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“Deadpool & Wolverine” (R) – The second highest-grossing film of the year has finally been freed from its movie-theater shackles so that it can grace our screens at home! After pulling in $1.3 billion at the box office, the third “Deadpool” movie – a buddy film that adds Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine into the mix – is now available to rent. Ryan Reynolds reprises his role as Wade Wilson/Deadpool, who’s down in the dumps after hanging up his mercenary ways and picking up a job as a used car salesman. But when the Time Variance Authority accidentally reveals that his timeline in the multiverse will shortly be eradicated, Wade employs maximum effort to save his timeline with the help of the multiverse’s “worst Wolverine.” Buckle in, because it’s quite a ride! And keep an eye out for some great cameos from previous characters in the “X-Men” films. (Amazon Prime Video)
“Speak No Evil” (R) – In this psychological horror film, Scoot McNairy (“Narcos: Mexico”) and Mackenzie Davis (“Black Mirror”) portray Louise and Ben, who are on vacation with their daughter, Agnes, in Italy. While there, they meet another couple, Paddy and Ciara, who also have an only child, and form a friendship. When Paddy and Ciara invite Louise and Ben’s family to spend some time at their farm in the countryside, Louise and Ben pick up on some strange behavior between the other family that leaves them shocked and troubled. Wanting to keep the peace, however, Louise and Ben’s family remain at the farmhouse. But little do they know that as each hour passes on, their chances of getting out become slimmer and slimmer. James McAvoy (“It Chapter Two”) and Aisling Franciosi (“Game of Thrones”) co-star in this film out now to rent. (Apple TV+)
“American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special” (TV-14) – The American Music Awards celebrates 50 years since its inception, even though it hasn’t held its annual award ceremony since November 2022. Plans to hold an anniversary special were set in motion after the award show’s contract with ABC expired and CBS picked up the show for a slated 2025 release date. So, if you didn’t catch the special when it was recently broadcast live on CBS, you’ll be able to stream it now and watch the performances of legendary musicians like Mariah Carey, Green Day, Brad Paisley, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight and Jennifer Hudson. The special also includes appearances from celebrities like Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Lopez, Gloria Estefan and Jimmy Kimmel. (Paramount+)
Laura Dern, left, and Liam Hemsworth star in “Lonely Planet.” (Netflix photo)
“Lonely Planet” (R) – A current theme in romantic films during 2024 seems to be the concept of older women being drawn to and falling in love with younger men (e.g., “The Idea of You” and “A Family Affair”). This film starring Laura Dern (“Palm Royale”) and Liam Hemsworth (“Land of Bad”) provides yet another take on this theme, as novelist Katherine (Dern) embarks on a retreat in Morocco. At this retreat, she meets Owen (Hemsworth), who originally tagged along to the retreat with his writer-girlfriend, Lily. But as Owen’s connection with Lily wavers, sparks begin to fly between this unavailable man and the lonely novelist. Out on Oct. 11. (Netflix)
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