Ryan Reynolds on John Candy’s prideful vulnerability
Ryan Reynolds reflects on John Candy’s mix of pride and vulnerability in “Planes, Trains and Automobiles.” The actor produces “John Candy: I Like Me.”
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The fall movie season has plenty of great stuff coming soon to the cinema. But what if you just want to watch a new movie at home while you sip your pumpkin spice latte and ponder Halloween costumes for your kids and/or pets?
Over the next couple months, your favorite streaming services have a bunch of original films coming your way and viewable on whatever your favorite screen is around the house. Big stars like Colin Farrell, Matthew McConaughey, Keira Knightley and Mark Wahlberg have thrilling fare for you to see, there are fascinating true-life stories and documentaries on Lilith Fair and John Candy, plus some freaky things to watch since scary season is coming fast like a slasher with a machete.
Here’s an exclusive peek at 15 new movies you can soon stream at home:
‘Swiped’ (Sept. 19)
In the true-life drama set in the world of dating apps and the male-dominated tech landscape, Lily James stars as pioneering self-made billionaire Whitney Wolfe Herd. Fresh out of college, she becomes one of the cofounders of Tinder and, after suing the company for sexual harassment, goes on to found the female-friendly Bumble.
Where to watch: Hulu
‘Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery – The Untold Story’ (Sept. 21)
Pop singer Sarah McLachlan was one of the creative forces behind the female-fronted Lilith Fair festival tour in the late 1990s. She and fellow luminaries such as Sheryl Crow and the Indigo Girls are featured in interviews discussing its cultural popularity and subsequent backlash, while modern stars like Olivia Rodrigo opine on the tour’s influence.
Where to watch: Hulu and Disney+
‘All of You’ (Sept. 26)
Laura (Imogen Poots) decides to take a test to find her soulmate, and she thinks it’d be good for her single college bestie Simon (Brett Goldstein), too. He’d rather find love the old-fashioned way, but Laura’s results force the two to examine how they really feel about each other in the decades-spanning sci-fi romantic drama.
Where to watch: Apple TV+
‘Ruth & Boaz’ (Sept. 26)
Produced by Tyler Perry, the contemporary retelling of the biblical story centers on young musician Ruth (Serayah McNeill), who leaves the Atlanta hip-hip scene to care for an elderly widow in Tennessee. It’s there she strikes up a romance with Boaz (Tyler Lepley) and finds the maternal figure she’s always wanted.
Where to watch: Netflix
‘Play Dirty’ (Oct. 1)
The Shane Black heist thriller stars Mark Wahlberg as the expert thief and literary title antihero from Richard Stark’s “Parker” book series. Parker gets a crew together including an old friend (LaKeith Stanfield) and a new ally (Rosa Salazar) to steal sunken treasure coming into New York, getting on the bad side of the mob and a billionaire.
Where to watch: Prime Video
‘The Lost Bus’ (Oct. 3)
Paul Greengrass’ thriller tells the story of true-life heroes of the California’s deadly 2018 Camp Fire. Matthew McConaughey plays a struggling school bus driver worried about his situation at home when he’s called in to get 22 elementary students and their teacher (America Ferrera) to safety amid constant flames and hazardous conditions.
Where to watch: Apple TV+
‘Steve’ (Oct. 3)
Based on Max Porter’s “Shy” novella, the 1990s-set British drama centers on 24 stressful hours in the life of its title character (played by Cillian Murphy). Steve heads up a reform school for volatile, cursing and rabble-rousing English boys, and his mental health is tested when a documentary crew shows up and word gets out the school is closing.
Where to watch: Netflix
‘Maintenance Required’ (Oct. 8)
Imagine an updated “You’ve Got Mail” with mechanic vibes, and you’ve got this romantic comedy. Charlie (Madelaine Petsch) is the owner of a small all-female auto shop who makes an online friend with Beau (Jacob Scipio), not knowing he’s part of the corporation that moves in across the street and threatens her business.
Where to watch: Prime Video
‘John Candy: I Like Me’ (Oct. 10)
Directed by Colin Hanks and produced by Ryan Reynolds, the documentary chronicles the complexities of John Candy as a Canadian comedy icon and family man. Archival material and interviews with his loved ones and A-list friends explore Candy’s most memorable screen moments as well as how his father’s death affected his entire life.
Where to watch: Prime Video
‘Vicious’ (Oct. 10)
The creepy narrative features Dakota Fanning as a woman who’s gifted a mysterious box by a late-night visitor. She’s supposed to put three items inside – something she needs, something she hates and something she loves – and it leads to a bizarre ritual that turns her existence into mind-warping nightmare.
Where to watch: Paramount+
‘The Woman in Cabin 10’ (Oct. 10)
Based on the Ruth Ware novel, the seabound thriller stars Keira Knightley as a journalist invited on a luxury yacht for her latest assignment. She witnesses a fellow passenger go overboard one night, but none of the rich power players on the boat (from Guy Pearce to Hannah Waddingham) believe her.
Where to watch: Netflix
‘The Twits’ (Oct. 17)
Credenza (voiced by Margo Martindale) and Jim Twit (Johnny Vegas) are despicable amusement-park owners that have taken over a town, and it’s up to a couple of orphans and a bunch of magical animals to save the place. Based on the Roald Dahl book, the animated adventure also features Natalie Portman, Emilia Clarke and Alan Tudyk.
Where to watch: Netflix
‘The Hand That Rocks the Cradle’ (Oct. 22)
A remake of the 1992 Rebecca De Mornay thriller stars Maika Monroe as a nanny hired by a suburban couple (Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Raul Castillo) to take care of their kids. However, this seemingly nice young woman has some serious ulterior motives as she infiltrates their family.
Where to watch: Hulu
‘Ballad of a Small Player’ (Oct. 29)
Colin Farrell stars in Edward Berger’s high-rolling, neon-drenched drama as a gambler hiding from his past and some outstanding debts in Macau. As both catch up to him, he meets a private investigator (Tilda Swinton) seeking him out as well as a secretive casino employee (Fala Chen) with mysterious intentions.
Where to watch: Netflix
‘Hedda’ (Oct. 29)
In Nia DaCosta’s adaptation of the Henrik Ibsen play “Hedda Gabler,” Hedda (Tessa Thompson) hosts a party at her new place to help husband George (Tom Bateman) snag a significant professorship. She spends the shindig flirting with and manipulating her guests, including her ex-lover (Nina Hoss), during a dangerously sexy night.
Where to watch: Prime Video