Kelly Rowland’s new Netflix series and ‘Dune: Part Two’ – what to watch this week

Monday, February 26

Perfect Days, in cinemas nationwide

Nominated in the Best International Feature category at this year’s Oscars, director Wim Wenders’ film is not about toilets, he’ll have you know. A nuanced look at what it means to be human, Perfect Days takes us to Tokyo to tell a story celebrating the hidden joys and minutiae of Japanese culture. Koji Yakusho stars as Hirayama, a contemplative middle-aged man who lives a life of modesty and serenity, spending his days balancing his job as a dutiful caretaker of Tokyo’s numerous public toilets with his passion for music, literature and photography. It might seem slow-moving, but it’s worth your full attention.

Tuesday, February 27

Shogun, Disney+

An original adaptation of James Clavell’s novel, Shogun is an epic saga of war, passion, and power set in 1600 Feudal Japan. Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him. When a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village, its English pilot John Blackthorne comes bearing secrets that could help Toranaga tip the scales of power and devastate the formidable influence of Blackthorne’s own enemies.

Wednesday, February 28

Mea Culpa, Netflix

Kelly Rowland stars as a criminal defence attorney who agrees to defend a seductive artist (Trevante Rhodes) accused of murdering his girlfriend. But when desire takes hold, her big case takes a dangerous turn.

Thursday, February 29

Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough, Sky Nature

Using cutting-edge audio technology, David Attenborough explores the extraordinary ways that animals hear and produce sound to reveal new perspectives and understanding of animal behaviour. Filmed in 4K ultra-high definition, each episode of this series will feature in-depth stories of up to 8 animals, followed by 5 minutes of behind-the-scenes footage revealing the fascinating technologies used to make the series.

Friday, March 1

Dune: Part Two, in cinemas nationwide

The saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on Dune: Part Two, the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel Dune. Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Florence Pugh all return with an expanded all-star international ensemble cast to explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavours to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.

Saturday, March 2

The Completely Made-up Adventures of Dick Turpin, Apple TV+

Noel Fielding is Dick Turpin, the most dangerous highway robber of the 18th century. Sort of. Coming to Disney+ this March, The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin sees him set out on a journey of wildly absurd escapades when he’s made the reluctant leader of a band of outlaws. The most famous but least likely of highway robbers, his success is defined mostly by his charm, showmanship and great hair.

Sunday, March 3

Dead Hot, Prime Video

Set in present-day Liverpool, twentysomethings Elliot and Jess are best friends united by a bond of grief at losing Peter – the first and only love of Elliot and Jess’ twin brother. It’s been five years since Peter went missing in mysterious circumstances, and still reeling from the trauma, the best friends spiral into a hedonistic lifestyle, partying to numb their grief while clinging to a small hope that they will one day find out what happened. When Elliot meets Will, he starts to think he can put the past behind him. But when Elliot learns Will has his own dark secrets, just as Jess is contacted by somebody claiming to be her brother, it sets into motion a determination for the pair to find out if Elliot’s romantically cursed—or being targeted.

Feature image courtesy of Perry Well Films 2/Netflix.