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Jack Black says Paul Rudd is the funny guy in ‘Anaconda’
Jack Black shares his thoughts on “Anaconda,” in which he co-starred with Paul Rudd, and why he still dreams of snakes.
- One of these movies is the one you should watch tonight.
- Domestic theatrical releases include Jack Black and Paul Rudd’s reworked film “Anaconda” and Chris Pratt thriller “Mercy.”
- There are also some original streaming movies, including Vince Vaughn’s time-travel comedy “Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice.”
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Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney+, Amazon’s Prime Video, and more have plenty of lineups for those in need of extra programming or those celebrating spring break. A number of theatrical releases are returning home, including Jack Black and Paul Rudd’s comedy redo Anaconda and Chris Pratt’s AI thriller, but there are also plenty of originals, including Hulu’s Billy Idol documentary and Vince Vaughn’s time-travel crime comedy.
Here are 15 hottest new movies you can stream right now.
“Anaconda”
A wedding video director (Jack Black) and his best friend, a Hollywood actor (Paul Rudd), head to the Amazon to remake their favorite movie from their youth, the 1997 Jennifer Lopez B-movie “Anaconda.” A deadly prank ensues when the serpent they were trying to use dies and a giant monstrous reptile appears in its place.
Where to watch: Netflix
‘Anniversary’
This political thriller stars Phoebe Dynevor as a young woman who begins dating the son (Dylan O’Brien) of a wealthy couple (Kyle Chandler and Diane Lane). The mother remembers that she was a former student who espoused a radical totalitarian ideology, and the new girlfriend begins to build a powerful following, tearing the family apart from the inside.
Where to watch: Hulu
‘ballerina’
In this fantastic “John Wick” spinoff, dancer and assassin Eve (Ana de Armas) escapes from her crime family to track down the cult that murdered her father. Her path of revenge includes an amazing flamethrower shootout and a brawl over dinner plates, and she makes new friends and enemies, as well as facing off against Wick (Keanu Reeves) himself.
Where to watch: HBO Max
“Bambi: The Reckoning”
The best of the recent proliferation of public-domain indie horror films (including Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey) is this brutal adaptation of the 1923 novel Bambi. After its mother is killed by a hunter, a deer drinks poisonous water and turns into a mutated monster, terrorizing a human mother (Roxanne McKee) and her son.
Where to watch: peacock
“Billy Idol is better off dead”
There’s nothing false about the title. The British singer, who suffered from heroin addiction and a horrific motorcycle accident in the ’80s, is probably no more than six feet tall. Thankfully, the idol is still alive and continues to tell his story. It’s a fascinating journey that took him from “pretty boy” punk of the ’70s to cynical, fist-pumping rock god of the Reagan era.
Where to watch: Hulu
“Is this on?”
Bradley Cooper’s latest directorial effort is more relatable and genuinely entertaining than A Star Is Born or The Maestro, and it also unleashes Will Arnett’s dramatic talents. He plays a middle-aged man who, while separated from his wife (Laura Dern), a former athlete, wanders into the world of stand-up comedy and finds an outlet for his problems.
Where to watch: Hulu
‘mercy’
This futuristic sci-fi thriller stars Chris Pratt as an LA homicide detective who wakes up strapped to the electric chair and accused of murdering his wife. Faced with an AI judge (Rebecca Ferguson), he has 90 minutes to examine the evidence against him and prove his innocence, or at least cast a reasonable doubt, before his execution.
Where to watch: prime video
“Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice”
In this time-travel action comedy, mob enforcer Mike (James Marsden) is told by his partner Nick (Vince Vaughn), six months in the future, that he’s been framed and that his boss wants him dead. To survive the night, Mike must seek help from present-day Nick (also Vaughn) and Alice (Eiza Gonzalez), Nick’s wife and Mike’s girlfriend.
Where to watch: Hulu
“1000 Scary Women”
Scary movies aren’t just for men. A great way to jump into International Women’s History Month is to watch this documentary that delves into female pioneers in horror history, celebrates films like Jennifer’s Body and Possession, and talks with filmmakers like Mary Harron (American Psycho).
Where to watch: tremble
“Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man”
Former gangster Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) made enemies, lost loved ones and did bad things over six seasons of Peaky Blinders. In this new film, Tommy is forced to confront ghosts from his past as he must rescue the estranged son of a criminal (Barry Keoghan) who is caught up in a Nazi plot to destroy Britain’s economy.
Where to watch: Netflix
“Pretty deadly.”
This action thriller is on point, starring Maddie Ziegler, Lana Condor, Millicent Simmonds, Iris Apatow, and Avantika as a ballerina whose bus breaks down on her way to a big competition in Budapest. They are captured by a Hungarian gang and must fight (and kill) their way out of an inn run by a shady former dancing prodigy (Uma Thurman).
Where to watch: prime video
“Primate”
In this ape-inspired take on the slasher movie, college student Lucy (Johnny Sequoia) returns home to Hawaii with her family and her late mother’s research project, Ben, a super-smart chimpanzee. Then, bitten by a rabid mongoose, Ben threatens to shatter his skull and tear out his face, terrifying Lucy and her friends.
Where to watch: paramount+
“Emotional value”
Joachim Trier’s moving drama (which won the Academy Award for Best International Feature) stars Stellan Skarsgård as an aging filmmaker who takes inspiration from his family to make his comeback film. He also has to mend relationships with several of his estranged daughters, a determined stage actress (Renate Rijnsve) and a former child star (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleas).
Where to watch: Hulu
“Wicked: For Good”
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will reprise their roles as the evil witch Elphaba and her popular best friend Glinda with renewed vigor in the musical sequel. While Elphaba confronts a corrupt wizard (Jeff Goldblum), the antagonists develop relationships and stand up for what’s right, all in an unexpectedly relatable fantasy film that sings a lot.
Where to watch: peacock
“Zootopia 2”
Disney’s animated comedy sequel features bunny cop Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and feral fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman). The unlikely friends and partners must once again save the city of Zootopia by helping a fugitive Snake (Ke Huy Quan) and uncovering a long-standing conspiracy against the reptiles.
Where to watch: disney plus
