Considered one of 2024’s most acclaimed films is coming to HBO and Max this weekend. Queer stars Daniel Craig as a author in Fifties Mexico Metropolis who falls head over heels in love with a former soldier (Drew Starkey).
Luca Guadagnino’s haunting film isn’t for everybody, however the great thing about Max is that it has a plethora of various films to fit your each style and want. Wish to giggle as a substitute? Then stream the humorous sequel Bridget Jones: The Fringe of Purpose.
However why cease there? The weekend is lengthy, and there’s time to look at a number of films. The next three films are considerably underrated however are a blast to look at and have such stars as Julia Roberts, Adrien Brody and extra.
‘Juror #2’ (2024)

A person and a lady sit on a bench in Juror #2. Warner Bros.
No person needs to do jury responsibility, however Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult) has an excellent motive to dread it: he is likely to be concerned within the case he’s assigned. Native ne’er-do-well James (Gabriel Basso) is accused of killing his girlfriend, Kendall (Francesca Eastwood), one stormy night time after they acquired right into a combat at a bar, however Justin was additionally at that bar and he vaguely remembers hitting one thing arduous on the way in which residence. Was it Kendall? And if it was, will Justin confess? Or will he let James be punished for a criminal offense he may need dedicated?
Juror #2 is a straightforward however efficient thriller that examines themes of legislation, morality, and justice. James wasn’t an ideal boyfriend and he has a report of violence, however does that justify him going to jail for all times for a criminal offense he didn’t commit? In distinction, Justin is a law-abiding citizen who’s about to develop into a father. He might have hit Kendall that night time, however he’s undecided. He has doubts, although, however is that sufficient to deprive his future son of his father?
Juror #2 ends on simply the precise be aware of ambiguity, and asks powerful questions it’s possible you’ll not have the solutions to. The film by no means appears like homework, although, and the director, Clint Eastwood, retains issues transferring alongside properly. Hoult is terrific because the conflicted protagonist and Toni Collette is nice because the bold prosecutor who has her personal ethical disaster.
Juror #2 is streaming on Max.
‘Splice’ (2009)
Clive (Adrien Brody) and Elsa (Sarah Polley) are lovers and scientists who secretly genetically engineer a human-animal hybrid to extract proteins that would remedy ailments. Known as Dren (Delphine Chanéac), the creature quickly grows and bonds with Clive and Elsa.
Imprisoned within the couple’s remoted farmhouse, Dren quickly craves freedom however Clive and Elsa can’t threat their unlawful experiment being uncovered. Dren must be destroyed, however can the couple kill their creation? Extra importantly, will Dren enable them to?
Splice is a brainy sci-fi thriller that escalates the stakes within the third act. The story takes a number of stunning turns, together with a number of “WTF?” moments close to the tip that will make you giggle out loud.
It’s all a part of the enjoyable, and usually serious-minded actors Brody and Polley are a hoot because the yuppie Frankensteins who create a monster who yearns to be human. Didn’t they learn Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel, or watch any of the well-known film diversifications with Boris Karloff?
Splice is streaming on Max.
‘Metal Magnolias’ (1989)
Shelby (Julia Roberts) is about to get married, and she or he must get her hair performed. Like every self-respecting Southern gal within the ‘80s, she goes along with her mom, M’Lynn (Sally Discipline), to the native hair salon, Truvy’s. Over a number of years, Truvy’s will play host to quite a lot of patrons, together with wealthy widow Clairee (Olympia Dukakis) and salty divorcee Ouiser (Shirley MacLaine), as these ladies expertise all types of love, loss, and unlucky hairdos.
It’s probably not modern to love Metal Magnolias these days — some declare it’s too melodramatic and soapy, and it’s shameless in desirous to make you cry. What’s the hurt in that? It’s a superb drama that’s held up in spite of everything these years and it’s usually very, very humorous.
From Discipline’s management freak mother to MacLaine’s grouchy grandma, everybody within the solid is terrific. That is the movie that earned Roberts her first Oscar nomination and paved the way in which for Fairly Girl a yr later.
Metal Magnolias is streaming on Max.
Considered one of 2024’s most acclaimed films is coming to HBO and Max this weekend. Queer stars Daniel Craig as a author in Fifties Mexico Metropolis who falls head over heels in love with a former soldier (Drew Starkey).
Luca Guadagnino’s haunting film isn’t for everybody, however the great thing about Max is that it has a plethora of various films to fit your each style and want. Wish to giggle as a substitute? Then stream the humorous sequel Bridget Jones: The Fringe of Purpose.
However why cease there? The weekend is lengthy, and there’s time to look at a number of films. The next three films are considerably underrated however are a blast to look at and have such stars as Julia Roberts, Adrien Brody and extra.
‘Juror #2’ (2024)

A person and a lady sit on a bench in Juror #2. Warner Bros.
No person needs to do jury responsibility, however Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult) has an excellent motive to dread it: he is likely to be concerned within the case he’s assigned. Native ne’er-do-well James (Gabriel Basso) is accused of killing his girlfriend, Kendall (Francesca Eastwood), one stormy night time after they acquired right into a combat at a bar, however Justin was additionally at that bar and he vaguely remembers hitting one thing arduous on the way in which residence. Was it Kendall? And if it was, will Justin confess? Or will he let James be punished for a criminal offense he may need dedicated?
Juror #2 is a straightforward however efficient thriller that examines themes of legislation, morality, and justice. James wasn’t an ideal boyfriend and he has a report of violence, however does that justify him going to jail for all times for a criminal offense he didn’t commit? In distinction, Justin is a law-abiding citizen who’s about to develop into a father. He might have hit Kendall that night time, however he’s undecided. He has doubts, although, however is that sufficient to deprive his future son of his father?
Juror #2 ends on simply the precise be aware of ambiguity, and asks powerful questions it’s possible you’ll not have the solutions to. The film by no means appears like homework, although, and the director, Clint Eastwood, retains issues transferring alongside properly. Hoult is terrific because the conflicted protagonist and Toni Collette is nice because the bold prosecutor who has her personal ethical disaster.
Juror #2 is streaming on Max.
‘Splice’ (2009)
Clive (Adrien Brody) and Elsa (Sarah Polley) are lovers and scientists who secretly genetically engineer a human-animal hybrid to extract proteins that would remedy ailments. Known as Dren (Delphine Chanéac), the creature quickly grows and bonds with Clive and Elsa.
Imprisoned within the couple’s remoted farmhouse, Dren quickly craves freedom however Clive and Elsa can’t threat their unlawful experiment being uncovered. Dren must be destroyed, however can the couple kill their creation? Extra importantly, will Dren enable them to?
Splice is a brainy sci-fi thriller that escalates the stakes within the third act. The story takes a number of stunning turns, together with a number of “WTF?” moments close to the tip that will make you giggle out loud.
It’s all a part of the enjoyable, and usually serious-minded actors Brody and Polley are a hoot because the yuppie Frankensteins who create a monster who yearns to be human. Didn’t they learn Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel, or watch any of the well-known film diversifications with Boris Karloff?
Splice is streaming on Max.
‘Metal Magnolias’ (1989)
Shelby (Julia Roberts) is about to get married, and she or he must get her hair performed. Like every self-respecting Southern gal within the ‘80s, she goes along with her mom, M’Lynn (Sally Discipline), to the native hair salon, Truvy’s. Over a number of years, Truvy’s will play host to quite a lot of patrons, together with wealthy widow Clairee (Olympia Dukakis) and salty divorcee Ouiser (Shirley MacLaine), as these ladies expertise all types of love, loss, and unlucky hairdos.
It’s probably not modern to love Metal Magnolias these days — some declare it’s too melodramatic and soapy, and it’s shameless in desirous to make you cry. What’s the hurt in that? It’s a superb drama that’s held up in spite of everything these years and it’s usually very, very humorous.
From Discipline’s management freak mother to MacLaine’s grouchy grandma, everybody within the solid is terrific. That is the movie that earned Roberts her first Oscar nomination and paved the way in which for Fairly Girl a yr later.
Metal Magnolias is streaming on Max.