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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What to Watch This Weekend (Aug. 9-10): 9 Best New Movies and Shows to Stream Now (Including a New Season of a Major Netflix Show!)
Here's where to watch the top nine best movies and shows the weekend of Aug. 9-10 It may not be fall yet, but streamers and theaters are teasing audiences as summer winds down with some spooky releases. This weekend, Aug. 9-10, streamers and theaters alike have some haunting stories to give audiences just a taste of impending pumpkin spice latte season — and we're sat for it. In theaters, one of the most positively reviewed (and positively terrifying) movies of the year is coming to the big screen (The Substance part 2, anyone?), while on Netflix, everyone's favorite Addams family member is making her return after a three-year hiatus. And there's more! Here's a list of the nine best new movies and shows to watch this weekend and where to stream them. Freakier Friday The summer of reboots is far from over — and Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are serving an extra special sweet treat as they reunite for a sequel to 2003's beloved Freaky Friday. This time, Anna and Tess' bodies are taken over by Anna's daughter and soon-to-be step-daughter — and the two girls have a plan (which involves a steamy Chad Michael Murray reprising his role as Jake) to ensure their parents' wedding does not go through. Freakier Friday releases in theaters August 8. Weapons Be warned: if you scare easily, this is certainly not the weekend theater trip choice for you. When an entire classroom of children goes missing at the same time one night, their teacher, Justine (Julia Garner), is left wondering where they went — and soon, blame turns to her. So what happened to the children and where did they go? You'll have to head to your local theater (with perhaps a blanket, emotional support stuffed animal and a good snack in hand) to find out. Weapons releases in theaters August 8. Wednesday season 2 It may have taken three years, but everyone's favorite moody teenager is back — and she's just as brooding and sinister as ever. Jenna Ortega once again is Wednesday Addams in Wednesday, and this time she's facing off against her favorite serial killer (because everyone has one of those, right?). Perhaps more relatable to fans of the same age is Wednesday's disdain when her family, including her mom Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and brother Pugsley (Isaac Ordonez), choose to stay by her side at Nevermore Academy. Watch the first four episodes of Wednesday season 2 on Netflix. Ted Bundy: Dialogue with the Devil There are few serial killers that documentary cameras love focusing on more than Ted Bundy. But this time, the narrative is just a bit different. Ted Bundy: Dialogue with the Devil (not to be confused with Netflix's Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes) includes 12 hours of unreleased tapes in which Bundy assisted police in finding the Green River Killer. Naturally, his motives were anything but heroic. Watch the first episode of Ted Bundy: Dialogue with the Devil on Hulu. Platonic season 2 Audiences first fell in love with Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne as a couple in the Neighbors franchise, but the two pals kicked up their chemistry even more in a show about, ironically, platonic best friends. After Sylvia (Byrne) and Will (Rogen) reconnected in season 1, the pair's friendship is put to the test again as Will struggles to date women who don't see his best friend as a threat. Sounds like not a Sylvia problem, but thanks to her love for her pal, she makes it one as she attempts to help him find love again. Watch season 2 of Platonic on Apple TV+. Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Buffalo Bills This year's Hard Knocks pick is a season spent training with the Buffalo Bills — or, if you're not a football fan per se, a season spent admiring Hailee Steinfeld's husband (and, fine, quarterback) Josh Allen. The five-part docuseries kicked off on Aug. 5 and will continue weekly, giving Bills Mafia and NFL fans alike a look into the beloved team's training season. Watch the first episode of Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Buffalo Bills on HBO Max. The Pickup We like to think that one day someone at Prime Video sat there and thought, "What happens if I put Keke Palmer, Pete Davidson and Eddie Murphy in a room?" and this was the result. The Pickup stars the three lauded comedians as Zoe, Travis and Russell, respectively. As Travis and Russell are trying to go through their day and get their security job done, Zoe hijacks their vehicle and holds them hostage to fulfill her mission of avenging her father's death by robbing a casino. Watch The Pickup on Prime Video. King of the Hill season 14 After a 15-year hiatus, beloved animated sitcom King of the Hill is back on the small screen. But leads Hank and Peggy Hill are feeling the effects of their time away. The longtime couple return to their home in Texas to find much has changed: restrooms are now gender inclusive, Uber drivers ask for 5-star ratings and beer tastes like fruit (much to Hank's dismay). Watch season 14 of King of the Hill on Hulu. Las Culturistas Culture Awards 2025 Award season is still a ways away but one show is breaking all the rules: Bowen Yang's and Matt Rogers' Las Culturistas Culture Awards. What originally began as a joke on their podcast of the same name, Yang and Rogers picked random categories — which range from the Titanic Award for Monoculture (spoiler: rotisserie chicken took home the prize in a difficult race against fellow nominees The White Lotus, the letter 'S,' Miss Piggy and Wicked) to the Pop Crave Award for Excellence in Journalism — to award various aspects of culture. Watch the Las Culturistas Culture Awards on Peacock. Read the original article on People
Buzz Feed
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Las Culturistas Culture Awards 2025 Best Moments
Last night, the Las Culturistas Culture Awards aired on Bravo, an award show spoof put together and awarded by Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers (that is also named after their podcast). With over 100 unique categories, the ceremony brought out celebrities from all across Hollywood, from actors and comedians to singers and stylists. Here are all the big and viral moments that happened in case you missed them: In a speech, Andy said, "I want to thank my fellow cis men, my cis-ters as I call them. I know that's something else, but we want it, which means historically we will get it." When Quinta Brunson won the Eva Longoria Award for Tiny Woman, Huge Impact and told this funny short joke. When Gabby Windey won Best New Artist and gave what people called "the best speech ever." When Law Roach hilariously shaded the bad fashion in the room. When Outfit of the Year went to Lisa Rinna in "whatever she wants." And she gave these funny impersonations of other nominees, including Demi Moore in The Substance and Timothée Chalamet at a Knicks game. When Reneé Rapp had everyone talking about her "unhinged" speech and begging someone to give her her own standup special already. When Alison Brie had a moment. When Meg Stalter served this iconic look and speech. Finally, when Kenan Thompson finally got his dues — and gave this playful speech. Did you watch the Las Culturistas Culture Awards? Have any other great moments to add? See you in the comments!
News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
The Substance was like entering the eye of the storm: Margaret Qualley
Agency: Last Updated: Los Angeles, Aug 5 (PTI) 'The Substance" actor Margaret Qualley says her role in the body horror drama film made her confront 'generations of trauma". Qualley, who is the daughter of actor Andie MacDowell and former model Paul Qualley, starred alongside Demi Moore in the film. Directed by French filmmaker Coralie Fargeat, the 2024 film revolves around Elisabeth Sparkle (Moore), a fitness icon who is laid off from her TV show when she turns 50. A desperate Sparkle turns to the Substance, a black market product that helps her spawn a younger version, called Sue, portrayed by Qualley. But they must alternate their existence in the world. Qualley said boarding the film was like 'entering the eye of the storm" for her. 'It was like entering the eye of the storm. It was like dealing with all of my s**t, my mom's s**t, generations of trauma. It was a nightmare, being this idyllic, youthful fembot. No one thinks of themselves like that. The movie is not a good touchstone for what femininity is — it is quite masculine in a lot of ways," she told Cosmopolitan in an interview. The actor praised her co-star, Moore, and called her a special person. 'The thing I'll take home with me, for sure, is Demi Moore. She's such a special person. She's strong and she's wise, but she's also incredibly soft and porous. I learned so much from her. She's become one of my dearest friends," Qualley said. 'The Substance" had its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in 2024, where it won the award for the best screenplay and received an 11-minute standing ovation. Qualley is currently gearing up for the release of her upcoming film 'Honey Don't!". The comedy film is directed by Ethan Coen and is slated to hit the big screen on August 22. PTI ATR ATR BK BK view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Business Insider
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Margaret Qualley says she has 2 phones to avoid being online all the time — and one doesn't even have cell service
Margaret Qualley, 30, has a simple trick for staying present. In an interview with Cosmopolitan published on Monday, the actor spoke about keeping two phones and how it helps her stay unplugged. "Cell phones are like cigarettes. I'm a big fan of airplane mode. Because opening your phone is also like going to work, you know? I don't have any apps on my phone except Uber, texting, and Maps," Qualley told Cosmopolitan. That way, she feels less inclined to scroll while going about her day —like when in line at the grocery store — and more likely to stay present, she said. "I'm just there, listening to people's conversations. And I feel more immersed in my life," Qualley added. "The Substance" star keeps a second phone at home solely for checking social media. "I have another phone at home that doesn't have cellphone service — it just has WiFi, and I can look at Instagram. We are all definitely too plugged in," she said. In a May 2023 interview with The Standard, Qualley said she isn't a big fan of social media. "I don't have Instagram. I'm not really in that game. It's kind of a lose-lose situation," she said. The actor has since created an Instagram profile. A representative for Qualley did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent by Business Insider outside regular hours. Qualley is far from the only celebrity rethinking screen time and social media. Actor Mia Threapleton, 24, said in May that her mother, Kate Winslet, made her write a pros and cons list for joining Instagram when she was 14. "The cons completely outweighed the pros for me. That was quite a clarifying moment. Since then, the more time I spend in this world, the more I'm really happy that I don't have it," Threapleton said. Some celebrities have chosen to forgo smartphones and other digital devices entirely. In 2023, Christopher Nolan said that he finds modern technology distracting, so he doesn't carry a smartphone. "If I'm generating my material and writing my own scripts, being on a smartphone all day wouldn't be very useful for me," Nolan, 55, said. Michael Cera, who acted in Greta Gerwig's "Barbie," said in 2023 that he wasn't added to the group chat for the Barbie and Ken actors because he didn't use a smartphone. "I don't have an iPhone myself. … I have a flip phone," Cera said.
Cosmopolitan
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Best Margaret Qualley Movies and TV Shows
Margaret Qualley has been quietly racking up a mega-impressive resume in Hollywood over the past decade. She is a total movie star, whether she's playing a supporting role or taking the lead, and she isn't afraid to be way more offbeat than your average ingenue. If you are looking for your next watch, here are the best Margaret Qualley movies to check out ASAP. The actor has three movies out in 2025 that are highly anticipated in different ways; One is Honey Don't, her second collaboration with Ethan Coen and a mystery. The second, Blue Moon, is a Richard Linklater movie about the one guy who wasn't celebrating on the opening night of the musical Oklahoma! And the third, of course, is Happy Gilmore 2! In all likelihood, they will be added to this list in due time. But for now, here's what we've got: The star-studded film stars Margaret and Geraldine Viswanathan as lesbian besties on a road trip. But, since this is a Coen brother (singular) film, it's not just any road trip. The two accidentally "rent" a car with a very important briefcase in the backseat. Will they escape the criminals chasing them? Will they find love on the road, or with each other? Classic stuff, if you ask me! WATCH ON PEACOCK From the memes to the Oscar buzz, Coralie Fargeat's The Substance has to be one of Margaret's most well-known films at this point. Her role as the younger version of Demi Moore's Elizabeth Sparkle is supportive in almost every sense of the word... until she isn't. She's a villain. She's a dancer. She's everything women are told to be, plus the absolute gremlin that hides inside. It's brilliant. WATCH ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO Margaret does not show up until nearly the end of Yorgos Lanthimos' absurdist fairy tale that also stars Emma Stone as Bella Baxter. She plays the second of Dr. Godwin Baxter's experiments, Felicity. As a baby in a grown woman's body, Margaret's dance background is also on display here for great physical comedy moments. Given Poor Things' themes, and not necessarily body horror but certainly body stuff, it's wild that this movie and The Substance were essentially back-to-back. The history books are really going to wonder what we were going through as a culture. WATCH ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO In this coming-of-age drama directed by Margaret Betts, Margaret Qualley plays one of the titular novitiates at a convent in the 1960s while the Catholic church is undergoing reforms. Her character, Cathleen, is looking for stability at a time when the church finally started to loosen some of its practices and traditions. If that contradiction wasn't conflict enough for one movie, Cathleen is also undergoing a queer awakening whilst surrounded by nuns. WATCH ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO One thing that's gratifying about Margaret—as a highly in-demand actor with a lot of auteurs clamoring to work with her—is that she has many films directed by women in her resume. That includes Claire Denis' Stars at Noon, a romance between Margaret's journalist character and a businessman played by Joe Alwyn. The film won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival, a feat! WATCH ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO Margaret plays multiple roles in the Yorgos Lanthimos anthology movie, including a housewife, one half of a polyamorous couple, and identical twins who become the target of a sex cult. Each of the three stories are weird, graphic, and loosely linked. But the cast, which includes Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe, Joe Alwyn, Mamoudou Athie, and Hong Chau in addition to Margaret, is endlessly watchable. WATCH ON HULU This film, directed by Gia Coppola, stars Emma Roberts, James Franco, Nat Wolff, Val Kilmer, Talia Shire, Chris Messina, and Margaret of course. It's based on a series of short stories written by Franco himself. It's about bored suburban teenagers and the horrible things they get up to, and Margaret plays one of Emma's character's soccer teammates. However, spoiler alert: the soccer coach is grooming both girls. Awesome... WATCH ON TUBI FOR FREE Quentin Tarantino's epic about Los Angeles in 1969 has a veritable army of stars in the cast. Margaret plays Debra Jo Hillhouse, or "Pussycat," a hitchhiker whom Brad Pitt's character drives to a hippie commune on a ranch where he used to do stunt work. The commune turns out to be the Manson family. Pussycat is inspired by a few historical Manson girls including Ruth Ann Moorehouse, who was charged with attempted murder. Ruth Ann, like Margaret's character in the film, would leave the ranch and lure men with money back on Manson's orders. WATCH ON APPLE TV+ Margaret really gives good '60s/'70s face as we see in many of these movies (as well as Seberg and the bonus mini-series) including The Nice Guys. She plays Amelia, a classic "missing girl" and a person-of-interest in the case that a private detective (and the detective's precocious daughter) has been hired to solve. This movie is a favorite for cinephiles, Ryan Gosling fans, and everyone in between. WATCH ON YOUTUBE TV Margaret plays a dominatrix and Christopher Abbott plays her client who, after one last night together, wants to fire her. Given the nature of their relationship though, he might not be in the best position to do so... Trust us, it's best to go into this one knowing as little as possible. The twists and turns keep coming until the bitter end! WATCH ON HULU As for television, Margaret's Netflix series Maid was a mega-success with audiences, critics, and awards bodies. The show explored mental wellness, domestic violence, and the cyclical nature of poverty even under government assistance. Not only is Margaret ingenious in the role of a young aspiring writer and single mother who cleans houses to support her family, but she got to act alongside her IRL mother Andie MacDowell! WATCH ON NETFLIX This is a mini-series and perhaps not as well known amongst casual Margaret fans as Maid, but it deserves a shout. (Both projects earned her Emmy nominations, after all.) Margaret is so charming and heartbreaking as the dancer/choreographer Ann Reinking. There's a scene inspired something that actually happened IRL, where she is auditioning for a character in one of Fosse's films that is based on herself and an argument she had with Fosse himself, that is so maddening and good it might kill you. And Margaret gets to use her own talents as a dancer, which IMHO she doesn't get to do often enough. WATCH ON HULU
