Happy Friday!
You’ve worked hard all week and you deserve some down time. Spend your evening checking out some of these newly released flicks and shows. Grab the popcorn, because these picks are JET-approved! JETflix Fridays starts now…
SOUTHPAW
Billy “The Great” Hope, the light heavyweight boxing champion of the world, can take a punch to the face without much of a flinch. But when his wife dies unexpectedly in a tragic accident, he receives a gut-wrenching blow that he can’t seem to shake. Now, the widower and father must fight to rebuild his life before he permanently loses his daughter and his career. Also starring Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Forest Whitaker, this flick, out now, will send you on an emotional roller coaster, and remind you to “believe in hope.”
Watch It: In movie theaters
WOMAN: JILL SCOTT LIVE
Jill Scott is hitting the stage for an epic concert, and you don’t even need to leave your living room to attend. The songstress is providing the at-home tickets and incredible music, and she’s sharing some stories you don’t want to miss. Catch an evening groove with the family as you rock out to the soul singer’s newest bangers. Woman: Jill Scott Live airs Friday, July 24 at 10 p.m. EST on Centric. And if you’ve already made plans for the night, watch an encore presentation on BET Sunday, July 26 at 10 p.m. EST. Check out her “You Don’t Know” music video from her latest album Woman below.
Watch It: On Centric and BET
PIXELS
What happens when aliens send real-life video games to earth? A full-blown war ensues. That’s right. Pac-man, Donkey Kong and the rest of the old school arcade characters are on the attack, and they are vicious. With their knowledge of the premise of the games, President Will Cooper (Kevin James) and his childhood pal Sam Brenner (Adam Sandler) must devise a plan to save the planet before it’s too late. Spot Affion Crockett in this action film, out now, but beware. It may cause you to rethink your love for your favorite pastimes.
Watch It: In movie theaters
SAMBA
An undocumented Senegalese man named Samba (Omar Sy) has travelled to France to work as a kitchen aid to support his family. When he is ordered to leave the country, he enlists the help of Alice (Charlotte Gainsbourg), an immigration advocate. Together, they form an unexpected bond while formulating a strategy to keep Samba from deportation. See this film, in French with English subtitles, in theaters in New York and Los Angeles.
Watch It: In movie theaters
