Available on Apple TV Plus.
Graphic sex and gore in strange, slow but funny anthology.
“Kinds of Kindness” is a darkly comic anthology movie from acclaimed (but also divisive) Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos (“Poor Things,” “The Favourite”). There’s humor, but the content is definitely mature. A woman is knocked out and raped; a character is found with their liver removed and slashed wrists; a person chops off their own thumb (and cooks it); a vehicle runs over someone several times; a person is shot in the hand (and the shooter licks up the blood); and there’s the suggestion of domestic violence. A brief four-way sex scene has explicit nudity (male and female), and there’s simulated masturbation and oral sex, passionate kissing, and more. Language isn’t particularly frequent but includes “f—.” Adults drink regularly, sometimes to excess, and we see vaping, cigarette smoking and teen drinking. Emma Stone leads a star-studded cast. (165 minutes)
A Stork’s Journey 2 (PG)
Animated bird adventure sequel has mild violence and peril.
“A Stork’s Journey 2” is an animated adventure in which Richard the sparrow (voiced by Jay Myers) meets a new group of birds and embarks on a journey to help them. There are brief moments of peril when characters outfly villainous birds, get zapped by electrical lines and fall from the sky. Cartoon violence includes wrestling, pecking, chasing, punching and car accidents. There’s a bit of language along the lines of “doo-doo” and “screw it up.” On a positive note, the movie has messages about teamwork, friendship and keeping an open mind. (85 minutes)
Erased: WW2’s Heroes of Color (Unrated)
Docuseries centers Black soldiers and the harsh realities of war.
“Erased: WW2’s Heroes of Color” is a compelling docuseries that illuminates the critical, often overlooked contributions of soldiers of color during World War II. It provides in-depth historical context on four major battles: Pearl Harbor, D-Day, Dunkirk and the Battle of the Bulge. The show features intense themes of war, racial discrimination and violence. Soldiers’ family members talk about the PTSD they suffered, and instances of racial violence, including a lynching, are discussed. (Four episodes)
Available on Disney Plus.
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