All The Cool Stuff Coming To Hulu In March 2024
This March on Hulu can be called “embarrassment of riches” month. Loved “Poor Things” and/or “The Zone Of Interest?” See acclaimed earlier films by the directors of these current hits. Missed the Casey Affleck drama that screened as part of this year’s Noise Pop Film Festival? It’s screening again from the first of the month. Ready for more of the lighter side of having super abilities? The new season of “Extraordinary” is here. Are you an anime fan playing catch-up on some of the newer hits? There’s supernatural horror based on the idea of negative emotional energy, a radical training program to create Japan’s future World Cup soccer star, and new adventures of everyone’s favorite fake family.
Just remember to leave time to check out a documentary about Atlanta’s iconic 1980s and 1990s street party or see the weird crime series featuring among others the naked guy who stole an ATV.
There are tons of great things on Hulu in March
Now Available on Hulu this March
A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood—Hard-bitten cynical reporter Lloyd Vogel (Matthew Rhys) interviews famed children’s TV host Fred Rogers (Tom Hanks) for a brief newspaper article. But his thoughts of mocking his subject melt away thanks to Rogers’ gentle calmness, the way he “introduces” the puppets used in the show, and even Rogers’ stirring Vogel’s memory of his first toy animal. In fact, Rogers’ gently prodding questions slowly gets the reporter to open up about his feelings about becoming a father as well as his own troubled relationship with his father (Chris Cooper). Based on Tom Junod’s famed Esquire profile of Rogers.
Dark Side Of The ‘90s Season 2–The second season of Vice’s docuseries about the untold stories of 1990s pop culture features a history of the UFC, how “The Real World” changed MTV, and the success of African-American sitcoms.
Dark Side Of The 2000s Season 1–Vice’s docuseries turns to the untold stories of pop culture in the 2000s. Among the stories and scandals to be recalled are: the saga of Jon and Kate Gosselin and their large family, the growth of TMZ’s celebrity gossip organization, and the unsavory secrets of “The Bachelor.”
Dreamin’ Wild–In 1979, teenage siblings Donnie and Joe Emerson’s only album “Dreamin’ Wild” sank without notice after they self-released it. Decades later, the album becomes a cult success thanks to Light In The Attic Records’ re-release. However, adult Donnie’s (Casey Affleck) joy at the news is tempered by the self-loathing and other emotional baggage he’s been carrying for years. Based on a true story.
Sexy Beast on Hulu in March
The Favourite–In the early 18th century court of Britain’s mercurial (and weak-willed) Queen Anne (Olivia Colman), two women struggle to gain the monarch’s favour. In one corner, Sarah the Duchess of Marlborough (Rachel Weisz), who serves as adviser, manager of affairs of state, and the Queen’s lover. In the other corner, ordinary servant girl Abigail (Emma Stone), whose low station makes her ripe for degradation and insults. But learning the ways of court allows this servant to reveal herself as a creature of ruthless ambition. Yorgos Lanthimos (“Poor Things”) directs this scabrous period comedy.
Sexy Beast–Gal Dove (Ray Winstone) has traded his life of crime for poolside sunbathing on Spain’s Costa Brava. That assessment proves delusional when former criminal associate Don Logan (Sir Ben Kingsley, no longer in “Gandhi” mode) comes to tell Gal he’s doing “one last job” for the ruthless Teddy Bass (Ian McShane). Gal’s delusion that saying “no” to Don and sticking to it will be enough gets rudely shredded by Logan’s relentless bullying to force Dove to say “yes.” Jonathan Glazer’s (“The Zone Of Interest”) debut feature takes the “one last job” story into unexpected territory.
Thank You For Smoking–Director Ivan Reitman’s debut feature adapts Christopher Buckley’s satirical novel of the same name. Pro-smoking lobbyist Nick Naylor (Aaron Eckhart) knows the product he advocates can kill people, but the long-term consequences of people regularly smoking cigarettes are not his concern. But environmentalist Senator Ortolan Finistirre (William H. Macy)’s new legislation threatens to really hurt the interests of Naylor’s clients. The Senator wants to replace the Surgeon General’s warning typically found on cigarette packs with a skull-and-crossbones symbol to visually underscore “this product will kill you.”
The Wrestler–Randy “The Ram” Robinson (Mickey Rourke) is a New Jersey professional wrestler who’s way past his prime. A 20th anniversary rematch with Randy’s old nemesis The Ayatollah might make the old wrestler a star again. However, a backstage heart attack forces Randy to retire from wrestling. The wrestler thinks he now has an opportunity to bond with his estranged daughter Stephanie. But is that an empty dream? Darren Aronofsky (“Black Swan”) directs the film.
March 5
Queens–Angela Bassett narrates this National Geographic docuseries which presents six female-led societies of the animal world. From the bonobos of the Congo to the jewel bees of Costa Rica, this series shows how females’ rise to power doesn’t come from brute strength but from cooperation and wisdom. All-female crews filmed and put together the amazing footage seen in this series.
Extraordinary on Hulu in March
March 6
Extraordinary Season 2–It’s the return of the British comedy about being the only un-powered person in a world where everyone else has extraordinary abilities. As the new season opens, 20-ish Jen learns having a special ability and controlling it are entirely different things. Meanwhile, Jen’s boyfriend (and ex-cat) Jizzlord gets some unpleasant information about his past. And Kash and Carrie think their romantic split won’t interfere with their ability to act as mature roommates. (Magic Eightball says “Are you f**king kidding me?”)
March 7
My Strange Arrest Season 1–This reality series recounts the strange but true stories of people arrested for committing some of the weirdest and most bizarre crimes ever. Some of the crimes covered include: the naked man who stole an ATV, the guy who fed some alligators, and the wannabe wheelchair thief who attempted to steal a wheelchair while the owner was still using it.
Poor Things–Yorgos Lanthimos’ outrageous sort-of steampunk science fiction comedy tells the story of the coming into personhood of Bella Baxter (Emma Stone). The product of a Frankenstein’s monster experiment conducted by Dr. Godwin “God” Baxter (a memorable Willem Dafoe), Bella goes from an emotional blank slate to self-creating the woman she will become. Providing an unexpected catalyst for Bella’s development is the caddish lawyer Duncan Wedderburn (a hilarious Mark Ruffalo). Hoping Hulu will keep in several of the more explicit sex scenes that got the film censored elsewhere.
March 12
Blackfish–In 2011, SeaWorld marine mammal trainer Dawn Brancheau was killed by Tilikum, a performing 6-ton orca held in captivity at the park. As Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s disturbing documentary reveals, the trainer’s death was not an accident but the product of years of deliberate mistreatment of the orca by SeaWorld higher-ups. Also, Brancheau’s death wasn’t an outlier but just one of many lethal and near-lethal encounters occurring over the years between human trainers and the killer whales held in captivity at such places as SeaWorld.
March 14
The Stones And Brian Jones–Nick Broomfield’s new documentary examines the rise and fall of Brian Jones. How did the man who formed what became the Rolling Stones and who dominated the band’s early media coverage wind up getting permanently sidelined as the Stones became successful? The director feels part of the blame can be laid at the feet of manager and producer Andrew Loog Oldham, who preferred keeping only Mick Jagger and Keith Richards in the media spotlight at the other members’ expense. But could the hostility of Jones’ bourgeois conformist parents to their son’s work with the Stones also be a contributing factor?
March 15
Diggers–Actor/writer Ken Marino’s (“Veronica Mars”) semi-autobiographical film takes place in 1976 on Long Island’s south shore. Hunt (Paul Rudd), Jack, Cons, and Frankie (Marino) have up to now made an okay living in the traditional industry of clam digging. But times are changing thanks to resource depletion and conservation measures on one side. On the other side, there is increased corporatization of the clam beds. It’s getting harder for single individuals to make a decent living as a digger. But if these four friends can’t be diggers, what can they be?
March 19
Photographer Season 1–This National Geographic docuseries will take viewers into the lives of six iconic photographers. The subjects include Campbell Addy, Cristina Mittermeier, and Muhammed Muheisen. In learning about their lives and endeavors, viewers will get a glimpse into each photographer’s creative process and maybe even the stories behind some of the famous images they’ve captured.
Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told
March 21
Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told–If you’re curious how Atlanta became a cultural hotspot, then you need to know about Freaknik. Back in the mid-1980s, Freaknik was an annual picnic attended by students who went to Atlanta’s HBCUs. But the event soon blew up to become an iconic Atlanta street party featuring dance contests, concerts, parties, and more which drew hundreds of thousands of attendees. Serving as executive producers for this documentary are Jermaine Dupri, 21 Savage, and Uncle Luke aka the “Godfather of Freaknik” (so named because his raunchy party music wound up becoming the Freaknik soundtrack).
March 22
Davey And Jonesie’s Locker–Weird-ass Series Of The Month honors goes to this high-school fantasy comedy. Eccentric best friends and high-school students Davey and Jonesie have always felt out of step with both their peers and high school’s daily banality. They think discovering that their locker is a secret portal to the multiverse means a goodbye to sucky high school life. But the portal only leads to alternate versions of their high school populated by offbeat versions of their classmates. So if they can’t visit someplace new, they can at least leave their chaotic mark on every alternate world high school they wind up in.
March 25
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1–This anime adaptation of Gege Akutami’s horror manga is set in a world where all living beings’ negative emotions create Cursed Energy. The energy that escapes from the originators’ bodies eventually gives birth to Curses, supernatural beings dedicated to harming humanity. Jujutsu Sorcerers can manipulate the Cursed Energy they generate to create offensive and defensive spells. High school student Yuji Itadori appears to have signed his death warrant when he becomes host to the powerful evil Curse Ryomen Sukuna. But when teacher Satoru Gojo notices Yuji still retains control over his body, he receives permission to train Yuji until he can safely find and consume all 20 of Sukuna’s fingers to permanently eliminate the Curse. In the meantime, a group of Cursed Spirits including Cursed Spirit Mahito and corrupted sorcerer Suguru Geto set in motion a multi-pronged attack on the practitioners of Jujutsu sorcery.
March 26
DC League Of Super Pets–In this computer-animated tale based on the titular DC characters, best buddies since childhood and crime-fighting team Krypto (Dwayne Johnson) and Superman (John Krasinski) face a split when Superman wants to spend lots more time with girlfriend Lois Lane (Olivia Wilde). Taking the super-dog to an animal shelter to make friends proves disastrous as Krypto can’t relax around non-super-powered creatures. A crisis erupts when Lex Luthor (Marc Maron) neutralizes Superman with green kryptonite and captures the rest of the Justice League. Krypto doesn’t know how to help until an orange kryptonite pebble gives the animal shelter inhabitants super-powers. But persuading such oddballs as the pig PB, the cranky dog Ace (Kevin Hart), and the high-strung squirrel Chip (Diego Luna) to learn how to use their powers and work as a team will be a tall ask.
Davey And Jonesie’s Locker
Montana Story–Directors David Siegel and Scott McGehee’s drama takes viewers to Big Sky Country. Young Cal (Owen Teague) has returned to the family ranch to take care of his father Wade, who has suffered a stroke and is expected to die. Given that the ranch is now practically abandoned, Cal hopes to sell the ranch after his father’s death and settle outstanding debts. Into this situation arrives Cal’s estranged half-sister Erin (Haley Lu Richardson) after a seven-year absence. She has nursed a long grudge against Wade. But why is she also treating her younger brother with an equal degree of contempt?
March 28
Cultureshock–This documentary mini-series revisits the untold stories behind notorious moments that shocked American culture. The subjects include Michael Jackson’s death, the link between tabloid TV shows such as “The Jerry Springer Show” and today’s YouTubers, and a behind the scenes look at the HBO special “Chris Rock: Bring The Pain” (directed by the Bay Area’s W. Kamau Bell).
Spy X Family Season 2–Father Loid Forger, wife and secretary Yor Briar, 6-year-old girl Anya, and fluffy dog Bond appear to be an ordinary family. But in reality Loid is the superspy Twilight, Yor is a deadly assassin, Anya is a telepath, and Bond is a precognitive. Except for Anya, none of the family members know the truth about the other members. In the new season, Yor must protect the surviving members of the former Gretcher crime family during their trip on the cruise ship Princess Lorelei until they can reach a neutral country. Also, Yor learns butt wounds and dinner dates don’t mix. Anya vies to win a special macaron that’s rumored to make the eater smarter. And Bond needs a way to avoid getting fatally poisoned by Yor’s terrible cooking.
We Were The Lucky Ones–This mini-series adaptation of Georgia Hunter’s best-selling semi-autobiographical novel follows the travails of the Kurcs, a family of Jews whose members get separated at the start of World War II. Over the ensuing years, the Kurcs struggle to survive and eventually reunite. But they face such challenges as enduring the Polish ghetto, hiding their Jewish identity, and leaving the Nazi extermination camps alive. Features an incredible cast of Jewish actors.
March 29
Fright Krewe Season 2–At long last, it’s the return of the animated horror series co-created by Eli Roth (“Hostel” series). A group of misfit teens have been tasked by the spirit of Marie Leveau (aka the voodoo queen of New Orleans) to protect the Big Easy from the ancient fear-feeding demon Belial. The teens may have been given special abilities by the Loa. But will their encounters with everything from the Feu Follet to the underworld’s demon hounds mean they’ll bond as a team? And how will they deal with learning that their neighbors in the 13 ⅓ Ward include vampires, rougarous, and other supernatural creatures?
March 30
Tokyo Revengers available on Hulu in March
FX’s Spermworld–Lance Oppenheim’s documentary takes viewers into the Wild West-like world of unregulated sperm donation. Via online forums, sperm donors connect with hopeful parents and do their business in a world of roadside motels, abandoned shopping malls, and suburban bathrooms. But what does this phenomenon illustrate about modern loneliness and an unconventional method of solving that problem?
March 31
Blue Lock Season 1–High school soccer striker Yoichi Isagi figures his sports career is finished after he makes a decision that costs his team a spot at the Nationals. But he’s surprised to learn he’s been chosen by the Japanese Football Association to take part in Ego Jinpachi’s mysterious special training program known as Blue Lock. The program involves 300 of the best high school soccer players across Japan competing against each other individually and in teams. These contests will ultimately create the best striker in the country, who will lead Japan to World Cup glory. But what’s the cost of fulfilling one dream and crushing 299 others?
Mob Psycho 100 Season 2–Shigeo “Mob” Kageyama may appear to be an ordinary 8th grader, but he actually possesses incredible psychic abilities. However, his major ambition is to just live his best life. This involves keeping his emotions in check so he doesn’t lose control of his special abilities. In the new season, as Mob’s special abilities grow, he tries to find answers regarding the type of person he wishes to be. Whether it’s typical teenage issues or weird psychic adventures, these encounters provide opportunities for Mob’s personal growth and improvement.
Tokyo Revengers Season 1–Can you change the past to save your friends from death in the present? That’s the challenge facing 26-year-old freeter Takemichi Hanagaki. The deaths of Takemichi’s middle-school ex-girlfriend Hinata Tachibana and her younger brother Naoto at the hands of the notorious Tokyo Manji gang seems set in stone. When the underemployed man learns he can travel 12 years into the past, he uses that opportunity to join the Tokyo Manji gang and change history enough to save his friends from the gang. However, finding the X factor to create a timeline where Takemichi’s friends will not die proves much harder than expected.
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