We’re now officially deep into June, and that means Netflix has already added a ton of new movies to stream this weekend. Among the best streaming services, it's by far the biggest platform, and it tends to add plenty of new films to watch on the first day of every month. But Netflix also adds new movies every week, meaning it can be tough to keep track of which flick you need to be streaming next
To help you curate your weekend watchlist, I’ve picked three Netflix movies worth watching. Top of the list is "Song Sung Blue," a hit musical biopic from last year starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson. It will arrive on Netflix this Saturday, so while you're waiting, check out "Maternal Instinct," a shocking new true crime documentary. Then, on Sunday, make sure to check out "Piece By Piece," an animated movie that tells Pharrell Williams' life story through Lego bricks.
Here are the three new Netflix movies worth watching this weekend.
'Song Sung Blue'
Genre: Biographical musical movie
What it's about: Mike Sardina (Hugh Jackman) was a struggling Don Ho impersonator until one fateful night, when he met Claire Stengl (Kate Hudson). She was a hairdresser by day and a Patsy Cline impersonator by night, but when she and Mike decide to become a Neil Diamond tribute act, their lives change forever.
Why you should watch it: If you like Neil Diamond's music, then you'll enjoy this movie. But even if you don't, "Song Sung Blue" centers around two performances well worth a watch. Hudson, in particular, is excellent. Her performance as Claire was deemed Oscar-worthy, even if she didn't ultimately take home a statuette.
Watch "Song Sung Blue" on Netflix starting June 13
'Maternal Instinct'
Genre: True crime documentary movie
What it's about: "Maternal Instinct" tells the tragic, twisted tale of the murder of Reagan Simmons-Hancock at the hands of Taylor Parker. The latter was a young woman in love with Wade Griffin, a hog trapper in a small Texas town. She was quickly pregnant, but as the due date crept closer, people started to have doubts. But even they couldn't have imagined the lengths Parker would go to have a baby.
Why you should watch it: If you're into true crime documentaries, it's tough to find a story more messed up than what Parker did to Simmons-Hancock. It's not for me, but I know all too well that I'm in the minority when it comes to being averse to true crime shows and movies.
Watch "Maternal Instinct" on Netflix now
‘Piece By Piece'
Genre: Animated biographical documentary movie
What it's about: "Piece By Piece" follows the story of multihyphenate music producer Pharrell Williams from his time in the Atlantis projects in Virginia Beach to his current place atop the music and fashion worlds. That means his time with the Neptunes, his work with Kendrick Lamar and more.
Why you should watch it: Pharrell and writer/director Morgan Neville chose to tell this story through Legos, making it a truly unique experience. Even if you're not someone who loves watching documentaries, this one is worth checking out.
Watch "Piece by Piece" on Netflix starting June 14
