from director Paul Thomas Anderson is out on streaming now! The peculiarly titled “Licorice Pizza” stars Alana Haim (most notably known from the band she’s in with her sisters called Haim) and Cooper Hoffman (son of late actor Philip Seymour Hoffman) in both of their film debuts. Taking place in ’70s Los Angeles, Haim plays a photographer’s assistant in her 20s also named Alana – opposite Hoffman’s character, Gary, a 15-year-old actor still in high school. Gary and Alana form a rare bond that Alana tries to fight off at first, but as their friendship grows, Alana must come to terms with her feelings for Gary and the extraordinary circumstances that keep bringing them together. (Prime Video)

Promo for “Day Shift” (Courtesy of Netflix)

“Day Shift” (R) – Movie watchers have had ample action movies to choose from lately. This week’s major film release in the action genre is none other than the action-comedy “Day Shift,” starring Jamie Foxx. Foxx plays Bud Jablonski, who’s just another father out there trying to provide for his family. But, when his wife and daughter think about leaving their old lives behind and moving out of state, Bud realizes he needs to come up with some money – and quick. How does he do it, you may wonder? By hunting vampires! Operating under the guise of a pool-cleaning business, Bud and his fellow hunters are cornering vampires, “cutting necks and cashing checks.” See it for yourself when “Day Shift” premieres on Aug. 12. (Netflix)

“The Addams Family 2” (PG) – The sequel to the 2019 animated film “The Addams Family,” starring Oscar Isaac and Charlize Theron, is out on streaming Aug. 11, and all the creepy and kooky family members are back! Worried that his children are drifting apart from their family, Gomez has an idea to embark on a road trip across the U.S. so that the family can spend some time bonding together, but little does he know of the chaos that will surround his family as soon as they leave for this journey. Will it bring the Addams together or just drive them farther apart? (Paramount+)

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