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“Bupkis” (TV-MA) – A new series described as the dramatized version of Pete Davidson’s life is out now on streaming. The eight-episode, action-comedy series follows the comedian-actor as he tries to navigate his unique family dynamics and the complexities of rising to fame, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Joe Pesci (“The Irishman”) and Edie Falco (“The Sopranos”) play main roles as Davidson’s relatives, while a myriad of big names in Hollywood make guest appearances throughout the half-hour episodes, including Bobby Cannavale, Steve Buscemi, Al Gore, Kenan Thompson and Machine Gun Kelly. While viewers should anticipate lots of self-deprecating humor and absurdist elements, expect some profoundly heartwarming and human moments in between. (Peacock)
Lucy Paez, left, and Jennifer Lopez star in “The Mother.” (Netflix photo)
“The Mother” (R) – In this action-drama film directed by Niki Caro, Jennifer Lopez stars as the nameless titular character, an ex-assassin who cuts a deal with the FBI. Forced to leave her newborn baby girl behind, the mother-assassin goes into hiding in order to keep her daughter safe, since there are other dangerous assailants on the lookout for both. The Mother remains in hiding until news of her now-12-year-old daughter’s kidnapping reaches her. Now, she must resort back to her killer roots to find her daughter and free her from her captors. While the story sounds like it’s been done a few times before, Lopez’s performance as an action star carries the film, along with other great performances by Gael Garcia Bernal and Joseph Fiennes. Premieres May 12. (Netflix)
“Till” (PG-13) – The brutal murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till during the Civil Rights Movement in 1955 swept over our nation. His tragic story catapulted the young African-American boy into becoming a historic symbol posthumously, no doubt due to the fact that his mother, Mamie Till-Bradley, refused to let him die in vain. Making conscious choices to leave Emmett’s casket open and speaking publicly about the circumstances that lead to his death, Mamie uses an experience that no mother should have to face as a way to help bring about justice for Emmett. This biographical film emphasizes Mamie’s powerful activist acts and the weight they still carry decades later. Premieres May 9. (Prime Video)
“Crater” (PG) – From the producers of “Stranger Things” comes a sci-fi adventure film taking place on a mining colony on the moon! In the year 2257, a boy named Caleb, who spent his entire life in the colony, is about to relocate to a faraway planet after his father passes away. But first Caleb wants to travel across the moon to a mysterious crater full of wonders that his father once told him about. Opting to bring along his three best friends and a new friend from Earth for the ride, the gang of five steal a rover and embark on a journey of a lifetime. Isaiah Russell-Bailey and Mckenna Grace star, with Scott Mescudi (aka rapper Kid Cudi) taking on the role of Caleb’s father. Out on May 12. (Disney+)
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