Lady in the Lake — Apple TV
Following the disappearance of a young girl in Baltimore in 1996, the once parallel lives of two women merge. Based on the novel by Laura Lippman, this series will launch the first two episodes on July 19 followed by new episodes every Friday through August 23.
The Man with 1000 Kids — Netflix
This British docuseries tells the tale of a sperm donor who is potentially the father of thousands of children worldwide. The man in question is Dutch YouTuber, Jonathan Meijer who is accused of defrauding people around the world.
Sunny — Apple TV
Rashida Jones plays Suzie, an American woman living in Kyoto, Japan. After her husband and son disappear in a mysterious plane crash, she is given Sunny — one of a new class of domestic robots. While Suzie is resistant at first, she forms a bond with Sunny and they work to uncover what really happened to her family.
Those About To Die — Prime Video
Starring Anthony Hopkins, this historical drama series provides epic insights into the historical arena of the Roman Empire, exposing viewers to the complex world of chariot racing and gladiatorial fights in ancient Rome. Launching July 19.
Me — Apple TV
Me is a live-action family series and a coming-of-age story from Barry L. Levy. It follows 12-year-old Ben who is adjusting to a newly blended family as well as the realization that he has superpowers. The 10-episode season sees Ben go on a journey of self-discovery.
Movies to stream at home
Bria Murphy as Officer Renee Minnick and Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. Picture: Melinda Sue Gordon/Netflix
Beverly Hills Cop — Netflix
40 years on from the original Beverly Hills Cop, Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) is back. This time his daughter, played by Taylour Paige, is threatened. Foley returns with some old pals — including John Taggart and Billy Rosewood — to do what he does best: solve crimes and cause chaos.
Anyone But You — Sky Cinema
This movie may be best suited for teens and older, but it is a great watch. Starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, the romcom took over the internet when it was released in cinemas. Their characters Bea and Ben reunite at a destination wedding in Australia and come up with the genius idea of pretending to be a couple.
A Family Affair — Netflix
Starring Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron and Joey King, this PG13 flick follows a surprising romance that has consequences for a young woman, her mother and her movie star boss.
Bebe Wood plays Gretchen, Renee Rapp plays Regina and Avantika plays Karen in Mean Girls. Picture: Whilden/Paramount
Mean Girls — Sky Cinema
A new twist on the comedy classic, Mean Girls follows the original storyline of the 2004 hit, following new student Cady Heron as she is welcomed into the group of popular girls at school, ‘The Plastics’. The 2024 version includes some original cast members such as creator Tina Fey.
Ticket to Paradise — Netflix
George Clooney and Julia Roberts play a divorced couple who travel to their daughter’s wedding in Bali in order to stop her from making the same mistake they did 25 years ago.
In the cinema
Daisy Edgar-Jones, Anthony Ramos, and Glen Powell star in Twisters
Twisters
The movie everyone is talking about. Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell and Anthony Ramos, this action-packed thriller tells the tale of a tornado-chaser and meteorologist who returns to Oklahoma to work with a new team.
Longlegs
This horror thriller follows an FBI agent on the hunt for a serial killer. Along the way, she uncovers a series of clues that must be solved in order to put an end to the killing spree. Starring Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage and Blair Underwood.
Inside Out 2 has received rave reviews
Inside Out 2
If you have yet to see Inside Out 2, this is the perfect choice for a day out with kids. The sequel has already received much praise, especially from parents and tackles emotions such as anxiety as Riley enters puberty and a range of brand-new experiences.
Despicable Me 4
The fourth instalment of this popular animated film franchise introduces a new character, Gru Jr. who seems intent on tormenting his father. The usual characters — Lucy, Margo, Edith, Maxime Le Mal and of course, the minions — return once again.
Forest Gump 30th anniversary
Forest Gump is back on the big screen to mark the film’s 30th anniversary. Sit back, relax and enjoy a classic in the comfort of a cinema.
What to read
Good Sisters, by Sinéad Moriarty
After losing their beloved mother, the Devlin sisters need each other more than ever. But when things go horribly wrong at a teen party, Sophie and her sisters are forced to take drastic measures to protect her daughter Jess’s future.
Probably Nothing, by Lauren Bravo
Just how far can sheer awkwardness take someone? We find out when Bryony plans to break up with Ed after their fifth disastrous date, only to find out he has died and his family think she’s his great love. Soon she has been drawn in by the charisma and chaos of Ed’s eccentric family and tangled in a web of her own lies.
Gold Rush, by Olivia Petter
After an unlikely evening with a British pop sensation, Rose wakes up unable to piece it all together. Gold Rush is a story about consent, celebrity culture, and trying to figure out where women fit in a world that consistently devalues and disrespects their bodies.
This Is Me, by Katie Price
Twenty years after her debut autobiography, Being Jordan, Price explores the incredible highs and devastating lows of her life and career, as well as the journey she’s been on to get to where she is today.
Queen B, by Juno Dawson
Juno Dawson takes us back to the reign of Henry VIII and the bloody beginnings of Her Majesty’s Royal Coven under the bewitching, Anne Boleyn to show the strength, steel and sacrifice it takes to make a sisterhood.
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