The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)

New this week: ‘Stateless,’ ‘Palm Springs,’ The Dalai Lama

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Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainm­ent journalist­s of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.

Movies

“The Old Guard”: The summer movie season may be non-existent this year, but Netflix had a pinch-hitter ready to stream: “The Old Guard.” Available Friday, this comic book adaptation stars Charlize Theron as the leader of a group of ancient immortals who have found another teammate in a soldier played by KiKi Layne (“If Beale Street Could Talk”). It’s directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, who also helmed “Love & Basketball” and the criminally underseen “Beyond the Lights” (currently available on Kanopy). And it’s a step above your average summer blockbuste­r.

“Palm Springs”: If a rom-com is more your speed, there’s also “Palm Springs,” on Hulu Friday, starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti as wedding guests who find themselves caught in a time-loop. The sunny pic caused a stir earlier this year when it broke the Sundance Film Festival acquisitio­n record by $0.69.

Music

The Dalai Lama: To commemorat­e his 85th birthday on Monday, the Dalai Lama is releasing his first-ever album. The 11track “Inner World” features teachings and mantras by the Tibetan spiritual leader set to music. On the project the religious leader recites the mantras of seven Buddhas, discussing topics like wisdom, courage, healing, compassion and children. Grammy-nominated sitar player Anoushka Shankar makes a guest appearance on the album, playing on “Ama La,” a track honoring mothers.

Shaggy: In 2000 reggae artist Shaggy dominated pop radio with his ubiquitous No. 1 hits, “It Wasn’t Me” and “Angel.”

Twenty years later, he’s celebratin­g the album that featured those songs, “Hot Shot,” by re-releasing the project and including updated versions of his hits. “Hot Shot 2020? will be available Friday and will also include classic songs from Shaggy’s catalog, including the 1995 smash “Boombastic.” Sting, who collaborat­ed with Shaggy on the Grammy-winning 2018 album “44/876,” is featured on new versions of “Angel” and “Primavera.”

Television

⏩ The Bunker and Evans families are taking another turn on stage. ABC is rebroadcas­ting last December’s “Live in Front of a Studio Audience: ‘All in the Family’ and ‘Good Times’” from 8-9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Episodes from the hit 20thcentur­y sitcoms were performed anew by an impressive cast: Woody Harrelson and Marisa Tomei play Archie and Edith Bunker in “All in the Family,” stepping into the shoes of Carroll O’Connor and Jean Stapleton, while Viola David and Andre Braugher play Florida and James Evans, roles that were originated by Esther Rolle and John Amos.

⏩ Viewers seeking to stir their hearts and minds should consider Netflix’s “Stateless,” set in an immigratio­n detention center in the Australian desert. Co-created and produced by Cate Blanchett, the sixpart drama out Wednesday brings together an unlikely group of strangers, including an airline steward running away from a cult, a family of Afghan refugees and a bureaucrat attempting to contain a national scandal.

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