Hello lovely people! Welcome back to a new Stay Told. We hope you’ve been enjoying your summer. We’re back from vacation and ready to resume our duties as the friend you count on to tell you what to watch/read/listen to this coming week. So, without further ado—please enjoy our recommendations and your weekend ahead. — *** 1. Not Okay, Written & Directed by @quinnshephardofficial’s, on @hulu— We first discovered Shephard’s work at @tribeca film festival back in 2017 with her feature debut Blame, and knew she was one to watch. Not Okay proves us right. It’s a smart, biting social satire that examines influencer culture. When an ambitious nobody poses as the survivor of a deadly terrorist attack, she’s thrust into social media fame. But at what cost? @zoeydeutch and Dylan O’Brien are *chef’s kiss* fantastic. * 2. Vengeance, Written & Directed by @bjnovak, in Theaters — A tale as old as time: boy hooks up with girl, girl dies under mysterious circumstances, boy travels from New York to Texas town filled with very colorful people who join him on an adventure to investigate her death and record a podcast about it. We loved every minute of this absurd ride. * 3. A Love Song, Written & Directed by @max.w_s, in Theaters — Dale Dickey shines in one of her first leading roles after a decades long career. Taking place against the sweeping backdrop of the rural West, a middle-aged woman awaits an old flame she hasn’t seen in decades. Both unsure of what’s to come, the two lone nomads unite at a Colorado campground. A beautiful story of finding love in a later chapter, and joy in solitude. * 4. The Last Movie Stars, Directed by @ethanhawke on @hbomax — Hawke directs this phenomenal six-part miniseries about Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s love story. Featuring incredible archival footage and interviews with Martin Scorsese, George Clooney, Laura Linney, and more, this docuseries is also an exploration of fame, success, and marriage. *** As always, stay safe, stay told, stay gold 💛