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“The Offer” (TV-MA) – How do you know when a film has surpassed every level of success to reach a legendary status like none other? The answer is when Hollywood decides to create a 10-episode series about how the film even came to be. Of course, I’m talking about “The Godfather.” In this new biographical miniseries, the filmmaking behind the classic 1972 crime movie gets explored, from how badly Paramount needed a hit at the time to how real-life mobsters were angered about the portrayal of Italians as gangsters. “The Offer” also dives into how Marlon Brando and Francis Ford Coppola became part of the project and helped to turn the film into a massive success that would be remembered for decades to come. Streaming now. (Paramount+)
Scene from “Marmaduke” (Netflix photo)
“Marmaduke” (TV-Y7) – Based on the long-running comic strip, this CGI-animated film follows the goofy antics of a Great Dane dog named Marmaduke, whose escapades, while entertaining, usually cause accidents, damages or other types of turmoil. So, when a video of Marmaduke goes viral, infamous dog trainer Guy Hilton takes on the challenge of transforming this dog who’s always up to no good into a championship-winning pet. The titular character is voiced by “Saturday Night Live’s” Pete Davidson, while other voices include J.K. Simmons and David Koechner. A perfect movie night for the entire family. Premieres May 6. (Netflix)
“Shining Girls” (TV-MA) – Aspiring reporter Kirby Mazrachi was once attacked by a mysterious man, and since her attack, her present constantly shifts in front of her. Kirby’s appearance, her interactions with others, even her pets, can all change or morph, never staying the same for too long. After the body of a young woman is found with marks in the same place as Kirby’s after her attack, she decides to join another reporter, Dan, in catching the killer and uncovering the truth before the list of victims grows further. This psychologically thrilling series is full of mind-bending twists, and with Elisabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”) as the leading lady, there’s no doubt that “Shining Girls” will be a hair-raising watch. (Apple TV+)
“The Staircase” (TV-MA) – Not a lot of buzz has surrounded this star-studded true-crime miniseries, but “The Staircase” has the potential to be one of the best drama series released this year. Starring Colin Firth and Toni Collette as married couple Michael and Kathleen Peterson, “The Staircase” begins just before Kathleen’s sudden death – at the bottom of a staircase in their home. All fingers immediately point to Michael as the perpetrator, so he enlists the help of a documentary crew in order to tell his side of the story and restore the dynamic of his family back to normal. Premieres May 5. (HBO Max)
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