Weekend watchlist: 10 TV shows and movies to check out

‘Dog’ (UAE cinemas): Kick start the weekend with a heartwarming story about a dog named Lulu who has to make it to her human’s funeral. Army Ranger Briggs races down the Pacific Coast in order to fulfil this mission and find his own redemption. It sees Channing Tatum return to movies after many years, and is sure to get those tears ducts working.

‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ (UAE cinemas): Alia Bhatt has garnered massive praise for her turn as the real-life Gangubai Kathiawadi, a simple girl from a red-light district who has to endure tough circumstances. She eventually rises to prominence and becomes a ‘mafia queen’, leading people and fighting for the downtrodden. Expect a stellar performance from the young Bollywood actress.

‘Kimi’ (UAE cinemas): This Steven Soderbergh-directed thriller stars Zoe Kravitz as a tech worker who has agoraphobia. When she discovers evidence of a violent crime but when she tries to get help, she is met with resistance. In order to see justice served, she has to face her fears — the outdoors. Prepare for a murder mystery wrapped up in a futuristic world.

‘Aaja Mexico Challiye’ (UAE cinemas): This Punjabi drama, starring Ammy Virk in the lead, chronicles the treacherous journey undertaken by people who try to reach USA through illegal routs. Virk’s character Pamma plays a young man who decides to enter the US through the ‘donkey route’, by crossing the jungles of Mexico and facing many dangers. He befriends two comrades in arms, played by Pakistani actors Nasir Chinyoti and Zafri Khan.

‘Belfast’ (UAE cinemas): This British and Irish coming of age drama is written and directed by Kenneth Branagh and the icon says it’s his most personal movie to day. It follows the life of a family and their son’s childhood in Belfast, Northern Ireland at the beginning of The Troubles in 1969.

‘Inventing Anna’ (Netflix): Enter the world of Anna Delvey, a woman of many facets and many secrets. This hit Netflix show is about a journalist who digs into the so-called German heiress who conned her way into New York high society, stealing money and hearts. It’s based on a true story.

‘I Want You Back’ (Amazon Prime Video): Peter and Emma are strangers who get dumped by their respective partners on the same weekend. After a chance meeting, these two heart-broken souls decide that they’re angry about their break-ups and are going to sabotage their exes’ new romances.

‘Murderville’ (Netflix): Improv meets crime in this new hilarious show led by Will Arnett. The actor stars as detective Terry Seattle, who has to coordinate with his celebrity guest partner and improvise their way through a scripted murder investigation without a script.

‘Juvenile Justice’ (Netflix): This Korean drama deals with a judge named Eun-seok, who dislikes juvenile delinquents. However, through her work, she realises the social troubles children face and how society is also responsible for the children’s malicious behaviours.

‘The Godfather’ (UAE cinemas): Here’s a chance to witness one of the greatest movies of all time on the big screen. This 1972 crime drama is re-releasing all over the world, and in the UAE as well. It follows mafia head Don Vito Corleone as he hands over his empire to his youngest son Michael.