We’re in the thick of awards season but alongside the tons and tons of campaigning that the stars have been doing, January is also traditionally a dump month for movies and when television shows come back or premiere. Also, Sundance just started! And sometimes amidst all this, the stars wear interesting things!
This post features me playing catch up and is probably missing a lot of looks. And lots of sheer in winter.
[RENTABLE or STREAMING MOVIES]KPop Demon Hunters
NETFLIX
Summary: A world-renowned K-Pop girl group balance their lives in the spotlight with their secret identities as demon hunters.
EJAE at a singalong screening at 92NY and in Mugler at American Cinematheque’s Tribute to the Crafts
Arden Cho and Ahn Hyo-seop for In Style Magazine
Arden Cho and Ahn Hyo-seop on Jimmy Fallon
Arden Cho on Kelly Clarkson
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If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
RENTABLE / THEATERS
Summary: While trying to manage her own life and career, a woman on the verge of a breakdown must cope with her daughter’s illness, an absent husband, a missing person, and an unusual relationship with her therapist
Rose Byrne in Carolina Herrera at the NY Film Critics Circle Awards, Celine at the Palm Springs FF, and in Armani at the National Board of Review
Rose Byrne on Jimmy Fallon
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One Battle After Another
STREAMING / THEATERS
Summary: When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue the daughter of one of their own.
Teyana Taylor in Alaia at a Palm Spring FF event and two other Palm Springs looks
Chase Infiniti in Rabanne at a Palm Springs FF event, Carolina Herrera at the NYFCC awards, in Altuzarra at the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards, Alaia for Jimmy Kimmel
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Sentimental Value
RENTABLE / THEATERS
Summary: An intimate exploration of family, memories, and the reconciliatory power of art.
Elle Fanning in Vivienne Westwood for Kelly Clarkson and Nettie Rosenstein at the Palm Springs FF
Renate Reinsve in AMI Paris for the BAFTA tea party and Givenchy at the Palm Springs FF
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People We Meet on Vacation
NETFLIX
Summary: Poppy wants to explore the world and Alex prefers to stay home with a good book, but somehow they are the very best of friends. They live far apart, but for a decade they have spent one week of summer vacation together.
Emily Bader in David Koma, Tom Blyth, Jameela Jamil, Lukas Gage, and more at the LA premiere
Emily Bader and Tom Blyth on Jimmy Fallon
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The Rip
NETFLIX
Summary: A group of Miami cops discovers a stash of millions in cash, leading to distrust as outsiders learn about the huge seizure, making them question who to rely on.
Teyana Taylor in Mugler on Jimmy Fallon
Teyana Taylor in Ashi Studio, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Steven Yeun, Kyle Chandler, and Sasha Calle at the LA premiere
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[THEATRICAL MOVIES]Hamnet
THEATERS (?)
Summary: After losing their son Hamnet to plague, Agnes and William Shakespeare grapple with grief in 16th-century England. A healer, Agnes must find strength to care for her surviving children while processing her devastating loss.
Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, and director Chloe Zhao at the Palm Springs Film Festival // Jessie Buckley in Chanel for Kimmel // Jessie Buckley, Jacobi Jupe, and director Chloe Zhao at a screening
Paul Mescal at a screening hosted by Cillian Murphy
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Dead Man’s Wire
THEATERS
Summary: On February 8, 1977, Tony Kiritsis entered the office of Richard Hall, president of the Meridian Mortgage Company, and took him hostage with a sawed-off shotgun wired with a “dead man’s wire” from the trigger to Tony’s own neck.
Colman Domingo in Zegna at a LA screening
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Is This Thing On?
THEATERS
Summary: As their marriage unravels, Alex faces middle age and divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene. Meanwhile, his wife Tess confronts sacrifices made for their family, forcing them to navigate co-parenting and identities.
Laura Dern, Will Arnett, Andra Day, and director Bradley Cooper at the UK premiere
Laura Dern in Loro Piana for Live w/Kelly and Mark, on Jimmy Fallon
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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
THEATERS
Summary: As Spike is inducted into Jimmy Crystal’s gang on the mainland, Dr. Kelson makes a discovery that could alter the world.
Cillian Murphy, director Nia DaCosta, Jack O’Connell, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman, and Chi Lewis Parry at the London premiere
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The Chronology of Water
LIMITED THEATERS
Summary: A woman, after an abusive childhood, escapes into competitive swimming, sexual experimentation, toxic relationships, and addiction before finding her voice through writing.
director Kristen Stewart in New Arrivals & LESET on Seth Meyers, in Tom Ford at a Palm Springs FF event,
director Kristen Stewart at the premiere
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The Testament of Ann Lee
THEATERS
Summary: Ann Lee, the founding leader of the Shaker Movement, proclaimed as the female Christ by her followers. Depicts her establishment of a utopian society and the Shakers’ worship through song and dance, based on real events.
Amanda Seyfried in St Laurent at Palm Springs FF, Balenciaga at another Palm Springs FF thing, in Valentino for Colbert
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H is for Hawk
THEATERS
Summary: After losing her beloved father, Helen finds herself saved by an unlikely friendship with a stubborn hawk named Mabel.
Claire Foy in Khaite at a Tribeca screening, for Live w/Kelly and Mark, and on Seth Meyers
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Mercy
THEATERS
Summary: In the near future, a detective stands on trial accused of murdering his wife. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to the advanced A.I. Judge he once championed, before it determines his fate.
Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson in Ferrari at the London photocall
Chris Pratt, Kali Reis in Alexis Bittar, Kylie Rogers in Monot, and Chris Sullivan at the NY premiere
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[UPCOMING MOVIES]The Wrecking Crew
PRIME VIDEO JAN 28
Summary: Estranged half-brothers Jonny and James reunite after their father’s mysterious death. As they search for the truth, buried secrets reveal a conspiracy threatening to tear their family apart.
Jason Momoa and Morena Baccarin at the NY premiere
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Shelter
JAN 30
Summary: A recluse on a remote Scottish island rescues a girl from the sea, unleashing a perilous sequence of events that culminate in an attack on his home, compelling him to face his turbulent history.
Jason Statham with Rosie Huntington-Whitely at the UK premiere
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Send Help
JAN 30
Summary: Two colleagues become stranded on a deserted island, the only survivors of a plane crash. On the island, they must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it’s a battle of wills and wits to make it out alive.
Dylan O’Brien and Rachel McAdams in Pierre Cardin at the LA premiere
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The Strangers: Chapter 3
FEB 6
Summary: In the series’ most brutal chapter, Maya collides with the masked killers, and finds the only way out of the nightmare…is in.
Madelaine Petsch in Tom Ford at a LA screening
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Carousel
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Summary: Noah’s settled life caring for his anxious daughter and medical practice is disrupted when his high school ex Rebecca returns. Their old spark remains, making them question if love deserves another chance.
Chris Pine and Jenny Slate at Sundance
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Buddy
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Summary: A group of kids confront spooky events that test their courage and friendship.
Cristin Milioti in Saint Laurent at Sundance
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[NEW TELEVISION SHOWS]Wonder Man
DISNEY+
Summary: Hollywood actor Simon Williams is thrust into the world of superheroes as he gets powers of his own, and becomes the new superhero Wonder Man.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Sir Ben Kingsley at the LA premiere
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
HBOMAX
Summary: Ser Duncan the Tall, and his squire, Egg, wandered through Westeros while the Targaryen dynasty ruled the Iron Throne, and dragons were still remembered. Great destinies and enemies await the incomparable friends.
Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell, and more at the Berlin premiere
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Pole to Pole with Will Smith
DISNEY+/HULU
Summary: Inspired by his late mentor, Will Smith takes on varied challenges over 100 days, venturing from pole to pole, in the company of scientists, explorers and local experts, climbing mountains, diving under the ice and taking on wild creatures
Will Smith at the London premiere
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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
PARAMOUNT+
Summary: Young cadets train to become Starfleet officers as they deal with friendships, rivalries, and romance, all while facing a mysterious threat to both the Academy and the Federation.
Paul Giamatti, Holly Hunter, and more at the premiere
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Steal
PRIME VIDEO
Summary: A contemporary, high-octane thriller about the heist of the century and the ordinary office worker who finds herself at the heart of it.
Sophie Turner in Self-Portrait for Jimmy Fallon
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His & Hers
NETFLIX
Summary: A journalist investigating a murder in her hometown clashes with a suspicious detective. There are two sides to every story, and someone is lying
Tessa Thompson in Acne Studios and Chanel doing promo
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PONIES
PEACOCK
Summary: Two secretaries at the American embassy in 1970s Moscow become CIA operatives after their husbands are killed, uncovering a Cold War conspiracy behind the tragedy.
Haley Lu Richardson and Emilia Clarke in The Row at the NY premiere // Emilia Clarke in Loro Piana and Haley Lu Richardson in Roberto Cavalli doing press
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The Beauty
HULU
Summary: Partners Drew Foster and Kara Vaughn investigate “the Beauty” STD causing aesthetic effects but proving lethal, evading corrupt officials and a mercenary targeting them amidst a suspected government conspiracy.
Evan Peters, Anthony Ramos in dunhill, Jeremy Pope in Vivienne Westwood, Ashton Kutcher in Thom Browne, and Rebecca Hall in Courrèges at the UK premiere
Ashton Kutcher, Anthony Ramos, Rebecca Hall, Evan Peters, and Jeremy Pope at the NY premiere
Evan Peters, Rebecca Hall in Fendi, Anthony Ramos, Jeremy Pope in Mithridate, and Ashton Kutcher in Canali at the Rome photocall
Rebecca Hall in Ulla Johnson for GMA // Jeremy Pope in Mithridate for Live with Kelly and Mark and in Tanner Fletcher doing press
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[RETURNING TELEVISION SHOWS]Shrinking
APPLETV+
Summary: A grieving therapist starts to tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge changes to people’s lives – including his own.
Jessica Williams in Marques Almeida for The View
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Bridgerton
NETFLIX JAN 29
Summary: The eight close-knit siblings of the Bridgerton family look for love and happiness in London high society.
Luke Thompson, Yerin Ha in Prada, Golda Rosheuvel in Lora Sonney, Adjoa Andoh in Torlowei, Katie Leung in Maticevski, Ruth Gemmell in Rebecca Vallance, Claudia Jessie in Stella McCartney, and so many more at the Paris premiere
Yerin Ha and Luke Thompson at the Paris photocall
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The Night Manager
PRIME VIDEO
Summary: The night manager of a Cairo hotel is recruited to infiltrate an arms dealer’s inner circle.
Tom Hiddleston and Diego Calva at the NY premeire
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Industry
HBOMAX
Summary: Young bankers and traders make their way in the financial world in the aftermath of the 2008 collapse.
Myha’la Herrold in Miu Miu, Marisa Abela in McQueen, Kiernan Shipka in Nina Ricci, Charlie Heaton, Sagar Radia, and more at the season 4 premiere
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Tell Me Lies
HULU
Summary: Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco quickly fall into an addictive entanglement that will permanently alter their lives and the lives of everyone around them; a tumultuous and intoxicating relationship unfolds over eight years.
Grace Van Patten, Jackson White, and more at the premiere
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Palm Royale
APPLETV+
Summary: An ambitious woman schemes to secure her seat at America’s most exclusive table: Palm Beach high society, circa 1969.
Amber Chardae Robinson, Carol Burnett, Leslie Bibb, and Kristen Wiig at the season 2 finale event
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