Hello, friends! I’m Kelsey, your guide to all things pop culture for Yahoo Entertainment, and this is the The listour weekly roundup of what’s new and noteworthy. In it, I recommended a slew of upcoming releases to watch, stream, listen, read, and binge. Let me walk you through my favorites.
What to watch
🎥 Heretic asks everything
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When: Heretic is in cinemas from November 8
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What you need to know: Chloe East and Sophie Thatcher play Mormon missionaries who visit the home of a sweater-clad academic played by Hugh Grant. It soon becomes clear that his intentions are sinister. [Entertainment Weekly]
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Why I recommend it: Although Grant made a name for himself playing “Mr. Stuttery Blinky” in romantic comedies, he is definitely in his villain era. He told me he feels more comfortable than ever playing “twisted, narcissistic monsters.” [IndieWire/Yahoo Entertainment]
🎥 The best Christmas parade ever enters the stage
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When: The best Christmas parade ever is in cinemas from November 8.
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What you need to know: Based on a 1972 book, the film follows the volunteer director of a church Christmas production who is challenged to include a bunch of unruly children in her cast. [The Hollywood Reporter]
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Why I recommend it: It’s a wholesome holiday story, just in time for the season, and I have my eye on the film’s director, Dallas Jenkins, whose star is on the rise. He is behind the extremely popular series The Chosen One and is working on a whole biblical universe of content. [Yahoo Entertainment/IndieWire]
📺 Yellowstone goes for one last ride
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When: Yellowstone Season 5, Part 2 premieres November 10 at 8 PM ET on Paramount Network and at 10 PM ET on CBS.
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What you need to know: There haven’t been any new episodes of the contemporary Western drama since January 2023, but when we last left the Dutton family, they were primed for all-out sibling war and growing tensions with the nearby reservation and land developers. [Deadline]
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Why I’m going to watch: I’m curious to see how the series ties up the loose ends without Kevin Costner – and I have to prepare for the show’s many spin-offs. [Yahoo Entertainment/The Hollywood Reporter]
What you should listen to
🎧 Stranded takes us on an unforgettable journey
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When: All eight episodes of Stranded are now available on Audible.
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What you need to know: Taraji P. Henson and Tracee Ellis Ross play two best friends who plan to reconnect on a girls’ trip. Their plans go awry when their party boat crashes and they are shipwrecked on an uncharted Caribbean island.
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Why I’m going to listen: I’m so impressed with the cast: Lamorne Morris, Whoopi Goldberg, and Phylicia Rashad also lend their voices to the project, the latest in Audible’s roster of star-studded comedy podcasts. [The Hollywood Reporter]
What to binge
▶️ Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson gets ready to rumble
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When: The first two episodes of Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson streaming now on Netflix.
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What you need to know: YouTuber boxer Jake Paul will take on 58-year-old legend Mike Tyson in the ring next week, and Netflix is taking us behind the scenes as they prepare to duke it out. [Deadline]
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Why I’m going to watch: There’s a lot of spectacle leading up to this ultra-dramatic fight, and that’s exactly why I’ll be tuning into the docuseries – and watching the fight in person. [USA Today]
We’ll be back next week with our latest picks. Is there anything else you’re excited about? Let us know in the comments below.
Looking for more recommendations? Check out our guides to the best fall entertainment.
