It’s another edition of movie ideas for the weekend. This weekend is another great time to unwind with great movies. How was Summer Rain for you? Did you feel the love between Murewa and Dimchi? Ever had a summer rain?
For this weekend, here is a curated list of movies to keep you relaxed yet excited. They have been curated from different genres, story lines and countries.
Miles Away from home
This is a Nigerian romantic movie produced by and starring Bimbo Ademoye, alongside actors such as Timini Egbuson and Sandra Okunzuwa. This movie explores themes of love, resilience, unexpected friendships, heartbreak, betrayal, and happiness. The movie follows a person’s journey navigating challenges in a new country, balancing work and family responsibilities. It is showing on Bimbo Ademoye TV on YouTube.
IT: Welcome To Derry
This is an American supernatural horror television series based on Stephen King’s 1986 novel and produced by Bill Skarsgard. In the series, a couple with their son move to Derry. Right immediately, the young boy disappears. With their arrival, bad things begin to happen in the town. The series is showing on Home Box Office Max.
Laraba and Balarabe
This is a short film by Fatimah Binta Gimsay that explores love, emotional trauma, and modern relationships. This film talks about two people drawn together by desire and comfort but haunted by unaddressed personal wounds and past trauma. Their relationship unfolds with raw honesty, revealing emotional cracks and unspoken expectations, ultimately asking if love can mend “broken people” or simply expose their fractures. It is showing on Susan Pwajok TV on YouTube and it is waiting for you.
Karate Kid: The Legends
This is a American martial arts movie starring Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio with Ben Wang as the main lead. It is the sixth film in The Karate Kid Franchise, serving as a continuation of The Karate Kid (2010) and the television series Cobra Kai (2018 – 2025). The story follows Li (Wang), a kung-fu prodigy who, after moving to New York and confronting a local karate champion, receives help from his former master Mr. Han (Chan) and karate sensei Daniel LaRusso (Macchio). It is showing on Netflix.
Enjoy your weekend with these movies and stay tuned for more, next week.
