Essential viewing

The setup sounds dubious: a 30-something woman, faced with money problems, is hired by two rich parents to date (and, ahem, more) their shy 19-year-old son before he heads off to Princeton. But the script is properly written, the actors are good (Jennifer Lawrence, Matthew Broderick), and it manages to be all those elusive things that everybody wants while shoveling pasta into their mouths on the sofa: low-stakes without being cheesy, dramatically subtle without being serious, etc., etc. Oh yeah, it’s called No Hard Feelings. JP

I still haven’t seen Money Heist, but did breeze through the first season of , a  spin-off prequel on Netflix. The Spanish series is named after the lead character, Berlin, and takes place in Paris before his better-known robberies. Parts were mildly predictable, but there were just enough clever plot twists to keep the story engaging and it was nicely produced. I’ll be back if there’s a season 2. And maybe I should watch the original series. AG

Famous French comedian Gad Elmaleh goes to Los Angeles to reconnect with his estranged son and ex-wife in Huge In France, a weirdly profound single-season sitcom. Strength number one is how gut-punchingly well it understands the finer edges of American and European cultures, respectively--here refracted through the concept of ambition. Strength number two is the absurdist performances of the supporting characters, who are made to double (and triple, and quadruple) down on unfunny MOs, giving Elmaleh’s character all kinds of ridiculous plot possibilities and, somehow, room for profundity. (.) JP

Everybody’s favourite globetrotting archaeologist is back for another adventure in . In this fifth instalment of the series (released more than 40 years after the first movie, Raiders of the Lost Ark), there’s the usual formula of action, car chases and the hunt for historical artefacts, but there’s also the reminder that Indy (Harrison Ford) is now over 70 years old (he’s retiring, the world has moved into a new era, he’s been shot plenty of times, he feels that he’s getting old) and that adventures can’t continue forever. About halfway through the film, there’s a scene that I found to be quite a contrast from the previous movies, and yet in line with the slightly more serious tone of Dial of Destiny. Many poignant moments are sprinkled throughout the film as well, with references to his work as a historian and his study of the past, while the scene with Marion (played by Karen Allen) is both heartbreaking and heartwarming (and is a nice callback to Raiders). Keep an eye out for some Easter eggs--Indy’s fear of snakes, Sallah’s singing, an illuminated manuscript cover from Last Crusade in the apartment, etc. The music by John Williams is wonderful: a mix of new material and the instantly recognisable Indiana Jones theme. I still have to say that Raiders is my favourite Indiana Jones movie, but this one wasn’t too bad. LL

For foodies

The is a Taiwanese fruit and bubble tea shop that just opened its doors in Luxembourg City (30 rue Beaumont). Run by a Ukrainian-Taiwanese couple, the shop offers a range of tea options that feature authentic flavours and recipes. Their full menu will feature 25 drinks and you have the option to personalise your drink by choosing the level of sweetness, the amount of ice (or whether you want your drink hot) and various toppings. I went with their classic brown sugar pearl milk tea (hot, no sugar, served in a transparent cup that allows you to see the degradation in the liquid) and found it delightful--it really does taste like the bubble tea in Taiwan. The tapioca pearls are less firm and chewy (and a little more stretchy), and they’re bit sweet thanks to the special preparation they undergo. My . Another nice feature is the seating area on the brightly lit upper floor--minimalist and clean design, small round tables, tree trunk stools, tall windows, peach and white walls--a cozy place for a snack with friends. Founders Oleksandr and Brandy are also looking ahead to the next season, with a summer series in mind as well. LL

(Way) further afield

If you’re ever in San Francisco, I’d recommend visiting the --it has a cool display of airplanes, helicopters and other flying machines; you can sit in the cockpit of a Boeing 747, as well as discover stories about famous aviators. California is very far away, I’m well aware, but in the meantime, here’s one of the videos featured in the museum of , flying wing walker. The stunts that Ingle and other pilots from the 13 Black Cats aerial stunt team are terrifying, but I admit that I watched this about seventeen times. It’s pretty impressive. LL