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| Death on the Nile: A Hercule Poirot Mystery by Agatha ChristieKenneth Branagh returns as quirky Belgian detective Hercule Poirot in a new adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic 1937 whodunit. Wonder Woman actress Gal Gadot co-stars.
Where to watch: in theaters from February 11th. |
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| Nightmare Alley by William Lindsay GreshamSet in the world of a traveling freak show, director Guillermo del Toro's bleak film adaptation of William Lindsay Gresham's titular 1946 noir was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Where to watch: streaming on Hulu and HBO Max; available on DVD and Blu-ray March 22nd. |
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| Dune by Frank HerbertLong considered "unfilmable," Frank Herbert's classic 1965 sci-fi epic was adapted for the big screen in 2021, receiving 10 Oscar nominations, including a nod for Best Picture.
Where to watch: available on VOD, DVD and Blu-ray. |
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| Killing Eve: Codename Villanelle by Luke JenningsLuke Jennings' popular cat-and-mouse thriller series centers on an MI5 agent entangled with the Russian assassin she's been hired to catch; its buzzy adaptation has earned numerous accolades for stars Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer.
Where to watch: Catch the 4th and final season of Killing Eve on BBC America and AMC+. |
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| Men Without Women: Stories by Haruki Murakami; translated by Philip Gabriel and Ted GoossenHaruki Murakami's meditative short story "Drive My Car" serves as the basis for the Japanese film of the same name that is currently up for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Where to watch: Drive My Car is currently playing in select theaters. |
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| Epic Big Nate by Lincoln PeirceMore than 30 years after debuting as a comic book character, precocious 6th-grader Big Nate is set to make his screen debut in the titular animated series.
Where to watch: Stream Big Nate on Paramount+. |
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| The Power of the Dog by Thomas SavageDirector Jane Campion's gothic Western adaptation of Thomas Savage's spare 1967 novel received 12 Academy Award nominations, the most of any film nominated this year.
Where to watch: Stream it on Netflix. |
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| Stealing Home by Sherryl WoodsStealing Home kicks off Sherryl Woods' bestselling romance series Sweet Magnolias; the heartwarming TV adaptation stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, and Heather Headley.
Where to watch: Stream seasons 1 and 2 of Sweet Magnolias on Netflix. |
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| Absolute Batman: Year One by Frank MillerIn The Batman, a new take on the iconic DC superhero starring Robert Pattinson, director Matt Reeves draws inspiration from the influential Frank Miller comic Batman: Year One, a dark and gritty chronicle of the Caped Crusader's first year on the job.
Where to watch: The Batman swoops into theaters on March 4th. |
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| A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana GabaldonSet on the eve of the American Revolution, the dramatic 6th book in Diana Gabaldon's ongoing Outlander series serves as the basis for the new season of the TV adaptation starring Catriona Balfe and Sam Heughan.
Where to watch: Outlander's 6th season premieres on Starz on March 6th. |
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| Pachinko by Min Jin LeeMin Jin Lee's sweeping family saga set in Japanese-occupied Korea gets a star-studded adaptation featuring Oscar winner Youn Yuh-Jung (Minari) and Lee Min-ho (Boys Over Flowers).
Where to watch: Pachinko premieres on Apple TV+ on March 25th. |
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| The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia QuinnJulia Quinn's steamy and banter-filled romance is the basis for the 2nd season of the smash Netflix series Bridgerton. While season one focused on sister Daphne, oldest Bridgerton son Anthony takes center stage in season two.
Where to watch: Stream season two of Bridgerton March 25th on Netflix. |
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