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CNET
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
10 of the Best Apple TV Plus Shows You're Probably Not Watching
I didn't know what to expect when I clicked play on Platonic. Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne have co-starred in other projects together, but their delightfully oddball dynamic in this one stands out. The story follows two long-time friends who reconnect in their 40s only to find that, even though they live very different lives, they share common midlife struggles of trying to figure out where they fit in this rapidly changing world. It's also nice to see a non-romantic exploration of a friendship between a man and a woman. Contrary to what When Harry Met Sally said, it is possible.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Platonic season 2 OTT release date: When and where to watch Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne's show
After a successful debut season, the popular comedy series Platonic is making its way back with a highly awaited Season 2. Featuring Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne in the lead roles, the show delves into the comedic and emotional journey of a strictly platonic friendship. As the new season prepares to premiere on Apple TV+, fans are excited to find out what new humour and surprises it will bring. Here's everything you need to know about Platonic season 2. What to expect from Platonic season 2? According to the official synopsis, Season 2 follows everyone's favorite best friends, played by Rogen and Byrne, as they face fresh midlife challenges ranging from work and weddings to partners dealing with personal crises. The two do their best to support one another, but as the synopsis cleverly notes, 'sometimes rocks break things.' Platonic season 2 release date Platonic Season 2 is set to return with a ten-episode run starting Wednesday, August 6, 2025, kicking off with a two-episode premiere. Subsequent episodes will be released weekly, leading up to the finale on October 1. Meet Platonic season 2's cast and crew In addition to Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne, Platonic Season 2 will feature the return of familiar faces Luke Macfarlane and Carla Gallo. Joining them are acclaimed comedy talents Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney, and Beck Bennett, who will appear as guest stars throughout the season. The series remains in the hands of creators Nick Stoller and Francesca Delbanco, who return as both writers and directors.
Forbes
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Netflix's New #1 Movie Is Quite Old, But Reviews Are Great
Instant Family Well, it's happened again. Netflix brings in scores of licensed movies and shows all the time, and occasionally they rocket to the top of the service. That's what's just happened with Instant Family, a film starring Rose Byrne and Mark Wahlberg in a comedy offering. I think he's actually better in that genre than drama or action films. Well, so do critics and fans as the movie has an 82% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and a nearly-identical 83% audience score. The catch here is that Instant Family has instantly debuted at #1 on Netflix despite being five years old, released in 2018. This happens, but not very often. Here's the synopsis: 'When Pete and Ellie decide to start a family, they stumble into the world of foster care adoption. They hope to take in one small child, but when they meet three siblings, including a rebellious 15-year-old girl, they find themselves speeding from zero to three kids overnight. Now, Pete and Ellie must try to learn the ropes of instant parenthood in the hope of becoming a family.' Again, this is not a Netflix original so it was in fact released in theaters. It actually did quite well for what was undoubtedly a low-budget comedy, making $120 million worldwide which almost certainly surpassed its price. As such, I'm not terribly surprised that it's doing well on Netflix here, as it also appeals to a wide swath of viewers looking for a comedy and seeing actors that they recognize. Netflix Top 10 The film it knocked out of the #1 slot in the top 10 was in fact a Netflix original, Vince Vaughn's Nonnas, which has similar scores to Instant Family. In addition to Vaughn, it also stars Susan Sarandon and Lorraine Bracco. Also appearing at Linda Cardellini, Drea de Matteo and Joe Manganiello, who I believe you would all recognize even if you don't know their names. We'll see if Instant Family stays on top for a while, but my guess it might, as I'm not sure what high-profile Netflix movies are going to be released soon. Though it can also be hard to predict what shoots to the top in the first place, as evidenced by the seven-year-old Instant Family here. If you haven't already checked it out, it may be a solid family pick for the weekend. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, Bluesky and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Norwegian film 'Dreams', Australia's Rose Byrne win at Berlin
Norwegian drama "Dreams" won the top prize at the Berlin film festival on Saturday, while Australia's Rose Byrne clinched the Best Performance award, with both movies focused on women's experiences. With Germany set to go to the polls on Sunday and Donald Trump making waves at the start of his second term as US president, many directors made openly political statements at Saturday's glitzy ceremony. "Dreams" is a playful coming-of-age story, set in Oslo, that centres on Johanne, a 17-year-old pupil who develops a crush on her female teacher. Hailed by critics, it is the third film in a trilogy that includes "Sex" and "Love" and is a first major international prize for director Dag Johan Haugerud, 60. "This was beyond my wildest dreams," he said after being handed the Golden Bear award from jury president and independent US director Todd Haynes. Byrne, best known for her roles in the "Damages" TV series and "X Men" films, plays an exhausted therapist and mother whose life spirals out of control in "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You". The claustrophobic US-made drama, written and directed by Mary Bronstein, premiered last month at the Sundance festival where speculation began that Byrne might be in with a shot at the Oscars next year. "Thank you so much, I'm so flattered to even be here," she told the ceremony. It was one of the more star-heavy entries at this year's Berlinale festival, with former late-night TV host Conan O'Brien and rapper A$AP Rocky in supporting roles. - Women in film - "We were so impressed by the fact that among the competition films, there were so many films where women were behind and in front of the camera telling stories about women's lives and their experiences," Haynes told the ceremony. Earlier, he had noted that the 75th Berlinale had taken place at a time of "tremendous seriousness". Romanian director Radu Jude, who picked up the best screenplay award, joked that next year's festival might be opened with a projection of a film by infamous Nazi propagandist Leni Riefenstahl. That appeared to be a swipe at the far-right AfD party which polls suggest could emerge as one of the biggest parties in Germany's election on Sunday. "I hope the International Criminal Court in Hague will pursue its job against all these murderous bastards," he added, referring to the court's charges against Hamas and Israeli leaders. Meryam Joobeur, a member of the jury that awarded the secondary Panorama prize, urged the audience to remember the "sacred duty to children" in a speech that appeared to refer to Israel's war in Gaza. "We've seen the annihilation of thousands of children dismissed as mere collateral damage by political and journalistic forces," she said. The 2024 Berlin festival was overshadowed by a row about Israel's bombardment of Gaza after several directors spoke out against the war, leading to accusations of bias from German politicians. adp/jj
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Norwegian film 'Dreams', Australia's Rose Byrne win at Berlin
Norwegian drama "Dreams" won the top prize at the Berlin film festival on Saturday, while Australia's Rose Byrne clinched the Best Performance award, with both movies focused on women's experiences. With Germany set to go to the polls on Sunday and Donald Trump making waves at the start of his second term as US president, many directors made openly political statements at Saturday's glitzy ceremony. "Dreams" is a playful coming-of-age story, set in Oslo, that centres on Johanne, a 17-year-old pupil who develops a crush on her female teacher. Hailed by critics, it is the third film in a triology that includes "Sex" and "Love" and is a first major international prize for director Dag Johan Haugerud, 60. "This was beyond my wildest dreams," he said after being handed the Golden Bear award from jury president and independent US director Todd Haynes. Byrne, best known for her roles in the "Damages" TV series and "X Men" films, plays an exhausted therapist and mother whose life spirals out of control in "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You". The claustrophobic US-made drama, written and directed by Mary Bronstein, premiered last month at the Sundance festival where speculation began that Byrne might be in with a shot at the Oscars next year. "Thank you so much, I'm so flattered to even be here," she told the ceremony. It was one of the more star-heavy entries at this year's Berlinale festival, with former late-night TV host Conan O'Brien and rapper A$AP Rocky in supporting roles. - Women in film - "We were so impressed by the fact that among the competition films, there were so many films where women were behind and in front of the camera telling stories about women's lives and their experiences," Haynes told the ceremony. Earlier, he had noted that the 75th Berlinale had taken place at a time of "tremendous seriousness". Romanian director Radu Jude, who picked up the best screenplay award, joked that next year's festival might be opened with a projection of a film by infamous Nazi propagandist Leni Riefenstahl. That appeared to be a swipe at the far-right AfD party which polls suggest could emerge as one of the biggest parties in Germany's election on Sunday. "I hope the International Criminal Court in Hague will pursue its job against all these murderous bastards," he added, referring to the court's charges against Hamas and Israeli leaders. Meryam Joobeur, a member of the jury that awarded the secondary Panorama prize, urged the audience to remember the "sacred duty to children" in a speech that appeared to refer to Israel's war in Gaza. "We've seen the annihilation of thousands of children dismissed as mere collateral damage by political and journalistic forces," she said. The 2024 Berlin festival was overshadowed by a row about Israel's bombardment of Gaza after several directors spoke out against the war, leading to accusations of bias from German politicians. adp/jj
