What to watch this week: ‘Mission: Impossible’ ‘Murderbot’ and more

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

The Mission: Impossible series finally draws to a close. This run of eight films, all starring Tom Cruise, is one of the most satisfying in the increasingly arid world of American blockbuster cinema. IMF super-agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) must figure out a way to stop The Entity, an all-powerful AI adversary introduced in the seventh film. Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg and Hayley Atwell co-star. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie. (In theatres)

Murderbot

This sci-fi comedy series is about a cyborg who gains sentience but struggles with the idea of free will. Starring Alexander Skarsgård as the bot, as well as David Dastmalchian, Noma Dumezweni and Sabrina Wu. Created and written by Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz and based on the book series by Martha Wells. (Apple TV+)

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Tastefully Yours

This series is built around two things K-dramas are never in short supply of: romantic comedy and food. Han Beom-woo has inherited a food conglomerate and runs a fine dining restaurant in Seoul. He chances upon a country chef, Mo Yeon-joo, whose eccentricity is matched by her culinary talent. They start a restaurant together, and in the process grow closer. Starring Kang Ha-neul and Go Min-si. (Netflix)

It’s Not Me

Leos Carax is one of the most beguiling, confounding directors of the last 40 years. He made a name with films like Mauvais Sang (1986) and Les Amants du Pont-Neuf (1991), and later made the singular Holy Motors (2012) and the idiosyncratic musical Annette (2021). It’s Not Me has him looking back at his career as director—though Carax doesn’t offer anything as simple as a straight tribute to himself. Instead, this 41-minute film juxtaposes scenes from his work and life with image and sound to create a work as enticing and heady as his feature films. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival last year. (MUBI)

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