Spring is finally here and as we we thaw out from a harsh winter, we’re that much closer to the summer movie season. Our first major film hitting theaters is Disney’s live-action remake ofSnow White.Rachel Zegler(West Side Story) andGal Gadot(Wonder Woman) star as Disney attempts to recapture the magic of their first ever animated feature film.
We also have a ton of great offerings on streaming.SeveranceSeason 2 reaches its shocking climax, as Mark and his co-workers uncover even more secrets about Lumon.Colman Domingo’s Oscar-nomated performance is finally streaming on Max, and Elphaba defies gravity on Peacock. Here’s everything you should be watching this weekend.
‘Snow White’
Where To Watch: In Theaters
‘Snow White’ Review: Disney’s Live-Action Remake of Their First Classic Isn’t as Dopey as You’re Expecting
Starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, ‘Snow White’ fleshes out a story that needed a bit more depth after 88 years.
A beautiful girl, Snow White (Rachel Zegler), takes refuge in the forest in the house of seven dwarfs to hide from her stepmother, the wicked Queen (Gal Gadot). The Queen is jealous because she wants to be known as “the fairest in the land,” and Snow White’s beauty surpasses her own.
Ross Bonaimesaid in his review:Snow Whitedeserved an update of sorts, and this is an admirable new take that certainly is one of the better live-action remakes from Disney. It might not be the fairestSnow Whiteof all, but it’s an admirable effort nonetheless.
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‘Severance’
Season 2 Finale
Where To Watch: On Apple TV+
‘Severance’ Season 2 Review: Apple TV+’s Twisty Sci-Fi Thriller Finally Delivers Answers, But Not in the Way You Think
It’s innie vs. outie in this equally twisty follow-up to one of the streamer’s best shows.
Mark leads a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives. They begin a journey to discover the truth about their jobs and themselves. Apple TV+’s cerebral drama series is back after several years on hiatus.SeveranceSeason 1 ends on a shocking cliffhanger, but does Season 2 continue the hype and intrigue we felt three years ago?
Thankfully, we can put those fears to rest becauseSeveranceSeason 2 is a certified banger.Carly Lanesaid in her review:Severanceis, at its core, the kind of TV show that was always going to get people talking thanks to its twisty nature, but withsuch a long break between seasons, there was also a risk of audience interest waning, especially when there are countless other shows worth tuning in for in the interim. Ultimately, however, Season 2 should silence any lingering concerns viewers might have through its stunning direction, outstanding performances, and sinuous, compelling mysteries.
‘Sing Sing’
Where To Watch: On Max
‘Sing Sing’ Review: Colman Domingo All But Secures His Second Oscar Nomination
The powerful drama about a theater group at Sing Sing prison is full of surprises and soul.
Based on the true story of a man imprisoned atSing Singfor a crime he didn’t commit. When joined by a wary outsider, he finds purpose staging an original comedy with a theater group of other incarcerated men.
Taylor Gatespraised not onlyColman Domingo’s performance, a role that landed him an Oscar nomination, but everyone involved with the film, saying:The passion and care required to make a film likeSing Singare on full display in every frame. While Domingo is an obvious standout, the rest of the ensemble has more than earned their flowers, too. Kwedar has captured something truly special and rare here. Between this andNetflix’s upcoming documentaryDaughters, which feels like a spiritual counterpart to this movie in many ways, one can only hope that shining a light on the humanity of a population that has often been stigmatized and brutalized will lead to genuine systemic change in the near-future.
‘Ash’ Review: Eiza González and Aaron Paul Lead a Funky Sci-Fi Horror That Steals From the Greats
Flying Lotus directs this trippy sci-fi horror flick.
Riya (Eiza González) wakes up on a mysterious planet to discover her crewmates have been slaughtered. When a man named Brion (Aaron Paul) arrives to rescue her, an ordeal of psychological and physical terror ensues.
WhileAshleaves a lot to be desired, Eiza González gives a terrific performance.Nate Richardexplains:While yes, Riya isn’t the most developed or complex character, González makes her far more interesting. She’s on-screen for the entirety of the film, and while a lot of the first two acts are spent with her character being disoriented, you can’t help but be drawn to her. González is what makes the movie satisfying at the least. Despite being given so little, she turns Riya into a badass sleuthing hero.
Where To Watch: On Peacock
‘Wicked’ Review: Jon M. Chu’s Majestic Musical Defies Gravity Thanks To Cynthia Erivo’s Electric Elphaba
Chu’s musical adaptation is a soaring, vibrant film that is one of the year’s best.
After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage,Wickedmakes its long-awaited journey to streaming as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season. Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony-winning powerhouseCynthia Erivo(Harriet) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstarAriana Grandeas Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Wicked isa wonderful film thanks to directorJohn M. Chu’s (In the Heights) eye for modern-day movie musicals, but the star power behind it makes the film and Erivo and Grande are generational talents.Jeff Ewingsaid in his review:Both Grande and Erivo sound glorious through beautiful interpretations of modern musical classics like “Defying Gravity.” It all coheres into one of the best silver screen adaptations of a musical in ages, and easily one of the year’s best pictures.
