We know we’re cutting it close to the finish line with this “What to Watch in July 2024” list, but let’s be honest — this month has been an unrelenting storm. Fortunately, most of the must-watch TV shows and movies have just been released, so if you have been as occupied as we have, you haven’t missed much. But now, it’s time to lock in! Here are our recommendations on what to watch for the final week of July.
What to Watch in July 2024
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Best New Movies
1. Longlegs
In the mood for a chilling horror experience in the movie theatre? Longlegs just hit cinemas and it stars Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage, the former as an FBI agent working to track down the latter, an illusive serial killer targeting families. Now we’ve been around the block here at Glitz but the creepy marketing for Longlegs knocked us off our feet — it was simply that good. It’s up to you to decide whether the movie itself lived up to its promotion.
Now showing in cinemas near you.
2. Twisters
If you feel like there’s an abundance of weather-related references in this article so far, rest assured it was deliberate. Twisters is an American disaster film starring heartthrob-of-the-month Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones, a sequel to the 1996 movie Twister. The movie revolves around a team of storm chasers who, after messing around with a tornado, must survive the catastrophe they unleashed. Place your bets on who will be sucked into the twisters and perish first.
Now showing in cinemas near you.
3. Deadpool & Wolverine
Remember the Deadpool franchise, the curse-laden, third-wall-breaking franchise starring the eponymous super-powered vigilante played by Ryan Reynolds? The third installment, co-starring Wolverine AKA Hugh Jackman, just hit theatres, and you’re not going to want to miss this one, especially if you’re an MCU fan. Deadpool & Wolverine marks both superheroes’ entry into the franchise, as the Time Variance Authority (TVA) assigns Deadpool on a mission alongside Wolverine that will change the larger course of events in the MCU.
Now showing in cinemas near you.
Best New Shows
4. Sweet Home Season 3
Apocalyptic horror Sweet Home (based on the popular Naver webtoon) is back with its third and final season, starring Korean drama heavy-hitters Song Kang, Lee Jin-wook, and Lee Si-young. Imagine what the world would look like if a large percentage of the population randomly turned into grotesque monsters hellbent on harming humans. With Sweet Home, we don’t have to use our imaginations, all we have to do is take in the proceedings with increasing fervour.
Stream Sweet Home Season 3 now on Netflix.
5. Time Bandits
Is there too much horror in our what to watch in July 2024 list? Let’s break the monotony with Time Bandits, a fantasy adventure show spanning time and space. Based on the 1981 film of the same name, Time Bandits follows a group of thieves and their newest member, an eleven-year-old history nerd. You will spot a host of familiar faces in this lighthearted romp, including the star of the show Lisa Kudrow, everyone’s favourite character from the iconic series Friends.
Stream the first two episodes of Time Bandits now on Apple TV+.
6. Lady in the Lake
Now that the brief intermission is over, it’s time to return to more serious content like our next entry, Lady in the Lake. This drama-thriller miniseries stars Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram and is set in 1960s Baltimore. Based on Laura Lippman’s novel, the show unfolds with intense and gripping storytelling with heavy themes including homicide, abuse, and racial discrimination. Follow Portman’s character as she obsessively attempts to solve the cases of two separate, seemingly unrelated murders.
Stream the first two episodes of Lady in the Lake now on Apple TV+.
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