The “BER” months are finally here. It is the official start of the season when all we wish for are warmth, hot cocoa, snuggles, puffy sweaters, and wish lists. As we dive into the first weekend of September, given that the weather is a bit crisp with rains, there is no better place to be than home.
This week (September 2, 2024, to September 8, 2024), some amazing new titles are up on OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+, and in theatres for binge-watchers of all kinds. If you are in the mood for TV shows, you can watch ‘The Perfect Couple’, ‘Call Me Bae’, ‘English Teacher’, and more. Theatre-goers are also in for a big treat with movies like ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’, ‘The Greatest of All Time’, and K-pop boy band SEVENTEEN’s concert film titled ‘SEVENTEEN Tour ‘Follow’ Again’. That said, our curated list for this weekend should have you well settled into your couch.
Last One Standing (Season 3)
Release date: September 3, 2024
Where to watch: Netflix
Summary: Directed by Hayato Kawai, the Japanese reality show ‘Last One Standing’ is back with a third season. It follows a new group of comedians who venture into a yakuza drama filled with incredible twists. Watch the trailer here.
English Teacher
Release date: September 3, 2024
Where to watch: Disney+
Summary: Directed by Brian Jordan Alvarez, the comedy-drama series ‘English Teacher’ centers around Evan Marquez who navigates all the aspects of working at a high school. Stephanie Koenig, Sean Patton, Enrico Colantoni, and Carmen Christopher star. Watch the trailer here.
The Perfect Couple
Release date: September 5, 2024
Where to watch: Netflix
Summary: Directed by Susanne Bier, the mystery drama series ‘The Perfect Couple’ follows Amelia Sacks whose lavish wedding is disturbed as a dead body is found on the beach. Nicole Kidman, Ishaan Khattar, Liev Schreiber, Billy Howle, Dakota Fanning, Meghann Fahy, Eve Hewson, and more stars. Watch the trailer here, and Ishaan’s abs of course.
Apollo Thirteen: Survival
Release date: September 5, 2024
Where to watch: Netflix
Summary: Directed by Peter Middleton, the documentary ‘Apollo Thirteen: Survival’ depicts the nail-biting story of Apollo 13 and the struggles faced to bring the astronauts back home. Watch the trailer here.
The Greatest of All Time
Release date: September 5, 2024
Where to watch: Theatre
Summary: Directed by Venkat Prabhu, the South Indian Tamil film ‘The Greatest of All Time’ follows a former elite agent who reunites with his team to fight a catastrophic disaster caused by their previous actions. Starring Vijay, Prashanth, Mohan, Prabhu Deva, Ajmal Ameer, and more. Watch the trailer here.
Call Me Bae
Release date: September 6, 2024
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Summary: Directed by Collin D’Cunha, the comedy-drama series ‘Call Me Bae’ follows the life of a spoilt heiress who gets disowned by her wealthy family. Ananya Panday, Vir Das, Varun Sood, Gurfateh Pirzada, Muskkaan Jaferi, Vihaan Samat, and more. Watch the trailer here.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Release date: September 6, 2024
Where to watch: Theatres
Summary: Directed by Tim Burton, the fantasy comedy horror film ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ is set 36 years after the 1988 classic. It follows Lydia Deetz whose world is turned upside down after her rebellious teen daughter Astrid Deetz opens the Afterlife portal. Starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Jenna Ortega, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, and Willem Dafoe in leading roles. Watch the trailer here.
SEVENTEEN Tour ‘Follow’ Again
Release date: September 7, 2024
Where to watch: Theatres
Summary: The musical documentary SEVENTEEN Tour ‘Follow’ Again follows K-pop boy band SEVENTEEN as they perform at their sold-out concert at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul, South Korea. Watch the trailer here.
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