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”After ”The Fantastic Four: First steps” and ”Eddington”, Pedro Pascal completes his own summer trilogy with the romantic comedy ”Materialists”. Dakota Johnson plays Lucy, who must choose between the hopelessly perfect and wealthy Harry (Pascal) and her ex, the hopelessly poor John (Chris Evans).
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” (Netflix)Pedro Pascal's partner Vanessa Kirby from ”The Fantastic Four: First steps” is also current with a new film. She plays Lynette, whose struggle to secure her family's future takes her on a perilous journey after the onset of darkness. The entire thriller takes place during one evening. Cult star Julia Fox appears in a supporting role.
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” (20/8, Prime Video)Lasse Hallström's first feature film since the notable film about the artist Hilma af Klint in 2022 is a romantic drama that premieres on a streaming service. ”Outer Banks” superstar Madelyn Cline plays Heather, who meets a mysterious stranger during her European trip after graduation.
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” (13/8, Disney+)The science fiction horror takes place at the very beginning of the timeline in the ”Alien” universe. The story takes place a few years before the first, classic film in a world where tech companies controlled by wealthy oligarchs fight to create powerful hybrid humans. A spacecraft from outer space crashes on Earth, what is actually on board?
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” (13/8, SVT Play)The second season of the highly acclaimed British comedy series about two eccentric girls and their mother does not shy away from making humor out of the most difficult topics. Like in the first season, much of the story revolves around mental illness and the family's lack of money.
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” (13/8, SVT Play)Critically acclaimed British crime series about Alison, who actually just works in the cafeteria at the police station. But when the investigators fail to wiretap the tough gang they are chasing, she has to step in and help since she can lip-read. The main actress Rose Ayling-Ellis is herself hearing-impaired.
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” (20/8, Disney+)Amanda Knox and her Italian boyfriend were charged with the murder of a British student in Perugia, Italy in 2007. But were they guilty? The drama series is based on the true crime story that created such big headlines. Grace Van Patten plays the lead role.
