WHAT’S NEW THIS WEEK
NEW ON DVD
“Crawl”: Kaya Scodelario plays a woman who, while attempting to save her father during a Category 5 hurricane, finds herself trapped in a flooding house and must fight for her life against alligators. Rotten Tomatoes: 82% fresh.
“Stuber”: Kumail Nanjiani stars as an Uber driver who gives a ride to a cop only to be dragged into the dangerous pursuit of a murderer. Rotten Tomatoes: 42% fresh.
“The Art of Self-Defense”: After being attacked at random on the street a man enlists at a local dojo, led by a charismatic and mysterious sensei, in an effort to learn how to defend himself. Rotten Tomatoes: 83% fresh.
IN THEATERS
“Zombieland: Double Tap”: Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin and Bill Murray all reprise their roles in this sequel to the 2009 horror comedy “Zombieland.”
“Maleficent: Mistress of Evil”: Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning star in this sequel to the 2014 film, which continues to explore the relationship between the horned fairy and the soon-to-be Queen.
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY
Battles, “Juice B Crypts”: Fourth album from the experimental rock band that features former Pittsburghers Ian Williams (Don Caballero) and John Stanier (Helmet) includes guest appearances by Xenia Rubinos, Prairie WWWW, Shabazz Palaces, tUnE-yArDs and former Yes vocalist Jon Anderson.
Gucci Mane, “Woptober II”: The 15th album from the Atlanta rapper features the single “Richer Than Errybody,” featuring YoungBoy.
Foals, “Everything Not Saved Will Be
Lost Part 2”: Frontman Yannis Philippakis says the British indie-rock band’s follow-up to the 2019 Mercury Prize contender “is a heavier listen, the guitars are more emphasized and there’s some big riffs on it.”
Rob Halford, “Celestial”: “Metal maniacs, as we call ourselves, are just as ready for the holidays as everybody else,” notes the Judas Priest frontman, who releases this Christmas album with metal versions of holiday classics like “Deck the Halls” and “Joy to the World” along with four original songs.
WHAT’S ON TV
“Living With Yourself” (Netflix): Paul Rudd stars in this new comedy series about what happens after a man is replaced by a new and improved version of himself. Friday.
“Eli” (Netflix): Ciaran Foy (“Sinister 2”) directs this new horror film about an 11-yearold boy with an auto-immune disorder who check into a haunted “clean house” for treatment. With Lili Taylor. Friday.
“GRAMMY Salute to Music Legends”
(WQED): Sheila E. hosts this two-hour special that honors Dionne Warwick, Black Sabbath, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Billy Eckstine, Julio Iglesias, Ashford & Simpson, Donny Hathaway, and Sam and Dave. 9 p.m. Friday.