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Live stream Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL from anywhere in the U.S.

TL;DR: Live stream Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video.

Thursday Night Football returns with Week 11 action, which kicks off with an NFC East showdown between the two teams battling for the top spot: the Washington Commanders and the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles are 7-2 and the Commanders are 7-3.

The Eagles are coming off a commanding win over fellow division-rival, the Dallas Cowboys. The Commanders are coming off a close loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Philadelphia could gain ground with a win, or the Commanders could take the lead in the division. The Eagles are the favorite to win.

When is Commanders vs. Eagles?

Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles takes place at 8:15 p.m. ET on Nov. 14. The two teams will face off at Lincoln Financial Stadium in Philadelphia.

Al Michaels is expected to do the play-by-play, Kirk Herbstreit is the analyst, and Kaylee Hartung will be the sideline reporter.

How to stream Commanders vs. Eagles for free

Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles is available to live stream on Prime Video in the U.S., but anyone can watch this game for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime (not to mention other Thursday Night Football fixtures).

If you’re already a member, or have already used the 30-day trial, Prime Video subscriptions start at $8.99 per month.

Best streaming services for Commanders vs. Eagles

Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles will be aired locally on FOX in both the Washington and Philadelphia markets. It may be available in some other markets, but NFL games are subject to local blackouts.

If you do not have a cable package in those markets, you have options. We’ve found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Commanders vs. Eagles on local FOX networks.

Most affordable: Sling TV

Sling TV offers its Orange & Blue package of 48 channels at $55 per month that would serve your needs for locally available NFL games. Sign up to enjoy a first-month discounted rate of $27.50.

Sling TV’s sports channels feature ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, FS2, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network.

For in-market games: FuboTV

FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and the option to watch on 10 screens at once. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period. 

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, FOX, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network. 

Again, Commanders vs. Eagles is subject to local blackouts. It is available nationally on Prime Video.

How to watch Commanders vs. Eagles from anywhere in the world

If you’re abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to unblock your favorite streaming service. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., meaning you can unblock live streams of the NFL from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Commanders vs. Eagles from anywhere in the world by following these simple steps:

Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.

Sign in to your favorite streaming service

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What should you watch this weekend? Mashable ranks new releases from Hulu, Peacock, Max, Shudder, and Netflix.

When it comes to streaming, viewers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, Max, Disney+, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that’s before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television within each one!

Don’t be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services trying to determine what to watch! We’ve got your back whatever your mood. Mashable offers watch guides for all of the above, broken down by genre: comedy, thriller, horror, documentary, animation, and more.

But if you’re seeking something brand spanking new (or new to streaming), we’ve got you covered there, too.

Mashable’s Entertainment Team has scoured the streaming services to highlight the most buzzed-about releases of this week and ranked them from worst to best — or least worth your time to most watchable. Craving something Christmassy, be it heartfelt or horny? Hankering for high-octane action, in cars or mobility scooters? In need of some knee-slapping good comedy, either dark as coffee or light as champagne? Even if you’re seeking a daring musical or a classic dramedy series newly ready to pull you down a rabbit hole, we’ve got what you’re looking for.

Here’s what’s new on streaming, from worst to best.

10. Bad Sisters, Season 2

The Garvey sisters are back for Season 2 of Sharon Horgan’s black comedy/drama about a family going to murderous lengths to protect their sister from her abusive husband. Season 1 was unique for its structure, which swapped the traditional whodunnit for a howdunnit, showing us the dead body of John Paul (Claes Bang) before steadily revealing through flashbacks what actually happened to him.

Season 2 moves on from this device, which means the show no longer has quite the same hook — and it does suffer for it. But as I wrote in my Mashable review, there are still reasons to watch.

“There are many good things about Bad Sisters that are still there in Season 2. The characters are just as much fun, the blend of drama and black humour is effective, and the writing is as sharp as ever. The new characters, too, bring a fresh tension to the mix, and there are still plenty of twists that are hard to see coming.” — Sam Haysom, Deputy UK Editor

Starring: Sharon Horgan, Anne-Marie Duff, Sarah Greene, Eve Hewson, Eva Birthistle, Owen McDonnell, Michael Smiley, Fiona Shaw, Thaddea Graham, and Barry Ward

How to watch: The first two episodes of Bad Sisters are now streaming on Apple TV+, with new episodes dropping weekly after that.

9. Emilia Pérez

French filmmaker Jacques Audiard has previously wowed critics with dramas like Rust and Bone, A Prophet, and The Sisters Brothers. Now, he traverses daring new terrain with a musical with a telenovela plotline. Its story begins with a cartel boss (transgender telenovela star Karla Sofía Gascón), who is looking to leave a life of crime behind and become the woman she’s always believed she could be. This means transitioning through medical procedures, faking her death, and changing her name to Emilia Pérez. However, the film that bears her name also weaves in the dramatic journeys of the women around her, including her oft-stressed lawyer (Zoe Saldaña), the wife she leaves behind (Selena Gomez), and her new love interest (Adriana Paz). Passionate and provocative, it’s a musical that dances to its own beat.

In his Mashable review out of Cannes, Siddhant Adlakha wrote, “The Spanish-language Cannes title not only won Audiard the Jury Prize — the festival’s third most prestigious accolade — but it was also awarded the Best Actress trophy to not one but four of its central performances, each of which brings a unique thoughtfulness and passion to the screen… Above all else, the film’s four leading ladies are perfectly attuned to Audiard’s volatile mixture of operatic emotion and naturalistic cinematic influence. The result is a dazzling, dramatic high-wire act that’s always fun to watch, and is frequently invigorating, too.” — Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor

Starring: Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, and Adriana Paz

How to watch: Emilia Pérez is now streaming on Netflix.

8. Ally McBeal, Seasons 1- 5

Before there was Carrie Bradshaw, there was Ally McBeal.

Earlier this year, the Emmys paid tribute to the smash hit that was David E. Kelley’s legal dramedy Ally McBeal with a reunion sketch that brought back the cast, the dancing, and the unisex bathroom. It’s been 27 years since she first shimmied to that rockin’ theme song in a now-iconic mini-skirt and blazer. Now we can finally revisit all five seasons of this award-winning series. Or — if it’s new to you — jump on in and see what all the fuss was about, from the dancing baby to the redemption of Robert Downey Jr.

Calista Flockhart stars as the eponymous single female lawyer who fights for justice, feminism, and love for 112 episodes. Her colleagues are outrageously eccentric, brazenly horny, snarlingly intense, and wonderfully funny. Embrace the wildness, romance, and very ’90s brand of fashion and feminism that is Ally McBeal. — K.P.

Starring: Calista Flockhart, Robert Downey Jr., Jane Krakowski, Greg Germann, Lisa Nicole Carson, Lucy Liu, Peter MacNicol, Portia de Rossi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, and Vonda Shepard

How to watch: Ally McBeal is now streaming on Hulu.

7. An Almost Christmas Story

Director David Lowery chiseled his reputation on dramas that range from slow-burn romances (Ain’t Them Bodies Saints) to the mind-bendingly surreal (The Green Knight). Now, as a follow-up to his (admittedly underwhelming) live-action adventure Peter & Wendy, he presents an animated holiday short film that’s studded with stars.

An Almost Christmas Story begins with an owl fledgling named Moon (Cary Christopher), who accidentally ends up being swept away from his father (Jim Gaffigan) and familiar forest home to the center of New York City, thanks to being caught up in the chosen Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. With distinctive animation that recalls wood carvings and other handmade crafts, this 21-minute short film offers a heartwarming tale of friendship, community, and goodwill in cold times. — K.P.

Starring: Cary Christopher, Estella Madrigal, Mamoudou Athie, Jim Gaffigan, Natasha Lyonne, and John C. Reilly

How to watch: An Almost Christmas Story premieres on Disney+ on Nov. 15.

6. Twisters

Glen Powell summer turns into Glen Powell fall with the release of Twisters on Peacock. In this sequel to 1996’s Twister, directed by Minari‘s Lee Isaac Chung, brilliant meteorologist Kate Carter (Daisy Edgar-Jones, Normal People) crosses paths with tornado wrangler Tyler Owens (Powell) during a record storm season in Oklahoma. The result is a rollicking ride of a disaster flick, powered by pulse-pounding storm chasing and a healthy dose of Powell’s megawatt charisma.

However, while I have a sunny outlook on the film — I can’t help it that I’m a Powell fan! — others may be in for a rougher forecast. As Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko wrote in her Twisters review, “Sure, Twisters throws plenty of storm action at audiences, pitching in fireworks, flames, and even ripping a movie theater to shreds for good measure. But none of this touches down if you don’t feel invested in the characters. Edgar-Jones’ and Powell’s characters are too two-dimensional to hook us. [Anthony] Ramos is kicked to the sidelines with a haphazard sinister business subplot. And the most dynamic characters are treated as little more than window dressing for a plot that’s so close to the original Twister I marvel it was (re)made at all.” — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter

Starring: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, Brandon Perea, Maura Tierney, Kiernan Shipka, and Katy O’Brian

How to watch: Twisters begins streaming on Peacock Nov. 15.

5. Silo, Season 2

Graham Yost’s gripping adaptation of Hugh Howey’s post-apocalyptic book series returns for a second season, following the fate of 10,000 people trapped in an underground silo for reasons unknown. The shows first outing, which saw engineer Juliette Nichols (Rebecca Ferguson) investigating a murder, was described by Mashable’s Belen Edwards in her review as an introduction to a “mysterious, painstakingly realized new world.”

“It […] swaps blockbuster pizzazz for the darker, moodier trappings of prestige TV, like a non-linear timeline complete with many, many flashbacks,” she wrote. “In these ways, Silo acts as both a return to and a progression from the YA dystopias I devoured as a teen — so it should come as no surprise that I devoured it eagerly now. Despite my occasional frustration with its chronology, Silo proves to be an engrossing and rewarding watch, one that devoted fans of dystopia and sci-fi will relish.” — S.H.

Starring: Rebecca Ferguson, Steve Zahn, Tim Robbins, Common, Harriet Walter, Chinaza Uche, Avi Nash, Alexandria Riley, Shane McRae, Remmie Milner, Clare Perkins, Billy Postlethwaite, Rick Gomez, Caitlin Zoz, Tanya Moodie, and Iain Glen

How to watch: Silo Season 2 premiers on Apple TV+ Nov. 15, with episodes streaming weekly.

4. St. Denis Medical

For the workplace sitcom obsessives among us, NBC’s St. Denis Medical is a promising addition to the genre. Created by Justin Spitzer (American Auto, Superstore) and writer Eric Ledgin, this mockumentary-style comedy follows the lives of overworked nurses and doctors working at an Oregon hospital. From surgeries to stab wounds to systemic failures, this crew has seen it all — and they’re still keeping it together. Mostly.

On top of some inspired hospital hijinks — like the world’s worst operating room playlist — St. Denis Medical boasts an extra-promising ensemble, including frazzled head nurse Alex (Allison Tolman), brash director Joyce (Wendi McLendon-Covey), and disgruntled doctor Ron (David Alan Grier). Rounding it out are bro-y trauma surgeon Bruce (Josh Lawson), and nurses Val (Kaliko Kauahi, Superstore), Serena (Kahyun Kim), and Matt (Mekki Leeper, Jury Duty). Already gelling like gangbusters in the show’s first few episodes, could their chemistry reach the levels of other stellar mockumentary casts, like those of The Office, Parks and Recreation, and Abbott Elementary? Time will tell, but for now, St. Denis Medical is off to a winning start. — B.E.

Starring: Wendi McLendon-Covey, David Alan Grier, Allison Tolman, Josh Lawson, Mekki Leeper, Kahyun Kim, and Kaliko Kauahi

How to watch: The first two episodes of St. Denis Medical are now streaming on Peacock. New episodes air Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and stream the next day on Peacock.

3. Hot Frosty

With Spooky Season behind us, no one can blame you for looking ahead to the festive fun of Christmas movies. Netflix is kicking off its holiday slate in November, with a selection of new and freshly charming holiday rom-coms. And this week, they’ve debuted our favorite of the batch: the absurd yet undeniably enchanting Hot Frosty, which, yes, is about a snowman who transforms into a real man.

Mean Girls‘ Lacey Chabert and Schitt’s Creek‘s Dustin Milligan headline this tale of girl meets snowman. Not only is this playful movie festooned with festive flair like Christmas cookies, a holiday festival, and chipper songs, but it also boasts a playful shopping montage, allusions to Terminator and Pretty Woman, and plenty of opportunities for its buff leading man to be shirtless. (The cold never bothered him anyway.) As I wrote in our Watch of the Week review: “There’s a sincere pleasure in slipping down the ludicrous slide that is Hot Frosty’s premise, in which a hot, naive, but very sweet man is the perfect Christmas wish — for [its romantic heroine] and for any of us who may need a bit of comfort from a cold, cold world.” — K.P.

Starring: Lacey Chabert, Dustin Milligan, Katy Mixon Greer, Lauren Holly, Joe Lo Truglio, and Craig Robinson

How to watch: Hot Frosty is now streaming on Netflix.

2. Thelma

Need a feel-good movie? Then our top pick for you is this barrage of sunshine out of Sundance 2024. Written and directed by Josh Margolin as an ode to his beloved grandmother, Thelma plays like Mission: Impossible — if it followed a 93-year-old grandma who kicks butt and takes names.

Academy Award–nominee June Squibb stars as our eponymous action-comedy hero. After being duped out of some big bucks on a telephone scammer, this no-nonsense nonagenarian sets forth on a quest to get vengeance — and her money back! Along the way, she’ll commit a string of petty crimes, like stealing a mobility scooter (or getaway ride) from her dear friend Ben (Shaft‘s Richard Roundtree). Meanwhile, her adoring family (Fred Hechinger, Parker Posey, and Clark Gregg) frantically search to stop her before she gets hurt! But fret not. Thelma is old-school fun that never mocks its retiree leads and always keeps comedy firmly in the scooter seat.

As I wrote in Mashable’s review out of Sundance: “In the end, Thelma laughs at the absurdity of aging, not the elderly…. These heroes might fall, but like Tom Cruise, they’ll get up again, perhaps inspiring us as they rise. Bolstered by some cheeky action tropes, including twists, chases, gunplay, and even an explosion, Thelma is more than a winsome romp. It’s a real thrill.” — K.P.

Starring: June Squibb, Fred Hechinger, Richard Roundtree, Parker Posey, and Clark Gregg

How to watch: Thelma begins streaming on Hulu Nov. 15.

1. Fast and Furious: 1 – 6

There’s a slim chance, possibly an inch, possibly a mile, that you haven’t seen the Fast and Furious films. But the good news? The first six films are coming to Netflix, ready for you to NOS-boost your way into some of the finest action films of all time (fight me). Look, we love all 10 films. but these first six have literally more grounded storylines, equally innovative and mind-blowing stunts, and the same sublime cast. And these are the six films released in star Paul Walker’s lifetime, before his death in 2013.

You’re in for 2001’s superb franchise-starter The Fast and the Furious; the underrated, music video-like sequel 2 Fast 2 Furious; the fan-favorite spinoff, Tokyo Drift; the completely fine Fast & Furious; the absolute banger of a heist film Fast Five; and the ultimately heartbreaking Fast & Furious 6.

Cancel your plans, live a quarter mile at a time, and watch all six in a row. — Shannon Connellan, UK Editor

Starring: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Tyrese Gibson, Eva Mendes, Devon Aoki, Lucas Black, Sung Kang, Luke Evans, Gal Gadot, Dwayne Johnson, and Elsa Pataky

How to watch: The Fast and the Furious, 2 Fast 2 Furious, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Fast & Furious, Fast Five, and Fast & Furious 6 are now streaming on Netflix.

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In Netflix’s “The Piano Lesson,” Malcolm Washington goes beyond the edges of August Wilson’s Pittsburgh drama. Review.

Based on the August Wilson play about the complex weight of Black lineage, Malcolm Washington’s feature-length directorial debut, The Piano Lesson, fittingly breaks a family curse. It’s the third Wilson adaptation produced by the director’s father, Hollywood superstar Denzel Washington — after Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and Fences, the latter of which Denzel also directed — but it’s the first to fully succeed as cinema.

Set in the mid-1930s, the story follows a pair of siblings who come into conflict over what to do with a slavery-era heirloom: a piano that one of them hopes to sell in order to buy his own land, while the other tries to hold on to it. With a powerful cast at his disposal, Washington directs the hell out of Wilson’s stage play, and transforms it into cinema by filling out its margins.

This does, at times, lead to a literalization of the show’s looming metaphors (the play has fantastical elements that the film practically transforms into horror), and the movie often suffers from some awkward assembly. However, Washington’s remarkable visual approach transcends the two predecessors in his father’s ostensible trilogy. Rather than simply filming a stage show in three dimensions, as was the case with Ma Rainey’s and Fences, Washington uses his camera to interrogate the confines of the text, and builds on Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize–winning play in impeccable ways.

What is The Piano Lesson about?

With a script by Washington and Virgil Williams, The Piano Lesson is a faithful adaptation of its 1987 source material, though the writers add bookends to take the narrative outside the confines of its central setting. Most of the story unfolds in the Pittsburgh home of widow Berniece Charles (Danielle Deadwyler), where she lives with her uncle, Doaker (Samuel L. Jackson), and adolescent daughter Maretha (Skylar Aleece Smith). However, the movie opens with a flashback to 1911, depicting a key event recounted later in both the film and the play: Doaker and Berniece’s father stealing their family’s precious piano from a former plantation in Mississippi.

This heist takes place on the Fourth of July, a fleeting detail in Wilson’s text that Washington turns into an opportunity for deeper reflection. Fireworks paint the characters in washes of red, white and blue, forcing consideration of what “freedom” really means, in a story where financial and emotional liberation are constantly at stake. Back in the ’30s, the financial constraints of the Great Depression leads Berniece’s brother Boy Willie — played by the director’s brother and Tenet star John David Washington — to her doorstep, accompanied by his friend Lymon (Ray Fisher). The duo has made their way to Pittsburgh to sell watermelons off the back of their truck so Boy Willie can purchase a plot of land, but gathering the money would also require him to sell the piano his father stole. It’s an object to which Berniece still clings even though she doesn’t play it, a contradiction Deadwyler sells convincingly by turning the quiet moments between her dialogue into moments of intense personal dilemma.

This piano is special, for carved into its body — by Berniece and Boy Willie’s great grandfather, an enslaved woodworker — are the faces of enslaved relatives who were sold to acquire the instrument, alongside depictions of their family’s history. Part keepsake and part painful albatross, the piano remains central to several scenes and conversations that play out over a number of days, as Boy Willie and Lymon stick around in the hopes of convincing Berniece to give it up.

Along the way, numerous characters with whom the family shares a history come and go from Berniece’s household, resulting in scenes of catching up, reminiscing, and even arguing, as Washington finds unexpected ways to explore Wilson’s rhythmic dialogue.

The Piano Lesson adapts the famous stage play with flair.

Like any good stage-to-screen translation, The Piano Lesson retains room for its actors to play. As soon as any two of them interact — with initial excitement that eventually gives way to more complex feelings — entire histories between them are clarified through the smallest of gestures. Washington doesn’t mess with this formula, born of Wilson’s thoughtful writing, and instead compliments it by allowing his cast to craft spontaneous performances.

As Boy Willie, John David Washington’s rapid-fire dialogue lays track immediately before the charging locomotive that is the movie’s plot, but he constantly laces his heavy exposition with infectious effervescence. When he finally slows down for more difficult dramatic scenes, moments of silence envelop the soundscape, and he practically warps the movie’s texture around him, making its drama almost suffocating. All the while, the camera follows him through the lower floor of Berniece’s home, between the kitchen and the living room, as he chews the scenery while bringing light and life to the setting. He does so via friendly conversations with Doaker and his other uncle, Wining Boy (Michael Potts) — a once-famous musical artist dealing with disappointment — and via more adversarial verbal tussles with the local reverend, Avery Brown (Corey Hawkins), who’s smitten with his sister.

As a director, Washington unearths the intimacy of each conversation by either gradually circling around the characters and capturing their collective energy, or by holding on them in close-ups for long periods — and in unexpected moments. Rather than keeping the lens trained on whoever’s speaking, he diverts our attention to reaction shots, building a more interpersonal story in the process, as characters respond to each other’s recollections or to new information.

There is, however, a slight downside to just how in tune Washington is with his performers. The movie’s moment-to-moment construction suffers on occasion; in order to capture the actors’ spontaneity and their performances at length, shots feel inelegantly stitched together, with objects and bodies obscuring enough of the frame that it’s momentarily distracting. The rhythm of Wilson’s words is maintained, but the rhythm of the editorial cuts feels strange in the process; movement and blocking feels directionally correct, but the cuts from one character to the next become jarring in the process. Most viewers may not notice some of these individual instances, but the result is a compounding effect that subtly unsettles the audience.

However, the movie swerves into phantasmagorical territory often enough that these unsettling breaks in visual melody end up feeling part and parcel of its approach. A ghost happens to be haunting Berniece, or so she claims. Its historical meaning grows increasingly clear as the dialogue reveals more about the family’s history, and in the meantime, Washington’s horror-inspired flourishes create intrigue. Although he grants the play’s invisible spirits corporeal form, cinematographer Mike Gioulakis obfuscates them in shadow for just long enough that they still remain mysterious. The film’s use of light is often marvelous, veering between stage-like spotlights emanating from fixtures overhead, to warm glows that don’t just softly illuminate the actors’ faces but work in tandem with the echoes of the sound design to draw out internal thought from their performances. The family’s legacy is constantly on the tip of Wilson’s tongue, and Washington further elucidates this subtext through the characters’ self-reflections, which attempt to draw out internal thought in moments of deep self-reflection on the family’s legacy.

The Piano Lesson wrestles with the past.

The eponymous piano has an enormous presence throughout the film, whether as a central element of production design — characters often lean on it or inspect it as they speak — or even as a lurking entity in the background and out of focus, lying in wait to cause a rift between the siblings. It is, at once, a reminder of the demonic white supremacy that defined their family’s lives, as well as an embodiment of the continued resilience of those very same people.

In effect, the piano embodies the weight of history for the Charles family as Black Americans, for whom slavery is only two or three generations removed. They occasionally speak of this burden, but the dialogue is enhanced by the movie’s use of flashbacks to decades before. As Doaker tells the story of the piano, what he’s really recalling are the recollections of other characters — or recollections of recollections — since he hadn’t been born until after slavery was abolished. And yet, the edit ties his words to this flashback footage as though we were witnessing his own memories.

The flashbacks in question involve fleeting, expressionistic images, both of woodworking and of enslaved people glancing at the camera, à la Barry Jenkins’ The Underground Railroad. In the process, Doaker and the Charles family become a sort of conduit between the audience and the film, the play, the Depression-era setting — during which monetary survival was a topic on everyone’s tongue — and eventually, the family’s ancestors, whose lives have been preserved in wood.

More importantly, by expanding on Wilson’s text though cinematic form, Washington more closely connects each character to the spiritual quandary the piano represents. Selling it would mean moving forward, as Boy Willie’s ancestors would have hoped for him, and it would also mean putting generations of pain behind him. However, for Berniece, it would also mean forgetting the past. These opposing forces are inextricably linked in the consciousness of Black America, and the movie brings them to light in stunning dramatic form, through a film that makes living room chats feel like enormous proclamations that echo through history.

Combining the best of stage and screen, The Piano Lesson finds deft balance between overt melodrama and dazzling aesthetic flourishes. Through light and sound that guide and shift alongside the story, Berniece’s home — and the film as a whole — come to life, transforming the screen into a living stage where practically any emotion can be expressed. 

The Piano Lesson is currently in select theaters. It will debut on Netflix Nov. 22.

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Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut “Blink Twice” makes its streaming debut on Nov. 21. Here’s where to watch it.

Zoë Kravitz‘s directorial debut is making waves. And we expect even more ripples to erupt once the twisted thriller makes its streaming debut this month.

Blink Twice stars a sensational cast, including Channing Tatum, Naomi Ackie, Alia Shawkat, Christian Slater, Adria Arjona, Simon Rex, Haley Joel Osment, Geena Davis, and Kyle MacLachlan. Mashable’s film editor, Kristy Puchko, writes, “Together, they deliver a gnarly thriller about power, betrayal, and desire that’s sure to leave audiences rattled, yet wearing a crooked grin.”

Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch Blink Twice at home, including its official streaming date and the best ways to save money on a streaming subscription.

What is Blink Twice about?

Blink Twice follows cocktail waitress Frida (Naomi Ackie) who meets dashing tech billionaire Slater King (Channing Tatum) at a fundraising gala and is invited to join him and his friends on a vacation at his private island. When her bestie Jess (Alia Shawkat), who accompanies her on the trip, goes missing, the other guests don’t remember her being there at all. What follows is an investigation that leads to “surprising alliances, dark conspiracies, and heart-wrenching revelations.”

Check out the trailer below:

Is Blink Twice worth watching?

Despite a slow theatrical release, grossing about $46.3 million against a $20 million production budget, Blink Twice opened to largely positive reviews. That just goes to show that box office numbers don’t tell the whole story. You could have a massive theatrical release, but if audiences don’t enjoy it, what’s the point?

With a 75 percent critic rating and 70 percent audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Blink Twice is certainly worth a watch. Puchko pointed out that its plot and aesthetic details are influenced by 2019’s Ready or Not and there are visual nods to I Spit on Your Grave. “But Kravitz uses familiar pieces to build her foundation, then crafts a freshly exhilarating adventure that feels of its time. Rather than an imitator of these movies, it feels a kindred spirit, using its screams to deliver a message that is achingly timeless.”

She ultimately concludes: “Blink Twice is a knockout.”

Read our full review of Blink Twice.

How to watch Blink Twice at home

Less than a month after its theatrical debut, Blink Twice officially made its video-on-demand debut on sites like Prime Video and Fandango at Home (Vudu). You can rent it from any of the retailers below for 30 days. Just remember: Once you start watching a rental, you’ll only have 48 hours to finish before you lose access.

You’re also able to purchase the film from the same retailers and add it to your digital library. If you prefer to stream the film instead, keep reading to learn more.

As of Sept. 17, you can rent the film at the following retailers:

Prime Video — $5.99 to rent, $19.99 to buy

Apple TV+ — $5.99 to rent, $19.99 to buy

Fandango at Home (Vudu) — $5.99 to rent, $19.99 to buy

YouTube — $5.99 to rent, $19.99 to buy

Google Play — $5.99 to rent, $19.99 to buy

Is Blink Twice streaming?

Blink Twice is an Amazon MGM Studios film, so it will make its streaming debut on MGM+ on Nov. 21. MGM’s own streaming service (formerly EPIX) is owned by Amazon and starts at $6.99 per month. The film will likely follow a similar streaming schedule as fellow Amazon MGM Studios film Challengers, which debuted on MGM+ then pivoted to Prime Video about two months later. If you don’t mind waiting, there’s a good chance Blink Twice will end up streaming on Prime Video in January.

Can I get MGM+ for free?

If you’re new to MGM+, you can enjoy the streaming service for free for a week through MGM+ directly or as an add-on via Prime Video. If you’re a Prime member and want to condense your streaming services (and future payments) to one place, the add-on is a great option. If you prefer to keep things separate, you’re better off signing up through MGM+ directly. Either way, if you align your seven-day trial to the release of Blink Twice, you should be able to stream it for free.

Best MGM+ streaming deals

MGM+ annual subscription

As a relatively unknown streaming service compared to, say, Prime Video or Netflix, MGM+ isn’t exactly brimming with great deal options. All hope isn’t lost, though. If you want to save a little cash, your best option is to sign up for the annual subscription versus the monthly subscription. You’ll save 30% by paying for a year upfront, which is a pretty big savings compared to annual subscriptions from other streamers.

Sign up for MGM+ via Sling TV

If you’d rather just sign up for a single month and call it quits, subscribing to MGM+ through Sling TV can save you $1.99. No need to pay for the base plan of Sling. Just head over to the MGM landing page on Sling’s website and you can sign up for only $5 per month. If you do want to sign up for a base package through Sling (Orange or Blue), you can even score a free month of MGM+.

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Answers to each clue for the November 14, 2024 edition of Arkadium daily mini crossword on Mashable.com.

The Daily Mini Crossword is one of the many popular daily word games available on Mashable. Powered by Arkadium, the mini crossword offers a speed round of puzzle fun with clues that are sure to challenge experienced crossword enthusiasts.

But there’s no need to let the challenge get in the way of your enjoyment! If moments are turning to minutes after getting stuck on a clue, find the answers you need to progress right here.

And when you’re done, check out the many other word games you can play on Mashable, including a full-size crossword.

Also, if you get stuck on any other daily word games, such as Wordle, Connections, or Strands — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to Daily Mini Crossword for Thursday, November 14, 2024:

Across

English parent

The answer is Mum.

One of the Apostles

The answer is Peter.

Luxury car brand

The answer is Acura.

Slang for a practice match

The answer is Scrim.

Picnic crasher

The answer is Ant.

Down

Holy city

The answer is Mecca.

180, so to speak

The answer is Uturn.

Reason for a raise

The answer is Merit.

Faux ___

The answer is Pas.

American truck brand

The answer is Ram.

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Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the puzzle.

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the “common threads between words.” And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we’ve served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today’s puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for Nov. 11’s Connections solution. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

What is Connections Sports Edition?

The NYT‘s latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication’s sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there’s only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

Here’s a hint for today’s Connections Sports Edition categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

Yellow: Expensive universities

Green: A vital supplier for a court-based sport

Blue: Regionally specific

Purple: Going pro

Here are today’s Connections Sports Edition categories

Need a little extra help? Today’s connections fall into the following categories:

Yellow – Ivy league schools

Green – Tennis ball makers

Blue – Philly “Big 5” schools

Purple – Kentucky basketball alums in the NBA

Looking for Wordle today? Here’s the answer to today’s Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today’s puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today’s Connections Sports Edition #52 is…

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

Ivy league schools: CORNELL, DARTMOUTH, HARVARD, YALE

Tennis ball makers: DUNLOP, PENN, PRINCE, WILSON

Philly “Big 5” schools: LA SALLE, SAINT JOSEPH’S, TEMPLE, VILLANOVA

Kentucky basketball alums in the NBA: ADEBAYO, BOOKER, DAVIS, RANDLE

Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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Answers to each clue for the November 14, 2024 edition of NYT’s The Mini crossword puzzle.

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Thursday, November 14, 2024:

Across

One of 1,077 in the first single-volume edition of “The Lord of the Rings”

The answer is Page.

Clickable symbol

The answer is Icon.

With 3-Down, slangy aspirations for a group of friends

The answer is Squad.

Throws hard

The answer is Hurls.

Voting counterparts of nays

The answer is Yeas.

Down

Arouse, as interest

The answer is Pique.

Maker of car models like the MDX and TLX

The answer is Acura.

See 6-Across

The answer is Goals.

“All’s well that ___ well”

The answer is Ends.

Like a kindergartner on the first day of school, maybe

The answer is Shy.

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The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

If you’re reading this, you’re looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times‘ elevated word-search game.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There’s always a theme linking every solution, along with the “spangram,” a special, word or phrase that sums up that day’s theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you’re feeling stuck or just don’t have 10 or more minutes to figure out today’s puzzle, we’ve got all the NYT Strands hints for today’s puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Name of the game

These words are in the conservatory with a candlestick.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

Words are characters in a board game.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today’s NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today’s spangram is ClueSuspects.

NYT Strands word list for November 14

Peacock

Plum

Mustard

Scarlet

Orchid

Green

ClueSuspects

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Live stream Sinner vs. Medvedev in the 2024 ATP Finals online for free from anywhere in the world.

TL;DR: Live stream Sinner vs. Medvedev in the 2024 ATP Finals for free on RaiPlay. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The knockout stage of the 2024 ATP Finals is fast approaching, with a single round-robin fixture left to be played. Sinner has won both of his games so far in straight sets and tops the group going into this final game. Medvedev needs to beat Sinner to have any chance of progressing. It’s going to be a real battle between two tough competitors.

If you want to watch Sinner vs. Medvedev in the 2024 ATP Finals for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

How to watch Sinner vs. Medvedev in the 2024 ATP Finals for free

The 2024 ATP Finals are available to live stream for free on RaiPlay in Italy. RaiPlay is offering coverage of one match per day, including Sinner vs. Medvedev.

If you’re abroad during this tournament, you might need to use a VPN to unblock RaiPlay. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Italy, meaning you can unblock RaiPlay in a few simple steps.

Access free live streams of the 2024 ATP Finals by following these simple steps:

Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

Open up the app and connect to a server in Italy

Visit RaiPlay

Watch Sinner vs. Medvedev for free from anywhere in the world

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading services do tend to offer incentive deals such as free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these deals, you can access free live streams of Sinner vs. Medvedev without actually spending anything. This isn’t a long-term solution, but it gives you enough time to watch select ATP Finals matches before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for RaiPlay?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream the ATP Finals for free on RaiPlay, for a number of reasons:

Servers in 105 countries including Italy

Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

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Live stream Paraguay vs. Argentina in World Cup Qualifiers for free from anywhere in the world.

TL;DR: Live stream Paraguay vs. Argentina in World Cup Qualifiers for free on SBS On Demand. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The international sides of South America are battling it out for a place in the next World Cup. Argentina are top of the South American World Cup Qualifying standings, with seven wins from 10 games. Paraguay are currently in sixth place, with 13 points from a possible 30.

Argentina will be favorites in the upcoming matchup between the two sides. If you want to watch Paraguay vs. Argentina in World Cup Qualifiers for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Paraguay vs. Argentina?

Paraguay vs. Argentina in World Cup Qualifiers kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET on Nov. 14. This fixture takes place at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco.

How to watch Paraguay vs. Argentina for free

Paraguay vs. Argentina in World Cup Qualifiers is available to live stream for free on SBS On Demand in Australia.

If you’re abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to unblock SBS On Demand. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Australia, meaning you can access free live streams on SBS On Demand from anywhere in the world.

Access a free live stream of Paraguay vs. Argentina by following these simple steps:

Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

Open up the app and connect to a server in Australia

Visit SBS On Demand

Stream Paraguay vs. Argentina for free from anywhere in the world

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Paraguay vs. Argentina in World Cup Qualifiers without actually spending anything. This clearly isn’t a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select World Cup Qualifiers before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming sites from around the world, you’ll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for SBS On Demand?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on SBS On Demand, for a number of reasons:

Servers in 105 countries including Australia

Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

Fast connection speeds free from throttling

Up to eight simultaneous connections

30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

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