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Here Are 4 Must-Watch Movies And Shows This Weekend, Including Dan Levy's New Comedy
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This week in TV and movie news, Dan Levy’s first comedy series since “Schitt’s Creek” hits Netflix, the first trailer for “Remarkably Bright Creatures” is out, and much more. As a Senior Talent Booker and Producer at BuzzFeed, you can typically catch me flailing about the buzziest TV shows and movies. This is one of my favorite new comedy series of the year, and it shouldn’t be a surprise because it’s created by Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott. In his first series since Schitt’s Creek, Dan once again helps craft a hilarious comedy about a dysfunctional family put into an absolutely absurd situation. This time, it’s basically a comedic version of The Sopranos. Big Mistakes follows Nicky (Levy) and his sister Morgan (Taylor Ortega), who have suddenly found themselves mixed up in organized crime through a series of unfortunate events. Similar to Schitt’s Creek with David and Alexis’s dynamic, Nicky and Morgan are the real highlight of this comedy of errors. Dan and Taylor are so funny together, and have perfect chemistry to sell this absurd story. Alongside this duo, Laurie Metcalf plays their mother, Linda, and let’s just say there is a reason she is a comedy legend. Laurie’s delivery is still just as fast and wickedly funny as it was back in Roseanne. I found myself cackling every time she opened her mouth, which is the highest compliment I can give her. While Season 1 lacks the emotional heart and depth that Schitt’s Creek had, if you’re looking for Dan’s humor in a new show, this is worth a binge-watch! If you’re like me and you’ve reentered your space hyperfixation era thanks to Artemis II, then I think you should also be like me and watch Sally. From director Cristina Costantini, Sally explores the life and career of Sally Ride, who was the first American woman and third woman ever to fly in space. She was also the youngest American astronaut to go to space, at just 32 years old. The documentary explores her extraordinary career at NASA and her relationship with partner Tam O’Shaughnessy, which was kept secret from the public until Sally’s death in 2012. Sally is a great documentary for space fans and anyone who wants to learn more about women’s contributions to the NASA space program in the ‘70s and ‘80s. If you watch this and are still like, “WOW, I need more stories about women in space,” you should also read Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Atmosphere, which is probably one of my favorite books of all time. You, Me & Tuscany follows Anna (Halle Bailey), a free-spirited cook who makes one of the brashest decisions she’s ever made in life: to go and stay at a seemingly abandoned Tuscan villa owned by a man, Lorenzo (Marco Calvani), whom she met one night at a bar. But when she gets there, she quickly finds out it’s not really abandoned, and a series of lies leads her to now say she’s marrying Lorenzo. So, Anna finds herself planning a fake wedding surrounded by Lorenzo’s family, namely his cousin Michael (Regé-Jean Page), who might just change everything. Halle and Regé-Jean have great chemistry in this delightfully upbeat rom-com that is exactly what I want from this genre: great chemistry between leads and a wholesome story with heart and humor. It’s a delightfully fun movie that’s worth a trip to the movies, if only to help prove that we deserve more of this genre in theaters. If I haven’t said it enough lately, let me put it into writing here again. Shrinking is one of the best shows on television. This week, the Season 3 finale aired, so if you’re someone that prefers a binge-watch over a weekly release, now is your time to either watch all of Season 3 or start from the very beginning if you’ve never watched an episode. The show has already been renewed for another season, too. Created by Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, and Brett Goldstein, Shrinking follows Jimmy (Segel), a therapist who is dealing with his grief after the sudden death of his wife. The show explores how Jimmy and his daughter, Alice (Lukita Maxwell), navigate the stages of grief with the help of their friends. It is such a heartwarming, honest, and funny show. I genuinely think Harrison Ford and Jessica Williams should have at least two Emmys each by now for their work on this show. Shrinking has one of my favorite ensembles on TV right now, and if you aren’t watching, you’re missing out on a really special comedy series that’ll make you laugh one minute and cry the next. These are some of my favorite things from my FYP, feed, and more: Also, have a question for me? Send it to me now at screentime@buzzfeed.com, at this Google form, or let me know in the comments below. Alright, there are a couple of all-time great opening scenes in movies for me. The first one that comes to mind is The Sound of Music. I mean, how can you possibly beat Julie Andrews spinning on the hill singing, “The hills are alive with the sound of music”?? The answer is, you can’t. She’s a legend and an icon for a reason. The second-best opening scene in a movie of all time for me is probably Raiders of the Lost Ark. I adore the Indiana Jones franchise, and this one kicks everything off. It’s a perfect opening scene that really sets up Indiana Jones’s character and the adventures he’ll be on. Plus, like Julie Andrews, Harrison Ford is just a legend in this role. Honestly, not only are these two opening scenes among my all-time favorites, but they might be one of the reasons these two movies are among my absolute favorites. You can watch the opening scene from The Sound of Music here, and the opening scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark here. Have a question for me, or want to tell me what you’re watching right now, or have a suggestion of what I should watch next? Send it to me now at screentime@buzzfeed.com, in this Google form, or in the comments below!