Netflix’s “My Oxford Year” adaptation and Katie Kitamura’s novel “Audition” round out our picks for the weekend of Aug. 1.

The Naked Gun, Twisted Metal season 2, and Cynthia Erivo as Jesus top this week’s Must List

Netflix's "My Oxford Year" adaptation and Katie Kitamura's novel "Audition" round out our picks for the weekend of Aug. 1.

Published on August 1, 2025 02:51PM EDT

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Season 2 of 'Twisted Metal'; Cynthia Erivo; Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson in 'The Naked Gun'. Credit:

Paramount Pictures; Peacock; Kevin Mazur / Contributor / Getty Images

*"You're out." "Make it work." "Fierce." (Even "Dinner with the Kushners...") Few reality shows have given us as many catchphrases as *Project Runway* has over the last 20 years. And this week, we celebrate the premiere of season 21 with a cover featuring judges Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, and Law Roach, touching on Heidi's return after eight years, the legacy of the series, and what to expect from the "spicy" new cast. As someone who even pirated the international versions through BitTorrent back in the day, this one was a pinch-me moment to work on. —Patrick Gomez, Editor-in-Chief*

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“The Naked Gun”

Pamela Anderson as Beth Davenport and Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr. in 'The Naked Gun'.

Frank Masi/Paramount Pictures.

Who couldn't use some laughs right now? Luckily, *Naked Gun* is loaded with them. The spoof-comedy franchise reboot stars Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr. — son of the character made famous by Leslie Nielsen — and Pamela Anderson as Beth Davenport, who falls in love with Frank as he investigates her brother's murder. Expect classic *Police Squad* shenanigans, a plethora of puns, sight gags galore, and an abundance of absurdity. As we enter the dog days of summer, cool off in an air-conditioned theater and crack up with Neeson & Co. *—Gerrad Hall, Editorial Director*

“Twisted Metal”

Patty Guggenheim as Raven and Lisa Gilroy as Vermin on season 2 of 'Twisted Metal'.

Pief Weyman/PEACOCK

The gruesome Peacock comedy series (based on the PlayStation game) returns for an engine-revving, bloody good time, as Anthony Mackie's John Doe and Stephanie Beatriz's Quiet enter the titular demolition derby put on by mysterious host Calypso (Anthony Carrigan) in season 2. *—Debbie Day, Staff Editor*

*Twisted Metal* has 'plans' for revealing Quiet's real name

“My Oxford Year”

Corey Mylchreest as Jamie and Sofia Carson as Anna in 'My Oxford Year'.

Chris Baker/Netflix

Julia Whelan's stunning novel gets adapted into a fantastic weepie with this tale of American grad student Anna (Sofia Carson) and her hunky Oxford professor, Jamie (Corey Mylchreest). I don't know what's more beautiful — their love or the beautiful Oxford vistas. *—Maureen Lee Lenker, Senior Writer*

*My Oxford Year* stars reveal why the film's ending differs from the book**

“Jesus Christ Superstar”

Cynthia Erivo performs during the 78th annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall.

Kevin Mazur/Getty

We've seen Cynthia Erivo defy gravity. Now, she's ascending to musical theater messiah status as Jesus Christ. Get to the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles this weekend (only) to see Erivo's "Gethsemane," Adam Lambert's Judas, and Phillipa Soo's Mary, or heaven help you. *—M.L.L.*

Cynthia Erivo brushes off outcry over *Jesus Christ Superstar* casting

“Audition”

Katie Kitamura; The cover of 'Audition: A Novel'.

Francois G. Durand/Getty; Riverhead Books

Beach reads not your thing? Dive into Katie Kitamura's bonkers fifth novel, recently longlisted for the Booker Prize (Sarah Jessica Parker was a judge). The Lynchian tale follows a seasoned actress who takes Method to another level, leaving you wondering what is real. *—Tiffany Kelly, Staff Editor*

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