The Pilot News

Couch theater — DVD previews

- By Sam Struckhoff

“Boston Strangler” (R) -- You might’ve guessed from the title that this film is based on the true story of the 1960s serial killer the Boston Strangler, who had been linked to the murders of 15 women throughout Boston, Massachuse­tts. Told through the point of view of reporter Loretta Mclaughlin (Keira Knightley), this film follows Loretta as she begins to connect the dots between each murder. As she gathers evidence alongside fellow reporter Jean Cole (Carrie Coon), not only does Loretta try to fight for the perpetrato­r to be brought to justice; she must also fight to be heard within her own newsroom and within a male-dominated society. Alessandro Nivola and Chris Cooper also star in “Boston Strangler,” out now. (Hulu)

“Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” (PG) -- Has the legendary Puss in Boots finally reached his demise? After the fearless, sword-slinging cat accidental­ly gets crushed by a bell, his doctor informs him that he only has one of his nine lives left. A now-humbled Puss decides to give retirement a shot, but when he hears about a magical Wishing Star that could possibly return his eight missing lives, he figures he has one last adventure in him. But, as Puss embarks on the journey to the Wishing Star with new friend Perrito and his ex-fiancee Kitty Softpaws, he must outrun Goldilocks and the Three Bears, as well as an assassin wolf who greatly longs to take Puss’ last life. Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek Pinault reprise their roles from the first “Puss in Boots” film, while new additions to the cast include Florence Pugh, Olivia Colman, John Mulaney and Wagner Moura. Out now. (Peacock)

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