Couch Theater – October 20, 2022

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“The Curse of Bridge Hollow” (TV-14) – Howard (Marlon Wayans) and Emily (Kelly Rowland) decide to move their family from Brooklyn to the Halloween-obsessed suburban town of Bridge Hollow, much to their teenage daughter Sydney’s reluctance. Once in Bridge Hollow, Sydney (Priah Ferguson ) learns about the town tale of Stingy Jack, who had died in the very house her family just moved into. While sleuthing around the house, Sydney gets tricked into lighting Stingy Jack’s lantern, unknowingly unleashing a spirit that makes all the Halloween decorations around town come to life. It’s up to Sydney, her family and the eccentric folks of Bridge Hollow to break the curse and save the town from getting taken over. Out now. (Netflix)

“Torn Hearts” (NR) – Country music duo Leigh (Alexxis Lemire) and Jordan (Abby Quinn) have been trying to break into the music industry but have grown frustrated playing for small crowds in Nashville. So, when Jordan meets a guy who once worked with one of their idols, Harper Dutch from the The Duchess Sisters, Jordan finesses Harper’s address out of him, and the aspiring musicians decide to pay her a visit. Harper (Katey Sagal), the only living Duchess Sister, oddly welcomes the two ecstatic girls in and even agrees to make a song with them. With Leigh and Jordan blinded by excitement, they don’t realize that Harper may have hidden motives of her own. From Blumhouse Productions, out on Oct. 20. (Prime Video)

Kaitlyn Dever and Kyle Allen star as Rosaline and Romeo in “Rosaline.” (Courtesy of Hulu)

“Rosaline” (PG-13) – We all know William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” but does anyone recall the name Rosaline, the first girl who Romeo started raving about? If you’ve ever wondered what happened to her, Rosaline finally gets to tell her side of the story in this new romantic comedy out now. After accidentally catching Romeo giving his signature monologue to Juliet, Rosaline is willing to go to any lengths to break up the star-crossed lovers and win Romeo back. Kaitlyn Dever (“Booksmart”) and Isabela Merced (“Dora and the Lost City of Gold”) star in this fun spin on a classic play. (Hulu)

“Raymond and Ray” – AppleTV+’s latest releases have been very introspective, character-driven films and series that highlight more human struggles, and “Raymond and Ray” releasing Oct. 21 is a film that fits perfectly into that same category. Produced by Alfonso Cuaron (“Roma”), Ewan McGregor and Ethan Hawke play two estranged half-brothers who reunite after their father’s passing, his last wish being that the two brothers dig his grave. Neither brother had a good relationship with their father, but they work together to oblige his wishes. In turn, these two brothers have each other to walk down the rocky path of mourning a parent and hope that, eventually, it will all lead to forgiveness. (AppleTV+)

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