A week of viewing centers on obsession, ranging from romantic fixation to darker compulsions. A horror film, Obsession, follows Bear, who wishes for his crush Nikki’s love using a toy, and the initial joy turns into Nikki’s escalating violence and erratic behavior. Couples Therapy returns with real couples opening up about their on-and-off situationships, remaining compelling even when relationships become sad. A documentary reunites Lawrence Kasdan and Martin Short, using home-video footage and interviews with frequent collaborators. Is God Is presents two sisters seeking revenge on their father for their mother/God. A TV drama set in England’s Cotswolds features intense rivalries at a station, including conflicts among Lord Baddingham, Rupert Campbell-Black, and Declan O’Hara.
"Obsession follows a young guy, Bear (Michael Johnston), who, instead of just telling his crush Nikki (Inde Navarrette) he likes her, uses a "One Wish Willow" toy to wish for her love. The initial euphoria quickly devolves into Nikki becoming increasingly violent and erratic."
"This is an incredible show to watch as preparation for the moments your friends come to you to talk about their on-and-off situationships. Dr. Orna Guralnik shows in a matter of minutes why these real-life couples choose to come onto the show and flesh out their problems to the widest audience possible. In its fifth season, Couples Therapy still manages to be utterly fascinating, even through some of its sadder crops of couples."
"Director Lawrence Kasdan and comedian Martin Short reunite to track back through the latter's life and career. The documentary features home-video footage and interviews from his frequent collaborators like Eugene Levy, Steven Spielberg, and the late Catherine O'Hara."
"The directorial debut of Aleshea Harris, Is God Is is an odyssey between two sisters (Kara Young and Mallori Johnson) looking for revenge on their father (Sterling K. Brown) on behalf of their mother/God (Vivica A. Fox). Janelle Monáe, Mykelti Williamson, and Erika Alexander co-star."
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