5 must-watch films & TV reveals streaming proper now

Welcome to Boston.com’s weekly streaming information. Every week, we suggest 5 must-watch films and TV reveals out there on streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Disney+, HBO Max, Peacock, Paramount+, and extra.

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New Motion pictures Streaming

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”

Director Tim Burton introduced his trademark macabre type to Massachusetts and Vermont cities final summer season when he filmed scenes for “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” the long-awaited sequel to 1988’s “Beetlejuice.” Oscar nominee Michael Keaton is again because the malevolent poltergeist, this time vacillating between good friend and foe to a few generations of Deetz ladies: Delia (Catherine O’Hara, “House Alone”), daughter Lydia (Winona Ryder, “Stranger Issues”), and granddaughter/newcomer Astrid (Jenna Ortega, “Wednesday”).

Astrid is satisfied that Lydia, who has turn out to be a TV psychic, has by no means truly seen ghosts, and is taking part in alongside for revenue and to please her simpering, controlling boyfriend (a really humorous Justin Theroux). Astrid’s doubts shortly dissipate once they return to Winter River, Connecticut for the funeral of Delia’s husband (performed by Jeffrey Jones within the unique).

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” performs out extra like long-form sketch comedy than film, with storylines picked up and deserted at a livid velocity. Nevertheless it’s infinitely extra enjoyable watching a barely disjointed and fully demented pastiche than a staid legacyquel robotically hitting fan service benchmarks.

Find out how to watch: “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is streaming on Max.

“Ghostlight”

There have been two glorious films launched in 2024 concerning the therapeutic energy of theater. The primary, A24’s “Sing Sing,” got here out again in July and is about to start out one other theatrical run forward of award season, so it could be some time earlier than it’s on a streaming service. The second, IFC Movies’ “Ghostlight,” snuck out and in of theaters with much less fanfare, however is equally transferring.

A favourite at each Sundance and IFFBoston, “Ghostlight” follows a middle-aged building employee named Dan (Keith Kupferer) who surprises everybody by becoming a member of an area theater’s manufacturing of “Romeo and Juliet.” Amidst household strife, Dan discovers that the centuries-old tragedy unexpectedly resonates on a private degree.

Find out how to watch: “Ghostlight” is streaming on AMC+.

New TV Streaming

“Black Doves”

After the runaway success of Keri Russell’s spy thriller “The Diplomat,” Netflix has doubled down on the style with “Black Doves.” A Christmastime caper set in London, Helen (Keira Knightley) is a spy who has been passing the political secrets and techniques of her unwitting husband to the Black Doves.

When a member of their group is killed, Helen groups up with Sam (Ben Whishaw, “Skyfall”) to resolve the thriller, which — shock, shock — reveals an enormous international conspiracy. Co-starring Sarah Lancashire (“Julia”) and Andrew Koji (“Bullet Practice”), “Black Doves” is breezy enjoyable with a patina of vacation spirit.

Find out how to watch: “Black Doves” is streaming on Netflix.

“Pop Tradition Jeopardy!”

Ever since Michael Davies took over as government producer of “Jeopardy!,” the veteran TV exec has labored on producing model extensions of the long-running quiz present, together with this pop culture-focused competitors hosted by Colin Jost on Prime Video.

Groups of three (relatively than people) exhibit their popular culture data in an elimination-style match that may play out over 40 episodes by means of this spring. It’s mainly a reimagining of “The World Sequence of Pop Tradition,” a 2006-07 VH1 present additionally produced by Davies.

With Jost available, there are extra giggle strains than the syndicated present, in addition to different stylistic adjustments like a “Triple Play,” through which all three crew members have an opportunity to answer a three-part clue. However the core gameplay components of “Jeopardy!” stay intact, and in case your data base tendencies towards actuality TV and web memes as an alternative of historic historical past and opera, you’ll really feel like a genius.

Find out how to watch: “Pop Tradition Jeopardy!” is streaming on Prime Video, with new episodes debuting Wednesdays.

“Star Wars: Skeleton Crew”

Jon Watts, who made Tom Holland a star within the current MCU “Spider-Man” films, pitched this spinoff as “Star Wars” meets “The Goonies,” which is precisely the way it performs. 4 youngsters (three humanoid, one elephantine alien) find yourself misplaced in area after messing round with an previous deserted spaceship on their house planet. With the assistance of a Drive-attuned man (Jude Regulation) and a droid on the ship (Nick Frost), the children attempt to keep away from area pirates and discover their means house.

Past the pedigree of Watts, “Skeleton Crew” additionally has particular person episodes directed by David Lowery (“A Ghost Story”), Lee Isaac Chung (“Twisters”), and the Daniels (“Every thing In every single place All At As soon as”).

Find out how to watch: “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” is streaming on Disney+, with new episodes debuting Tuesdays.