Brit + Co’s Weekly Entertainment Planner: ‘A Simple Favor,’ ‘BIP’ Season Finale, and More!
Welcome to Brit + Co’s Weekly Entertainment Planner! Each Monday, we highlight one thing we’re excited about in six categories — movies, TV, music, streaming services, podcasts, and a bonus pick from all of the above — to help you navigate your week in watching and listening. Check out our picks for the week of September 10 to 16 below. Your eyes and your ears will thank us!
Movies
A Simple Favor (September 14): Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively star in this mystery thriller based on the novel of the same name by author Darcey Bell. A mommy blogger (Kendrick) works to uncover the dark, secret life her best friend Emily (Lively) was living before she disappeared. A Simple Favor promises to be a fun kickoff to the fall film season. Check it out in theaters starting September 14. (Photo via Peter Iovino/Lionsgate)
TV
American Horror Story: Apocalypse (September 12): The beloved horror anthology series returns for its eighth spooky season, a crossover of Coven and Murder House called Apocalypse, which will feature favorite characters from past seasons as well as a few new faces. It premieres on September 12 on FX.
Streaming
Forever (September 14):Saturday Night Live veterans Maya Rudolph and Fred Armisen star in Amazon’s new comedy series about a married couple who decide to shake things up — and have everything turned upside down. Check it out when it arrives on Amazon Prime Video on September 14. (Photo via Colleen Hayes/Amazon Prime Video)
Podcasts
Breaking Beauty: Have you ever wondered what makes an iconic beauty brand? From all-time best-sellers to those can’t-miss cult favorite trends that always fill your online shopping cart, Breaking Beauty is the insider podcast that has all the interesting nuggets of info you’re looking for. Listen online, or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Music
Carrie Underwood, Cry Pretty (September 14): After a trying, “soul-searching” year that included an accident and subsequent injuries, the country superstar is returning to the spotlight with her sixth studio album. It’ll no doubt be another smash hit. Cry Pretty is available on Friday, September 14. (Photo via Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Bonus
Bachelor In Paradise finale (September 10 and 11): Engagements! Drama! Lots and lots of tears! Kendall and Joe might be facing some trouble, Jordan and Jenna get some competition, and more ridiculousness is promised in the season 5 finale trailer. The two-part BIP finale airs on Monday, September 10, and Tuesday, September 11 on ABC. (Photo via ABC/Paul Hebert)
