With the weekend just around the corner, some of you may already have your plans lined up. But if you're still searching for the perfect movie to watch, look no further. The New Times has compiled a list of must-see films for your weekend. Here are some great options to consider: ALSO READ: Movie corner: Seven must-watch new releases for your weekend Nobody Wants This The TV series stars Adam Brody (Noah) and Kristen Bell (Jo) as the main characters. It follows the unexpected romance between Jo and Noah as they go through challenges around love, faith, and personal growth. They meet at a party right after Noah ends things with his long-term, seemingly perfect Jewish girlfriend, Rebecca (played by Emily Arlook). Nobody Wants This was released on September 26, Its first season has 10 episodes and season 2 will be released in 2025. The Social Dilemma This Netflix documentary, released in 2020, explains how social media and tech companies use psychological tricks to keep people addicted to their platforms. These companies track users’ online activities, collecting data to create artificial intelligence models that predict what users will do next. The documentary highlights three main goals of these companies: to keep users engaged and scrolling for as long as possible, to encourage them to return and invite others to join, and to make money from advertisements while achieving the first two goals. A Beautiful Mind This 2001 biographical film tells the story of John Nash, a talented American mathematician known for his work in game theory. After gaining international fame, Nash was recruited by the military for high-pressure code-breaking tasks during the Cold War, which contributed to his struggle with schizophrenia, leading to delusions and paranoia. Despite these challenges, he made a remarkable recovery, returned to academia, and won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1994, showcasing his resilience and brilliance. Fair Play This movie tells a story of Emily Meyers and Luke Edmunds, analysts at a competitive protection fund, who are in a secret relationship. After Emily is promoted over Luke, tension builds between them as Luke becomes resentful. Their relationship deteriorates, leading to a series of conflicts, including Luke’s drunken outburst at work, revealing their relationship and violating company policy. The situation escalates when Luke assaults Emily, and she later confronts him, demanding an apology. The Da Vinci Code In this film a curator named Jacques Saunière is murdered by a monk named Silas, who is searching for a key to find the Holy Grail. Harvard professor Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) and police cryptographer Sophie Neveu, who is Saunière’s granddaughter, team up to solve cryptic clues left behind by Saunière. As they uncover secrets about the Holy Grail, they realise it is tied to Mary Magdalene and her descendants. Along the way, they discover betrayals, hidden truths, and Sophie’s family connections, all while trying to stay ahead of dangerous forces that want the secret for themselves. First Sunday This comedy stars Ice Cube, Tracy Morgan, Katt Williams, and Regina Hall. It tells the story of two thieves, Durell (Ice Cube) and LeeJohn (Tracy Morgan), who have a big problem: they need to find $17,000 in just one week, or Durell won't be able to see his son. They come up with a silly plan to rob the local church, but things turn out to be harder than they thought. When they get there, they find out that someone else has already stolen money from the church. Now, they need to track down the money, leading to a funny adventure with a group of church members. The Boondocks This show follows two African American brothers, aged 8 and 10, who live with their grandfather in a middle-class white neighborhood in the fictional town of Woodcrest, Maryland. Riley, the 8-year-old, dreams of becoming a gangster and a rapper, while Huey, the 10-year-old, is a left-leaning activist who often thinks about what is right. The series explores various experiences of Black people in the U.S. but is primarily a comedy. What makes it special is that Regina King provides the iconic voices for both Huey and Riley, while John Witherspoon voices their grandfather, Robert Freeman.
