NEW ON DVD
“Bones and All”: Taylor Russell and Timothée Chalamet star as two teenage cannibals who connect in the 1980s Midwest for a romantic road trip that is "Badlands" with flesh-eating.
“Angry Neighbors”: This comedy, originally slated to arrive on DVD earlier in the month, finds an ill-tempered man declaring war on the rich guy next door after he builds a giant mansion.
"Heretic": In this horror film, a medium manages to actually communicate with a dead spirit, after which she feels empowered to find out the truth of her parents' fate, setting her on a path with an evil entity.
"Next Exit": After a scientist makes national news with her discovery of how to track people into the afterlife, two strangers — each harboring dark secrets — look to join the study in this sci-fi thriller.
AT THE MOVIES
“Knock at the Cabin”: Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge star in this M. Night Shyamalan psychological thriller, based on the 2018 by Paul G. Tremblay, about a vacationing family taken hostage.
“80 For Brady”: Four ladies obsessed with Tom Brady — played by Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Rita Moreno and Sally Field — embark on a trip to the 2017 Super Bowl. Based on a true story.
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY
Shania Twain, “Queen Of Me”: Sixth album and first since 2017 from from the best-selling female artist in country music history features the singles “Last Day of Summer” and “Giddy Up!”
WHAT’S ON TV
Thursday
“Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power” (Peacock): This 2022 documentary recalls the battle to protect the franchise in one Alabama community following the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
“The Reading” (BET+): A grieving author (Oscar winner Mo’Nique) who lost her family in a violent home invasion turns to a young psychic to help her find closure in this 2022 supernatural thriller.
2023 Pro Bowl Games (ESPN, 7 p.m.; concludes Sunday): The NFL’s annual contest expands to include skills challenges and flag-football match-ups. From Las Vegas.
“The Iron River of Guns” (Vice, 11 p.m.): This new documentary details efforts to stem the tide of cheap and illegal firearms flooding into Mexico from the U.S.
Friday
“Children Ruin Everything” (Roku): Those hapless breeders from north of the border are back in new episodes of this Canadian sitcom.
“Dear Edward” (Apple TV+): A young boy finds himself the sole survivor of a plane crash that also claimed the lives of his entire family in this new drama based the Ann Napolitano bestseller. With Connie Britton and “OITNB’s” Taylor Schilling.
“Harlem” (Prime Video): This comedy drama about four longtime gal pals trying to have it all in NYC returns for a second season. Meagan Good stars.
“Rowdy” (Freevee): Get up close and personal with two-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch in this new sports doc.
“Stand” (Showtime, 9 p.m.): This new sports documentary profiles former NBA star Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, who made headlines in the 1990s for his controversial stance on not standing for the national anthem.
Saturday
“Sweeter Than Chocolate” (Hallmark, 8 p.m.): A bakery owner hooks up with a hunky TV reporter in this new TV movie. With Eloise Mumford.
“Gwen Shamblin: Starving for Salvation” (Lifetime, 8 p.m.): “Dirty Dancing’s” Jennifer Grey portrays the controversial megachurch pastor/diet guru in this new fact-based TV movie.
“Say Yes to the Dress” (TLC, 8 p.m.): Got gowns? They sure do as the matrimonially-minded reality series returns for a 22nd season.
“Austin City Limits” (PBS, 11:30 p.m.): Indie rock veterans Pavement take the stage in a new episode of the concert series.
— from staff and wire sources
First Published: January 31, 2023, 11:00 a.m.