What's New on Netflix in May 2021

Netflix has debuted a bunch of hit, original movies on the streaming service so far in 2021.

The name Halston is synonymous with American fashion and New York City nightlife during the disco era — now, the famed fashionista the subject of a new Netflix docu-series. Moulin Rouge star Ewan McGregor stars as the iconic designer in the Ryan Murphy-produced biopic, which follows the life of the eccentric fashion powerhouse. Before watching the new series, learn more about who Halston was.

Ryan Murphy, follows the life of legendary fashion designer Roy Halston Frowick, portrayed by Ewan McGregor.  is available to stream now, and in honor of the series' release, we're in the mood to shop for clothes that take us back to the '70s in New York City — an era synonymous with glamour, disco and Halston himself.Think billowy gowns to slinky club dresses, featuring statement-making details like metallics, sequins and halter necklines.

Ryan Murphy’s new series is already stirring some controversy.

Rutherglen artist Vin Deighan, alias Frank Quitely.

There are only a couple of things you need to know before watching the trailer for “Halston.” First, Ewan McGregor is acting his heart out and you can tell that this is going to be a series that will have folks talking about him for a while. And second, this is a Ryan Murphy production, so expect a very slick, stylish, colorful series.

There are only a couple of things you need to know before watching the trailer for “Halston.” First, Ewan McGregor is acting his heart out and you can tell that this is going to be a series that will have folks talking about him for a while. And second, this is a Ryan Murphy production, so expect a very slick, stylish, colorful series.

Halle Berry is laughing off jokes about the new haircut she debuted at the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday (25 April). When the actor arrived at the Oscars to present, showing off her new blunt bob and bangs, many fans on social media compared her cut to that of Johnny Depp in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Edna Mode from The Incredibles and Beyoncé’s super-short fringe in 2014.

Monster (5/7)“Monster tells the story of Steve Harmon (Kelvin Harrison, Jr.) a 17-year-old honor student whose world comes crashing down around him when he is charged with felony murder. The film follows his dramatic journey from a smart, likeable film student from Harlem attending an elite high school through a complex legal battle that could leave him spending the rest of his life in prison.”Oxygen (5/12)“Oxygen is a French survival thriller directed by Alexandre Aja.

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Leslie Odom Jr. gave an amazing performance at the 2021 Academy Awards!

Netflix series Pieces of Her was filming in the Blue Mountains. But on Wednesday, shooting for the forthcoming Toni Collette-starring drama moved to the inner west suburb of Camperdown.

Netflix has released the full list of movies and television shows that will be hitting the streaming service in the next few weeks – and it’s extensive!

Netflix has unfortunately announced which titles will be permanently removed from the streaming service beginning in May of 2021.

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Netflix film Spaceman.The film is set to adapt The Spaceman of Bohemia, a 2017 novel by Jaroslav Kalfar focusing on an astronaut embarking on a solo mission to space.Mulligan’s casting in the film, which is set to be helmed by Chernobyl director Johan Renck, was reported by Deadline. The screenplay was penned by Colby Day.Spaceman is set to follow “an astronaut (Sandler) sent to the edge of the galaxy to collect mysterious ancient dust.

Snoop Dogg has become the latest addition to the cast of upcoming Netflix vampire thriller, Day Shift.The film was originally announced last year with Jamie Foxx cast early on to play a vampire hunter.Now, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Snoop Dogg will join Foxx alongside Scott Adkins, Meaghan Good, Karla Souza, Eric Lange and Zion Broadnax.As stated in The Hollywood Reporter, “Day Shift sees Jamie Foxx play a hard-working, blue-collar dad who just wants to provide a good life for his