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“We Live Here: The Midwest” (2023)
Experience the resilience and love of America’s diverse communities in the new documentary “We Live Here:the Midwest,” when it premieres Wednesday, Dec. 6, on Hulu. Every family experiences new challenges every day as they learn, grow and adapt together. But many families throughout America also face “a rising tide of discrimination and hate in their churches, schools and even their own neighborhoods” (per Hulu). Profiling families who are hoping to stay in a part of the country that they love, often where deep roots are already established, “We Live Here” chronicles their journey to find happiness and safety where they are without having to compromise.the film follows along with the stories of: “a trans/queer family with five children in Iowa [who] must find a new community after being expelled from their church; a gay Black couple with a young daughter [who are testing] the line of acceptance in Nebraska; a lesbian couple [who are homeschooling] their bullied son on a farm in Kansas; a gay teacher in Ohio [who] creates a safe space for LGBTQIA+ students; and a couple in Minnesota [as they struggle] to rebuild their families following both of their transitions. Meanwhile, Minnesota State Representative and queer mother Heather Keeler brings LGBTQIA+ rights to the political forefront despite ongoing death threats” (Hulu). Capturing a crucial time in America, the film sees the values of families across the Midwest put to the test. Marking filmmaker Melinda Maerker’s feature documentary debut,“we Live Here:the Midwest” is executive produced by Maerker and David Cayton Miller (“Defying Gravity,” 1997), with co-producer Lindsay Kent (“Going Furthur,” 2016).
“Culprits” - Season 1
After months of planning and strategy, normally pulling off the big heist is the ending of the movie for our protagonists. But, in Disney’s latest British thriller series, “Culprits,” streaming Friday, Dec. 8, on Hulu, the story kicks off where most others end: after the highly skilled criminals have parted ways, trying to leave their old lives behind. However, the past doesn’t let them live in peace for long, as a ruthless assassin starts targeting the team one by one. In order to figure out why they are being stalked and by whom, the original team is forced to get back together to save their own lives and protect the ones they love.the eight-episode series stars Nathan Stewart-jarrett (“Generation”), Gemma Arterton (“Funny Woman”), Kirby Howell-baptiste (“Barry”), Kevin Vidal (“Workin’ Moms”), Ned Dennehy (“Peaky Blinders”),tom Mothersdale (“Bodies”), Laura Morgan (“See How They Run,” 2022), Niamh Algar (“Raised By Wolves”), Kamel El Basha (“Room 207”), Karl Collins (“Doctor Who”) and Eddie Izard (“Ocean’s Thirteen,” 2007). Created and directed by J. Blakeson (“I Care a Lot”).
“Mob Land” (2023)
Peace is fragile in the heart of Dixie, the southern region of the US. Bodie Davis (John Travolta, “Pulp Fiction,” 1994) is the only one that keep that peace in the 2023 crime drama “Mob Land,” premiering Monday, Dec. 4, on Hulu. Bodie is a local sheriff for a small town ravaged by addiction.when desperate family man Shelby Connors (Shiloh Fernandez, “Evil Dead,” 2013) and his brother-in-law’s (Kevin Dillon, “Poseidon,” 2006) attempt to rob a pill mill turns violent, they gain the attention of a revenge-seeking enforcer (Stephen Dorff, “Immortals,” 2011) for the New Orleans mafia. Now, it’s up to Bodie to solve the case before the situation turns into a bloodbath. Directed and written by Nicholas Maggio, “Mob Land” also stars Ashley Benson (“Pretty Little Liars”), Timothy V. Murphy (“National Treasure: Book of Secrets,” 2006), Robert Miano (“Fast & Furious,” 2009), Debra Nelson (“Stomp the Yard,” 2007), Emily Tremaine Fernandez (“The Wolf of Wall Street,” 2013) and new talent Tia Dimartino.
“Meet Me Under The Mistletoe” (2023)
Two rival realtors, played by Sarah Fisher (“Degrassi: The Next Generation”) and Simon Arblaster (“A Love Yarn,” 2021), need to put aside their differences to sell one special house before a Christmas deadline in “Meet Me Under The Mistletoe,” which debuts Saturday, Dec. 9, on Hulu.what makes the house so special is that it’s owned by a renowned botanist and mistletoe grower.with this unique circumstance, will the fires of a heated rivalry turn to sparks? Directed by Robin Dunn (“A Dash of Christmas,” 2023) and written by Laura Brienza (“A Taste of Summer,” 2019) and Blaine Chiappetta (“A Big Fat Family Christmas,” 2022), “Meet Me Under The Mistletoe” also stars Paul Essiembre (“Silver Surfer”) and Jan Skene (“Devil’s Gate,” 2017) as Frank and Kelly Greer, respectively.additionally, the movie is produced by executive producers Susie Belzberg (“A Christmas… Present,” 2022), Brad Krevoy (“Beverly Hills Ninja,” 1997) and Michael Moran (“A Brush with Christmas,” 2022); producer Cary Davies (“The Ice Road,” 2021); and supervising producer Samantha Woodley (“Schitt’s Creek”).