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CNET
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CNET
I Think Netflix's New 'Messy Girl Summer' Category Missed a Few Titles, but I've Got You
You've probably noticed that Netflix likes to group certain shows and movies into categories while you browse their interface. Among the most prominent in my own feed are headings like "Lazy Day Comfort Binges," "Critically Acclaimed Witty Buddy TV Shows" and "Award Nominees" -- I guess I give off lazy but prestigious vibes. (The algorithm gets me!) While browsing recently, I stumbled on a new, seasonal category that caught my eye: Messy Girl Summer. This category features about 35 titles, all offering some take on multifaceted women. Netflix shows that appear under the category include the newish Julianne Moore-Meghann Fahy dark comedy Sirens, Ginny & Georgia, Glow and the brand new Lena Dunham-penned rom-com, Too Much, which is hovering in Netflix's Top 10 at the moment. There are also a bunch of movies on the list, including Amy Schumer's pregnancy comedy Kinda Pregnant, Todd Haynes' psychological drama May December and the rom-com He's All That. "Messy Girl Summer" is a broad term evoking female characters who are allowed to be flawed, weird, vulnerable or secretive -- and that's a combination of traits that has worked for Netflix for years. One of the platform's first hit shows was Orange Is The New Black, a show filled with messy women in prison. But that show has fallen off most people's radar, and thus, it was left off this list. In fact, there are a lot of titles that aren't on this list but probably should be. Netflix really could have blown this category out and had some fun with it. It's OK, I'll step in. If I were curating Messy Girl Summer, I'd start with the show that's the progenitor of the genre, Sex and the City. Back when appointment television was still a thing, that show was essential Sunday-night-in-the-summer viewing. (Its sequel, And Just Like That, is currently tormenting longtime fans every week over on HBO Max, but it's just not the same.) Also missing from Netflix's list are the documentary Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare, about one woman's years-long relationship with a man who didn't exist, the kinda-weird Irish crime drama Bodkin, the Japanese series Asura about four sisters whose lives are thrown into chaos when their dad's affair is discovered, or the Mexican erotic drama Playing With Fire. Every woman on each of these shows is a mess or is dealing with one in some way or another; they absolutely deserve to be included. Need more messy girl movies? Nothing messier than One of Them Days (friendship/rent is due mess), To All The Boys I've Loved Before (romantic mess), or documentaries like Con Mum or A Deadly American Marriage (real-life mess). To All the Boys I've Loved Before Netflix I'm all for trendy, zeitgeisty slang (if for no other reason than to make my kids uncomfortable when I use it), so messy girl summer doesn't bother me, but it did make me realize that when you're labeling women, messy is an easy shorthand for the Venn overlap of "flawed" and "chaotic." Usually, "flawed" male protagonists aren't "chaotic" as much as they are "tortured" or "vulnerable" -- instead of "messy," they get to be "complicated." For shows about men like that, I suggest Dept. Q, Lupin, Breaking Bad or Bodyguard. (I guess complicated men tend to either be in law enforcement or on the run from the law.) Honestly, you can shoehorn pretty much anything into a category if you try -- we all contain multitudes and we're all a mess somehow, right? Which is probably why we like watching shows and movies about people whose lifestyles are even more complicated and messy than our own.
The National
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The National
Emmy Awards 2025: Where to watch nominated shows in the UAE
Award season is back and the 2025 Primetime Emmy nominations have spotlighted some of the most compelling shows on television. Returning favourites such as The Bear, Severance and The White Lotus earned several nods, while newcomers such as Nobody Wants This, The Studio and Adolescence also made a strong impression. Whether you're into sharp comedies, gripping dramas or twisted anthologies, this year's line-up has something for every kind of viewer. Luckily, most of the top contenders are available to stream in the UAE — here's where to find them. Andor Where to watch: Disney+ Main nominations: Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series, Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series Premise: A tense, slow-burn prequel to Rogue One in the Star Wars universe, the show follows Cassian Andor as he transforms from a cynical thief into a revolutionary hero. The Diplomat Where to watch: Netflix Main nominations: Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Premise: Kate Wyler is the new US ambassador to the UK and, through her role, helps to defuse an international crisis, forge strategic alliances and adjust to her new place in the spotlight. The Last of Us Where to watch: OSN+ Main nominations: Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Premise: The show follows survivors caught up in a zombie apocalypse caused by the outbreak of aggressive mushrooms that take over the human brain. Paradise Where to watch: Disney+ Main nominations: Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Premise: Years after a doomsday event, Secret Service agent Xavier Collins investigates the US President's murder from within a vast underground bunker. As suspicion turns toward him, Xavier uncovers shocking secrets in a world where no one can be trusted. The Pitt Where to watch: OSN+ Main nominations: Outstanding Drama series, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series Premise: Set during a single 15-hour ER shift, the show follows a team of overworked doctors and nurses at a Pittsburgh trauma hospital as they battle non-stop medical crises. Led by veteran doctor Michael 'Robby' Robinavitch, the team faces everything from mass casualties to personal trauma in real time. Severance Where to watch: Apple TV+ Main nominations: Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series Premise: An employee of Lumon Industries agrees to a "severance" programme in which his non-work memories are separated from his work memories. Slow Horses Where to watch: Apple TV+ Main nominations: Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series Premise: A misfit group of British intelligence agents, exiled to a dead-end department called Slough House, stumble into real danger while handling low-stakes assignments. Under the gruff and foul-mouthed leadership of Jackson Lamb, they reluctantly find themselves defending the country from threats no one else sees coming. The White Lotus Where to watch: OSN+ Main nominations: Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series Premise: Set over one intoxicating week at a luxury spa resort in Thailand, the show offers a satirical exploration of wealth, spirituality, death and privilege as elite guests and staff collide in a paradise full of hidden tensions and fatal consequences. Abbott Elementary Where to watch: Disney+ Main nominations: Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy series, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series Premise: The mockumentary sitcom follows the lives of teachers working in an underfunded, predominantly black primary school in Philadelphia. The Bear Where to watch: Disney+ Main nominations: Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Premise: A troubled, award-winning chef returns home to Chicago to take over his late brother's chaotic sandwich shop, determined to transform it into a refined restaurant amid financial chaos, grief, and staff tension. Hacks Where to watch: OSN+ Main nominations: Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series Premise: Deborah Vance, a famous Las Vegas comic, mentors a young and entitled comedy writer named Ava Daniels. Nobody Wants This Where to watch: Netflix Main nominations: Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Premise: A witty rom-com about an agnostic podcaster who unexpectedly falls for a newly single rabbi. As they navigate cultural differences, meddling families and the demands of a podcast about relationships, their unexpected bond threatens to disrupt both their worlds. Only Murders in the Building Where to watch: Disney+ Main nominations: Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Premise: Three neighbours who are obsessed with true crime create their own podcast looking to solve a murder in their exclusive apartment building in Upper West Side, New York City. Shrinking Where to watch: Apple TV+ Main nominations: Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Premise: Jimmy is a grieving therapist who is mourning the death of his wife and navigating life as a single father to teenager Alice. Meanwhile, he offers brutally honest advice to his patients – and chaos ensues. The Studio Where to watch: Apple TV+ Main nominations: Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Premise: Matt Remick is thrust into the role of head of the struggling Continental Studios, where he desperately tries to balance corporate demands with his passion for filmmaking. As he navigates an industry dominated by IP-driven blockbusters, he struggles to keep art alive on studio terms. What We Do in the Shadows Where to watch: Disney+ Main nominations: Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series Premise: A group of ancient vampires live in modern-day Staten Island and struggle with everything from local politics to internet trolls. Adolescence Where to watch: Netflix Main nominations: Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie Premise: After a 13-year-old is arrested for stabbing his female classmate, this British limited series unravels the events leading up to the crime. Told through immersive, single-shot episodes, it explores family dysfunction, school pressures and the dark influence of online incel culture. Black Mirror Where to watch: Netflix Main nominations: Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie Premise: The latest season of Black Mirror delivers six standalone sci‑fi tales and features the first-ever sequel episode, USS Callister: Into Infinity, which tackles AI, virtual reality, memory and the distortion of reality. Dying for Sex Where to watch: Disney+ Main nominations: Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie Premise: Based on a true story and podcast, this poignant dramedy follows a woman with a terminal illness who embarks on an awakening that deals with themes about friendship, freedom and facing mortality on your own terms. Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story Where to watch: Netflix Main nominations: Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie Premise: This series tells the story of Lyle and Erik Medendez, two brothers who killed their parents in 1989 and the events surrounding the brutal slayings. During their trials, the brothers cited years of abuse as the reason for murdering their parents. However, prosecutors argued that their motive was to get their hands on the family fortune. The Penguin Where to watch: OSN+ Main nominations: Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology series or Movie, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or ovie Premise: The Penguin picks up one week after the events of The Batman. The city's most powerful crime boss, Carmine Falcone, is dead, leaving a power vacuum in his wake. And a flood caused by a terrorist attack has wiped out large parts of the city, leaving many desperate for a way to survive, or a way to escape.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Apple TV+ Programming Head Matt Cherniss on When ‘Severance' Might Return and Why the Streamer's Execs Didn't Cameo on ‘The Studio'
Apple TV+'s whopping 79 Emmy nominations — a new best — doesn't even tell the whole story of the streamer's solid batting average. While HBO Max (142) and Netflix (120) boasted more, it was also from a larger pool of submissions. Apple TV+ submitted from 26 programs this year, while Netflix sent in submissions from 113 shows and HBO Max had 86. 'It's great for the service,' Apple TV+ head of programming Matt Cherniss told Variety. 'I'm especially happy for all the talent that's involved in making these incredible series. All of the talent takes a leap of faith when they're deciding where to bring their shows, and I'm just thrilled that they're rewarded for believing in us as a home for all their hard work.' More from Variety Netflix Content Chief Bela Bajaria on Emmys' 'Squid Game' Snub: 'It's Surprising It Wouldn't Be Recognized' In Praise of the Emmy Nominations' Hidden Gems, from 'Ren Faire' to 'Interview With the Vampire' HBO Max Boss Casey Bloys on 'The Penguin' Season 2, What's Next for 'The Last of Us' and If He'd Ride a Plane Piloted By Nathan Fielder Apple TV+'s haul included 'Severance,' which earned the most nominations this year at 27 (which means it also led all dramas), and 'The Studio,' which landed 23 nods — the most of any comedy. 'There's a lot of texts and calls flying back and forth,' Cherniss said. 'I wouldn't say that anyone goes into it expecting something like this. These are eight to 10 episodes for for the viewers, but this is years for all the creators involved. It's a great feeling for everyone, and for everyone here at Apple that has put their heart and soul in promoting these shows in marketing and giving everyone the support that they need.' The success of 'Severance' came after a three-year gap between the show's first season and its second, due in part to the Hollywood strikes and other production delays. Asked whether Season 3 was on track, Cherniss said, 'I think everyone's just going to take a deep breath and enjoy where we're at. I know they're going as as quickly as they can. When you have the success that a show like 'Severance' has, you want to make sure you deliver on every level when the show comes back, and that takes some time. But they're on it, and I think I'm feeling really good about where we're at.' Does that mean another three-year delay? 'No one wants it to be another three year gap… I don't believe that we have a production start date yet, but we're moving in that direction,' he said. 'I'm as excited as everyone else to see where the series goes. I may have a few ideas about where it's heading, but I like to be surprised as much as anyone.' As for 'The Studio,' the show pulled off four of the five comedy guest star noms: Bryan Cranston, Dave Franco, Ron Howard, Anthony Mackie and Martin Scorsese, all as versions of themselves. Cherniss credited creators Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg for pulling off that caliber of cameos. 'Those are not easy, those cameos to come by inside of shows, and I think that everyone did it with a lot of joy,' he said. 'They went all in on those characters. And I think you really feel it inside the show.' Other cameos included Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos. But why no Apple execs like boss Tim Cook, Apple worldwide video heads Jamie Ehrlich and Zach Van Amburg, or even Cherniss himself? 'We're happy exactly where we are,' Cherniss said. 'I like where I sit.' Among other nominations on Tuesday, Harrison Ford's first ever Emmy nod — thanks to Apple TV+'s 'Shrinking' — stood out. Meanwhile, exec producer David E. Kelley is busy at work on an entirely new story for Season 2 of 'Presumed Innocent,' which earned four noms. 'David has a great plan and a great story for season two, but I think we're keeping that under wraps for now,' Cherniss said. Cherniss didn't have any news on further seasons of 'Pachinko' (which landed two nods for Season 2) or 'Dope Thief,' which earned a limited/anthology nom for Brian Tyree Henry. 'We all cheered as that moment came across this morning,' Cherniss said. 'He's so great in 'Dope Thief,' I think his performance is just amazing. That's a show that the audience really enjoyed as well. His performance was so deserving.' As for what's next, Cherniss pointed to Jason Momoa's upcoming 'Chief of War,' as well as Season 4 of 'The Morning Show.' 'That show is always pushing boundaries and entertaining, and Season 4 is no different,' he said. 'They have fun with the subject matter. But I also think they always treat it with the the import that it deserves.' And never forget, 'The Morning Show' sent a morning news anchor into space before 'CBS Mornings' did. 'That's a rarefied air when you can be as predictive as 'The Simpsons' is,' Cherniss quipped. Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Documentary Programs — Wide‑Open Races Could Decide Which Networks Top the Nomination Leaderboard Final Emmy Predictions: Supporting Actress (Comedy) — Could History Repeat With Another Barrier-Breaking Lineup?
Digital Trends
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
Furiosa is a sci-fi movie you must watch on Netflix before it's too late
After making three Mad Max movies in the '80s, George Miller's iconic dystopian franchise went on a 30-year hiatus. The wait was worth it because the next entry, Mad Max: Fury Road, became one of the best action movies of the 21st century. Thankfully, Miller only waited nine years for his next Mad Max adventure, Furiosa. Thanks to a licensing agreement, Furiosa is now available to stream on Netflix. It won't be here forever, though, as it leaves the service at the end of the month. Furiosa is one of our five sci-fi movies to watch this July. Check out all of our picks below. Recommended Videos We also have guides to the best new movies to stream, the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, the best movies on Amazon Prime Video, the best movies on HBO Max, and the best movies on Disney+. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) Charlize Theron introduced the world to Imperator Furiosa in Mad Max: Fury Road. Then, the Oscar winner passed the torch to Anya Taylor-Joy, who portrayed the character in the prequel, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. The first third of the movie explores Furiosa as a child (Alyla Browne) when she lived at the Green Place of Many Mothers. After being kidnapped by Dementus (Chris Hemsworth), Furiosa eventually lives at the Citadel with Immortan Joe (Lachy Hulme). She rises to the rank of Imperator under the guidance of Praetorian Jack (Tom Burke). Furiosa never loses sight of her goal: finding a way home. No one stages chase sequences like Miller, and Furiosa includes a few that rival those in Fury Road. Furiosa is also an effective meditation on trauma and survival, as the iconic heroine receives a riveting backstory. Stream Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga on Netflix. Pacific Rim (2013) Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro showcased his affinity for monster movies in Pacific Rim, a cross between a creature feature and an action blockbuster. In the future, humongous sea monsters — Kaiju — emerge from the bottom of the Pacific Ocean and begin attacking major cities. To combat the monsters, humanity builds Jaegers, giant robots piloted by humans. Unfortunately for mankind, the Jaegers cannot defeat the Kaiju, leading to the world leaders decommissioning the robots. Humans make one last gasp to save the world by trying out the Jaegers with two pilots: the washed-up Raleigh Becket (Charlie Hunnam) and the rookie Mako Mori (Rinko Kikuchi). The action in Pacific Rim is so invigorating that it makes you wish del Toro made more blockbusters. Stream Pacific Rim on Netflix. V for Vendetta (2005) V for Vendetta — a thriller about the dangers of authoritarianism, a preview of how oppression can lead to anarchism, or an eerie preview of the world's future? I'll let you be the judge. Let's start by calling it a thought-provoking adaptation of the graphic novel. In a dystopian future, London is now governed by a fascist regime that eliminates the 'undesirable' people — homosexuals, minorities, etc. A masked vigilante known as V (Hugo Weaving) begins wreaking havoc on the government as he orchestrates terrorist attacks to start a revolution. V eventually takes a young woman named Evey (Natalie Portman) under his wing to hopefully open her eyes to the oppression. Even if you agree or disagree with the politics, some of V for Vendetta's set pieces are undeniable. Stream V for Vendetta on Netflix. Our Times (2025) Our Times is for the viewers who don't necessarily care about the rules of time travel. Instead of going back into the past, Our Times heads to the future in this Mexican romance. In 1966, physicists Nora Esquivel (Lucero) and her husband, Héctor (Benny Ibarra), are attempting to build a time machine. Since it's the '60s, most of Nora's male colleagues have little regard for her ideas and opinions. The time machine works, and the couple travels to 2025. With the improved technology and female-friendly societal standards, Nora finds herself thriving, while Héctor feels sidelined. Our Times is a refreshing take on the time travel trope, with a romance worth rooting for and pertinent ideas about gender roles. Stream Our Times on Netflix. Coneheads (1993) Coneheads isn't a film many think of when naming sci-fi movies. How can a family about a cone-headed family be categorized in the same genre as The Terminator and 2001: A Space Odyssey? That has to be the only time in history that Coneheads has been mentioned with two of the greatest sci-fi movies ever. Semantics aside, Coneheads is about aliens, so it receives the sci-fi tag. Based on the SNL skit, Coneheads stars Dan Aykroyd and Jane Curtin as Beldar and Prymaat, married extraterrestrials from the planet Remulak who crash-land in New Jersey after being shot down by the military. Forced to live on Earth, the Coneheads assimilate into humanity and even have a daughter, Connie (Michelle Burke). The Coneheads eventually must choose between Earth and Remulak after facing a crisis of faith. It's not the smartest nor the funniest movie, but it has its comedic moments, especially if you watched this movie as a child. Stream Coneheads on Netflix.
Geek Girl Authority
2 days ago
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- Geek Girl Authority
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