TV: Presumed Innocent (Apple TV)
Based on Scott Turow’s New York Times bestselling novel of the same name, the compelling series follows the brutal murder that upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorneys’ office when top deputy prosecutor Rusty Sabich (played by Jake Gyllenhaal) is accused of the crime. The story delves into obsession, politics, and the strength and boundaries of love as the accused tries to keep his family and marriage intact.
Film: The Watchers (dir. Ishana Shyamalan) in cinemas from 7th June
This forest isn't charted on any map. Every car breaks down at its treeline. Mina's is no different. Left stranded, she is forced into the dark woodland only to find a woman shouting, urging Mina to run to a concrete bunker. As the door slams behind her, the building is besieged by screams. Mina finds herself in a room with a wall of glass, and an electric light that activates at nightfall, when the Watchers come above ground. These creatures emerge to observe their captive humans and terrible things happen to anyone who doesn't reach the bunker in time.
Music: Willow Smith, Empathogen
Comprised of 12 upbeat and earnest tracks, Willow unveils a new side of herself that reminisces on her complex journey of growing up. Harnessing her smooth and powerful vocals, Willow gifts music lovers with some intriguing self-reflection and diverse sounds.
This new album features breathtaking instrumentals from John Batiste and a spectacular duet with musician St. Vincent. With a deep, groovy bass and strong vocals, her songs explore the fragility of childhood and life’s unpredictability. “Symptom of Life” in particular illustrates Willow’s introspection on the fleeting nature of beauty, un-peeling her true layers and finding her identity. Without a doubt her most refined and mature record considering the musical journey she’s gone through over the past 9 years.
‘Empathogen’ features some jaw-dropping and groovy vocal runs, crazy jazz time signatures and piano riffs. The punk and metal influences of her last two albums have been pushed to the margins by a more ambitious fusion jazz, funk, and a little bit of pop along with Indian raga. Much of ‘Empathogen’s’ music, all of which is self-produced, is gorgeous and well arranged, jumping between proggy pop fusion and the potent bursts of free jazz.
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