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As Netflix devotes more resources to original content, Amazon Prime Video takes over by adding new videos to its subscribers every month. Its catalog has become so impressive, in fact, that it’s a bit overwhelming, and at the same time, the videos included with a Prime subscription replacement status, suitable to rent or purchase. be up-to-date as new data is obtained.
Here are our lists of TV screens and videos on Netflix, and those of Hulu and Disney.
Updating its setting and story on the streets and gangs of New York City, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents’ inventive musical adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet” remains one of the biggest achievements on the scene. of Broadway. Therefore, it is not unexpected that it has given rise to one of the wonderful musicals of the cinema. Original director/choreographer Jerome Robbins and filmmaker Robert Wise shared staging duties, movingly performing the exhibition’s songs and dances on the genuine streets of New York City while using the closeness and intimacy of the camera to make the preference and loss of the story even more moving. Natalie Wood and Richard Beymer perform admirably in the lead, but Rita Moreno and George Chakiris scouse on loan to the screen and have won Oscars for their efforts, two of ten amazing film statuettes, which included awards for Most Productive Picture and to the maximum productive director. (For older 1960s cinema, check out “Judgment at Nuremberg” or “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. “) Check it out on Amazon.
Matt Damon delivers one of his most productive performances, through desperate, sexy and chilling twists, in this top-notch adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s novel. Damon plays the main character, a clever con artist who uses a fleeting example of identity to indulge himself. the sphere of the rich and charming (namely Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow) and re-prominence there at all costs. Director Anthony Minghella directs the drama and suspense with aplomb and skillfully orchestrates the perfect cast, which also includes Cate Blanchett and a memorable Philip Seymour Hoffguy.
Too many other people only know Oscar Grant III from the last moments of his life, during which he was shot and killed by a Bay Area transit officer on a station platform in the early hours of New Year’s Day 2009, a tragedy captured through cameras. of several passengers. But very occasionally we cause patients to die, and this heartfelt drama seeks to fix Grant’s life in all its richness and complexity. Director Ryan Coogler’s “powerful and delicate feature debut” focuses instead on Grant’s last day and the relationships he tries to fix and cultivate, blissfully oblivious to the fate that awaits him. It is a harrowing, humanistic portrait of an average life, cruelly cut short by prejudices and circumstances. Watch it on Amazon
At first glance, it seems like New York’s most productive romance: a spacious apartment on the Upper West Side, a dazzling woman and her actor husband, a baby jumping along the way. Take a closer look. Roman Polanski’s “conventional masterpiece” is a chilling examination of the terror lurking just beneath those shiny surfaces, beneath the clever wide-eyed intentions of new friends and the cheerful opportunism of the young couple at the center. Mia Farrow is one of his most productive works. roles as a sickly mother-to-be, John Cassavetes is justifiably carefree as a career-conscious husband, and Ruth Gordon won an Oscar for her paintings as the snooper next to the neighboring couple. (Fans of older genre videos will also enjoy “The Naked Kiss” and “Bird With the Crystal Plumage. “)
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“Mudbound” director Dee Rees made her debut with this heartfelt and thoughtful story about a Brooklyn teenager (the “incandescent” Adepero Oduye) named Alike and her sensitive attempt to come out as a lesbian, fully aware of the resistance her parents will face. (Kim Wayans and Charles Parnell) coexist. But it also captures the seduction of the subcultures Alike begins to explore, and the choice they present: the choice to live one’s own truth, without excuses. Low. “)
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Musician and activist Boots Riley makes his directorial debut with this overly funny and bizarre combination of Marxist dogma and Marx brothers-style nonsense. LaKeith Stanfield (from “Atlanta” and “Judas and the Black Messiah”) plays Cassius, a telemarketer who discovers the secret of good fortune and will have to figure out how to exploit it naked. It sounds like a pretty undeniable trap, but Riley approaches the curtains with the surreal eye of an experimental filmmaker and ends up taking Cassius on an adventure to the dark center of excessive wealth and depravity. Possibly you would love it or hate it, but in fact you have never noticed anything like it. (“The Wolf of Wall Street” also deftly balances black comedy and social commentary. )See it on Amazon
The brutality and desperation of the war on drugs are the subject of the suspense remedy by director Denis Villeneuve (“Arrival”) and screenwriter Taylor Sheridan (“Hell or High Water”). They tell their story through the eyes of Kate (Emily Blunt), a difficult but idealistic FBI agent who is invited to join a multi-agency task force to track down and apprehend the leader of a Mexican drug cartel. In doing so, Kate receives immediate education in ethical flexibility, thanks to a popular CIA agent (Josh Brolin) and his cold-blooded partner (Benicio Del Toro). Elegant and muscular, full of thrilling action and heartbreaking suspense, “Sicario” approaches its subject matter with the practicality and cynicism of a sharp political drama. Watch it on Amazon
Much of Steven Spielberg’s 1981 adventure entered the realm of pop culture immortality: rock rolling, the Nazi face melting, truck chasing, which is simple because of how fast, fresh and fun it is. Spielberg, the director, and George Lucas, the producer, have assembled a whole series of heroes, villains, moments of suspense and punches into a single film that will please the crowd. Our review called it “one of the greatest crazy, inventive, fashionable American adventure movies ever made. “Watch it on Amazon
Ben Stiller directs and stars in this crazy, fast-paced comedy as Derek Zoolander, a deliciously dark male genre that becomes embroiled in a hilarious and convoluted story (Stiller wrote the screenplay with John Hamburg) of spies, political intrigue and exploitation of the fashion industry. Owen Wilson is his rival, some other male gender who becomes his unlikely partner; Will Ferrell is the vile villain of the story, and he doesn’t underestimate the role. Stiller’s influences are not subtle, but his unique taste as a director and his deep wisdom of celebrity culture make “Zoolander” a strangely sharp social observation that is also very silly. and a lot of fun. (For more laughs, play “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”) Watch it on Amazon
Acclaimed playwright David Mamet made his directorial debut with this remarkably sharp and “wonderfully cunning” tale of thieves and their brands. Joe Mantegna is electrifying as a master of card bluffs, sleight of hand, and other brain manipulations; Lindsay Crouse is the cold-blooded psychiatrist fascinated by her world whose world temporarily becomes participation. Mamet deploys the mystery gear: there are guns, briefcases with cash and a lot of points to shoot down, but the real thrill lies in their dialogue. where each and every interaction is loaded like a weapon. (Martin Scorsese’s Color of Money tells a similar story of scams and scams. )Watch it on Amazon
This speaks to the superior quality of the entire series that there is no transparent consensus on the most productive film in the “Mission: Impossible” franchise. from the movie Brad Bird (“The Incredibles”). Tom Cruise returns as agent Ethan Hunt, this time embroiled in the complex and global pursuit of a new-transparent terrorist who accuses Hunt and his team of an attack on the Kremlin. Simon Pegg welcomes the relieved comedian, Jeremy Renner and Paula Patton’s new uploads carry plenty of spice, and two of the sets, the aforementioned Kremlin series and Cruise’s captivating rise on the Burj Khalifa, are among the franchise’s most productive. Watch it on Amazon
This white-fist zombie apocalypse mystery by South Korean director Yeon Sang-ho, installed aboard an exercise that hurtles toward imaginable safety, is a fantastic revision of the subgenre “relentless action in a confined space” (reminiscent of “Snowpiercer,” “The Raid,” “Dredd,” and everyone’s grandfather, “Die Hard”). The scenarios are energetic, the makeup effects are convincing, and the storytelling is ruthless. blood and bluster; There is a patient and planned setup before the blood and chaos, leading to an unexpected outpouring of emotions at the end of the story. Our critic called it “often chaotic but never disorienting” and praised its “energetic decorations. “breathless action, check out “El Mariachi” and “The Running Man. “) Watch it on Amazon
Bud Cort, a wealthy 19-year-old obsessed with death, and Ruth Gordon, a 79-year-old woguy full of joie de vivre, play one of the liveliest couples in film history. Director Hal Ashby and screenwriter Colin Higgins doesn’t shy away from the couple’s surprise value, but they don’t shy away from that either, helping the viewer perceive the quirks that bind those two lovers together and make them the other people they are. And it’s all done with a lot of humor that one can’t help but surrender to the movie, especially when watching Harold’s attempts to have unfortunate encounters and Maude’s kind delinquent activities. (For a darker comedy, play “Heathers” or “The Fortune Cookie. “)
Famed actor Charles Laughton made his only vacation in front of the camera in this haunting small-town thriller, which combines film noir conventions and Hitchcock-style suspense with a touch of Southern gothic. Robert Mitchum creates terrifying and unforgettable functionality as a mysterious stranger who idealizes a widowed mother (a surprising Shelley Winters) whose children seem to be the only ones able to see evil in him. Our critic called it “intelligent and exceptionally efficient. “(Mitchum is also on fire in Howard Hawks’ “El Dorado. “)Watch it on Amazon
Sidney Poitier brings his same old grace, as well as a healthy dose of ardor and nudity, to this first iteration of the old chestnut about the new instructor who fights but ends up gaining a complete elegance of rebellious rejections. This one, written and directed through “Shogun” James Clavell, is set in the heyday of Swinging London, so the expected gaps in race and generation are complemented by a large dose of elegance commentary. The characterizations are brilliant and Poitier is (as always) wonderful, and The Symbol goes a little beyond the films he inspired, examining how demanding situations for the instructor continue to stand even after he has his students by his side. (Poitier is also excellent in this year’s most productive winning film, “In the Heat of the Night. “) Watch it on Amazon
Al Pacino, the new product of the good fortune of “The Godfather,” teamed up with director Sidney Lumet to tell the true story of Frank Serpico, the undercover NYPD decomposition detective who, at the cost of great threats and expense, exposed corruption and corruption. . within decomposition. Waldo Salt and Norman Wexler’s screenplay (adapted from Peter Maas’ nonfiction book) is a lengthy affair, spanning years of Serpico’s life and work, but it’s an intimate and psychologically nuanced affair: thanks in large part to Pacino’s magnificent name as a cop who might not possibly look away. Our critic called it “a new kind of crime movie. “(For more ’70s action, check out “Coffy” and Escape From Alcatraz. )
Writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson earned nominations for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best Picture for this rich, bittersweet and occasionally funny story that unfolded in the San Fernando Valley in the 1970s. Actor Cooper Hoffman is charismatic and captivating as a potential young man. enterprising; Alana Haim music, in a star function of astonishing depth, is the object beyond the success of her affections. It’s the kind of movie that invades you with its warmth and insight. “. Watch it on Amazon
Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis are dangerously smart in this road movie by Ridley Scott, who finds himself in the middle of a national verbal exchange over his shameless portrayal of two fashionable women who reject poisonous masculinity. aggression; When they retaliate, they find themselves on the run. Callie Khouri won an Oscar for her screenplay. “He reinvents the film of friends with such freshness and vigor that the genre is definitely new,” our critic wrote. road film, check out “Freeway. “) Watch it on Amazon
At the beginning of Garrett Bradley’s ordinary documentary (a New York Times co-production), someone asks Fox Rich about her husband and she replies, “He’s, uh, out of town now. “Technically, this is true; he is imprisoned in Angola for a bank robbery in 1997, serving a 60-year sentence without parole. Rich has spent years fighting for her husband’s release, and opposing mass incarceration, and Bradley intertwines his crusade with years of video footage of the house, contrasting the odds of those early videos with today’s realities. But Rich never loses hope, and this “substantial and mind-blowing” film suggests that even in the darkest circumstances, that spirit can pay off. See it on Amazon
In 1959, celebrated novelist and bon vivant Truman Capote traveled to Kansas to write about the shocking murder of the Clutter family. The resulting book, “In Cold Blood,” practically created the nonfiction novel and the true crime genre. he also replaced the always, according to this “fascinating and fine reconstruction” through director Bennett Miller, who argues that Capote’s interactions with (and betrayal) of killers Dick Hickock and Perry Smith haunted him for the rest of his life. Philip Seymour Hoffman won a well-deserved Oscar for his striking paintings in the role of the name. Watch it on Amazon
Actor Zero Mostel is an absolute fuel in this lead role of this “clown watching a movie,” adapted from the Broadway hit with power and verve through director Richard Lester (“A Hard Day’s Night”). Mostel plays the role of Pseudolus, a fast-talking, quick-thinking Slave in ancient Rome who invents a plot to win his freedom, with tumultuous headaches blocking his path at every turn. Stephen Sondheim. Keep an eye out for Buster Keaton in his new role in a feature film. (For an older musical, stream “How to Succeed in Business Without Actually Trying. “)See it on Amazon.
Edward Norton made his memorable film debut in this crackling legal drama, in William Diehl’s novel. Norton plays Aaron Stampler, a young man accused of killing a tough Chicago priest. The headlines, takes Aaron’s case as a courtesy and discovers himself high above his head. Director Gregory Hoblit gently orchestrates a somber atmosphere and top-notch supporting actors, adding Laura Linney, Frances McDorguyd, Andre Braugher, Alfre Woodard, John Mahoney and Maura Tierney. (The older “American Gigolo” and “Internal Affairs” Gere cars are also on Prime. )Watch it on Amazon
Director David Gordon Green has tried a little bit of everything in his career, from wonderful comedy (“Pineapple Express”) to slasher horror (the recent “Halloween” trilogy) and inspiring true stories (“Stronger”). But his specialty, since the beginning of his career, has been modest independent dramas like this one, which he constructs as carefree showcases for formidable actors. This time, the actors are Paul Rudd and Emile Hirsch as two uneven guys who spend a summer painting on country roads. Their dislike turns into reluctant affection, of course. Rudd and Hirsch bring life and agency to their characters, and Green’s casual taste makes for an enjoyable spectacle. . “) Watch it on Amazon
Robert Eggers, the director of “The Witch” and “The Lighthouse,” is getting big, bigger, with this epic Viking adventure, about the Scandinavian legend of Amleth. Alexander Skarsgard plays the title role, a young prince who is expelled from his kingdom when his uncle (Claes Bang) kills his father (Ethan Hawke). He becomes a young man and a fierce warrior who vows to avenge his father and save his mother (Nicole Kidguy). Eggers stages the medieval action with thrilling enthusiasm. on Amazon
“Girls” author and star Lena Dunham is the last user you’d think makes a film adaptation of a young adult novel set in medieval England, circa 1290. (Maybe that’s why he did it. ) What he achieves is a small miracle. – a delightful film that inserts the sensibility of a fashionable comedian into the past, without resorting to anachronism or satire. Get wonderful help from “Game of Thrones” star Bella Ramsey, who gives the main character a bright and playful life, involving us in it. tribulations and frustrations, as her occasional father (Andrew Scott, the “sexy priest” of “Fleabag”) desperately tries to marry her off. Our critic called it a “winner,” a “stubborn comedy. “
Jennifer Lawrence plays Katniss Everdeen, a witty teenager who volunteers to participate in the decadent and damaging television event, in which teenagers interact in bloody sports to entertain the rich. The film series had not yet discovered its position in this first release. it involves much of what makes the films memorable: the taut action sequences, the captivating production design and dress, and especially Lawrence’s hard, muscular paints in the title role. “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part One” and “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part Two: All Aired on Prime). Watch it on Amazon
George Clooney delivers one of his greatest nuanced performances in this sharp and moving comedy-drama from director Jason Reitguy (“Juno”). Clooney uses his good looks and mysterious movie star air in the service of the very self-confident Ryan Bingham. , a guy who specializes in the role of the villain of the company (he has to deal with layoffs), but whose confidence is slowly eroding; Anna Kendrick is best as a young woguy looking to rationalize his career and, as a result, put him out of work. Our critic praised this “furtive tragedy full of laughter. “(If you like the atmosphere of this melancholy comedy: drama, upload “50/50” to your watch list. )Watch it on Amazon
James Marsh’s documentary tells the thrilling story of daredevil Frenchman Philippe Petit, whose team of friends and accomplices snuck into the World Trade Center one night in 1974 and spent the night laying a cable between the Twin Towers, so Petit could dazzle downtown New York City. with an early morning tightrope walk. Marsh artfully combines archival footage and fresh interviews with sublime reconstructions, framing Petit’s audacious feat as a heist film where reward is the option of death. AO Scott called it “a deep, low-key and absolutely exciting documentary. “Watch it on Amazon
Taylour Paige, as electrifying as the title character in last year’s “Zola,” shines brightly in this glorious comedy-drama from director Stella Meghie. Paige plays Jean Jones, a bohemian novelist from Brooklyn whose career, love life, and family circle seem to implode simultaneously. Sherri Shepherd, Gloria Reuben, Michelle Hurst and Erica Ash also play the women in Jones’ circle of relatives, and their argument crackles with non-unusual jokes, passive insults, and hidden resentments galore. He’s funny and casually executed, and Paige is a fabulous, charismatic and understanding presence even when he’s a mess. (Meghie’s follow-up, “The Weekend,” is also on Prime. )Watch it on Amazon
After years of betting on the banana moment, John Candy was given the first opportunity to play a leading role in this lively comedy about the circle of relatives of the legendary director Carl Reiner. on a mild summer vacation it’s going wrong, due to unforeseen injuries, sunburn, and awkward encounters with arrogant locals (including a deliciously slimy Richard Cenna). he’s a charming, likeable, charismatic main character, and he and Rip Torn make a strangely perfect comedy team. Watch it on Amazon
Taissa Farmiga and Alexandra Daddario star in this “playful and disturbing” adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s 1962 novel as the Blackwood sisters, who (with their crippled uncle) live in loneliness and mystery. His parents died years earlier, in murky circumstances, and are still the subject of discussions in the city. This talk intensifies with the arrival of an enigmatic cousin, Charles (Sebastian Stan, wild and woolly), who shakes the precarious space to the core. Farmiga and Daddario exude fragility and danger, while Crispin Glover minimizes well (and surprisingly) as Uncle Julian. (For more gothic mystery, it airs “Dead Again. “) Watch it on Amazon
Few premises in fashionable cinema are more exhausting than reinventing old characters in fresh settings. Gallner) as fashionable petty criminals, has his own suspended rhythm and distinctive comic voice. The filmmakers (who later made “The Lost City,” also on Prime) refuse to romanticize those literary favorites, presenting them as cute fools who, like iterations of their children, get over their heads. Amazon
August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play about the struggles of a circle of African-American family members in 1950s Pittsburgh opened on Broadway in 1987; after Denzel Washington starred in his 2010 remake, he retained much of the original cast for this film adaptation. As director, Washington did little to expand the work; he is keenly aware that the film is driven by the lyricism of words and the strength of interpretations, especially his nuanced interpretation of the harrowing role of Troy Maxson and Viola Davis as his wife, Rose. (Washington enthusiasts can also stream “Man on Fire” on Prime. )Watch it on Amazon
In this inspiring story of empowerment and hope, Keisha Castle-Hughes plays Pai, a young Maori woman who breaks her tribe’s norms and traditions. She was nominated for an Oscar and won; It is a confusing interpretation of a motivated young woman who has just failed to perceive the barriers that her circle of relatives has placed on her and does not see the need to stick to them. The director, Niki Caro, situates herself and her film within the culture, filling her scenes and frames with finely observed main points and richly drawn characters. Our critic wrote, “It has the inspiring resonance of discovered art. “
Director Robert Altman teamed up with mutual collaborator Elliott Gould and paired him with George Segal for this “fascinating and vivid” snapshot of two adorable losers. Gould and Segal play a pair of Los Angeles players, who float from the gaming table to the racetrack. to the casino, in search of that great score. Such payday comes at the end of his journey, but Altman is too unconventional a filmmaker to attach much importance to this destination. He is more interested in traveling, and his film is propelled through the shrill hum of those rooms and the colorful personalities of the other people who inhabit them. (“Husbands” through John Cassavetes works the same way. )Watch it on Amazon
Pawel Pawlikowski’s Oscar winner looks and sounds like a symbol of unattainable foreign prestige, a dark post-Holocaust history with austere taste, and sullen (and beautiful) black-and-white photography. road movie. But her genuine theme is the bond between two other women, young Anna (Agata Trzebuchowska) and her aunt Wanda (Agata Kulesza), a bloodless date that slowly thaws this life-filled and resonant adventure through their shared history. It’s a poignant story about accepting the secrets of the circle of relatives, containing, as our review wrote, “a cosmos of guilt, violence, and pain. “(Pawlikowski’s “Cold War” is also in Prime. )Watch it on Amazon
The ’50s gangster movie gets a makeover in this 1955 film adaptation of the Broadway hit, based on the colorful New York characters from Damon Runyon’s fiction. Joseph L. Mankiewicz (“All About Eve”) conducts with power and dynamism, flattering lighthearted and committed performances through Frank Sinatra, Jean Simmons, Vivian Blaine and the most unlikely of singers, Marlon Brando. musicals, upload “Funny Girl” to your watchlist). Watch it on Amazon
The “one night” of Regina King’s first feature film name is February 25, 1964, the night Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) defeated Sonny Liston for the World Heavyweight Championship. But the images of combat are brief, as King does. not making boxing movies; He’s making a film about black identity, full of ongoing conversations and questions that still arise. The 4 participants: Ali (Eli Goree), Malcolm X (Kingsley Ben-Adir), Sam Cooke (Leslie Odom Jr. ) and Jim Brown (Aldis Hodge): They are giants in their fields and are friends celebrating a victory. It is a moving, powerful, confrontational and thought-provoking film. Our critic called it “one of the most exciting movies I’ve seen in a long time. “View on Amazon
This “meticulously acted” serious comedy drama was the first feature film by Joey Soloway, the author of “Transparent” and “I Love Dick. “while maintaining her enigmatic intentions, and Juno Temple is electrifying as a young woman who has learned to use her sexuality as a weapon without fully contemplating the carnage she left behind in her awakening. His secondary play is colorful and becomes messy in desirable ways; This is an intelligent and devious sexual comedy that plunges into unforeseen depths of sadness and despair.
South Korean master Park Chan-wook (“Oldboy”) takes the stylistic attributes of a period romance and conveys them with a fiery eroticism and one of the thieves’ ultimate inventive plots in this aspect of “The Sting. “Working from Sarah In Waters’ novel “Fingersmith,” Park begins with the story of a young woman who, as part of a likely undeniable scam, goes on to work as a servant to a Japanese heiress, interrupting the plot to cunningly reveal new information, reframing what we’ve noticed and where we think it might happen next. Our reviewer saw it as “fun and slippery entertainment. “(Thriller enthusiasts also deserve to see “Dressed to Kill” and “Breakdown. “)
Asghar Farhadi writes and directs this work of lucid and contemplative morality, in which a married couple will have to face the consequences of an attack on the woman in their home, especially when the husband’s preference for revenge exceeds his own. The complexities of Iran’s local culture are more striking than ever, especially when combined with a vision of victimization, justice, poverty, and intimacy that knows no borders. Our critic praised the image’s “rich and resonant ideas. “(Foreign film aficionados can also enjoy Farhadi’s “Transit” and “A Hero. “)Watch it on Amazon
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