This week in theaters there’s several fantastic options for you this holiday. If you’re looking for more family-friendly fare,SonicandMufasaare still playing, but this week is for the grown-ups.Nosferatuoffers up the scares whileA Complete Unknowntells us theBob Dylanorigin story we didn’t know we neeeded.
On TV and streaming,Marvel’s advent calendar is back with the final season ofWhat If…?and we can’t forget the Christmas tradition as a holiday classic airs on NBC. Here is everything you need to watch this week.
The 40 Best Movies of 2024
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‘Nosferatu’
Where To Watch: In Theaters
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In the 1830s, estate agent Thomas Hutter (Nicholas Hoult) travels to Transylvania for a fateful meeting with Count Orlok (Bill Skarsgård), a prospective client. In his absence, Hutter’s new bride, Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp), is left under the care of their friends, Friedrich and Anna Harding. Plagued by horrific visions and an increasing sense of dread, Ellen soon encounters an evil force that’s far beyond her control.
Over 100 years after the original film,Nosferatuis back in theaters with even more thrills.Jeff Ewingpraised the film saying:Eggers’Nosferatulovingly takes many elements and thematic pieces from the original and evolves and expands almost every aspect. Thematically, foregrounding Ellen’s agency adds an intriguing exploration of desperate erotic desire, vulnerability, and obsession, and Eggers makes full use of these elements. It’s a wonderful display of performative talent, creating a world rich with detail and an atmosphere so palpable that it practically lingers on the skin.
In Nosferatu, a reclusive vampire’s presence disrupts a small European village, drawing an unsuspecting young couple into a battle against an ancient evil. As fear spreads, the villagers must confront the terrifying legend and their own beliefs, leading to suspenseful confrontations and chilling revelations.
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‘A Complete Unknown’
In the early 1960s, 19-year-old Bob Dylan (Timothée Chalamet) arrived in New York with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. Forming his most intimate relationships during his rise to fame, he grows restless with the folk movement, making a controversial choice that reverberates worldwide.
Ross Bonaimerevealed what fans can expect from the biopic:A Complete Unknownmanages to thread the line beautifully, presenting an enigmatic artistic figure in a direct way that doesn’t feel monotonous, while also giving the audience a greater appreciation for the music at hand. It all works to give us a film that also includes one of the year’s best performances in Chalamet, along with a tremendous supporting cast.
A Complete Unknown
A Complete Unknown: Set in the vibrant New York music scene of the early 1960s, the film follows the journey of 19-year-old Minnesota musician Bob Dylan. It captures his rapid ascent from a budding folk singer to a prominent figure in concert halls and on the charts, highlighting his impact on the music world.
‘What If…?’ Season 3
Where To Watch: On Disney+
‘What If…?’ Season 3 Review: Marvel’s Anthology Series Leads With Hope in a Bleak Final Chapter
Marvel’s animated anthology series comes to an end with a grim season full of hope and heart.
Marvel’sWhat If…?concludes with an episode airing daily until the finale. Season 3 of the animated anthology sees many of the Phase 4 heroes take center stage as The Watcher (Jeffery Wright) spectates a new batch of stories.
As we say goodbye to the series,Arezou Aminhighlights what made it stand out compared to the rest of the MCU:What If…?sometimes pushed boundaries and wasn’t afraid to be silly or to really take this idea of “what if” and run with it to any absurd conclusion.It’s a series that,when the final episode airs on December 29, will truly be missed, even if it does stumble a little in its final steps to the finish line.
What If…?
Based on the Marvel Comics series of the same name, this animated anthology looks at alternate timelines in the multiverse that would happen if specific moments in the MCU occurred differently.
Watch on Disney+
‘Squid Game’ Season 2
Where To Watch: Netflix
‘Squid Game’ Season 2 Review: New Games, New Players, Still as Subtle as a Sledgehammer
The Netflix series struggles to balance a continuation of Season 1’s storyline and replaying its greatest hits.
At long last, Netflix’s monster-hit seriesSquid Gameis back, with Season 2 beingthe reported mid-point for an ambitious trilogy. The widespread success of Season 1 truly cannot be understated, as the South Korean drama quickly rose the ranks to becomeone of Netflix’s most-watched shows of all time. Since debuting in 2021, fans have been left to wonder what’s next for the show’s razor-sharp social commentary.
Squid GameSeason 1 saw Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) go from a deadbeat dad into the sole survivor of the titular game, which saw over 400 financially struggling contestants partake in deadly versions of popular children’s' games. Despite taking home a handsome cash prize, the traumatic experience shook Gi-hun to his very core. In Season 2, as a way of honoring the companions that he lost, Gi-hun makes the audacious decision to join the games again, this time with the hope of putting a stop to them once and for all.
Squid Game
Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children’s games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits with deadly high stakes: a survival game that has a whopping 45.6 billion-won prize at stake.
