What to Watch This Weekend: Shang-Chi, Cinderella, Ted Lasso, Only Murders in the Building, No Man of God, Spirit Untamed, House of Hummingbird, Cruella

For An Asian Avenger Adventure: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (Theaters)

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings kung fu kicks MCU Phase 4 into high gear, with a great Asian cast and focus on Asian culture, high flying action, and plenty of humor.  For more information, check out the review!

For A Fresh Take On A Classic Tale: Cinderella (2021) (Theaters and Amazon Prime)
Cinderella is a fresh take on the classic tale, with a wonderful remixed soundtrack, more independent leading lady, and plenty of smart updates to bring the classic tale to life.  For more information, check out the review!

For A Comedy Show With Extra Drama: Ted Lasso S2E7 (Apple TV+)

With things turning around for Richmond, it’s time for everyone to work on their issues—like Ted’s discomfort, Nate’s confidence, and Roy’s attention.  For more information, check out the review!

For A Hilarious True Crime Comedy: Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)

Only Murders in the Building is an enjoyable series that will appeal to comedy and true crime fans, with a wonderful dynamic between the leads, great cameos, and a story with plenty of twists and turns.  For more information, check out the review! 

For A Compelling True Crime Drama: No Man of God (Theaters and Digital)

No Man of God is an unexpectedly deep exploration of Ted Bundy and FBI profiler Bill Hagmaier, with compelling and chilling performances and a wonderfully rich conversation focused story.  For more information, check out the review!

For The Kids: Spirit Untamed (Redbox)

Spirit Untamed rides into Redbox with a fun, rebellious cast of characters and a story for equestrian and adventure lovers to enjoy.  For more information, check out the review!

Emotional Korean Slice of Life Drama: House of Hummingbird (Amazon Prime)

House of Hummingbird is like life.  It is a complicated, layered film but at the same time a simple exploration of a family in the midst of cultural change.  Like life, there is so much going on but Kim's amazing shot choice lets you just stop and appreciate what is happening in the now.  It is like family: messy, rough, emotional, but also beautiful.  For more information, check out our review!

For A Stylish Origin Story: Cruella (Disney+)
Cruella is a stylish, bold origin story and an unexpected surprise from Disney, with a marvelously wicked performance from Stone and a darker, more fashionable film from the House of Mouse.  For more information, check out the review!

Ted Lasso S2E7 "Headspace" Review: Ted Lasso Gets More Psychological

Release date: September 3, 2021
Running time: 38 minutes

With things turning around for Richmond, it’s time for everyone to work on their issues—like Ted’s discomfort, Nate’s confidence, and Roy’s attention.

So I don't normally do TV episode reviews, but I'm hooked on Ted Lasso so jumping on this hype train a little late but just as excited as anyone.  In Season 2 Episode 7, we get to see Richmond on a run of good form, but while the team is doing well, the individuals in the coaching staff are each figuring out their own issues.  Ted is finally starting to deal with some of the fallout of his divorce, Nate is starting to become more confident, Roy is dealing with balancing coaching and relationship, and Beard is just being normal Beard.  What is so wonderful about this episode and so infuriating is that you get to see all the characters you love in a completely different context.  Some it worked really well and others it was horribly frustrating.  Some characters went through pretty dramatic character shifts that I did not love, but then again this is Ted Lasso so I totally love the series.

If you're looking for a feel good episode, this one is not for you.  However, if you're looking for an episode that will start to stretch some of the character's personalities and lay the groundwork for what will very likely be an exciting and stressful finale, then this does that quite well.  However, the amount of soccer action in this episode is pretty low, and compounded by a scene where the show cuts away during the crucial moments of a match.  For a show about soccer, that made me sad but I guess it was to prove a point.  But overall, this episode gives you some new storylines, some added depth to the main coaches, and an important revelation that has been teased all season.

Watch it.

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CODA is available to stream on Apple TV+ starting August 13, 2021.