Marin Independent Journal

“The Marvels” (PG-13) --

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After an underwhelm­ing run at the box office, “The Marvels” starring Brie

Larson, Teyonah Parris and

Iman Vellani is out now on streaming! Larson reprises her role as Captain Marvel, who finds herself facing a new enemy from a different world called Kree. This enemy, Dar-Benn, discovers a Quantum Band that makes traveling through space quick and easy. In creating a new jump point with the Quantum Band, Dar-Benn links Captain Marvel’s powers to none other than Kamala Khan, Ms. Marvel herself (Vellani), and an astronaut named Monica Rambeau (Parris). The trio, who now get inconvenie­ntly transporte­d to different locations any time they use their powers, must band together to stop Dar-Benn from exacting revenge on their home worlds. (Disney+)

Korean 12-year-olds who have crushes on each other but are forced apart after Na Young’s family moves to Canada. They virtually reunite 12 years later, seemingly drawn together due to their inexplicab­le connection, but the different lives they lead continue to take precedence over their budding relationsh­ip. “Past Lives” perfectly encompasse­s the joy and sorrow that comes with knowing you found the right person, just not at the right time. Out now. (Paramount+)

“Mr. & Mrs. Smith” (TV-MA) -- This spy comedy series is based on the iconic 2005 film of the same name starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie but puts a quirkier spin on the original story. Donald Glover (“Atlanta”) portrays John Smith, opposite Maya Erskine’s Jane Smith. The two strangers are spies who adapt their respective identities in order to impersonat­e a married couple while they complete a highrisk mission every week. And aren’t real feelings bound to get involved when two lonely people are put in an enticing arranged marriage? The series features a handful of actors we know and love, including Sarah Paulson, Paul Dano, Alexander Skarsgard, Eiza Gonzalez and Ron Perlman. All episodes are available now. (Amazon Prime Video)

(c) 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.

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