What to Stream: 'The Smashing Machine,' Louis Tomlinson, 'The Beauty' and Springsteen biopic
The Smashing Machine explores addiction and self-worth, while Springsteen biopic portrays the making of the album Nebraska, both debuting on major streaming platforms on Jan. 23.
- Streaming platforms roll out major weekend premieres, with 'The Beauty' debuting Jan. 21 on Hulu and Disney+ and 'La Grazia' starting Jan. 23 on Mubi.
- Producers timed releases for awards-season attention, with festival recognition and thematic focus prompting platform launches on Jan. 23.
- Reviewers noted performances amid critical reservations as Associated Press film reviewer Jake Coyle praised Dwayne Johnson's portrayal of Mark Kerr while noting the film avoids fully addressing MMA's violence, and critics framed Scott Cooper's Springsteen film as a humble, reflective portrait centered on Jeremy Allen White.
- This weekend's slate spans film and music releases as Jan. 23 features Mubi's La Grazia and major albums from Louis Tomlinson and Megadeth, broadening cultural choices.
- The slate signals streaming services broadening content ahead of awards season, with documentaries, biopics, and albums exploring addiction, beauty standards, and artistic legacy to shape awards-season conversation.
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What to Stream: ‘The Beauty,’ Bruce Springsteen biopic, Mel Brooks
By The Associated Press Dwayne Johnson transforming into MMA pioneer Mark Kerr for “The Smashing Machine” and Louis Tomlinson releasing his third solo album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time this week, as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: Ryan Murphy’s new series “The Beauty” tackles beauty standards with some horror mi…
What to Stream: 'The Smashing Machine,' Louis Tomlinson, 'The Beauty' and Springsteen biopic
Dwayne Johnson as MMA pioneer Mark Kerr in “The Smashing Machine” and Louis Tomlinson's third solo album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed your way.
What to Stream: 'The Smashing Machine,' Louis Tomlinson, 'The Beauty' and Bruce Springsteen biopic
Dwayne Johnson transforming into MMA pioneer Mark Kerr for “The Smashing Machine” and Louis Tomlinson releasing his third solo album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you
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