Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

WHAT’S NEW THIS WEEK

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NEW ON DVD

“Gloria Bell”: Julianne Moore plays a free-spirited woman in her 50s who seeks out love at LA dance clubs and strikes up a romance with a man played by John Turturro. Rotten Tomatoes: 91% fresh.

“The Kid”: In this Western, a young boy tries to save his sister from his villainous uncle (Chris Pratt) and encounters Sheriff Pat Garrett (Ethan Hawke) on the hunt for the infamous outlaw Billy the Kid. 45% fresh.

“A Madea Family Funeral”: A joyous family reunion becomes a nightmare as Madea and the crew travel to backwoods Georgia, where they find themselves unexpected­ly planning a funeral that might unveil unsavory family secrets. 12% fresh.

IN THEATERS

“Dark Phoenix”: Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark on “Game of Thrones”) is in the title role of the threatenin­g Dark Phoenix, with X-Men regulars James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender and Jennifer Lawrence.

“The Secret Life of Pets 2”: Your dogs and cats don’t just sleep on the couch and rip stuff up while you’re away. Evidence: animated Patton Oswalt, Ellie Kemper, Kevin Hart and Eric Stonestree­t as pets gone wild.

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY

Jonas Brothers, “Happiness Begins”: The first studio album in 10 years from the former teen-pop group will run the gamut from new wave to country.

Peter Frampton, “All Blues”: A collection of Frampton’s favorite blues classics was recorded with his longtime touring band, along with Kim Wilson, Larry Carlton, Sonny Landreth and Steve Morse.

Santana, “Africa Speaks”: The guitar legend and his eight-piece band took their inspiratio­n from the sounds and rhythms of Africa with Rick Rubin producing and vocals by Buika.

Perry Farrell, “Kind Heaven”: The Jane’s Addiction frontman rolls out a new project produced by the legendary Tony Visconti (David Bowie) with members of Soundgarde­n, Jane’s, Motley Crue, The Cars and Foo Fighters.

WHAT’S ON TV

“The Handmaid’s Tale” (Hulu): Season three premiere of the Hulu smash set in the oppressive dystopian regime of Gilead. Just out.

“The Chef Show” (Netflix): Actor/director Jon Favreau and chef Roy Choi, of “Chef,” reunite to experiment with favorite recipes and techniques, collaborat­ing with such guests as Gwyneth Paltrow, Bill Burr and Robert Downey Jr. Friday.

Tony Awards (KDKA): James Corden hosts the annual ceremonies honoring Broadway, with “Hadestown” leading the pack with 14 nomination­s. 8 p.m. Sunday.

“Big Little Lies” (HBO): Meryl Streep joins the cast in season two of this awardwinni­ng series as a grieving but determined older woman seeking answers about the death of her son. With Reese Witherspoo­n, Nicole Kidman. 9 p.m. Sunday.

 ?? Doane Gregory ?? Sophie Turner, left, and Jessica Chastain in “Dark Phoenix.”
Doane Gregory Sophie Turner, left, and Jessica Chastain in “Dark Phoenix.”
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Santana’s “Africa Speaks.”

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