Popcorn Highlights

The King

The King is a historical drama film available on Netflix. It has been directed by David Michôd, produced by Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner, among others, and stars Timothée Chalamet, Joel Edgerton, Robert Pattinson and Lily-Rose Depp, among others. It has been based on several plays from William Shakespeare’s Henriad, and focuses on the life of a prodigal prince who is crowned king after the death of his father. It was released online on November 1, 2019.

Marriage Story

Marriage Story is an American comedy drama film available on Netflix. It has been directed and written by Noah Baumbach, who also produced the film alongside David Heyman, and stars Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver, Laura Dern and Alan Alda, among others. The film revolves around a married couple’s separation and the consequences it has on their personal and family lives. It originally premiered on August 29, 2019.

Yeh Saali Aashiqui

Yeh Saali Aashiqui is a romance thriller, released on November 29, 2019. It was directed by Cherag Ruparel, produced under the banner of Amrish Puri Films and Pen India Limited, and stars Vardhan Puri, Shivaleeka Oberoi and Amit Arora, among others. The story follows the whirlwind romance of Sahil and Mittee after their first meeting in a hotel management school, and how it turns awry after a suspicious event.

Triad Princess

Triad Princess is a Taiwanese romantic action television series. It has been directed by Neal Wu and Liu Yan Fu, created and produced by Netflix, and stars Jasper Liu and Eugenie Liu among others. The series follows the life of a girl whose father is a member of the Triad, as she takes on the job of an undercover bodyguard for an actor, and gets involved with the entertainment industry. It was originally released on December 6, 2019.

The Mandalorian

The Mandalorian is a sci-fi TV series, set in the Star Wars universe. It was created by Jon Favreau, directed by Dave Filoni, among others, and stars Pedro Pascal in the lead, with Carl Weathers and Werner Herzog, among others. The storyline is set five years after the Return of the Jedi, and follows the life of a bounty hunter in his travels to distant parts of the galaxy. The first season was aired on November 12, 2019, on Disney+.