Movies and TV shows are the name of the game this week, and not just because the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards are airing tonight. It’s going to be an interesting show, given that the writers strike has already had a huge impact on Hollywood. Drew Barrymore was scheduled to host, and very excited to do it—but gave a heartfelt, statement to Variety explaining that she was stepping down out of respect for those on the picket lines who would have normally been writing for the annual awards show. The awards are still scheduled to go on without a host, but it remains to be seen just how pared down it will be. More on that below. 

In other news, if you have yet to catch up on the first four episode of HBO Max's Love & Death with Elizabeth Olsen, Lily Rabe, Jesse Plemons, and more, then this is the week to do it. Episode five drops on Thursday and is so superb and riveting, it should win Emmys for everyone involved. (Wait until you see Olsen’s performance in the next episode.) “Holy shit, Elizabeth allows you to go deep inside her eyes and understand the character in a profound way,” executive producer Lesli Linka Glatter tells Glamour. Also, keep your eye on Tom Pelphrey, who plays Don Crowder, because you’re in for a ride when he takes over as Candy's attorney. We’ll have more with Pelphrey later this week on Glamour. Stay tuned.

Speaking of great performances, Ben Affleck’s latest, Air, hits Prime Video this week. I declared it my favorite movie of the year back in March, and that statement remains true. Affleck, Matt Damon, Chris Tucker, Jason Bateman, Chris Messina, and Viola Davis all give award-worthy performances to tell the story of how Nike rose to world dominance thanks to the brand’s pursuit of a young Michael Jordan. 

In terms of new movies, Book Club: The Next Chapter, release in the aters this Frieday.  While the first installment still reigns supreme, the sequel is a fun romp through Italy. Glamour digital director Perrie Samotin sat down with Candice Bergen for a wide-ranging interview about the film, plus her iconic roles in Murphy Brown, Sex and the City, and more. Look for that later this week. 

On that note, I’ll see you back here next week for the premiere of XO, Kitty as well as the season finales of young sheldon, Grey's Anatomy, Blue Bloods, and more. 

Sunday, May 7

2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards (MTV, BET, Nickelodeon, etc.): Get the popcorn poppin’ as the annual pop-culture TV and movie awards show airs from Los Angeles. Drew Barrymore was scheduled to host but has stepped down in solidarity with the writers currently on strike. As of press time, the show was still scheduled to go on—though hostless and no longer live—with Jennifer Coolidge being honored with the Comedic Genius Award. Leading nominations include Top Gun: Maverick, Stranger Things, The Last of Us, The White Lotus, Wednesday, Vanderpump Rules, and more. Presenters (as of press time) include Ashley Park; Ayo Edebiri; The Summer I Turned Pretty’s Christopher Briney, Lola Tung, and Gavin Casalegno; Dominique Fishback; Halle Bailey; Kaia Gerber; Riley Keough; Sam Claflin; Sarah Michelle Gellar; Sherry Cola; Stephanie Hsu; and more. 8 p.m. ET on MTV, simulcasting across BET, BETHer, Comedy Central, CMT, Logo, MTV2, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land & VH1

Fatal Attraction (Paramount+): Another new episode of the series based on the hit 1987 movie drops today. Showrunner Alexandra Cunningham tells Glamour, “I wanted to show a holistic portrait of a person (in this case, Alex, played by Lizzy Caplan) struggling with what she’s struggling with in emotional isolation with no support. To me, especially the way Lizzy plays her, Alex is a fully fledged person in pain. I hope that as many people as possible at least see our intention, because at the time of the original movie, no one brought up any mental illness or diagnoses to the character of Alex. It was the ’80s and we didn’t talk about that stuff. It was painful and embarrassing.”

Tuesday, May 9

Hannah Gadsby: Something Special (Netflix): Gadsby’s third Netflix comedy special, filmed at the iconic Sydney Opera House, drops today. Per Netflix, “The comedian talks about a wedding (theirs!), more than one traumatic encounter with a bunny, and much more.” Streaming

Wednesday, May 10

FX'S Class of 09 (Hulu): The limited-series suspense thriller stars Brian Tyree and Kate Mara, and follows a class of FBI agents from three distinct points in time who grapple with immense changes as the US criminal justice system is altered by artificial intelligence. The first two episodes of the eight-episode series stream today, with a new episode every Wednesday

Thursday, May 11

Love & Death (HBO Max): In episode five—possibly my favorite—titled “The Arrest,” Candy (Elizabeth Olsen) retains Don Crowder (Tom Pelphrey, who shines in these final three episodes) as her attorney after detectives amp up their questioning against the woman who last saw Betty Gore alive. Meanwhile, Allan admits his affair to Betty’s relatives, and Pat becomes frustrated over being kept in the dark about the case. This episode was written by David E. Kelley and directed by Clark Johnson. 

Ghosts (CBS):  Tonight’s the second-season finale (titled “The Heir”) and here’s what we know. Per CBS: “When a woman shows up claiming to be the rightful heir to Woodstone Mansion, Sam (Rose McGiver) and Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) enlist the help of a lawyer. Meanwhile, Isaac (Brandon Scott Jones) tries to decide how to spend half of Sam’s advance on his autobiography. Also, a surprise event takes place that could dramatically change life at the manor.” 8:31 p.m. ET/PT, 7:31 p.m. CTn Scott Jones) tries to decide how to spend half of Sam’s advance on his autobiography. Also, a surprise event takes place that could dramatically change life at the manor.” 8:31 p.m. ET/PT, 7:31 p.m. CT

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Movies and TV shows are the name of the game this week, and not just because the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards are airing tonight. It’s going to be an interesting show, given that the writers strike has already had a huge impact on Hollywood. Drew Barrymore was scheduled to host, and very excited to do it—but gave a heartfelt, statement to Variety explaining that she was stepping down out of respect for those on the picket lines who would have normally been writing for the annual awards show. The awards are still scheduled to go on without a host, but it remains to be seen just how pared down it will be. More on that below. 

In other news, if you have yet to catch up on the first four episode of HBO Max's Love & Death with Elizabeth Olsen, Lily Rabe, Jesse Plemons, and more, then this is the week to do it. Episode five drops on Thursday and is so superb and riveting, it should win Emmys for everyone involved. (Wait until you see Olsen’s performance in the next episode.) “Holy shit, Elizabeth allows you to go deep inside her eyes and understand the character in a profound way,” executive producer Lesli Linka Glatter tells Glamour. Also, keep your eye on Tom Pelphrey, who plays Don Crowder, because you’re in for a ride when he takes over as Candy's attorney. We’ll have more with Pelphrey later this week on Glamour. Stay tuned.

Speaking of great performances, Ben Affleck’s latest, Air, hits Prime Video this week. I declared it my favorite movie of the year back in March, and that statement remains true. Affleck, Matt Damon, Chris Tucker, Jason Bateman, Chris Messina, and Viola Davis all give award-worthy performances to tell the story of how Nike rose to world dominance thanks to the brand’s pursuit of a young Michael Jordan. 

In terms of new movies, Book Club: The Next Chapter, release in the aters this Frieday.  While the first installment still reigns supreme, the sequel is a fun romp through Italy. Glamour digital director Perrie Samotin sat down with Candice Bergen for a wide-ranging interview about the film, plus her iconic roles in Murphy Brown, Sex and the City, and more. Look for that later this week. 

On that note, I’ll see you back here next week for the premiere of XO, Kitty as well as the season finales of young sheldon, Grey's Anatomy, Blue Bloods, and more. 

Sunday, May 7

2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards (MTV, BET, Nickelodeon, etc.): Get the popcorn poppin’ as the annual pop-culture TV and movie awards show airs from Los Angeles. Drew Barrymore was scheduled to host but has stepped down in solidarity with the writers currently on strike. As of press time, the show was still scheduled to go on—though hostless and no longer live—with Jennifer Coolidge being honored with the Comedic Genius Award. Leading nominations include Top Gun: Maverick, Stranger Things, The Last of Us, The White Lotus, Wednesday, Vanderpump Rules, and more. Presenters (as of press time) include Ashley Park; Ayo Edebiri; The Summer I Turned Pretty’s Christopher Briney, Lola Tung, and Gavin Casalegno; Dominique Fishback; Halle Bailey; Kaia Gerber; Riley Keough; Sam Claflin; Sarah Michelle Gellar; Sherry Cola; Stephanie Hsu; and more. 8 p.m. ET on MTV, simulcasting across BET, BETHer, Comedy Central, CMT, Logo, MTV2, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land & VH1

Fatal Attraction (Paramount+): Another new episode of the series based on the hit 1987 movie drops today. Showrunner Alexandra Cunningham tells Glamour, “I wanted to show a holistic portrait of a person (in this case, Alex, played by Lizzy Caplan) struggling with what she’s struggling with in emotional isolation with no support. To me, especially the way Lizzy plays her, Alex is a fully fledged person in pain. I hope that as many people as possible at least see our intention, because at the time of the original movie, no one brought up any mental illness or diagnoses to the character of Alex. It was the ’80s and we didn’t talk about that stuff. It was painful and embarrassing.”

Tuesday, May 9

Hannah Gadsby: Something Special (Netflix): Gadsby’s third Netflix comedy special, filmed at the iconic Sydney Opera House, drops today. Per Netflix, “The comedian talks about a wedding (theirs!), more than one traumatic encounter with a bunny, and much more.” Streaming

Wednesday, May 10

FX'S Class of 09 (Hulu): The limited-series suspense thriller stars Brian Tyree and Kate Mara, and follows a class of FBI agents from three distinct points in time who grapple with immense changes as the US criminal justice system is altered by artificial intelligence. The first two episodes of the eight-episode series stream today, with a new episode every Wednesday

Thursday, May 11

Love & Death (HBO Max): In episode five—possibly my favorite—titled “The Arrest,” Candy (Elizabeth Olsen) retains Don Crowder (Tom Pelphrey, who shines in these final three episodes) as her attorney after detectives amp up their questioning against the woman who last saw Betty Gore alive. Meanwhile, Allan admits his affair to Betty’s relatives, and Pat becomes frustrated over being kept in the dark about the case. This episode was written by David E. Kelley and directed by Clark Johnson. 

Ghosts (CBS):  Tonight’s the second-season finale (titled “The Heir”) and here’s what we know. Per CBS: “When a woman shows up claiming to be the rightful heir to Woodstone Mansion, Sam (Rose McGiver) and Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) enlist the help of a lawyer. Meanwhile, Isaac (Brandon Scott Jones) tries to decide how to spend half of Sam’s advance on his autobiography. Also, a surprise event takes place that could dramatically change life at the manor.” 8:31 p.m. ET/PT, 7:31 p.m. CTn Scott Jones) tries to decide how to spend half of Sam’s advance on his autobiography. Also, a surprise event takes place that could dramatically change life at the manor.” 8:31 p.m. ET/PT, 7:31 p.m. CT