WHAT’S NEW THIS WEEK
NEW ON DVD
“The Upside”: Kevin Hart plays a recently paroled ex-convict who strikes up an unlikely friendship with a billionaire who is paralyzed, played by Bryan Cranston. Rotten Tomatoes: 40% fresh.
“How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden
World”: When Hiccup discovers Toothless isn’t the only Night Fury, he must seek “The Hidden World,” a secret Dragon Utopia, before a hired tyrant named Grimmel finds it first. Rotten Tomatoes: 91% fresh.
“Isn’t It Romantic”: Rebel Wilson plays a woman who takes a hit to the head and wakes up to her life being a romantic comedy. Rotten Tomatoes: 69% fresh.
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY
Morrissey, “California Son”: Moz covers ‘60/’70s protest songs from Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Phil Ochs, Dionne Warwick and more with guests including Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong and Grizzly Bear’s Ed Droste.
Sting, “My Songs”: 15-song collection of his solo and Police hits “reshaped and reimagined for 2019.”
Flying Lotus, “Flamagra”: Sixth album from the LA producer/rapper features contributions from Anderson.Paak, George Clinton, Little Dragon, David Lynch, Shabazz Palaces, Thundercat, Solange and more.
YG, “4REAL”: Fourth album from the Compton rapper features the single “Go Loko” featuring Tyga and Jon Z.
WHAT’S ON TV
“She’s Gotta Have It” (Netflix): Season two of the series created and directed by Spike Lee finds Nola Darling (DeWanda Wise) deciding if she will remain true to her creative ideals or give in to the corporate world. The cast includes Pittsburgh native Margot Bingham. Friday.
“The Perfection” (Netflix): Suspense thriller about a troubled musical prodigy who goes down a sinister path after seeking out the new star pupil of her former school (Logan Browning). Friday.
National Memorial Day Concert
(WQED): Actors Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise host the 30th annual broadcast with musical performances by the National Symphony Orchestra and such guest artists as Patti LaBelle, Gavin DeGraw and Alison Krauss. 8 p.m. Sunday.
“Game of Thrones: The Last Watch”
(HBO): British filmmaker Jeanie Finlay was embedded on the production for the final season, resulting in this two-hour documentary revealing how Westeros was brought to life. 9 p.m. Sunday.