CAMPUS LIFE

What to watch: winter

By Robin Wyllie-Scholz
Deputy Editor

Feeling overwhelmed with all of the new movies and shows that have come out recently? Check out these recommendations! For a good laugh…

“Atsuko Okatsuka: The Intruder”

In this brilliant comedy special, Atsuko Okatsuka tells the story of an intruder attempting to break into her house, while expertly weaving in tangents on topics ranging from her relationship with her schizophrenic mother to her fear of teenagers. The special is streaming on HBO Max.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For something cozy…

“The Big Brunch”

Actor Dan Levy hosts this comforting cooking show where chefs compete to be “best in brunch”. If you prefer the camaraderie of “The Great British Bake Off” to the cutthroat nature of most American food competitions, this show is for you. “The Big Brunch” is streaming on HBO Max.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For some intrigue…

“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery”

This follow up to “Knives Out” takes detective Benoit Blanc to Greece for the birthday party of an eccentric tech billionaire. With a star-studded cast and multiple twists, this mystery will keep you engaged until the credits roll. You can watch “Glass Onion” on Netflix. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For something sinister…

“The Menu”

At once tantalizing and terrifying, “The Menu” is a must-watch. It’s a twisted tale of privilege, consumption and revenge, with a large serving of dry wit. “The Menu” is available on HBO Max.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For some drama…

“Rupaul’s Drag Race”

If you still haven’t tuned in to the glitteriest show on television, you’re in luck! “Rupaul’s Drag Race” is back for its 15th season, and with $200,000 on the line, the stakes have never been higher. New episodes air Fridays at 8 p.m. on MTV. 

 

 

 

For a little bit of everything…

“Miracle Workers: End Times”

The hit anthology series is back for a fourth season, set in a post-apocalyptic dystopia. Wickedly funny and full of heart, each of the previous seasons follow different characters played by Daniel Radcliffe, Geraldine Viswanathan, and Steve Buscemi (along with a brilliant supporting cast). All four seasons of “Miracle Workers” are streaming on HBO Max.

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