Amanda Seyfried, who stars in “The Testament of Ann Lee,” and Bravo’s hit reality show “The Valley” is returning for Season 3, here are some of the new television, movies, music and games moved towards a device near you.
One of the streaming offerings worth your time this week, as chosen by The Associated Press. entertainment journalist:Jon Hamm is stealing again in his Apple TV series “Your Friends” & ‘Neighbors,’ Sydney Sweeney teams up with Seyfried for the steamy thriller ‘The Housemaid,’ and Grammy-nominated country singer Charlie Crockett introduces her album, ‘Edge of the Ram.’
— Amanda Seyfried She probably should have been nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal of Shakers founder Ann Lee in Mona Fastvold’s bold and rousing musical “The Testament of Ann Lee,” which streams Tuesday on Hulu. Jocelyn Noveck said, “This film is absolutely not for everyone.” Wrote in his AP review. “But Fastwald has undeniably created something we’ve never seen before; speaking of vision, his singular artistic vision fills every frame. And Seyfried is a marvel, in another role that fleshes out this immensely talented actor in ways we wouldn’t have predicted.”
– Another movie that did well with critics, but didn’t necessarily find a massive audience in theaters, was “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,” which arrives on Netflix on Tuesday. The zombie film stars Jack O’Connell and Ralph Fiennes, directed by Nia DaCosta from a script by Alex Garland. In his AP review, Mark Kennedy wrote“The fourth entry in an even more entertaining franchise is absolutely brilliant – and a triumph. It blends darkness, quirky despair and laugh-out-loud humor in a way that subverts the genre and also offers a way out of it.” For something completely different, the Broadway production of “Merrily We Roll Along” starring Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliffe is also coming to Netflix on Saturday, April 4.
– Box office sensation “The Housemaid” will make its debut on Starz on Wednesday. The Paul Feig film starring Seyfried and Sidney Sweeney was a smash hit in theaters, grossing over $396 million against a $35 million budget. Kennedy wrote in his review that it is “a delicious, satirical look at the secret depravity of the extremely rich, but it’s so well made that it’s not clear who’s being naughty or nice. Halfway through, the movie zigs and everything you’d expect zags.”
— AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr
– grammy-nominated country singer charlie crockett Shooter enters “Age of the Ram”, co-produced by Jennings, the third and final chapter of his “Sagebrush Trilogy”. In true Crockett fashion, it equals old-school pastoral storytelling and forward-thinking future casting. Singles “Fastest Gun Alive” and “Kentucky Too Long” are good places to start – Crockett’s eccentric voice has pure Old West flair.
– everyone’s favorite philadelphia basedMedieval punks Poison Ruin will release a new album, “Hymn From The Hills,” on Friday, April 3. Expect more of their classic sound – an inventive intersection of death rock and chain mail – with increased tempo. Or, as the album description writes, subjects that include “souls crossing sunless deserts and withered hills, demonic torture objects confining the edges of the psyche, bodies transformed into Luciferian serpents, Sadean prisoners bound by the screaming silence of abandoned castle towers.” You know, normal.
– great swedish post-punk band McThaverskan will release their first new album since 2021’s “For Everything” on Friday, April 3. Entitled “Glass and Bones,” the 10-track LP may be the best dream pop album of the year so far: Start with “Pity Party” – a fine reproduction of singer Maja Milner’s distinctive singing vocals and the band’s addictive guitar licks – and build from there to the chilling “Black Waters,” the Gothic confessional “Louie” and the lead track “Won’t Wait.”
— AP Music Writer Maria Sherman
– Bravo’s hit reality show “valley” is back for season 3 this week. The show follows the former cast members of “Vanderpump Rules” who traded West Hollywood for life north of Los Angeles, and brought with them marriage, kids, divorce and drama. Kristen Doute, Brittany Cartwright, Jason and Janet Caperna, Luke Broderick, Danny and Nia Bucco, and Jessie Lally return. Former “Vanderpump” regular Lala Kent And Tom Schwartz also joined as a full-time artist. Notably absent: Jax Teller, Cartwright’s ex, who will not return. The season premieres Thursday, April 2 on Peacock.
— john hamm Is back to stealing from his neighbors. His Apple TV series, “Your friends & Neighbour,” Season 2 launches on Friday, April 3. Hamm plays a suburban man who steals from his wealthy New York neighbors to maintain his high-class lifestyle. Amanda Peet, olivia munn And James Marsden also stars.
– Bravo also added the “Real Housewives” franchise with its debut “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island,” Streaming on Peacock on Friday, April 3.
— Alicia Ransilio
— Darwin’s paradox! It’s reminiscent of the classic arcade game, which featured colorful mascots running and jumping through difficult 2D scenarios. Darwin is an octopus who is minding his own business, but suddenly he is pulled out of the ocean and thrown into a junkyard. As he tries to find his way back home, he faces a conspiracy that “may well seal the fate of humanity.” Luckily, Darwin has a big brain to go along with all those useful legs. This adventure comes from France’s ZDT Studios, whose founders include the director of the terrific Dishonored series. It launches on Thursday, April 2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, Switch 2, and PC.
— lou keston
