Hold up, movie buffs! As the temperatures drop and folks start cozying up, November is hitting us with a seriously ‘fire’ lineup on all the major streaming platforms. We’re talking a full-blown Streaming Blitz that’s gonna keep your screens lit. Netflix, for one, is going all out, not just with a sleigh-full of original holiday flicks, but also by dropping some heavy-hitting international films primed for Oscar season, like ‘Possible Love’ and ‘Gentle Monster’. And get this, Chris Rock’s ‘Misty Green,’ which snagged instant Oscar buzz for breakout star Rosalind Eleazar at the Toronto International Film Festival, is also landing on Netflix.
But wait, there’s more, for real. A24 is bringing some major heat with ‘Tony,’ the coming-of-age dramedy starring Dominic Sessa as the prominent chef Anthony Bourdain. This flick, which had a solid run at the box office this summer, is hitting HBO Max just in time for Thanksgiving. According to the report, Dominic Sessa delivered a ‘movie-star performance’ that’s giving ‘Adventureland’ vibes. Meanwhile, Netflix isn’t playing around either, dropping Peter Berg’s intense and inspirational war drama ‘The Mosquito Bowl’ as its big original offering for the holiday weekend.
Beyond those big-ticket items, we’ve got a whole ‘nother world of cinematic goodness rolling in. Lee Chang-dong’s critically acclaimed drama ‘Possible Love,’ a grand jury prize winner at the Venice Film Festival, is a leading contender for an Oscar in the best international film category. Starring a stellar ensemble including Jeon Do-yeon and Sul Kyung-gu, the movie masterfully weaves together the lives of two couples facing powerful life changes. Then there’s ‘Gentle Monster,’ with Lea Seydoux delivering an acclaimed performance that Netflix is highkey hoping will snag a Best Actress Oscar nod for the beloved French star, according to the article.
The variety this month is just ‘chef’s kiss’. Paul Greengrass’s historical thriller ‘The Uprising,’ which follows Andrew Garfield leading a rebellion against King Richard II after the Black Plague, might not have crushed the box office, but it’s set to find its audience on Peacock. For the younger crowd, Netflix is dropping the animated musical ‘Steps,’ a Cinderella story reimagined with a wild quest. And get ready to dive into the world of American football with ‘Madden’ on Prime Video, starring Nicolas Cage as the legendary coach John Madden, chronicling his career, friendships, and family life as reported in the piece.
Documentary lovers are eating good too. Ron Howard’s ‘Avedon,’ exploring the life and legacy of the iconic photographer Richard Avedon, is set to reveal never-before-seen archives on Netflix. And for those fascinated by Hollywood’s journey, ‘Rob Lowe: The Outsider’ traces the well-known actor’s career from his breakout roles to his Emmy-nominated performances, directed by the acclaimed Chris Smith. Apple TV also steps up with ‘Being Heumann,’ a follow-up to ‘CODA’ from Sian Heder, which details the activist Judy Heumann’s significant protest for accessibility rights.
If you’re into some cult classic vibes, the Broken Lizard comedy troupe is back with ‘Super Troopers 3’ on Hulu, bringing more mischievous antics from the Vermont state troopers. And for family movie night, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,’ which was a billion-dollar hit earlier this year, is now coming to Netflix. This sequel features a star-studded voice cast with Chris Pratt as Mario and new additions like Donald Glover as Yoshi, making it a legit must-watch for fans of the video game franchise, as the article states.
Rounding out the month, Shudder is unleashing Eli Roth’s slasher ‘Ice Cream Man,’ bringing horror to an idyllic town. Hulu also has ‘Couture,’ a French and English-language drama starring Angelina Jolie as a director battling personal and professional challenges, with the director Alice Winocour explicitly writing the role with Jolie in mind. Romance fans, ‘Guarding Stars’ on Netflix, a holiday-themed bodyguard romance, and ‘Reminders of Him,’ a Colleen Hoover adaptation, are also hitting screens. Plus, don’t sleep on the early start to Netflix’s original Christmas movies, guaranteeing plenty of festive cheer. It’s truly a packed month!
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