WHAT TO GO SEE
Cold War
WHOS IN IT Polish actors Tomasz Kot and Joanna Kulig, whos a dead ringer for Jennifer Lawrence. WILL REMIND YOU OF Writer-director Paweł Pawlikowskis last black-and-white stunner, the Oscar-winning Ida. WHY NOW This fraught story of love in Communist Poland isnt cheery, but as a study of people bearing up under bitter times, it hits home. Plus, theres lots of gorgeous music. WHEN YOU CAN SEE IT In art houses now.
WHAT TO TUNE IN TO
True Detective
WHOS IN IT Oscar winner Mahershala Ali, Streep scion Mamie Gummer, and the always intriguing Carmen Ejogo. WILL REMIND YOU OF Hopefully, Season One of True Detective and not Season Two of True Detective. WHY NOW Nic Pizzolattos heavy, brooding anthology series had a rough sophomore outing, but this third installment, taking place in three different time periods in the Ozarks, has us intrigued anew. WHEN YOU CAN SEE IT Premieres this month on HBO.
WHAT TO STREAM
Vanity Fair
WHOS IN IT Captivating Olivia Cooke, cutie Johnny Flynn, and cutup Michael Palin. WILL REMIND YOU OF A juicy PBS mini-series, available all at once. WHY NOW Sure, were loyal to the title, but mostly its the great young actress Olivia Cooke as social schemer Becky Sharp thats hooked us on this witty adaptation of William Thackerays 1848 novel. WHEN YOU CAN SEE IT On Amazon Prime now.
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