Fiasco (April 30)
What is this series about?
Raphael Wallande embarks on his first feature film: an adventure that spans the centuries from prehistory to the land, including the Vikings… to honor the heroic life of his resistant grandmother. But quickly, problems pile up and filming gradually turns into a nightmare. And for good reason: someone from the team is trying to sabotage his film from within…
Why does this fascinate us?
For its casting, which brings together the elite of French cinema. A group of friends led by the Francois Civil/Pierre Nini duo and brought together by Igor Gottesman, to whom we already owe Five and the comedy Family Business on Netflix. Fiasco promises to be the same: fun, rhythmic, with high-level guests. It has already made hundreds of viewers laugh at its preview at the Canneséries festival.
Check out our full review here.
A knock in the cabin (May 1)
What is it about?
While vacationing in a chalet surrounded by nature, a young girl and her parents are taken hostage by four armed strangers who force them to make impossible choices. If they refuse, the apocalypse is imminent. Almost cut off from the world, the parents of a young girl must make a decision before it’s too late…
Why does this fascinate us?
Opening in theaters on February 1, 2023, Knock at the Cabin is streaming for the first time. This film directed by M. Night Shyamalan offers an original concept and an ending that is open to interpretation. It’s worth a look whether you’re a fan of the director or looking for a psychological thriller with an apocalyptic twist…
The Man, The Real One (May 2)
What is it about?
Atlanta real estate mogul Charlie Crocker is facing sudden bankruptcy. He tries to protect his empire and his interests from those who try to take advantage of his shame.
Why does this fascinate us?
Because it was written by David E. By Kelly, the man we owe Big Little Lies, Ally McBeal, La Défense Lincoln, Boston Public and even Dr Doogie (but yes, with a young Neil Patrick Harris!). The showrunner signs off on his new collaboration with the streaming platform with this drama starring Jeff Daniels, Lucy Liu, Diane Lane and Bill Camp.
Barbarian (May 2)
what is this movie about
Heading to Detroit for a job interview, Tess finds herself renting an Airbnb for the duration of her stay. But when he arrives late at night, he finds that the house is already occupied and that a strange man named Keith is already living there… Despite the inconvenience, he decides to spend the night there, the hotel grounds are complete. But awakened from her sleep by mysterious voices, Tess, in spite of herself, begins a series of terrifying discoveries…
Why does this fascinate us?
A critical success in the United States in 2022, Barbara made a big splash on the other side of the Atlantic. This low-budget horror film, notably starring Bill Skarsgård (the clown from it), was released here directly on Disney+ before joining the Netflix catalog on May 2.
Mother of the Bride (May 9)
what is this movie about
Emma, Lana’s daughter, returns from abroad and drops a bomb: she is getting married in Thailand and in a month! Lana learns that the man who won Emma’s heart is the son of the man who broke her heart years ago.
Why does this fascinate us?
In recent years, more cautious in film and television, Brooke Shields occasionally indulges in small, light productions. This romantic comedy, where he stars with former stars (Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove, Chad Michael Murray), promises a lot of time in the sun.
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