Kathryn Bigelow leads the charge in resurrecting the nuclear fallout thriller genre with her latest film, “A House of Dynamite,” which premieres on Netflix this Friday. The film unravels a gripping, minute-by-minute drama centered around a mystery missile threatening Chicago. This unsettling scenario is set to engage viewers and keep them on the edge of their seats.
In another noteworthy release, director Ben Stiller presents “Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost,” focusing on the lives and careers of his comedian parents, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. The heartfelt documentary, which sheds light on their influence on his own journey in showbiz, will be available on Apple TV the same day.
Moving to a different narrative, Ron Howard’s film “Eden,” set to debut on Prime Video Wednesday, tells the true story of a group of Europeans who, disillusioned in 1929, attempted to establish a utopian society on an island in the Galápagos—an endeavor that ultimately did not succeed.
On the music front, contemporary R&B artist Miguel releases his long-awaited album “Caos” this Thursday, marking his first full-length project in nearly ten years. This bilingual offering is anticipated to showcase a conceptual shift for the artist, following his 2017 work “War & Leisure.”
Similarly, Brandi Carlile is ready to enchant fans with her new solo album, “Returning to Myself,” which will be available this Friday. This release comes after her critically acclaimed album “In These Silent Days” in 2021, promising more of her introspective songwriting.
Demi Lovato is also set to make waves with the launch of her ninth studio album, “It’s Not That Deep,” which embraces vibrant club-dance rhythms and addictive pop melodies, suggesting an energetic and fun-filled listening experience.
In the realm of television, viewers can look forward to Sam Claflin starring in Prime Video’s “Harlan Coben’s Lazarus,” a mystery series in which he portrays a forensic psychiatrist connecting cold cases following his father’s death, debuting Wednesday.
Netflix continues its romantic storytelling with the second season of “Nobody Wants This,” featuring a charming dynamic between Adam Brody’s rabbi character Noah and Kristen Bell’s agnostic podcast host Joanne, premiering this Thursday.
Finally, AMC expands its universe with “Anne Rice’s Talamasca: The Secret Order,” set to debut Sunday, October 26. Fans of horror will also be intrigued by the prequel series to the “It” films, titled “It — Welcome to Derry,” which will be available on HBO Max the same day.
With such a diverse range of films and music coming this week, audiences are in for an exciting lineup of entertainment that promises to resonate across various tastes and preferences.