5 new movies and TV shows to watch this weekend
The Boston Globe • • entertainment
Key Points:
- "Is God Is," a Southern Gothic revenge film by Aleshea Harris based on her Obie-winning play, is now available on Prime Video, featuring powerful performances by Kara Young and Mallori Johnson and receiving a 3½-star review from Globe critic Odie Henderson.
- "Mother Mary," a ghost story directed by David Lowery starring Hathaway and Michaela Coel, premieres on HBO Max Friday, following a pop star confronting her past during a comeback.
- Netflix released the fifth and final season of the popular teen drama "Outer Banks," continuing the Pogues' treasure-hunting adventures after a shocking death.
- Apple TV debuts "The Dynasty," a docuseries chronicling the dominance of UConn women's basketball over four decades, featuring interviews with coach Geno Auriemma and stars like Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi.
- Steven Soderbergh’s film "The Christophers," starring Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel, streams on Hulu starting Saturday, earning a 3½-star review with praise for McKellen’s performance.
