The Queue

Plus, three Emmy nominated TV shows to binge this weekend.

A typical edition of The Queue starts with me going in-depth on a single topic — whether it’s discussing the best Pixar movies ever, ranking the sci-fi works of Steven Spielberg, or chronicling the strangest soccer movies of all time — before offering some quick streaming recommendations.

Once a month, however, I’ll be sending you an all-recommendations edition of the newsletter, because the struggle of deciding what to watch is eternal.

With the start of a new month heralding a slew of new movies and shows being added to streaming libraries, we’ve got plenty of recommendations to help you make the most of your time on the couch.

3 new movies to watch on Netflix in July

“A League of Their Own” (1992)

Wareham native Geena Davis is the heart and soul of this fictionalized account of a 1940s women’s pro baseball team that sprung up when the MLB was threatened by World War II. The team of misfits overseen by initially cynical manager Jimmy Dugan (Tom Hanks) proves to be a hit, though the relationship between sisters Dottie (Davis) and Kit (Lori Petty) suffers. (Netflix)

“Moneyball” (2011)

Oakland Athletics GM Billy Beane (Brad Pitt) contends with the reality that there are rich teams, poor teams, then “fifty feet of crap,” and then Oakland by embracing advanced analytics and unheralded players flagged by his right-hand man (Jonah Hill). (Netflix)

“Gone Girl” (2014)

Ben Affleck is sublime in the role of Nick Dunne, a teacher whose wife Amy (an excellent Rosamund Pike) has gone missing. Mirroring Affleck’s real-life relationship with the press, Nick’s seeming apathy towards the case leads the true crime-obsessed media to all but convict him of Amy’s murder. (Netflix)

3 Emmy nominated TV shows to binge this weekend

“The Pitt” (2025-26)

When the 2026 Emmy nominations were announced on Wednesday, Noah Wyle’s HBO Max emergency room drama topped the list with 25 nods thanks to a consistently excellent sophomore season. (HBO Max)

“Hacks” (2021-26)

Just behind “The Pitt” was another HBO show, which landed a record 24 nominations for a comedy series. “Hacks” finished its fifth and final season in style, as showbiz legend Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and her protege (Hannah Einbinder) put their feuds behind them and take on a vindictive corporate executive (Tony Goldwyn). (HBO Max)

“Widow’s Bay” (2026)

My favorite new TV show of 2026, this horror-comedy was filmed in Massachusetts but set in a fictional Maine island town, led by a “Jaws”-esque mayor (Matthew Rhys) trying to convince the public (against all evidence) that the island isn’t haunted. (Apple TV)

Play or Skip

Have a show you can’t stop watching? Email me about it at [email protected], and your recommendation may appear in a future edition of The Queue.

You’ve heard enough of my streaming picks already, so here’s what the rest of Boston.com’s staff is watching.

“Spider-Noir” (2026)

Last month, editor Peter Chianca said he needed more time to decide on this Nicolas Cage series, and he has now delivered his verdict: ”Four stars! This is a show that’s got everything: superheroes, supervillains, a femme fatale, a plucky secretary, body horror, creepy dream sequences, torch singing, journalism, a bad guy with an Irish accent … I could do this all day.” (Prime Video)

“The Other Bennet Sister” (2026)

Staff writer Abby Patkin “finally caved” and subscribed to BritBox for this adaptation of the unofficial 2020 sequel to “Pride and Prejudice” told from the perspective of Mary Bennet: “It’s really fun — all the expected coming-of-age/young love tropes, presented in a refreshing way that borrows all the best elements from shows like “Bridgerton” and the OG 1995 “Pride and Prejudice.” Regency historians and Austen purists may take issue with some of the creative liberties, but for the casual viewer (cough, me), it’s delightful.” (BritBox)

“The Sheep Detectives” (2026)

Senior producer Heather Alterisio saw this family-friendly mystery starring Hugh Jackman in theaters, and has been eagerly awaiting its streaming debut: “This movie has truly something for everyone. It’s “Knives Out” meets “Babe,” but with adorable sheep, well-timed barnyard puns, a solid cast, and moments that unexpectedly tug on your heartstrings.” (Prime Video)

End credits

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Until next time, good stream hunting, everyone!

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