Poor Things streaming on Disney+ and a John Galliano doc – what to watch this week

Monday, March 4

Napoleon, Apple TV+

An epic historical drama detailing the chequered rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his wife, Joséphine. Directed and produced by Ridley Scott with Joaquin Phoenix and The Crown star Vanessa Kirby as the central characters.

Tuesday, March 5

Queens, Disney+

Angela Basset did the thing and lends her voice as narrator in Queens, a series showcasing the wildest places on the planet that have always been home to powerful leaders.

Wednesday, March 6

Mary & George, Sky Atlantic/NOW TV

Inspired by the outrageous true story of Mary and George Villiers, Julianne Moore, Nicholas Galitzine and Tony Curran star in this audacious historical psychodrama about the treacherous mother and son who schemed, seduced and killed to conquer the court of England and the bed of its King. Prepared to stop at nothing and armed with ruthless political steel, the pair rose from humble beginnings to become the richest, most titled and influential players the English court had ever seen.

Thursday, March 7

Poor Things, Disney+

If you’ve seen The Lobster starring Colin Farrell, then you’ll be familiar with director Yorgos Lanthimos’ leanings toward the absurd and his latest film, Poor Things, is no exception. Emma Stone stars as Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Under Baxter’s protection, Bella is eager to learn. Hungry for the worldliness she is lacking, Bella runs off with Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo), a slick and debauched lawyer, on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, Bella grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation. Co-produced by Irish company Element Pictures, the film is up for a whopping 11 Academy Awards at this year’s ceremony – taking place this Sunday.

Friday, March 8

High & Low – John Galliano, in cinemas nationwide

The new documentary from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald, High & Low centres on the rise and subsequent fall of John Galliano, one of the most widely recognised and successful fashion designers of the 1990s and 2000s.Tracing his career from fashion student to creative director at Givenchy and Dior, the documentary doesn’t shy away from the controversy either and Galliano is candid about his struggles with addiction and the industry pressure he faced along the way. Featuring interviews with Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss and Anna Wintour, it’s a nuanced look at cancel culture and whether redemption is possible or indeed, deserved.

Saturday, March 9

The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy, Apple TV+

Eugene Levy normally hates travelling. In this eight-part globetrotting series, the actor steps out of his comfort zone and takes us to some of the world’s most beautiful locations… whether he likes it or not.

Sunday, March 10

The Gentlemen, Netflix

Eddie Horniman (The White Lotus’ Theo James) unexpectedly inherits his father’s sizeable
country estate – only to discover it’s part of a cannabis empire. What’s more, a host of unsavoury characters from Britain’s criminal underworld all want a piece of the operation…

Feature image courtesy of MUBI