This year has delivered a strong lineup of films worth making time for. To help narrow the choices, The New Times has curated a selection of standout titles that are already drawing attention across screens. If you are planning a relaxed weekend at home, this guide takes the guesswork out of what to watch. Here are the films worth your attention: Off Campus Adapted from Elle Kennedy’s bestselling book series, this romantic drama follows Hannah, a music student trying to win the attention of her crush, and Garrett, the star captain of Briar University’s hockey team who is struggling in his philosophy class. ALSO READ: Ben’Imana’s Cannes triumph signals new era for Rwandan cinema They strike a deal: Hannah tutors Garrett, while Garrett pretends to be her boyfriend to make her crush jealous. What begins as a convenient arrangement soon develops into something far more complicated as emotions start to blur the agreement. The Sheep Detectives A shepherd devoted to his flock is found dead under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind a shocking twist, his sheep are far more intelligent than anyone imagined. Able to communicate with one another, they take it upon themselves to uncover the truth behind his death. With the help of a local policeman, they begin investigating the villagers in a surprising whodunnit full of unexpected turns. I Love Boosters Set in the Bay Area, the story follows Corvette, Sade, and Mariah, three women surviving as professional shoplifters who steal luxury fashion items and resell them within their community. Their operation takes a personal turn when one of their creative ideas is stolen by Metro’s billionaire CEO, pushing them into a larger confrontation with corporate power and exploitation as they fight to defend their work and their community. ALSO READ: Five movies that take place in a single location The Devil Wears Prada 2 Two decades after the original story, Andy Sachs and Miranda Priestly reunite as the fashion industry faces major disruption from the decline of print media. With Runway struggling to stay relevant, Miranda turns to a more experienced Andy for support. They are also forced to work alongside Emily, a former colleague who has risen to become a powerful figure in the luxury fashion world, as they attempt to save the iconic publication. The Crash This Netflix true-crime documentary revisits a fatal 2022 car crash in Strongsville, Ohio, that claimed the lives of two young men. It follows the investigation and the courtroom trial of Mackenzie Shirilla, who was convicted of murder after prosecutors argued she intentionally caused the crash at high speed. Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender Years after the events of the animated series, Aang, Katara, Zuko, Sokka, and Toph have gone their separate ways as adults. They are reunited when Aang discovers a surviving airbender, Tagah, who reveals the existence of a powerful relic capable of restoring the Air Nomads’ lost culture. Together, they set out on a global mission to secure it before it falls into dangerous hands.
