What to watch during the weekend?

FROM JULY 15^TH TO JULY 18^TH

Sofia Marquez/ Newsroom El Comercio de Colorado

The summer is in full force in Colorado and temperatures are quickly rising and reaching the triple digits. What better way to beat the heat than staying at home and cooling off in front of the TV for a few hours? July is packed with new releases for all ages, and here we will tell you the best shows and movies you can watch this weekend!

FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

THE BOBS BURGER MOVIE (HULU/HBO MAX)

The Belchers are at it again! A sinkhole forms in front of the beloved Bob’s Burgers restaurant, and as the adults try to figure out a way to keep their business afloat, the kids try to solve a mystery that might save their family, and even the whole town. Fun for fans of the show and new watchers alike, this is fun for the whole family.

THE SEA BEAST (NETFLIX)

In an era when terrifying beasts roamed the seas, monster hunters were celebrated heroes. Trouble ensues as a young girl stows away on the ship of a legendary sea monster hunter, turning famous monster hunterJacob Holland’s life upside down as they venture into uncharted waters.

FOR DRAMA/ROMANCE LOVERS

CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH (APPLE TV+)

Growing up is hard, and growing up in your 20’s is even harder. 22 year old Andrew moves back in with his mother for the summer as he works odd jobs to save money for a trip to Barcelona. He is hired by the local mothers as a bar mitzvah party host, and in the party circuit he strikes up a unique friendship with a young woman and her teenage daughter.

PERSUASION (NETFLIX)

An adaptation of the novel by the queen of romance, Jane Austen, Persuasion is about missed connections and second chances. Anne Elliot, our protagonist, was convinced by her family to not marry the man of her dreams, Frederick Wentworth. When he crashes back into her life, she must choose between putting the past behind her or listening to her heart when it comes to second chances.

FOR COMEDY LOVERS

THE LOST CITY (PARAMOUNT+)

Sandra Bullock returns to the romantic comedy genre as reclusive author Loretta Sage. She writes about exotic places in her popular adventure novels that feature a handsome cover model named Alan. When Loretta gets kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire, Alan sets off to rescue her, determined to prove he can be a hero in real life and not just on the pages of her books.

BOO, B*TCH (NETFLIX)

A silly, fun miniseries for young teens and adults alike, this show poses the very serious question: what happens after we die? In this series, two best friends make a last attempt to make their mark in school after being ignored by everyone all four years. But when one of them becomes a ghost, she will need to live her best life before her time on earth runs out.

CATCH IT IN THEATERS

ELVIS

Baz Luhrmann returns to the silver screen with his biographical film about the one and only, Elvis Presley. This film is a feast for the eyes and ears, with an extraordinary soundtrack and visuals. Follow the story of how Elvis rose to fame, and later on fell from grace.

MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU

The minions are back! In this zany family comedy set in the 1970s, young Gru tries to join a group of supervillains, the Vicious 6. When the interview turns disastrous, Gru and his Minions go on the run with the Vicious 6 hot on their tails. Luckily, he finds an unlikely source for guidance and soon discovers that even bad guys need a little help from their friends.