Wine Country
Amy Poehler makes her directorial debut with Wine Country, a comedy about a group of friends who head off on a scenic getaway to the wineries of Napa Valley, California for their friend's 50th birthday. Poehler stars as the micro-managing friend of the trip, and as the wine flows, the women begin questioning their lives and friendships. The cast is simply outstanding - Poehler, Rachel Dratch, Ana Gasteyer, Paula Pell, Emily Spivey, Maya Rudolph, Tina Fey, Jason Schwartzman and Cherry Jones - and the trailer features a karaoke version of Eternal Flame, and I'm not sure what else could have sold a film better. Premieres on Netflix May 10.
Chernobyl
Tomorrow, Neon premieres HBO's new miniseries about the devastating Chernobyl disaster of 1986. The series, a US-UK co-production, has already garnered widespread acclaim, with critics noting its gripping storytelling and high emotional stakes. The cast is top of the line, led by the formidable trio of Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgard (playing real-life politicians) and Emily Watson, playing a character who represents the scientists who fought to uphold the truth of the disaster. A warning – some critics have noted that the series can be brutal and hard to watch, but that it is ultimately an impactful story about the importance of truth and the fight for survival. New episodes on Neon follow every Tuesday.
