The original Netflix movie has been getting rave reviews with many disappointed that Adam Sandler did not get an Oscar nod.
Uncut Gems is set in the fast-paced world of the New York City Diamond District.
Howard (Adam Sandler) is a charming jewel distributor who can’t help but live his life on the edge through a reckless addiction to gambling, drugs and women.
But when he comes into possession of a 600ct Black Opal diamond, Howard finally has the opportunity to turn his life around once-and-for-all -- if he can just manage to stay alive, and keep the rare gem in his possession.
The movie has been called "the most exciting film of the year" with Adam Sandler giving "a terrific, career-best performance"
It is now available to stream on Netflix along with other highlights (see below)
Also dropping this weekend:
Dunkirk
From filmmaker Christopher Nolan (Interstellar, Inception, The Dark Knight Trilogy) comes the epic action thriller Dunkirk. Dunkirk opens as hundreds of thousands of British and Allied troops are surrounded by enemy forces. Trapped on the beach with their backs to the sea, they face an impossible situation as the enemy closes in. The story unfolds on land, sea and air. RAF Spitfires engage the enemy in the skies above the Channel, trying to protect the defenceless men below. Meanwhile, hundreds of small boats manned by both military and civilians are mounting a desperate rescue effort, risking their lives in a race against time to save even a fraction of their army. Dunkirk features a multigenerational ensemble cast, including Fionn Whitehead, Tom Glynn-Carney, Jack Lowden, Harry Styles, Aneurin Barnard, James D’Arcy and Barry Keoghan, with Kenneth Branagh, Cillian Murphy, Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy.
The Stranger
The Stranger is an eight-part Netflix original adapted from Harlan Coben's book of the same name. Stars Paul Kaye, Anthony Head, Shaun Dooley, Dervla Kirwan and Stephen Rea. Adam Price has a good life - two wonderful sons and a watertight marriage - until one night a stranger sits next to him in a bar and tells him a devastating secret about his wife. The same night, a local school kid is attacked and left unconscious, and Adam’s teenage son Thomas quickly becomes embroiled in a conspiracy that threatens to lift the lid on secrets in the town. Detective Johanna Griffin is handed the case but is soon derailed when her closest friend is murdered. While Adam desperately tries to get to the truth he is forced to confront a question we all fear - how well do we really know the people closest to us?
Next In Fashion
Next In Fashion is a high-stakes competition series coming soon to Netflix featuring some of the world’s best and quietly innovative designers who compete for a chance to become the next big name in fashion. Hosted by fashion designer and TV personality Tan France (Queer Eye) and designer, model and global style icon Alexa Chung, Next in Fashion begins with eighteen designers who face challenges centring on a different trend or design style that has influenced the way the entire world dresses. These talented contestants have worked for major brands and dressed A-list celebrities, and will now compete head-to-head to see who has the skill, originality and determination to win the grand prize: $250,000 and an opportunity to debut their collection with luxury fashion retailer Net-a-Porter.
Next in Fashion is created and produced by theoldschool.
