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The truth behind Paul Mescal and Jesse Buckley’s chemistry
Jesse Buckley and Chloé Zhao reveal the truth behind Buckley’s chemistry with Paul Mescal in “Hamnet.”
- One of these movies is the one you should watch tonight.
- Returning theatrical releases include Best Picture nominees “Hamnet” and “The Secret Agent.”
- There are also original streaming movies, like Netflix’s Alan Ritchson sci-fi action movie War Machine.
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Your favorite streaming service is looking for Oscar lovers.
Best Picture nominees Hamnet and The Secret Agent, along with Best Original Screenplay nominee It Was an Accident, are now available to watch on your couch ahead of the Academy Awards on March 15th. However, Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, and Amazon’s Prime Video have something for everyone. Some have finally hit theaters, like the Dave Bautista action flick and the goofy Downton Abbey satire, while others are original, like the sci-fi thriller that pits Alan Ritchson against a space-destroying machine.
Here are 10 hottest new movies you can stream right now.
“The Bluff”
It’s clear that Priyanka Chopra Jonas is firmly entrenched in the action heroine era, as she takes down a bunch of pirates. In this action-packed and bloody pirate tale, Arcel (Jones) is a Caribbean woman living in paradise until a ruthless captain (Karl Urban) she’s known from her past shows up seeking money and revenge.
Where to watch: prime video
“Fackham Hall”
“Airplane!” Give the “Downton Abbey” spin you never knew you needed. This hilariously daffy parody is set in England in the 1930s, and tells the story of the aristocratic but often incestuous Davenport family, whose daughter Rose (Thomasin Mackenzie) is torn between marrying her cousin Archibald (Tom Felton) to protect the family or staying with pickpocket-turned-servant Eric (Ben Radcliffe).
Where to watch: HBO Max
“Hamnet”
Prepare to be emotionally overwhelmed by the end of Chloé Zhao’s heartfelt look at William Shakespeare’s family life. Jessie Buckley plays Will’s (Paul Mescal) wife Agnes, who raises their children while he works in London. The tragedy causes a disconnect between the two, but it also ultimately leads to the creation of “Hamlet” and different ways of dealing with grief.
Where to watch: peacock
“In the blink of an eye”
Longtime Pixar director Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo, Wall-E) brings this ambitious sci-fi drama to life. The film tells three interconnected stories of human resilience told over thousands of years, centering on a caveman family, a modern-day couple (Daveed Diggs and Rashida Jones), and a futuristic astronaut (Kate McKinnon).
Where to watch: Hulu
“It was just an accident.”
Director Jafar Panahi’s thriller is an unforgettable mix of serious moral questions and clever screwball comedy. A breathtaking modern-day fable about a mechanic (Vahid Mobaseli) who stumbles upon his supposed tormentor (Ebrahim Azizi) in an Iranian prison, kidnaps him, and decides what to do with him by bringing in other political prisoners.
Where to watch: Hulu
“Spider Woman’s Kiss”
Director Bill Condon’s immersive adaptation of the Kander & Ebb musical takes place around 1983, with star Diego Luna playing a political prisoner in Argentina and Tonatiu, a rising star, spending time in prison. It’s a movie within a movie, based on the story of an old movie, with Jennifer Lopez playing the dual roles of a fashion editor in love and the mysterious Spider-Woman.
Where to watch: Hulu
“Paul McCartney: Man on the Run”
How do you continue to be part of the world’s biggest band? Director Morgan Neville (Would You Like to Be a Neighbor?) tackles Paul McCartney’s life after the Beatles. The film also delves into the Beatles’ legacy and relationship with John Lennon, including the breakup of the Fab Four and McCartney’s founding of the group Wings with his wife Linda.
Where to watch: prime video
“The Secret Agent”
Set in the 1970s, this political thriller stars the brilliant Wagner Moura as a Brazilian researcher pursued by a mercenary killer. A former teacher aims to escape the country’s ruthless dictatorship with her son by assuming a different name and working with fellow dissidents, but she wonders who she can really trust.
Where to watch: Hulu
“Trap House”
This action thriller stars Dave Bautista as the leader of a group of undercover DEA agents in El Paso, Texas. His son (Jack Champion) and the other agent’s children use the skills they developed alongside their parents to steal money from Mexican cartels and help their own. The plan works until they accidentally rob a van full of coke and corner a family of violent drug dealers.
Where to watch: Netflix
“War Machine”
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you crossed the movie “Full Metal Jacket” with the movie “Transformers”? Reacher stars Alan Ritchson as an Army combat engineer who enters a program to become a Ranger. His final mission fails when an armored enemy emerges from space, and he must work with his fellow soldiers to survive.
Where to watch: Netflix
