Exploring Awards Season Movies from the Comfort of Your Home
As we delve into the month of November, the film industry is abuzz with new releases and awards season movies hitting theater screens. However, with the rise of streaming services, it’s now possible to catch up on high-profile titles from the comfort of your own home. In this article, we’ll highlight several notable movies that have recently become available to stream or purchase, and are definitely worth your time.
One such film is Clint Bentley’s “Train Dreams,” which hits Netflix on November 21. Based on a novella by Denis Johnson, the movie is co-written by Bentley and Greg Kwedar, who have previously collaborated on films like “Sing Sing” and “Jockey.” The film tells the poignant story of an Oregon logger in the early 20th century, played by Joel Edgerton, and is a must-watch for its devastating and life-affirming portrayal.
New Releases on Netflix and Prime Video
Another notable release on Netflix is Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of “Frankenstein,” starring Jacob Elordi as the Creature. The film is a visual masterpiece, with stunning costumes, sets, and cinematography, and Elordi’s emotional performance is the heart of the movie. Del Toro’s affinity for monsters makes him the perfect director to bring this classic tale to life.
On Prime Video, Nia DaCosta’s “Hedda” offers a fresh take on the Ibsen play, with Tessa Thompson starring in the title role. Set in Jazz Age England, the film follows Hedda as she navigates a wild party at her home, manipulating those around her. The movie also stars Nina Hoss and Imogen Poots, and is a must-watch for its unique portrayal of the classic character.
Acclaimed Films Available for Purchase
Two A24 films, “The Smashing Machine” and “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” are now available for purchase on premium VOD for $19.99. “The Smashing Machine” stars Dwayne Johnson as pioneering MMA fighter Mark Kerr, and follows his career in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The film is a unique take on the sports movie genre, directed by Benny Safdie. “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” directed by Mary Bronstein, is a searing portrayal of motherhood anxiety, starring Rose Byrne as a woman navigating a series of challenges while caring for her medically fragile child.
For those interested in documentary films, “The Perfect Neighbor” on Netflix and “The Alabama Solution” on HBO Max are two urgent and harrowing documentaries worth watching. “The Perfect Neighbor” uses police bodycam footage to depict a devastating dispute between neighbors in Florida, while “The Alabama Solution” exposes the human rights violations occurring in Alabama prisons, using cellphone footage from inside the prisons.
These films, along with many others, offer a glimpse into the world of awards season movies, and can be streamed or purchased from the comfort of your own home. For more information on these and other films, visit Here
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