Essential of the week
Mother : Pursued by dangerous individuals, a killer emerges from the shadows to protect the girl he abandoned years ago. Jennifer Lopez shows that at the age of 53, she can do both action films and romantic comedies.
In this likely hit Netflix show, he gives/returns punches, survives explosions, teaches his daughter to survive, gets revenge on former executioners… The trailer sets the tone and promises a great show.
Friday, May 12
Queer-Eye : Emmy-winning “Queer Eye” returns for a seventh season. Get your fancy outfits ready and find the Dream Team with all the glitter and sequins and get ready to change the lives of New Orleanians who dream of a new beginning.
Black Knight : In a dystopian future ravaged by air pollution, the survival of humanity depends on atypical births, nicknamed the “Dark Knights”. Adaptation of the website of the same name.
Monday, May 15
collection Jacques Demy (Catalogue): Cherbourg umbrellas, Rochefort demoiselles, donkey skins.
Fantastic Mr. Fox (Catalogue): Mr. Fox, the slyest chicken thief, his wife Mrs. Fox, Ash, his son, cousin Christopherson and all the other animals of the forest face off against three nasty farmers. They are going to live in the most dangerous and delusional adventure. One of the best Wes Anderson movies according to AlloCiné viewers.
Tuesday 16 May
The One You Think You Know – Anna Nicole Smith : Ursula McFarlane and Alexandra Lacey, respectively, the director (the untouchable, Harvey Weinstein) and the producer, invite us, without concession, but not without humanity, the life, death and secrets of Vicki Lynn Hogan, better known by her model pseudonym. and actress Anna Nicole. Smith.
Anna Nicole’s dizzying rise from her first Playboy appearance in 1992 was all about the American Dream, until her fall and tragic death in 2007.
With access to never-before-seen images, personal footage and interviews on the subject, this documentary makes new revelations about this blonde bombshell that no one really knew.
Wednesday, May 17
Work – Spend your life earning it : What makes you happy at work? what motivates you What do you enjoy about your work? These are the questions Working asks: spend your life earning it.
A fascinating documentary series that explores what we do to give meaning to our work, but also how our experiences and struggles connect us to other people.
Narrated by President Barack Obama, who appears alongside ordinary citizens in their homes or workplaces, the series follows people at all levels, from employees to leaders, across sectors such as human services, technology and hospitality.
McGregor forever : 2021 has been a particularly busy year for Conor McGregor, with three fights in twelve months on cameras around the world. This series invites you to get intimate with one of the biggest MMA stars on the planet, fighting the most important fight of his career.
As Conor, the true superstar who helped introduce his discipline, prepares to return to the cage, find out how he got there and why he remains a mainstay of the UFC.
Thursday, May 17
Yakitori: Soldiers of Misery : This animated series is an adaptation of the all-new military science fiction novel by Carlo Zeni, made famous by the saga of the evil Tanya.
Set in an ominous future, Akira Ihotsu spends his days rebelling against an oppressive society ruled and controlled by the Shoren, a panstellar trade federation.
Requisitioned by Pupkin, employed as a cook by Shoren, Akira agrees to join the ranks of the Yakitori, a combat unit of the planetary orbital infantry known for an average mission fatality rate of 70%. In addition to the inconsistency of many nations, Akira stands against a preordained destiny.
XO Kitty : Convinced that she knows everything about love, young Kitty Song Kovi likes to play matchmaker. But when he moves to the other side of the planet to join his girlfriend, he quickly learns that love is much more complicated when it comes to you. A spin-off for All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.
It’s available now and you shouldn’t miss it:
Queen Charlotte : It’s a new chapter in the Bridgerton saga that Netflix offers with this spin-off ET prequel mini-series that tells the love story of Charlotte and George. It’s sweet, it feels good, and after 6 episodes you’ll want more and more.
Source: Allocine
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