Streaming pick of the week

Seaspiracy
Netflix, streaming no

Ali Tabrizi (Filmmaker and avid ocean-lover) in Seaspiracy. c. Courtesy of Lucy Tabrizi

April 03 2021 02:00 AM

OK, let’s address the elephant in the title. Yes, it could (and should) be entitled ConspiraSEA instead of Seaspiracy, but had you considered the fact that it could be a take on the piracy of the sea — hence Seaspiracy? Unfortunately, that isn’t the case. Either way, decent documentary titles shouldn’t require this much debate, especially when the content of said doc is of the utmost importance. From the co-creator who brought us the groundbreaking documentary Cowspiracy comes Seaspiracy, a follow-up that illuminates alarming — and not widely known — truths about the widespread environmental destruction to our oceans caused by human behaviour. This goes WAY beyond discarded plastic straws, people. Filmmaker Ali Tabrizi set out to celebrate his beloved ocean but was predestined to examine the harm humans inflict on the seas. From the plastic and fishing gear polluting the waters, to the irreparable damage of bottom trawling, to illegal fishing and devastating hunting practices, humanity is wreaking havoc on marine life. What Tabrizi uncovers not only challenges notions of sustainable fishing — but will shock anyone who cares about the future of the planet. It includes fuzzy footage that will hurt your eyeballs, but not as much as humanity is killing Mother Earth — and, by extension, our future on this planet.

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Bad Trip
Netflix, streaming now
Typical. You didn’t know you were waiting for more hidden-camera prank viewing, and then two options career onto Netflix at once. If Prank Encounters wasn’t enough, we’re now being treated/subjected to a “new” hidden camera comedy from the minds behind Jackass and Bad Grandpa. Starring Eric Andre, Lil Rel Howery, and Tiffany Haddish, this “real movie” boasts “real pranks” and “real people”, as it follows “two best friends” on a US road trip full of the expected level of pranks.

Romeo & Juliet
NOW TV, streaming now
The very talented Jessie Buckley stars alongside Josh O’Connor as the UK National Theatre presents a new production of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy and source of many a Junior Cert stress dream, Romeo & Juliet.
If nothing compares to Baz Luhrmann’s venture with DiCaprio and Danes, you could always join the “lads” from A League of Their Own as they enjoy an inter-county road trip Irish people could only dream of — from Loch Ness to London.

The Wedding Coach
Netflix, Wednesday
In-laws and bridal parties and seating plans, oh my! While weddings are a beautiful cause for celebration, planning one is far from a party. After barely making it down the aisle of her own wedding, comedian Jamie Lee is now on a heartwarming mission to help couples survive the stressful, and sometimes ridiculous, expectations of ‘big bridal’. With a different comedian “plus one” by her side each episode, Jamie intervenes before and on the wedding day, serving up a refreshing perspective on the bridal industry, while calming each couples’ overblown case of the jitters.
Bob’s Burgers
Disney+, streaming now
Season 11 was recently released on Comedy Central, but how’s about binge-watching season one, all the way through to season 10, in lovely HD at your own leisure? If this is something you’ve always simply skimmed by while flicking channels, now is the time to properly introduce yourselves to the delightfully psychotic Louise. If animated Ewoks from the 1980s are more your thing; Disney+ is going all out with a Star Wars back catalogue you never knew existed!