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USA Today
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
From 'The Amateur' to 'Zombies 4,' 10 movies you need to stream right now
Malek. Rami Malek. After going the James Bond villain route for "No Time to Die," the Oscar winner becomes a secret agent in his own right in the spy thriller "The Amateur," one of several new movies hitting your favorite streaming services. Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Peacock, HBO Max and more offer up theatrical releases finally coming home, like the new André Holland/Gemma Chan drama "The Actor," plus original fare like a surprise Anthony Ramos/Naomi Scott sci-fi flick you didn't know you needed. Here are 10 new and notable movies you can stream right now: 'The Actor' Based on the Donald E. Westlake crime novel "Memory," the period drama stars André Holland as a man stranded in a strange town and suffering from amnesia. He finds himself drawn to a kind woman (Gemma Chan), but when he discovers he's a New York actor, he attempts to go home in a movie awash in ethereal atmosphere and noir-ish style. Where to watch: Hulu. 'The Amateur' It's like an action thriller that forgot to come out in 2003. When his wife (Rachel Brosnahan) is killed in an international terrorist attack, a CIA decoder (Rami Malek) goes after the people responsible in a throwback to the days of "The Recruit" and the "Bourne" movies. Where to watch: Hulu. 'Apocalypse in the Tropics' The gripping documentary chronicles the rise of evangelical power in Brazilian politics in recent years, focused on the tumult caused by televangelist Silas Malafaia and controversial president Jair Bolsonaro. It's also a sobering watch given how certain aspects – from social-media propaganda to a destructive insurrection – hit way too close to home. Where to watch: Netflix. 'Drop' This modern Hitchcockian thriller doesn't take itself too seriously. Meghann Fahy ("Sirens") plays a widowed mom getting back in the love game. She meets up with a first date (Brandon Sklenar) at a high-rise restaurant, but is soon menaced with memes sent to her phone threatening her son if she doesn't kill the dude. Where to watch: Peacock. 'Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story' Are you "Jaws"-d out yet? For those still celebrating the iconic blockbuster's 50th anniversary, this documentary is essential viewing. Director Steven Spielberg goes deep on the exhausting and "terrifying" process of making his legendary shark movie, and filmmakers such as J.J. Abrams, James Cameron and Jordan Peele discuss its influence and legacy. Where to watch: Hulu, Disney+. 'Long Distance' The definition of a "dumped movie" is a shelved theatrical release with a new title and no marketing dropped suddenly on a streaming service. That said, this sci-fi film is a pretty fun time, with Anthony Ramos as a miner who crash-lands on a dangerous alien planet and needs to rescue an injured stranger (Naomi Scott) before his oxygen runs out. Where to watch: Hulu. 'Madea's Destination Wedding' Tyler Perry's don't-call-her-elderly firebrand Madea returns in yet another comedy. Madea once again is chaotic as she, friends and extended family members attend the sudden Bahamian wedding of her grandniece (Diamond White), while the father of the bride (also Perry) is the stressed-out soul trying to keep it together. Where to watch: Netflix. 'Opus' This thriller stars Ayo Edebiri ("The Bear") as a young journalist invited to the event of the year: A mega pop star (John Malkovich) hosts influential folks at his remote compound to hear his first album since going off the grid 30 years earlier. The cult horror flick doesn't totally deliver on a great premise, but Malkovich is a hoot as a cross between Davids Bowie and Koresh. Where to watch: HBO Max. 'Push' The one thing very pregnant realtor Natalie (Alicia Sanz) doesn't need is a bunch of no-shows to a cursed house she's trying to sell. And the one guy who does show up? A psycho killer! Raúl Castillo plays the sadistic guy who ruthlessly chases her – a situation that goes truly awry when she goes into labor – in a twist on the supernaturally tinged slasher. Where to watch: Shudder. 'Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires' Just when you thought there weren't enough zombies, werewolves and aliens in this song-and-dance franchise, along come more monsters. Now college kids, young couple Zed (Milo Manheim) and Addison (Meg Donnelly) find a way to bring together the warring factions of Daywalkers and Vampires for everybody's well-being. Where to watch: Disney+.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The most surreal noir thriller of the year just landed on Hulu — and it will stick with you for days
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. If you're a fan of Hollywood, you probably watched "The Studio," Apple's critically acclaimed comedy about the movie-making business. But if you're a fan of the noir genre, you were probably disappointed by the show's least successful episode. Smack dab in the middle of "The Studio," the series shifts gears and becomes a shadowy thriller in which Seth Rogen's bumbling studio head attempts to track down a stolen film reel. The episode was a tonal misfire, a rare blip in an otherwise near-perfect season of television and a bummer to anyone whose favorite movie is "Double Indemnity," "Chinatown" or any other noir classic. But to paraphrase a famous Bible verse, when Hollywood takes away, it also gives. And in this case, that gift comes in the form of "The Actor," an indie noir about the dark side of show business that just made its streaming debut on Hulu. "The Actor" is everything that "The Studio's" noir detour failed to be: a taut, trippy, and fiercely authentic thriller that blurs the lines of cinema and reality until they're completely unrecognizable. What is 'The Actor' about? "The Actor" is the kind of movie that's best watched knowing as little as possible, but if you insist, I'll give you a brief overview. Paul Cole (André Holland) is an actor traveling with a theater troupe who decides to sleep with a married woman while on the road. After the husband gives him a brutal beating, Paul winds up with amnesia and gets stranded somewhere in the Midwest. Without enough money to get back home to New York , he takes a $5 bus to a mysterious town and finds a job at the local factory. He also meets a beguiling woman (Gemma Chan) and begins to fall in love. In the movie's meaty second act, an old playbill triggers Paul's memory just enough to dislodge his New York address. He heads home, but soon learns some disturbing truths about the man he once was. After struggling to revive his acting career — his utter failure to deliver a single line for a minor role on live television leads to the movie's most stressful moment — Paul attempts to make his way back to a town and a woman he can barely remember. Noir meets showbiz "The Actor" isn't so much a movie about the business of acting as it is a warning about the perils of the profession. Even without the amnesia, Paul lives a sad and depressing life. When he arrives in New York, he learns he was juggling several girlfriends, all of whom seem to hate him. His old friends aren't much better, goading Paul into telling offensive jokes and snickering at him behind his back. It's only when Paul abandons that career for a job in a factory that he seems to find some measure of happiness. But while "The Actor" is surprisingly short on scenes about acting, its promise of noir storytelling comes through in every frame. Filmed on a soundstage in Budapest, where director Duke Johnson could control each tiny variable, the movie is bathed in moody shadows and shades of grey. The music, dialogue, and direction come together to perfectly recreate the feeling of a femme fatale mystery. There's no hesitation or winking at the audience, just pure commitment to this high-concept cinematic vision. The acting in 'The Actor' At the center of the film is André Holland, who appears in nearly every scene and beautifully conveys the experience of a man drifting through life with no memories of his past. Paul is somehow both perpetually lost and unnaturally confident, as if amnesia robbed him not just of his life story but of his anxiety, too. It's hard to imagine anyone else in the role (although, fun fact: Ryan Gosling was originally set to star before dropping out for scheduling reasons). Holland's performance alone is enough to anchor "The Actor," but the rest of the cast isn't slacking either. It's clear everyone involved is fully devoted to both the noir aesthetic that envelopes the film like cigarette smoke, and the Hollywood critique at its core. Each scene and each line feels pulled straight out of some lost 1940s thriller. It just goes to show what's possible when you decide on a bit and stick to it. Stream "The Actor" on Hulu More on Tom's Guide 5 classic summer blockbusters just landed on streaming — and they'll make you feel like a kid again 5 best underwater thrillers to watch right now 35 summer movies we can't wait to see in theaters, Netflix and more
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Best Movies New to Every Major Streaming Platform in March 2025
Netflix may get most of the attention, but it's hardly a one-stop shop for cinephiles looking to stream essential classic and contemporary films. Each of the prominent streaming platforms caters to its own niche of film obsessives. From the boundless wonders of the Criterion Channel to the new frontiers of streaming offered by the likes of the Kino Film Collection and Peacock, IndieWire's monthly guide highlights the best of what's coming to every major streamer, with an eye toward exclusive titles that may help readers decide which of these services is right for them. More from IndieWire 'The Dutchman' Review: André Holland Goes on a Psychosexual Dark Night of the Soul in Contemporary Spin on '60s Race Play Art House Convergence and IDA Issue Statement Against Threat by Miami Beach Mayor to Close Cinema Over 'No Other Land' 'Mickey 17': 6 Ways Bong Joon Ho Defined His Not So Distant Sci-Fi World Here's your guide for March 2025. Best of IndieWire The 15 Best Robert Pattinson Performances, from 'Good Time' to 'High Life' The 17 Best Thrillers Streaming on Netflix in March, from 'Fair Play' to 'Emily the Criminal' All 97 Oscars Best Picture Winners, Ranked
Los Angeles Times
09-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Zazie Beetz, Aldis Hodge and more talk the importance of ‘The Dutchman'
Andre Gaines, André Holland, Zazie Beetz, Kate Mara and Aldis Hodge stopped by the L.A. Times studio to talk about their SXSW film, 'The Dutchman.'
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Neon's First Trailer for ‘The Actor' With André Holland and Gemma Chan Features an Amnesiac Love Story
'The Actor' is ready to wake up. The new movie, from 'Anomalisa' director Duke Johnson, stars André Holland and Gemma Chan, and you can watch the brand-new trailer right now. The official synopsis notes that the story follows 'Paul Cole (Holland) stranded in a mysterious small town with no memory of who he is or how he got here. Without a sense of identity or purpose, he starts from scratch and begins courting a local costume designer Edna (Chan). As bits and pieces of his past slowly emerge, he attempts to find his way home, but time is slippery, appearances can't be trusted and it's unclear which of his identities is real.' May Calamawy, Asim Chaudhry, Joe Cole, Fabien Frankel, Olwen Fouéré, Edward Hogg, Toby Jones, Youssef Kerkour, Simon McBurney, Tanya Reynolds, Tracey Ullman and Scott Alexander Young also star. What's fascinating about 'The Actor' is that it is based on a Donald E. Westlake novel that the legendary mystery writer never published in his lifetime. It was written in 1963 and couldn't find a publisher, and was later shopped around in the late 1970s, by which point Westlake had deemed it too dated. After the writer died in 2008, a manuscript was discovered and published in 2010 by Hard Case Crime. And now that once lost story has become a major motion picture. Johnson, of course, directed the stop-motion 'Anomalisa' with Charlie Kaufman (who executive produced 'The Actor') and is making his live-action feature debut here. You definitely get a sense of the playfulness of animation in the trailer. Neon will release 'The Actor' exclusively in theaters on March 14. The post Neon's First Trailer for 'The Actor' With André Holland and Gemma Chan Features an Amnesiac Love Story appeared first on TheWrap.
