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The Best Streaming Movies You Didn't Watch In September 2024

staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Mathai) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:30:25 +0000

From Netflix action extravaganzas to a documentary about a legendary filmmaker, here are the best streaming movies you missed in September 2024.

Will & Harper Review: A Delightful Buddy Road Trip Of Transness, Flyover States, And Natty Light

staff@slashfilm.com (BJ Colangelo) — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Will & Harper is both a sweet little road trip comedy and a hopeful reminder that supportive voices exist beyond progressive bubbles. Here's our review.

The Best Menendez Brothers Documentaries To Watch After Netflix's Monsters

staff@slashfilm.com (Nina Starner) — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 20:45:51 +0000

If you watched Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story and wanted to know more about the case, here are some documentaries you can stream right now.

New Sopranos Doc Delved Into HBO's Archives To Create One Of Its Coolest Moments [Exclusive]

staff@slashfilm.com (Ben Pearson) — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 21:00:12 +0000

Alex Gibney tells us about directing HBO's two-part doc Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos, including its fascinating recreation of the opening credits.

The Super/Man Trailer Proves Christopher Reeve's Best Role Wasn't As Superman, But As A Real Hero

staff@slashfilm.com (Ethan Anderton) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 16:09:52 +0000

Super/Man: The Story of Christopher Reeve digs into the legacy of the Superman star and the tragic accident that completely changed his life. Watch the trailer!

These Are Some Of The Best Video Game-Adjacent Movies Ever Made

staff@slashfilm.com (Ryan Scott) — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 22:00:49 +0000

Video game movies have been awful for decades, with a few rare exceptions. Here are some of the best video game-adjacent movies not directly adapting a game.

This Is The Perfect Time To Watch One Of The Best Documentaries Ever Made

staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Smith) — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:45:05 +0000

Today is the perfect day to watch Brett Morgen's 2010 documentary June 17th, 1994, one of the best documentaries ever made.

The Footage In Netflix's Skywalkers: A Love Story Documentary Trailer Will Give You A Heart Attack

staff@slashfilm.com (Ben Pearson) — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:30:25 +0000

Jeff Zimbalist's doc Skywalkers: A Love Story comes to Netflix in July, and the trailer reveals incredible footage of daredevils illegally climbing skyscrapers.

A Bold New Documentary Does Everything The Whale Tried And Failed To Do

staff@slashfilm.com (BJ Colangelo) — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 23:00:43 +0000

Your Fat Friend, which tracks the rise of raconteur Aubrey Gordon and explores fatness in America, is a vital counterbalance to Darren Aronofsky's The Whale.

Jim Henson Idea Man Review: Ron Howard's Doc About The Muppet Master Is Charming But Lacking

staff@slashfilm.com (Chris Evangelista) — Thu, 23 May 2024 16:00:29 +0000

Jim Henson Idea Man is too rushed for its own good, but fans of the Muppet creator will still find a lot to love. Here's our review.

The Best Documentaries Streaming This Month Dive Deep Into Showbiz (May 2024)

staff@slashfilm.com (Danielle Ryan) — Wed, 01 May 2024 13:00:23 +0000

From controversial showbiz docs to legendary concert films, here are the best documentaries and documentary series available to stream at home in May 2024.

You Can't Watch An Incredible Doc Because Hollywood Decision-Makers Are Cowards

staff@slashfilm.com (BJ Colangelo) — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:00:43 +0000

Still Working 9 to 5 premiered at South by Southwest back in 2022, and it's gotten great reviews, but it still doesn't have distribution. What's going on here?

The Only Kurt Russell Movie That Has A Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score

staff@slashfilm.com (Sandy Schaefer) — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 12:45:05 +0000

Kurt Russell's filmography is littered with cult classics and blockbuster hits, but only one film has a perfect score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

The True Story Behind Netflix's What Jennifer Did, Explained

staff@slashfilm.com (Danielle Ryan) — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +0000

What Jennifer Did is the shocking new Netflix documentary based on a true story. Here's what really happened, explained.

The Best Documentary About OJ Simpson Is Now On Netflix

staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Smith) — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The Oscar-winning documentary O.J. Simpson: Made in America is now available to stream on Netflix.

A Beatles Film Unavailable For Decades Is Coming To Disney+

staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Mathai) — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:25:11 +0000

The Beatles are back! Sort of. The long out-of-print Beatles documentary Let it Be is headed to Disney+ in May.

Explore Endless Movies: Win A One-Year Pass To MUBI From Your Friends At /Film

staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Mathai) — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000

We're giving away subscriptions to MUBI, one of the best streaming services on the planet, and entering the contest will take about about five seconds.

If You Don't Watch The Trailer For This Steve Martin Documentary, I'll Fight You

staff@slashfilm.com (Ethan Anderton) — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:23:38 +0000

Steve Martin is such a comedy legend that he's getting two documentaries about his life from director Morgan Neville, and the trailer has just arrived.

Online Dating Turns Deadly In Netflix's Top New Documentary

staff@slashfilm.com (Joe Roberts) — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 23:45:29 +0000

The Netflix documentary Lover, Stalker, Killer has streaming audiences enthralled. The film has topped the Netflix Top 10 in several countries around the world.

Will Ferrell's Trans Documentary Will & Harper Landing At Netflix Is A Double-Edged Sword

staff@slashfilm.com (BJ Colangelo) — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 17:00:30 +0000

Netflix will provide the biggest opportunity for Will & Harper to reach a huge audience. But the streamer also has a thorny past regarding trans issues.