A David Arquette documentary and a hilarious new show: This week’s best and biggest on Netflix

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You Can’t Kill David Arquette

In the mid-1990s, David Arquette was set to be a star. He was one of the stars of the Scream horror franchise and part of a huge acting family.

But in 2000, when he was promoting his wrestling film Ready To Rumble, a publicity stunt that ended with him winning a WWE belt drew the ire of his fans.

The wrestling world Arquette always admired shunned him, and Hollywood stopped calling.

But with this documentary, he looks to train to be an actual wrestler and return to the ring. This is an interesting examination of his career and the man who, at one time, was such a character in Hollywood.

This documentary is fantastic, and it’s one of the most interesting flicks of the last few months.

4/5 Stars

Your Name Engraved Herein

This incredible LGBTQ+ drama was a complete surprise. Directed by Kuang-Hui Liu, it’s a tender and emotional portrayal of young love.

Set in 1987, martial law has ended in Taiwan, and at a boarding school Jia-han and Birdy become friends, but must fight their feelings for each other.

In a time where homophobia is rampant, the pressure to be meticulous and perfect starts at birth, and toxic masculinity reigns supreme, the two have an intensely difficult time keeping things at bay.

Edward Chen and Jing-Hua Tseng do incredible work here in a foreign-language film I ended up absolutely loving.

If you’re looking for an underrated gem, give it a try.

4/5 Stars

Logan Lucky

Director Steven Soderbergh creates his most entertaining film in years with this comedy-caper.

Two brothers – who aren’t the sharpest hammers in the toolshed – decide to try to pull off a robbery during the NASCAR race in North Carolina.

It’s one of the funniest, most interesting films of the 2010s, and it’s endlessly more entertaining than it had any right to be.

Channing Tatum shows off his comedic talent, and Adam Driver, frankly, makes the movie.

Daniel Craig – with entirely blonde dyed hair – is fantastic as a jailbird trying to coordinate things.

This is a great movie, and one almost everyone could enjoy.

4/5 Stars

Serenity

This film is truly one of the most unique of 2019. You’ll either love it or hate it, but you need to keep an open mind.

This follows a fishing boat captain – hiding from his mysterious past – who is sought out by a rich ex to kill her new, abusive husband for cash.

But in this nifty little thriller, nothing is as it seems and everyone has different motives.

It’s a twisty, tangled little thriller, and whether you end up loving it or not entirely depends on how you feel about the ending.

I, for one, was a fan, and thus I send a mild recommendation your way.

3.5/5 Stars

Superstore

This show caught me entirely by surprise, but for the last week, I’ve watched basically nothing else.

Creator Justin Spitzer was a writer on the U.S. version of The Office, and he brings that amazing wit to this lovely gem of a show.

It follows all the employees – in their quirky glory – of a big-box store, and their dealings with each other and customers day-to-day.

It’s awkward, weird, funny and absolutely binge-worthy. America Ferrera stars in this, but it’s the wonderful ensemble that makes this show worth it.

5/5 Stars

Jordan Parker's weekly film reviews can be found on his blog, Parker & The Picture Shows.