Weekend entertainment preview: must-sees and binge-worthy picks

An eclectic array of releases dominates the cultural landscape this weekend, from an idiosyncratic thriller to a survival game that blends eco-fantasy and hardcore gaming.

Cinema:

David Lowery's 'Mother Mary' drops Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel into a provocative psychosexual romance as a pop star and fashion designer. 'Rose of Nevada' meanwhile sees George MacKay and future Bond contender Callum Turner navigate a mysterious sci-fi tale of a boat lost at sea. 'Exit 8' pits Kazunari Ninomiya's protagonist against a labyrinthine horror set in a Japanese metro station, while 'Michael' charts the rise of the King of Pop, 17 years after his death.

Gigs:

South Londoner Ego Ella May brings her neo-soul and jazz fusion to Manchester and beyond, while pianist Tamara Stefanovich joins the BBC Philharmonic for Stravinsky and Adams in Manchester. The Cheltenham Jazz Festival marks its 30th anniversary with a diverse lineup featuring Nigel Kennedy, Joshua Redman, and more.

Art and stage:

Not mentioned here, but worth noting, is the Louis Tomlinson tour that blends pop and dance.

Streaming and games:

On the gaming front, 'Tiny Campers' offers a survival experience that marries eco-fantasy and hardcore gameplay, while 'Saros' pits players against the eerie light of an alien eclipse in search of a lost colony.