Angelina Jolie in “Maria”, “Nickel Boys”, and “One Hundred Years of Solitude” TV adaptation top this week's Must List

I'm in denial that we've fully entered holiday season. So much to get done before the end of the year. But balancing out that seasonal stress is the fun we have as an EW staff putting together our Best & Worst package each December. The heated debates about which TV episodes, albums, movies, cancellations, scenes, Broadway shows, and more deserve discussion are the nicest Thanksgiving fights a staff could ask for. So check out all of our lists — and let us know if you agree! Even if you don't, you're still invited to Thanksgiving next year. —Patrick Gomez, Editor-in-Chief

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Angelina Jolie in "Maria"

Angelina Jolie approaches near-perfection in Pablo Larraín's Maria Callas biopic — the third film in the director's cinematic tribute to iconic 20th-century women (following 2016's Jackie and 2021's Spencer). Her mesmerizing performance paints a moving portrait of the late soprano. Jolie's combination of natural talent and dedication to her craft (she went through seven months of voice training to play the part) is evident in every line and expression. Whether she's purring diva-worthy one-liners, belting arias, or mourning the loss of a divine gift she never asked for, Jolie is powerful, raw, and moving. —Mike Miller, Executive Editor

Read EW's Maria review

"Nickel Boys"

This adaptation of Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer-winning novel depicts two young Black boys sent to a draconian "reform" school in 1960s Florida, but it's told entirely through first-person POV. Trust us when we say you've never seen a movie like this. —Christian Holub, Senior Writer

Read EW's Nickel Boys review

"One Hundred Years of Solitude"

In the first true adaptation of Gabriel García Márquez's beloved novel, the epic saga of the Buendía family springs to life with gorgeous imagery and a phenomenal ensemble of a cast. With a Colombian-centered cast and crew, Netflix delivers a series the García Márquez family fully approves. —Yolanda Machado, Staff Editor

Read EW's interview with One Hundred Years of Solitude director Alex García López

Bandits on the Run's new single "Back Home"

The indie-folk rockers' newest single makes for the perfect addition to your holiday playlist. With soaring harmonies, rollicking banjo, and heartfelt lyrics, the trio has created an earnest track that truly feels like a warm hug, perfect for any winter wonderland. —Emlyn Travis, News Writer

"Cult of Love"

What could possibly go wrong during a family get-together at Christmas? In Leslye Headland's Broadway debut, the answer is everything. Shailene Woodley and Zachary Quinto lead an all-star cast that provides plenty of laughs and gasps along the way. —Dalton Ross, Editorial Director

Read EW's Cult of Love review

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