It sometimes feels like the only thing more complicated than keeping track of all your streaming passwords is figuring out which movies are available on which platforms in any given month.
The omnipresence of streaming has provided cinephiles with access to a treasure trove of classic movies and a quick turnaround time for watching new releases at home. Still, sifting through the available content often takes just as long as watching a movie.
But don’t let the paralysis of choice deter you from exploring many great movies hitting streaming services this month. From ’80s classics and a new Wes Anderson short on Netflix to recent Oscar contenders on Hulu and arthouse fare on the Criterion Channel and Magnolia Selects, there’s something for everyone to stream in September. Please keep reading for our favorite picks from each central streaming platform.
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“Arrival” (dir. Denis Villeneuve, 2016)
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Image Credit: Courtesy Everett Collection At some point, every cerebral blockbuster filmmaker expresses their desire to make a movie demonstrating how human connection is the powerful force that ultimately triumphs over the cold, uncaring logic of science and numbers.
Christopher Nolan took an ambitious swing at the concept with “Interstellar,” but nobody in recent memory has come closer to achieving the goal than Denis Villeneuve did with “Arrival.” His portrait of a linguist (Amy Adams) attempts to document the nonlinear communication method of a new alien species that makes contact with the Earth.
The film eschews the typical “alien invasion” cliches at every turn, instead telling a poignant story about the value of analog language in a rapidly evolving world that even manages to pull off a time-based twist that doesn’t make you cringe.
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Other highlights:
– “The Wolf of Wall Street”
– “Stand by Me”
– “The Wonderful Story of Henry…
