This week’s OTT releases offer a diverse range of movies and TV shows, including documentaries like “Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous” and “The Secret Lives of Animals,” dramas like “Girls Will Be Girls” and “Virgin River,” action films like “Twisters,” and animated adventures like “SPY x FAMILY CODE: White.” Marvel’s “What If…?” returns for its final season, and reality show “Beast Games” promises high stakes and competition.
Dive into the world of fashion with our curated list of must-watch documentaries. Discover the creative processes behind iconic fashion houses, the lives of legendary models, and the rise of influential figures in the industry.
This August, PBS offers a compelling selection of documentaries, ranging from the poignant story of an immigrant family’s fight for their American home in ‘Voces – Almost American’ to the fascinating career retrospective of legendary filmmaker Blake Edwards in ‘American Masters – Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames’. Lastly, ‘Odysseus Returns’ takes viewers on a personal odyssey as a politician-turned-amateur historian seeks to prove the existence of the legendary Greek hero.
PBS’s June lineup offers a diverse range of programming, including new seasons of beloved British dramas, light-hearted cooking competitions, and insightful documentaries. With its mandate to serve the public interest, PBS presents compelling content that educates, entertains, and inspires. From crime dramas to nature specials and historical series, there’s something for everyone to enjoy on PBS in June.
Hulu offers an impressive lineup of documentaries, delving into profound subjects and captivating narratives. Among its standout offerings, the service recently released several exceptional titles. ‘Uvalde: 365’ offers a compelling exploration of the tragic school shooting through the perspectives of local reporters and a bereaved parent. ‘The forgotten founder of the band’ revisits a remarkable figure in music history, while ‘oral histories’ present enthralling accounts from diverse individuals. These captivating documentaries are a testament to the platform’s commitment to delivering insightful and unforgettable storytelling.
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Netflix has a solid slate of movies coming this summer, with something for everyone from steamy thrillers to fascinating documentaries.
1. **Hit Man** (June 7)
A man pretends to be a hitman for his city police department and finds himself falling for a woman who is trying to escape her abusive husband.
2. **Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F** (July 3)
Eddie Murphy returns as Axel Foley, the wise-cracking detective that he made so popular in the 1980s. When Axel’s daughter is kidnapped, he teams up with a new partner and some old friends to get to the bottom of a sinister conspiracy.
3. **A Family Affair** (June 28)
Zac Efron stars as a movie star caught in the middle of some romantic turbulence alongside Joey King and Nicole Kidman.
4. **Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution** (June 18)
This documentary chronicles the history of LGBTQ+ comedy and the way it has intersected with the overall history of LGBTQ+ people in America.
5. **Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie** (August 2)
One of the most surprising phenomena in children’s entertainment in recent years has been the remarkable quality of the various live-action, animation hybrid SpongeBob SquarePants movies.
History 101 is a documentary series that explores the major historical events that have shaped our world. The second season of the series, which premiered on August 25, 2022, features ten episodes that delve into topics such as the role of GPS in guiding people’s movements, the revolutionary impact of MP3s, the instrumental role of credit cards in changing the economy, and the contribution of dating apps to broadening the options of finding romantic partners. The series is hosted by Natalie Silverman and directed by Nick Clarke Powell, Marc Tiley, and Emma Webster.
