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“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” (PG-13) – The success garnered by the 2019 mystery “Knives Out” led Netflix to acquire two standalone sequels, the first of which releases on the streaming platform on Dec. 23. Daniel Craig reprises his role as detective Benoit Blanc in “Glass Onion,” as Blanc is mysteriously requested to visit billionaire Miles Bron’s (Edward Norton) Greek estate. Miles, who is hosting a group of his friends, conducts a murder mystery party, but Blanc shortly discovers an actual dead body and dives into a full-fledged investigation. Some other faces you might recognize in the film are Janelle Monae, Kathyrn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Dave Bautista and Kate Hudson. (Netflix)
“Top Gun: Maverick” (PG-13) – The sequel to “Top Gun” (1986) will soon be released on Paramount’s streaming service for those who haven’t yet seen the highest-grossing film of 2022 (or for those who just like to enjoy the nostalgia). Releasing Dec. 22, “Maverick” stars the one and only Tom Cruise, along with Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly and Val Kilmer. Cruise plays Pete “Maverick” Mitchell training the latest Top Gun graduates on an elite mission. The extensive and impressive action sequences in this film no doubt played a part in its great reception across the U.S. … Plus, Miles Teller’s mustache? 10/10. (Paramount+)
“The Best Man: The Final Chapters” stars, from left, Terrance Howard, Morris Chestnut and Harold Perrineau. (Courtesy of Peacock)
“The Best Man: The Final Chapters” (NR) – The 1999 film “The Best Man,” starring Morris Chestnut, Taye Diggs and Nia Long, is one of my favorite ’90s films. A splash of comedy here, a splash of romantic drama there, and a final dancing scene of everyone doing the electric slide – what more can you ask for? A Christmas sequel to the film was released in 2013, but fans like me who’ve grown to love these flawed, relatable characters wanted more! So, Peacock is set to release an eight-episode miniseries Dec. 22 based on the franchise. The characters, who are now in their middle-age stages of life, tackle new challenges as professionals, husbands, wives and parents – and, ultimately, friends. (Peacock)
“Mack & Rita” (PG-13) – If you ever wondered what the opposite of a movie like “17 Again” would look like, look no further than this new comedy starring Diane Keaton and Elizabeth Lail. Mack Martin (Lail) always grew up feeling as if she was an older woman trapped in a young woman’s body, a feeling that gets accentuated when she goes to Palm Springs for her best friend’s bachelorette party. On a whim, Mack decides to try a past life regression and wakes up as the 70-year-old version of herself (portrayed by Keaton). At first frightened in her new body, Mack realizes she feels much more at home at this age, even renaming herself “Rita,” and connects with her true, inner self like never before. Out Dec. 23. (Hulu)
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