Couch Theatre: Nonnas

By Demi Taveras

"Another Simple Favor" (R) -- Director Paul Fieg's sequel to his 2018 success "A Simple Favor," starring Anna Kendrick ("Woman of the Hour") and Blake Lively ("It Ends with Us"), is out now! The two leading actresses reprise their roles from the first film -- a miracle in itself considering that Kendrick is rumored to despise her co-star, Lively, who's been in some heat recently due to her lawsuits against "It Ends with Us" director Justin Baldoni. But their professionalism (or Kendrick's, at least) carried them through well enough to play Stephanie and Emily again respectively. This time around, Emily is fresh out of prison and getting married to a wealthy mobster named Dante Versano (Michele Morrone). Clearly not learning from her past, Stephanie accepts Emily's invitation to be her maid of honor in Capri, Italy. Surely, a little party never killed anybody! (Amazon Prime Video)

"Nonnas" (PG) -- This heartwarming comedy film led by Vince Vaughn ("Bad Monkey") is the equivalent of getting served a freshly baked-to-perfection lasagna made directly from the kitchen of an Italian grandmother. Based on the life of Joe Scaravella, owner of the restaurant Enoteca Maria in Staten Island, New York, the film follows Joe (Vaughn) after losing his mother. Inspired by her and his nonna's family recipes, Joe decides to open up a restaurant with the catch being that he'll only hire Italian grandmothers to cook the food. Watch as a simple restaurant venture turns into the most memorable and cherished moment of his lifetime. Lorraine Bracco ("The Sopranos"), Susan Sarandon ("The Six Triple Eight"), Talia Shire (the "Rocky" series), and Brenda Vaccaro ("And Just Like That ...") are our lovely "Nonnas." Out now. (Netflix)

From left, Lorraine Bracco, Brenda Vaccaro, Susan Sarandon and Talia Shire star in "Nonnas." Photo Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

In Case You Missed It

"Logan Lucky" (PG-13) -- You might've checked out director Steven Soderbergh's latest film "Black Bag," starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, which recently released on streaming services after its run in theaters. If Soderbergh's sleek and action-packed direction keeps you intrigued, his heist-comedy film from 2017 might be up your alley! It follows the strapped-for-cash Logan siblings -- Clyde, Jimmy and Mellie -- in West Virginia and their plan to pull off a heist during the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR race on Memorial Day weekend. The cast is comprised of magnetic actors who absolutely nail the West Virginian accent, like Channing Tatum ("Blink Twice"), Adam Driver ("Ferrari"), Daniel Craig ("Queer"), and Riley Keough ("Daisy Jones & the Six"). Out now to rent. (Apple TV+)

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