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The Best Movies, TV Shows, Theater, Books and Music Arriving in May
Meghann Fahy as Devon and Felix Solis as Jose in Netflix’s forthcoming Sirens.
Photographer: Macall Polay/Netflix
Perhaps because we’re on the cusp of summer, this month’s best cultural offerings are all about the slow burn. Whether it’s straight-up action or something more cerebral, get ready for some big reveals.
The Phoenician Scheme
King of twee Wes Anderson is set to deliver yet another star-stuffed feature, this time in the form of an espionage thriller. Benicio del Toro plays one of Europe’s richest men, supported by a cast of such up-and-comers as Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch and Jeffrey Wright. May 30