WHAT’S NEW THIS WEEK
NEW ON DVD
“The Batman”: Robert Pattinson steps in as the rich young scion of Gotham who dons a bat suit to fight crime, battling villains Penguin (Colin Farrell) and the Riddler (Paul Dano) while tangling with Catwoman (Zoë Kravitz) as well. Also starring Jeffrey Wright, John Turturro and Andy Serkis.
“X”: Horror film about a group of friends in 1979 Texas who get more than they bargained for after renting a barn to film a porn movie. Starring Mia Goth, Jenna Ortega and Brittany Snow.
“Studio 666”: Dave Grohl and the rest of the Foo Fighters hole up in a haunted Encino mansion to record a new album, not realizing the home is filled with the murderous spirit of a ‘90s rock band that perished there.
“Umma”: Supernatural thriller featuring Sandra Oh as a mother living on a remote farm with her daughter who becomes haunted after her uncle arrives unexpectedly to deliver the remains of her estranged mother.
“Ray Donovan: The Movie”: The Showtime crime drama starring Liev Schreiber, which ended in 2020 after seven seasons, gets a movie sendoff that follows the Donovan family back to Boston for a final showdown.
AT THE MOVIES
“Top Gun: Maverick”: The long-delayed sequel to 1986’s “Top Gun” is (hopefully) finally hitting theaters. Tom Cruise returns as Navy aviator Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, who has been trying not to advance in rank for 30 years so he can continue satiating his need for speed. Directed by Joseph Kosinski and also starring Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly and Glen Powell.
“The Bob’s Burgers Movie”: This movie adaptation of the long-running Fox animated series finds the Belchers trying to save their family’s restaurant after a sinkhole threatens its ability to stay in business. The voice cast includes H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Kristen Schaal and Eugene Mirman.
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY
Wilco, “Cruel Country”: The indie-rock icons dig back into their country roots on this 21song 12th album that is comprised, almost entirely, of live takes. Jeff Tweedy said in a statement, “Country music is simply designed to aim squarely at the low-hanging fruit of the truth. If someone can sing it, and it’s given a voice… well, then it becomes very hard not to see. We’re looking at it. It’s a cruel country, and it’s also beautiful. Love it or leave it. Or if you can’t love it, maybe you’ve already left.”
Def Leppard, “Diamond Star Halos”: The pop-metal band’s first album in seven years leans on such influences as David Bowie, T. Rex and Mott the Hoople.
Coheed and Cambria, “Vaxis II: A Window Of The Waking Mind”: The New York progmetal bands returns to “The Amory Wars” in this sequel to 2018’s “Vaxis I.”
WHAT’S ON TV
“Look At Me: XXXTENTACION” (Thursday, Hulu): This documentary remembers the controversial rapper murdered in 2018.
“That Damn Michael Che” (Thursday, HBO Max): The comic and “SNL” star’s eponymous sketch show returns.
“Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC, Thursday, 8 p.m.): The long-running medical drama concludes its 18th season.
“Accused: Guilty or Innocent?” (9 p.m. Thursday, A&E): Returning for its third season, this gripping docuseries follows the inside stories of people facing trials for serious crimes.
“Bull” (10 p.m. Thursday, CBS): The legal drama starring Michael Weatherly ends its run after six seasons.
“Alone” (9 p.m. Thursday, HIST): Season 9 of this survivalist competition series drops its contestants into the bitter wilderness of the northeast shores of Labrador, Canada, a locale widely known as a hunting ground of the polar bear.
“Stranger Things” (Friday, Netflix): In Season 4, it’s been six months since the Battle of Starcourt, which brought terror and destruction to Hawkins. Struggling with the aftermath, our group of friends are separated for the first time – and navigating the complexities of high school hasn’t made things any easier. In this most vulnerable time, a new and horrifying supernatural threat surfaces, presenting a gruesome mystery that, if solved, might finally put an end to the horrors of the Upside Down.
“Emergency” (Friday, Prime Video): Three hard-partying college pals find an unconscious woman in their apartment in this edgy 2022 comedy.
“A Banquet” (Friday, AMC+): A teenage girl starts skipping meals after a supernatural encounter in this 2022 terror tale.
“Obi-Wan Kenobi” (Friday, Disney+): Hello, there! Ewan McGregor reprises his role as the Jedi master in this new “Star Wars” series.
“Great Performances” (9 p.m., Friday, PBS): Go behind the scenes of the Broadway revival of the Stephen Sondheim musical “Company.”
“From Here to Eternity” (5 p.m. Saturday, TCM): A Memorial Day weekend marathon includes this Oscar-winning 1953 drama starring Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr.
“Old” (8 p.m., Saturday, HBO): The twist is, they were old the whole time in M. Night Shyamalan’s bonkers 2021 thriller.
“I Won’t Let You Go” (8 p.m. Saturday, Lifetime): A happily married woman isn’t so happy about being stalked by her ex-boyfriend in this TV movie.
“Everything But the House” (9 p.m. Saturday, HGTV): Host Lara Spencer returns for the sophomore season of this fascinating home show, in which she and her expert team of appraisers scour the homes of clients in search of buried treasures.
National Memorial Day Concert 2022 (8 p.m. Sunday, WQED): Co-hosts Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise lead a tribute to an absent friend and colleague as this annual PBS holiday event with Jean Smart, singer Rhiannon Giddens and Broadway star Brian Stokes Mitchell.