Notes of a Fashionista

10/25/24 Volume 3 Issue 43

Five on Friday

October 25, 2024

“Not that there’s anything wrong with that.” Seinfeld, The Outing, Season 4, episode 17

One: The Comfort of Sitcoms

Do you enjoy a good laugh? Would you like to escape from the headlines? If so, it might be time to watch (or rewatch) a sitcom. I’ve rewatched a few this past month and find it relaxing and entertaining.

What makes a good sitcom? Just like all other forms of entertainment, this is a subjective question. A sitcom should make you laugh, comfort you, provide water cooler chat, and highlight sensitive topics while making us laugh.

Two: What to Watch

Fall Release Dates:

See the full list: https://lifestyleofafashionista.com/2024/09/13/2024-fall-tv/

I will put a star next to the title of a new series. (Two stars indicates a favorite)

Netflix:

Read: October new releases from Tulum and from Vulture.

Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff

The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox — Netflix Series, This definitive docuseries chronicles the Red Sox’s journey to their first World Series title in 86 years via interviews with star players and personnel.

Simone Biles Rising, part 2 — Netflix Series

Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black — Netflix Drama Series, A stripper’s fate takes a turn when she crosses paths with the wealthy, dysfunctional family behind a cosmetics dynasty and a devious trafficking scheme.

Max (HBO):

October 2024 from Vulture

The History of Sitcoms (8 episode documentary)

Trap (2024 film)

Sandy Morris/HBO

Somebody Somewhere (season three priemere, final season), Sam, a true Kansan on the surface, struggles to fit her hometown’s mold; grappling with loss and acceptance, singing is her saving grace and leads her on a journey to discover herself and a community of outsiders who don’t fit in and don’t give up.

Hulu:

New on Hulu: October 2024 from Vulture.

What We Do in the Shadows, (season 6 premiere, final season)

Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, documentary film premiere (Hulu Original)

Disney+:

New on Disney+: October 2024 from Vulture.

Amazon Prime:

New on Amazon Prime Video: October 2024 from Vulture.

Peacock:

New on Peacock: October 2024 from Vulture.

Abigail (2024 film)

Apple TV+:

New on Apple TV from Digital Trends

Photo: Apple TV+

Before (drama series premiere), Eli, a child psychiatrist who, after recently losing his wife, encounters a troubled young boy who seems to have a haunting connection to Eli’s past; as Eli attempts to help the boy, their mysterious bond deepens.

Paramount+:

New On Paramount+

Lioness (season 2 premiere on Paramount+ and Showtime Oct 27th), Joe attempts to balance her personal and professional life as the tip of the CIA’s spear in the war on terror. The Lioness Program enlists Cruz to operate undercover alongside Joe among the power brokers of State terrorism.

In Theaters:

Conclave (PG 2024 ‧ Thriller/Drama), Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events — participating in the selection of a new pope. Surrounded by powerful religious leaders in the halls of the Vatican, he soon uncovers a trail of deep secrets that could shake the very foundation of the Roman Catholic Church.

Courtesy of Sony Pictures

Venom: The Last Dance (PG-13 2024 ‧ Action/Sci-fi), Eddie Brock and Venom must make a devastating decision as they’re pursued by a mysterious military man.

IFC

Memoir of a Snail (R 2024 ‧ Drama/Animation), After a series of misfortunes, a snail-collecting, melancholic misfit learns how to find confidence within herself amid the clutter of everyday life.

Vertical

Your Monster (R 2024 ‧ Horror/Romance), Soft-spoken actress Laura Franco’s life crumbles. She regains her voice after encountering a terrifying but oddly charming Monster living in her closet.

Three: What to Wear

A Cardigan:

This What to Wear section is dedicated to Bob Newhart and his cardigans. The cardigan is a sitcom staple, but Bob Newhart is the king of cardigans. What else should you wear when you own an Inn in Vermont?