We recommend: The best new movies and TV series
Apocalypse in the Tropics: This gripping documentary follows the growing grip of evangelical Christianity on Brazilian politics, exposing how faith, power, and populism have merged to challenge the country’s democracy. Director Petra Costa focuses on influential figures like TV preacher Silas Malafaia and former President Jair Bolsonaro, revealing how religious leaders shape national policy and public sentiment. Through sweeping protest scenes, personal access to political players, and a deep dive into the history of evangelism’s global reach, the film shows how apocalyptic visions have taken root in Brazil—culminating in a violent insurrection that eerily echoes the US Capitol riot.
Reviews are great for this work. Hollywood Reporter calls it an “eye-opening exposé” that reveals how the threat to democracy is “not apocalypse then, but now.” Our take: A must-watch for anyone trying to understand how religion, politics, and power collide in modern democracies. You can stream it on Netflix.
Vir Das: Fool Volume: One of the biggest stand-up comics in the country returns for his seventh special—filmed across three venues in New York City, London and Mumbai. The backstory: Das lost his voice for six weeks—recovering it just two days before the Mumbai show. He ended up rewriting most of his set in silence.
There are no reviews out yet. Our take: Eight years in, Vir Das remains an ever-reliable source of easy laughs with a politically conscious edge that rarely disappoints. The special is available to stream on Netflix.
Wall to Wall: This psychological-horror Korean-language movie sheds light on the very real and scary issue of inter-floor noise. The movie stars Kang Ha-neul as Woo-seong, a young man who finally managed to buy his own apartment. But instead of enjoying this step of his life, he is thrown into the midst of paranoia where he feels there’s someone watching him. He befriends the resident representative and his upstairs neighbour but no one knows the origin of the mysterious noise.
There are no reviews for the show. Our take: We are intrigued by the plot and love the lead actor. You can stream the movie on Netflix.
I Know What You Did Last Summer: The 90s slasher franchise gets a revival with Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr returning as Julie and Ray, alongside a new cast of Gen-Z twenty-somethings. Set a year after a fatal car accident, the group starts receiving ominous notes and is soon stalked by the iconic hook-wielding killer. Directed by ‘Do Revenge’ filmmaker Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, the film blends glossy horror with campy throwbacks—bringing back not just characters, but even old props from the original. Chase Sui Wonders, Madelyn Cline, and Sarah Pidgeon lead the fresh cast, while the plot nods to the original’s paperback roots with a Scooby-Doo-style whodunnit.
Reviews are mostly positive. The Guardian calls it a “goofy, slickly made legacy sequel stuffed with fan service” that offers “an entertaining last hurrah.” The Wrap calls it “a good movie that makes most of the same creative decisions you’d expect from a bad movie,” embracing the slasher genre’s trashiness with “kitschy commentary.” Our take: If you're in the mood for nostalgic scares and a familiar hook-handed killer, this legacy sequel makes for a fun weekend watch. You can catch it in theatres.
The Nice Guy: This gangster love story is headlined by Lee Dong Wook and Lee Sung Kyung—two very popular South Korean actors. Dong Wook plays Park Seokchul—the eldest son of a gangster family who is pulled into the underworld. His first love is Kang Miyoung (played by Kyung). They unexpectedly meet years later and find themselves drawn towards each other. The hurdle? Park Seokchul’s boss who has also fallen for Miyoung.
No reviews are available for this K-drama either. Our take: Even though the story is typical, we will watch it for the want of comfort and familiarity. You can stream it on JioHotstar.
Also in theatres…
Saiyaara: This is Mohit Suri’s latest musical—launching Ahaan Panday (Ananya Panday’s cousin) and Aneet Padda—who got recognition in 2024 web series ‘Big Girls Don't Cry’. The story follows Krish Kapur—a small-time musician looking for his big break and Vaani—an aspiring journalist. They meet, she writes lyrics for his songs, they become a hit and they fall in love. But something drastically changes their relationship.
Reviews are surprisingly good. Hindustan Times names the three things that works in favour of the film: “a talented cast, soulful music, and some beautifully crafted scenes.” The Hindu writes: “An uplifting tale of unalloyed love whose pathos leaves its soot on the young souls, Saiyaaracarries the brooding intensity of a Mahesh Bhatt romance in the body of a maudlin Yash Raj love story.” Our take: We think Mohit Suri fans will especially love this one. The movie has released in the theatre.
Here’s a new chapter…
The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3: This is the third and final season of the coming-of-age romantic series—based on the popular book trilogy by Jenny Han—about the love triangle between Belly (Lola Tung) and Conrad (Christopher Briney) and his brother Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno). In season 3, we learn that she’s chosen to marry Jeremiah—but will her lingering feelings for Conrad change things? Watch the show on Amazon Prime.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3: This is a prequel series to the OG Star Trek series which takes place 10 years before Captain Kirk commands the USS Enterprise. The new season centers on Captain Christopher Pike (played by Anson Mount) and his crew as they explore new worlds. The new episodes dropped on JioCinema.
