While another weekend of watching "The Office" is upon us, there is happy news: as of Friday, April 3, HBO Now and HBO Go are offering more than 500 hours of free streaming. Game of Thrones" (open in new tab) and "Hibike! Euphoria," because major HBO shows like those are not on the list. However, HBO does offer a lot of great TV shows, movies, and documentaries that you can't find anywhere else (and it's free!).

A little more about HBO Max: For $14.99/month, this new service includes all of HBO's original productions, library titles, and licensed content. We also reported that it will be the home of "Friends". Sure, the long-awaited reunion may currently be on hold (open in new tab), but at least reruns will always be available.

Now, I've taken the liberty of figuring out which of the 10 documentaries, 20 movies, and 9 TV shows I should devote my time to this weekend, and HBO has yet to say when this free period will end, so now is the time to start watching.

If you need to spice up your weekend plans at home, pop this baby in! Get ready for a shirtless Ryan Gosling. The story of Cal Weaver (Steve Carell), who is divorced after discovering his wife (Julianne Moore) has been unfaithful, Cal, now over 40 and stuck in the dating world, transforms himself with the help of a man (Gosling) he meets at a bar. Emma Stone also appears in the film, but your eyes will be glued to "Ryan Gosling with his shirt off."

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Crowned the best TV show of all time by critics everywhere, the series follows the life of Tony Soprano and his involvement with the "family" known as the Mafia. over six seasons, New Jersey Mafia boss, Soprano is portrayed as struggling with everything. Interestingly, he also sees a therapist, which is not typical for a man with his demeanor. WARNING: This show is very graphic and features multiple scenes of violence against women.

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Bill Hader gets a little serious in this story of Midwestern hitman Barry (Hader) who takes a job in sunny Los Angeles. On the job, he is drawn to the world of acting and tells his boss, Houches (Stephen Root), that this is his last job, but it doesn't work out.The 30-minute episodes fly by, and one wonders what else Hader, a "Saturday Night Live" native, could do.

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This six-part documentary may not have the crazy characters of Netflix's "Tiger King," but the story is just as crazy and wild. Sit back and learn the story of the McDonald's Monopoly scam in the 1990s, both from the people who committed the crime and the FBI agents involved. I was shocked (and made me crave McDonald's French fries).

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This documentary took the film festival by storm when it was released. It follows the story of the closing of the last roller rink in America and how it became the launching pad for some of the biggest names in music, creating a hidden subculture. This story reminds us of how strong the bonds between us all are.

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At first glance, this looks like another bare-bones drama from HBO, but, ah, appearances can be deceiving. The story of the Roy family, which owns most of the world's media, is more funny than serious; it's shot in the manner of The Office or Parks and Recreation, with a camera crew constantly following the cast, and the script is truly "chef's kiss." *

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Forget everything you know about the 2011 remake with Russell Brand and instead watch the original to brighten your weekend a bit. A rich man (Dudley Moore) who loves to party is given an ultimatum by his father: marry the woman of his choice or lose his $750 million inheritance. The only problem" he falls in love with a shoplifter played by Liza Minnelli.

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Calm down and learn about the greatness of Jane Fonda, Oscar winner, activist, fitness mogul, and the woman we all admire. I love this documentary for many reasons, but the biggest reason is that Fonda wants us fans to know her story as seen through her eyes. This is a lovely tribute to all that she has done, and it doesn't hurt that we get to see some old footage of her and Robert Redford.

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Set in southern Louisiana, the world of telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin) is turned The world is turned upside down. It was the first HBO series I loved and adored and will always hold a special place in my heart. Also, don't miss the multiple shirtless scenes by Alexander Skarsgård and Joe Manganiello. Oh, how I love art. Warning: there is a lot of nudity and blood, so this may not be a show for the whole family.

This is an animated sequel that rivals the original; five years later, the original cast is back. You'll probably come to see it for the little ones, but by the end you'll find yourself just as captivated as they were.

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Back in 2014, many of you saw the headlines about Michelle Carter, the girl who killed her boyfriend, Conrad Roy, by carbon monoxide poisoning in his car. The documentary is in two parts, telling the story from the prosecution's point of view and the defense's point of view, leaving the viewer to decide which side to take.

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Perhaps the most underrated on this list, this action film from the director of 300 and Watchmen leaves a lasting impression. Baby Doll (Emily Browning) is sent to a mental institution by her abusive stepfather and five days later receives a lobotomy. Losing all other options, she and four other inmates plan an escape and embark on a journey to find five objects set in real and imaginary worlds.

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