Culture & Living
Suffering from post-Valentine’s blues? Get some snacks in order and tuck in with these latest picks to keep your spirits high
Now that Valentine’s Day is done and dusted, the celebratory mood is susceptible to a gradually decline, but not if we can help it. Whether you had a date with a special someone or indulged in a bout of self-love, the following list of upcoming releases is bound to fuel that energy you’ve built up over the weekend. With a new comedy series starring Kevin James, a thrill-filled adventure with Bear Grylls, an anthology focused on strong female characters, and more, here is a lowdown on this week’s unmissable picks.
You're in for a joyous journey down comedy lane with Kevin James geared up to lead a brand-new sitcom set in the world of NASCAR. The Grown Ups star gets into the shoes of a racing team crew chief who's in for a rude awakening when his boss steps down and hands over the reins of the company to his daughter, Catherine. The tight-knit staff, led by James, goes head-to-head with the new ring leader as she tries to shake things up for the better.
Streaming on Netflix
If you're a wildlife and survival enthusiast, you've probably spent countless hours following Bear Grylls' death-defying antics across various shows he's hosted. Well, the British adventurer is back with a new project and this time you're going to be more involved than usual. Animals on the Loose is an interactive film that weaves a narrative around a wildlife sanctuary, suffering from a fence breach. When Grylls is called in to save the day, he'll be facing dangerous circumstances, the outcomes of which will depend on your choices.
Streaming on Netflix
This six-part docuseries challenges the authenticity of America's 'United States' via the country's Fourteenth Amendment of its Constitution. Hosted by Will Smith, the show analyses the reform which in 1868 vouched for equal liberty and protection for all. With insights by the likes of Mahershala Ali, Diane Lane, Samuel L Jackson, Pedro Pascal, among others, it dissects the words of Martin Luther King Jr, along with other advocates and opponents of the act.
Streaming on Netflix
With rent and living expenses soaring through the roof, sharing and adjustments are an undeniable part of life. This is exactly what a couple living in Mumbai realises when they're forced to rent out half of their tiny apartment to manage costs. Their tenants are another couple from Benaras who are alien to the city's unforgiving lifestyle. Conflicting ideologies, limited space, and short tempers lead to chaos as the four housemates grapple to manage their personal as well as professional predicaments.
Streaming on Eros Now
As far as psychological thrillers go, Behind Her Eyes has the potential to take your curiosity to the extreme with its subtle yet deceptive premise and gritty setting. It revolves around a single mother, Louise, who begins an affair with her psychiatrist boss and also ends up befriending his wife. The closer she gets to the couple, the more she realises that she's sinking into a quicksand of lies, deceit, and potentially fatal secrets.
Streaming on Netflix
The talk of the town at various international film festivals, this 2019 film is a heartfelt story of a migrant in Delhi who bags the most peculiar of government jobs—protecting public spaces from monkeys. Owing to a severe menace in the capital, the authorities are forced to form a team of men responsible for scaring and catching these animals. The plot uses numerous parallels between humans and primates, creating a powerful satire on the condition of our society. The title is in reference to a specific set of sounds these catchers make to frighten the animals.
Streaming on Netflix
In a society riddled with stereotypes and biased norms, standing up for oneself takes immense courage. This anthology of four short films showcases four female characters on their respective journeys of empowerment. Dealing with various shades of love, desire, and betrayal, these women don't cower when it comes to challenging toxic patterns. The films feature Shruti Haasan, Eesha Rebba, Amala Paul, Saanve Megghana in the lead.
Streaming on Netflix
Marla Grayson's life as a court-appointed guardian for elderly people, has always been a ball. Not because she loves caring for them, but because she's profusely skilled at duping them of their wealth and assets in a cunning yet legal way. When her latest catch—yet another rich retiree—is revealed to have connections with a lethal gangster, Marla realises that she may have bitten off more than she can chew.
Streaming on Netflix
A global catastrophe, a dystopian future, and a fractured continent is what three siblings have to endure to survive in this volatile world. In a fictional 2074, after the earth is devastated by a mysterious technological disaster, the continent of Europe is segregated into numerous tribes, fighting for dominance. Siblings Kiano, Liv and Elja face the worst of this situation when they are separated and are forced to carve their respective paths to reunite with each other.
Streaming on Netflix