Best New Movies and TV: 7/31-8/2
Vulture • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Tom Holland and Zendaya star in the new Spider-Man film, "Brand New Day," which follows Peter Parker returning to street-level crime fighting after the memory wipe in "No Way Home," featuring a mysterious antagonist played by Sadie Sink.
- Liz Meriwether debuts "Furious," a drama about an FBI agent pursuing a female serial killer, showcasing strong writing and performances that keep viewers guessing.
- Gregg Araki's new comedy "I Want Your Sex" offers a vibrant, Instagram-era aesthetic, continuing his reputation as a stylish outsider filmmaker.
- Hulu releases a prequel episode of "Adults" titled "Marathon Day," focusing on the origin story of Paul Baker and teasing the radioactive spider bite.
- Additional highlights include the second season of "Diarra From Detroit," a crime comedy with creator and star Diarra Kilpatrick, and the release of "Stranger Things: The Complete Series in 4K," featuring enhanced video/audio and collector's extras.
