From mysteries to romances, horrors, and action, there's a film or series to match every mood this weekend. Dive into our curated selection of new movies and shows, each offering unique storytelling and captivating performances. Here’s the list: ALSO READ: Weekend movie selection: A look back at iconic franchises The Perfect Couple In this American mystery drama, Nicole Kidman and Dakota Fanning lead the cast in an adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand’s 2018 novel. The story unfolds at a luxurious wedding in Nantucket, where a body washes ashore on the morning of the ceremony, casting suspicion on everyone staying at the venue. As the investigation reveals hidden secrets and tensions among the wealthy family involved, the peaceful celebration quickly descends into chaos. Available on Netflix, ‘The Perfect Couple’ combines high-stakes drama with intricate character dynamics, highlighting the fallout of a death that threatens to unravel the lives of everyone involved. Kaliza-Kalisa Rwanda's TV receives a fresh serie with ‘Kaliza Wa Kalisa’, a new series airing on Zacu TV. Adapted from Zee Entertainment's ‘Kareena Kareena’, this show offers a departure from traditional Rwandan formats. It follows Kaliza, a young woman navigating life's challenges in Kigali with charm and resourcefulness. Divine Gatesi Kayonga, known for her roles in ‘The Bishop's Family’ and ‘Maya’, brings Kaliza to life with compelling performances. Directed by Roger Niyoyita, the series features vibrant visuals and a lighthearted tone, with advanced production techniques enhancing its appeal and relatability. Lift In the action-packed heist thriller, Kevin Hart stars as Cyrus, a skilled international thief who masterminds two major heists: stealing a Van Gogh painting and faking the kidnapping of NFT artist N8. The plan to inflate the value of N8’s artwork leads to a high-stakes game involving Interpol agent Abby Gladwell, played by Hart’s former lover. The crew’s mission to thwart billionaire Lars Jorgenson’s scheme to profit from a planned flood involves hijacking a gold shipment mid-air. Amidst betrayals and confrontations, they manage to outwit their adversaries, recover the gold, and rekindle old flames. Maxton Hall In this German romantic high school drama, Ruby Bell, a diligent scholarship student, is determined to secure a spot at Oxford University. Her world is upended when she discovers a secret affair involving Lydia Beaufort and a teacher, leading to an entanglement with Lydia’s brother, James. As Ruby and James navigate their growing relationship amidst family pressures and blackmail, their bond is tested by James' controlling father and personal turmoil. Despite their challenges, Ruby and James find reconciliation, but the story ends on a bittersweet note as James faces further family conflict. Rebel Bridge The movie stars Aaron Pierre as Terry Richmond, a former Marine who arrives in Shelby Springs to bail out his cousin Mike but is robbed of $36,000 by corrupt police officers. As he battles systemic corruption, Terry’s quest for justice becomes personal when Mike dies in prison. With the help of Summer, a courthouse employee, Terry exposes a local cover-up where police unlawfully detain individuals to suppress evidence. In a dramatic showdown, Terry defeats the corrupt officers, rescues Summer, and secures crucial dashcam footage, forcing a reckoning within the corrupt system. Tòkunbò In the 2024 Nigerian film ‘Tòkunbò’, Gideon Okeke stars as a former car smuggler trying to turn his life around for his family. Faced with financial struggles to pay for his son’s heart transplant, Tòkunbò returns to crime after discovering a phone linked to lucrative illegal deliveries. His new role as a transporter takes a dark turn when he is tasked with transporting Nike, the daughter of the Central Bank Governor. The ensuing kidnapping triggers a large-scale operation, thrusting Tòkunbò back into the dangerous world he sought to escape. The Deliverance The film follows Ebony Jackson, a mother grappling with financial strain from her cancer-stricken mother’s treatment and her own troubled past. As her youngest son, Dre, experiences disturbing supernatural events, including interactions with an unseen entity named Tre, the situation escalates into violence and hospitalisation for her children. A Pentecostal pastor reveals a demonic presence tormenting the family, leading Ebony to embrace faith for a dramatic exorcism. With Cynthia’s help, Ebony confronts the supernatural forces threatening her family and ultimately reunites with her children, planning to reconcile with her husband.
