‘Colossal’ is like nothing you’ve ever seen
Looking for something a little bit different? Check out “Colossal,” the year’s most startlingly original movie.
Anne Hathaway stars as a boozy and broke New York blogger who’s forced to return to her hometown after her boyfriend (Dan Stevens) kicks her out. As she rekindles a friendship with a childhood friend (Jason Sudeikis), she begins to suspect she’s somehow controlling the actions of a Godzillaesque monster terrorizing South Korea.
The latest from adventurous Spanish helmer Nacho Vigalondo (“Timecrimes”) is primarily a relationship movie — and a good one, at that — but the sci-fi elements kick it up a notch or two. You’ve never seen anything like “Colossal.” On Amazon, Google, iTunes and Vudu.
Also New to VOD and Streaming Wet Hot American Summer - Ten Years Later
- Season 1: The follow-up to “Wet Hot American Summer” and the prequel series “First Day of Camp” is set in 1991, ten years after the conclusion of the original movie. This time around, the former counselors of Camp Firewood gather for a reunion to end all reunions. Returning cast members include Amy Poehler, Chris Pine, David Hyde Pierce, Elizabeth Banks, Janeane Garofalo, Jason Schwartzman, Josh Charles, Ken Marino, Kristen Wiig, Lake Bell, Molly Shannon and Paul Rudd. On Netflix. The Boss Baby: Taking a break from spoofing Donald Trump on “SNL,” Alec Baldwin lends his voice to this inspired cartoon about a seven year old (Miles Bakshi) who’s the only one in his family to have figured out that the new baby ( Baldwin) is a spy for an organization called Baby Corp. Even though the plot grows too complicated, the movie delivers lots of merriment. Watching the suitcase-carrying Boss Baby bark orders to other tiny tots is enough to keep you watching. Throw in action sequences straight out of “S.W.A.T.” as well as a gathering of Elvis impersonators, and “The Boss Baby” racks up plenty of laughs. On Amazon, Google, iTunes and Vudu.
1944: If you loved “Dunkirk” and are eager for more World War II-era action, check out this smartly directed epic about Estonians caught in the middle of the battle between Nazis and Soviets. Director Elmo Nuganen focuses on two soldiers from the same Baltic region who are forced to fight against each other. Though on opposites sides of the battle, their stories are eerily similar. “1944” is light on character development but Nuganen stages the combat scenes with gut-wrenching intensity. On Amazon, Google, iTunes and Vudu. The Hippopotamus: Based on a novel by Stephen Fry, this slight but witty comedy plays like an Agatha Christie mystery with a shot of whiskey and a twist of New Age tomfoolery. Roger Allam
stars as a washed-up poet who is asked by his critically ill goddaughter to investigate what she believes are miracles taking place at a posh country estate. The ambiguity of the situation drives the plot but the real fun is watching Allam deadpan his way through dinner parties, ER visits and encounters with bitter ex-girlfriends. On Amazon, Google, iTunes and Vudu.
Difficult People - Season
Three: It’s not too late to jump aboard one of Hulu’s biggest hits. Set in New York, the action focuses on Julie (Julie Klausner) who’s happy-ish with boyfriend Arthur (James Urbaniak) but facing her biggest challenge yet: trying to endure life without antidepressants. Meanwhile, her best buddy Billy (Bill Eichner) considers leaving New York City but winds up falling for a new beau (John Cho). The great Andrea Martin returns as Julie’s mom and Lucy Liu guest stars as an editor working with Julie on a book project. On Hulu
Room 104: Turns out that “the banal” can be a most interesting place, if you stop and take a look. That’s the premise behind the latest anthology series from the Duplass Bothers (“Puffy Chair.”) The setting is a single room of a typical American chain motel. For each of the dozen episodes, you can expect a different story with the tone, characters and era changing every time. Actors featured in the twelve episodes include Melonie Diaz, Jay Duplass, Philip Baker Hall, Orlando Jones, Amy Landecker, James Van Der Beek, Mae Whitman and Nat Wolff. On HBO Go.
For The Kids Lost in Oz
- Season One: Aimed at kids 6-11, this cartoon series is set in a surprisingly modern and swanky Emerald City. While holed up in this brave, new world, Dorothy Gale befriends a pair of outcasts: West, a hipster witch and Ojo, a giant munchkin. According to Deadline, Dorothy, her new pals and Toto “embark on an epic journey, seeking out the magic Dorothy needs to get back to Kansas. The challenge for Dorothy, and everyone else in this world, is that Oz is facing the greatest magic crisis in eons.” Cue it up. On Amazon.
The Powerpuff Girls - The Last Donnycorn: Unicorn Land is under attack and the Powerpuff Girls must team up with Donny the Unicorn to save the day. Power up for twelve episodes featuring punch-outs, pillow fights and plenty of crime-stopping heroics. On Amazon, Google, iTunes and Vudu.
Teen Title Teen Wolf - Season 6 Part
One: Scott (Tyler Posey) and members of his pack are gearing up for tough times as they head into the final months of high school. Not only do they lose their closest ally but they have to figure out how to stand alone against the growing darkness which is out to destroy everything and everybody they love. On Amazon, Google, iTunes and Vudu.