#Middlebury #Movies
“Look Both Ways” (TV-14) – The night of college graduation can leave fresh graduates feeling nervous about their future. It can be even more nerve-wracking for a young woman like Natalie (Lili Reinhart), who – in the midst of celebrating – takes a pregnancy test after getting an inkling that she might have a baby on the way. If the test is positive, Natalie would stay in her hometown and raise her child, but if negative, she would pursue acting in Los Angeles like she’s always dreamed. In life, only one scenario can truly await her, but with a bit of creative storytelling and movie magic, viewers get to see both realities unfold for her simultaneously throughout the film. Premieres Aug. 17. (Netflix)
Jerrod Carmichael and Christopher Abbott star as Val and Kevin in “On the Count of Three.” (Courtesy of Hulu)
“On the Count of Three” (R) – In his directorial debut, stand-up comedian Jerrod Carmichael aimed quite high with this gritty comedy film, starring himself and Christopher Abbott as two friends, Val and Kevin, who make a suicide pact. Val and Kevin agree that it’ll be the easiest answer to their difficult life problems and wish to spend their last day together to do whatever they want. However, the two assume they can do this without any consequences and end up wreaking havoc in the last 24 hours leading up to their final moments. Full of dark humor and raw human emotion, “On the Count of Three” is one of those movies that will make you laugh and make you cry, probably at the same time. Releases on Aug. 17. (Hulu)
“The Princess” (NR) – Decades after her passing, Diana, Princess of Wales, still serves as an icon in media all around the world, with series like “The Crown” and films like “Spencer” giving their own interpretations of the well-beloved, tragedy-stricken princess. Now, in this newly released documentary, an emphasis is placed on how the media swarmed around Diana, thus spawning a (still-prevalent) unhealthy obsession with the royal family. This documentary uses many years of public footage of Diana leading up to her funeral and, like many of the pieces focusing on her story, goes to show how the institution meant to protect her instead miserably failed her. (HBO Max)
“She-Hulk: Attorney at Law” (TV-14) – Another Marvel series premieres on Disney+ on Aug. 17! Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany) was content with her life and work as a lawyer, until she got contaminated with her cousin Bruce Banner’s blood. Now having the ability to transform into She-Hulk, Jennifer has to learn the way of the Hulk. Bruce quickly teaches Jennifer how to master control over her new powers, and with such a strong calling to her work, she just wants to suppress the person inside her and go back to her normal life. But with a 6-foot-tall green version of herself tucked away, she’s forced to admit that she’s no longer just an attorney – she’s a superhero. She’s She-Hulk, and it’s time for her to step up to the plate. (Disney+)
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