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“The 95th Academy Awards” (NR) – Almost one year after that unforgettable slap heard ’round the world, the Oscars are back to honor this year’s greatest film moments (this time with a crisis team in place, just in case anyone gets a bit too handsy). “Everything Everywhere All at Once” leads with 11 nominations, including the Best Picture category, followed by the films “All Quiet on the Western Front,” “The Banshees of Inisherin” and “Elvis.” Austin Butler, Colin Farrell and Brendan Fraser are in the running to bring home Best Actor, while Cate Blanchett, Ana de Armas and Michelle Yeoh are in the running for Best Actress. The award ceremony, hosted by Jimmy Kimmell, is available to stream now. (Hulu)
Tobey Maguire, left and Eiza Gonzalez star in “Extrapolations.”(AppleTV+ photo)
“Extrapolations” (TV-MA) – This new drama series tells the stories of several individuals over the span of 33 years, as they experience the life-altering effects of climate change on Earth from the years 2037 to 2070. As an anthology series, each episode will focus on different characters, but there will be the occasional interconnection between story lines, since each major event bounces off the previous one. The cast of “Extrapolations” is star-studded to say the least, with Kit Harington, Meryl Streep, Sienna Miller, Edward Norton, Diane Lane, David Schwimmer, Forest Whitaker, Marion Cotillard, Tobey Maguire and Yara Shahidi starring, among many others. The first three episodes release March 17. You don’t want to miss it. (AppleTV+)
“House Party” (R) – In this comedy film, a remake of the 1990 cult classic “House Party,” two aspiring club promoters, Kevin and Damon, try to support themselves by working as house cleaners at a mansion. When the pair of friends realize that the owner of the mansion is LeBron James, they come up with the ingenious idea to host a party there, in order to gain access to James’ celebrity contacts and earn a quick profit. What unfolds as the party gets underway is pure tomfoolery and leaves Kevin and Damon just as desperate as they started. Only grossing $9 million, this film did receive negative reviews, but if you’re looking for something entertaining to put on late at night, something filled with goofy humor and lots of celebrity cameos, why not give it a shot? (HBO Max)
“Swarm” (NR) – The latest creation by Donald Glover (“Atlanta”) is a new horror thriller series starring Dominique Fishback (“Judas and the Black Messiah”), Chloe Bailey from the musical duo Chloe x Halle, and internet personality Ricky Thompson. Fishback portrays a young woman named Dre, who has a dangerous obsession with a fictional pop star named Ni’jah. Dre’s obsession with Ni’jah rules over her entire life, affecting her relationships and mental health, even how she speaks to others. Since she refuses to accept any slander against her beloved idol, Dre inches further and further down a rabbit hole, until it ultimately drives her to make insane and fatal choices. A bold critique on fan/stan culture, all seven episodes of “Swarm” premiere March 17. (Prime Video)
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