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Weekend Watchlist: What to Watch This Weekend (June 14–15)
If you’re looking to relax and catch something fresh this weekend, June 14 and 15 offer a solid mix of new releases in cinemas and on streaming platforms. Whether you’re into heartfelt dramas, lighthearted romances, or intense documentaries, this weekend’s watchlist has something that’ll grab your attention.
In Theatres Now
How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action)
The animated classic gets a full makeover with this new live-action version. Expect the same lovable bond between Hiccup and Toothless, but this time with stunning visuals and a more grounded feel. Families, fantasy lovers, and longtime fans will likely enjoy this fresh take.
Materialists
If romantic comedies are more your speed, Materialists is one to try. Featuring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal, this rom-com brings together charm, awkward love triangles, and a good dose of glamour. It’s fun, flirty, and doesn’t take itself too seriously.
What to Stream
Apple TV+ – Echo Valley: Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney star in this gripping mother-daughter thriller. It’s emotional, tense, and dives deep into family pain and buried secrets.
Netflix – Titan: The OceanGate Disaster
This chilling documentary looks back at the 2023 deep-sea tragedy involving the Titan submersible. It’s detailed, respectful, and takes you through the story from several angles, offering both facts and emotion.
Hulu – Call Her Alex: For something more personal, this docuseries focuses on Alex Cooper, host of the Call Her Daddy podcast. It covers her rise to fame, struggles behind the scenes, and how she’s shaped modern podcasting.
Prime Video – Deep Cover: This one mixes crime and comedy, with Orlando Bloom and Bryce Dallas Howard in the lead. The plot takes some unexpected turns and balances action with humor.
Prime Video – The Chosen (Season 5): The latest season of The Chosen is now available to stream. After first hitting theaters, it’s now up on Prime for those who’ve been following the biblical drama series.
Reality TV and Returning Shows
The Real Housewives of Miami (Season 7)
Back with more drama, glamour, and wild confrontations, this season keeps the energy high. If you’ve followed the franchise, you’ll want to see where these friendships (and feuds) go next.
Other options to check out:
- Love Island for the romance and chaos
- FUBAR Season 2 for action and laughs
- The 1% Club if you’re into game show challenges.
- Disney+ – Snow White (Live Action): A bold reimagining of the fairytale classic with fresh visuals and a more modern tone. Ideal for nostalgic viewers and younger audiences alike.
- Netflix – The Life of Chuck: Based on a Stephen King short story, this one leans more emotional and thought-provoking than scary. A good pick if you’re looking for something different.
- Mubi – Twin Peaks: The iconic mystery series by David Lynch is back on Mubi for a limited time. If you’ve never watched it—or want to revisit it—this is your chance.
Documentaries and Biopics
You can also check out Sly Lives! (a tribute to funk legend Sly Stone) or Love & Mercy, a touching biopic about Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys.
This weekend’s entertainment line-up is packed. From magical dragons to emotional documentaries, romantic comedies to reality TV, there’s plenty to enjoy no matter your taste or mood. Grab a seat, press play, and enjoy your weekend.
Nigerian actress Patience Ozokwor has spoken about parenting and shared advice with parents who overprotect and shield their children from the hardships of the real world.
The actress explained that excessive protection may not help children, as they may not learn how to cope with or adjust to life’s challenges. She reflected on her own approach to parenting and said “The fastest way to ruin a child’s life is to say you don’t want them to suffer the way you did.”
She added “When you’re gone, they may start fighting over your property. I told my son, ‘My house isn’t yours. Go and work for your own.’”
Priscilla Ojo and her husband, Juma Jux, have barred actress Lizzy Anjorin from posting about their son or about them on social media.
The couple filed the matter in court, and an interim order has officially been granted restraining the actress from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of their son on social media platforms.
The order also restrains Anjorin from publishing or broadcasting content concerning the couple on her social media platforms.
It can be noted that the actress and Priscilla’s mother, Iyabo Ojo, have been in a public dispute, and it appears the situation remains quite serious.
Former BBNaija housemate Tochi has shared relatable advice with his fellow ex-housemates, urging them to build their lives beyond the focus on celebrity.
He advised them to develop real careers and businesses, noting that not everyone may succeed solely from the fame gained from the reality show.
Tochi said “Pack celebrity nonsense and hustle. Not everyone is destined to make it from the show.”
He shared a relatable insight, noting that not everyone will become successful through the show and that ex-housemates should avoid getting lost in fame, as fame may eventually fade.
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