Another week, another set of 5 top tips to get steaming.
Still not entertained? Try a previous edition of Stream On: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19.
Joy Ride (Prime Video – 95 mins )
Last year wasn’t a particularly iconic year for comedy films, but Joy Ride was one of the exceptions. When Audrey’s (Ashley Park) business trip to Asia goes sideways, she enlists the help of Lolo (Sherry Cola), her childhood best friend, Kat (Stephanie Hsu), a college friend, and Deadeye (Sabrina Wu), Lolo’s eccentric cousin to help her. What follows is an adventure that is epic and no-holds-barred levels of hilarity, whilst also being moving and heartfelt.
Palm Royale (Apple – 10 x 45 mins)
An ambitious woman schemes to secure her seat at America’s most exclusive table: Palm Beach high society circa 1969. Kristen Wiig is fantastic at the plotting Maxine Simmons, (the!) Ricky Martin delightful as the waiter regularly standing in her way and Allison Janney a joy to watch as ever.
Passenger (ITVX – 6 x 60 mins)
A close-knit community is sent spinning on its axis following a series of strange and unnatural crimes. A twisty-turny thriller with a phenomenal central performance by Wunmi Mosaku.
Helgoland 513 (SKY/NOW – 8 x 60 mins)
In 2036, the world lies in ruins, but a totalitarian government on the island of Helgoland ensures its survival by limiting the number of survivors to 513 people. When a baby is born, questions soon arise as to who will sacrifice themselves.
When Harry Met Sally (BBC iPlayer – 95 mins)
There are some films where, once you think of them, you’ll feel an urge for a rewatch. When Harry Met Sally is most definitely one of them. So, now I’ve planted that thought in your head, you probably should go and watch it now. For those of you uninitiated in one of the greatest romcoms of all time, Harry (Billy Crystal) and Sally (Meg Ryan) are certain that men & women can’t ‘just’ be friends yet somehow they seem to be the exception to the rule – but are they? Really? Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got a film to rewatch…
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