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Here are this week’s highlights:
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
ALL THAT’S LEFT OF YOU – $14.99 Sale / TBD Rental
Cast: Cherien Dabis, Saleh Bakri, Mohammad Bakri, Adam Bakri, Maria Zreik, Muhammad Abed Elrahman, Sanad Alkabareti and Salah El Din
Synopsis: In the Occupied West Bank of the 1980s, a Palestinian teenager is swept into a protest that changes the course of his family’s life. Reeling from its aftermath, his mother, Hanan, shares the story that led them to that fateful moment. Spanning seven decades, this epic drama traces the hopes and heartaches of one uprooted family, revealing not only the scars of displacement, but the unbreakable spirit of survival.
What we like:
- This international drama was written, directed, and produced by Cherien Dabis, who also plays one of the leads in the film.
- Jordan selected the film as its official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards, and it made the 15-film shortlist.
- After its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, Mark Ruffalo and Javier Bardem signed on as executive producers to help promote the film internationally.
What we don’t like:
- The filmmakers originally planned to shoot in Palestine, but production had to be relocated to Cyprus, Greece, and Jordan after the Gaza war escalated.
BY DESIGN – $14.99 Sale / TBD Rental
Cast: Juliette Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Betty Buckley, Melanie Griffith, Samantha Mathis, Robin Tunney, and Udo Kier
Synopsis: A woman swaps bodies with a chair, and everyone likes her better as a chair.
What we like:
- You read the synopsis? Let’s reiterate: A woman named Camille becomes obsessed with a beautiful chair and somehow swaps bodies with it, leaving her human body catatonic while her consciousness inhabits the chair. It’s the role Juliette Lewis was born to play!
- Despite the absurd premise, the film is meant to explore ideas about objectification, identity, and how people value objects more than people.
- In addition to Lewis, the film features two other 90’s film icons: Samantha Mathis (Pump Up the Volume, Little Women) and Robin Tunney (Empire Records, The Craft).
What we don’t like:
- The film marks one of the final screen appearances for legendary character actor Udo Kier, who passed away last November at the age of 81. He was one-of-a-kind.
MAGELLAN – $13.99 Sale / TBD Rental
Cast: Gael García Bernal, Ângela Azevedo, Amado Arjay Babon, Ronnie Lazaro, Hazel Orencio
Synopsis: In the 16th century, Ferdinand Magellan, a young and ambitious Portuguese navigator, rebels against the power of the King of Portugal, who doesn’t support his dream of discovering the world, and persuades the Spanish monarchy to fund his bold expedition to the fabled lands of the East.
What we like:
- This historical epic stars Gael García Bernal as the titular Portuguese navigator. Bernal, who is Mexican and speaks Spanish, learned to speak Portuguese to play Magellan.
- It’s written and directed by Filipino independent filmmaker Lav Diaz, and is his first film in a language other than Tagalog.
- The film world premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and was selected as the Philippines’ entry to the 98th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film.
What we don’t like:
- Diaz is famous for extremely long, contemplative films. But interestingly, Magellan runs a mere 164 minutes, which is actually short for Diaz…many of his films run 4–10 hours. So when are we getting the Director’s Cut, Lav??
Friday, March 20th, 2026
1000 WOMEN IN HORROR – Shudder
Cast: Roxanne Benjamin, Akela Cooper, Mary Harron, Cerise Howard, Kier-La Janisse, Nikyatu Jusu, Roseanne Liang, Annalise Lockhart, Toby Poser, Sara Risher, Gigi Saul Guerrero, Kate Siegel, Jenn Wexler
Synopsis: Is horror a man’s world? You might assume so – but you won’t be thinking that way for long once you investigate the vast contribution women have made to horror movies for well over a century. In 2020, award-winning Australian critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas released the definitive book on the subject: 1000 Women in Horror, 1895–2018, an encyclopaedic work celebrating the many women – filmmakers, actors, producers and technicians – who have shaped the genre since the moment cinema’s light first flickered.
What we like:
- Despite the title, this documentary isn’t just about “scream queens.” It explores women’s work as directors, writers, producers, and scholars, showing how they helped shape the genre behind the scenes as well as on screen.
- Unlike many horror documentaries that lean heavily towards the late 20th Century, this film traces women’s contributions to horror from the earliest days of cinema in the late 19th century up to the modern era of prestige horror.
- The film was directed by Donna Davies, a Canadian filmmaker who has previously made documentaries about horror culture, including Nightmare Factory. That film gave an inside look at the world of Hollywood special effects and the company paving the way, KNB Effects.
What we don’t like:
- The movie runs about 96 minutes, which means it condenses more than a century of horror history into a fairly fast-paced documentary. Should it have been a series instead? We’d love a deep-dive!
IS THIS THING ON? – Hulu
Cast: Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Andra Day, Bradley Cooper, Amy Sedaris, Sean Hayes, Christine Ebersole, Ciarán Hinds, Scott Icenogle
Synopsis: As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex (Will Arnett) faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess (Laura Dern) confronts the sacrifices she made for their family—forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form.
What we like:
- After the big-budget, big swings of A Star is Born and Maestro, Bradley Cooper takes it down a notch with this comedic drama. In addition to directing, he co-writes, co-produces, and has a supporting role (his character’s name is ‘Balls’).
- Instead of building sets, the production filmed in actual New York streets and clubs, including the famous Comedy Cellar and the Olive Tree Café, to give the stand-up scenes authenticity.
- The film’s stellar supporting cast includes living legend Amy Sedaris.
What we don’t like:
- Why don’t movies (and tv shows…looking at you Mrs. Maisel) about stand-up comedians ever have funny jokes? It just feels like an important part of the equation, and yet they’re always just meh. We haven’t seen this one yet, but many reviews call out Will Arnett’s chararcter’s stand-up as pretty lame.
KING IVORY – Hulu
Cast: James Badge Dale, Ben Foster, Michael Mando, Rory Cochrane, Ritchie Coster, George Carroll, Graham Greene, Melissa Leo
Synopsis: Based on extensive research involving law enforcement and gang members, a never-before-seen, authentic look inside the underworld of fentanyl trafficking from gangs inside the Oklahoma State Penitentiary at McAlester a.k.a. “Big Mac.”
What we like:
- This film world premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, in the “Orizzonti Extra” sidebar section.
- A strong cast for this actioner: Ben Foster, James Badge Dale (RIP Rubicon), Oscar-winner Melissa Leo (RIP bonkers self-financed Oscar campaigns), and Michael Mando. We’re especially happy to see Mando, who was so fantastic on Better Call Saul. Honestly…this guy should be a major character actor in the movies.
What we don’t like:
- The film features Oscar-nominated actor Graham Greene (Dances with Wolves), who died last September at the age of 73. Always a terrific screen presence, he will be missed.
PEAKY BLINDERS: THE IMMORTAL MAN – Netflix
Cast: Cillian Murphy, Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, Stephen Graham, Sophie Rundle, Ned Dennehy, Packy Lee, Ian Peck, Jay Lycurgo, Barry Keoghan
Synopsis: After his estranged son gets embroiled in a Nazi plot, self-exiled gangster Tommy Shelby must return to Birmingham to save his family — and his nation.
What we like:
- This continuation of the TV series Peaky Blinders picks up about six years later, around 1940, with Thomas Shelby living in isolation before being pulled back into the criminal world.
- The film has some serious star power. In addition to Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy and Emmy-winner Stephen Graham (both series regulars), the film adds Barry Keoghan, Tim Roth, and Rebecca Ferguson.
- The film was directed by Tom Harper, who previously directed episodes of the early seasons of Peaky Blinders.
What we don’t like:
- We hate that we’ve never seen a single episode of Peaky Blinders. So many people have recommended it to us, and we’ve just not gotten around to it. And now…the film is coming out, and it’s getting amazing reviews, and we’re on the outside, looking in. Serves us right.
WICKED: FOR GOOD – Peacock
Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum
Synopsis: With the Wizard and the entirety of Oz framing her as wicked, Elphaba’s righteous crusade comes into conflict with Glinda’s struggle for power. As a mysterious cyclone brings in an unwitting young outsider, the former friends will soon discover how much their actions have changed each other, and all of Oz, for good.
What we like:
- The whole gang is back together for the second half of the beloved Wicked musical. Instead of using a generic ‘Part Two’ for the sequel, the filmmakers added ‘For Good’. It’s a better (and more resonant!) title.
- Rather than relying on CGI for big moments (like the Tin Man transformation or the Yellow Brick Road), the production leaned into practical set pieces and effects to create a tactile Oz.
- Colman Domingo joins to cast as the voice of the Cowardly Lion.
What we don’t like:
- We groused last year that this sequel could end up snatching Oscar nominations for essentially a continuation of the work done on the first film. But guess what? The Academy didn’t bite! Wicked: For Good (or Wicked: For Money, as Nikki Glaser called it at the Golden Globes) was blanked at this year’s Oscars. The film still made a boatload of box-office, so we’ll shed no tears for the Wicked gang.
Saturday, March 21st, 2026
SISU: ROAD TO REVENGE – Netflix
Cast: Jorma Tommila Richard Brake and Stephen Lang
Synopsis: Returning to the house where his family was brutally murdered during the war, ‘the man who refuses to die’ dismantles it, loads it on a truck, and is determined to rebuild it somewhere safe in their honor. When the Red Army commander who killed his family comes back hellbent on finishing the job, a relentless, eye-popping cross-country chase ensues – a fight to the death.
What we like:
- This sequel to 2022’s Sisu world premiered at this year’s Fantastic Fest, and has received pretty great reviews across the board. It currently sits at 94% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
- According to writer – director Jalmari Helander, the tone of the film drew on references to Indiana Jones, James Bond, and Buster Keaton.
What we don’t like:
- Despite a significantly wider release than its predecessor, the film only grossed $2.6M in its opening weekend, which was a 21.9% drop from its predecessor’s $3.3M opening. The film’s US box-office totaled just over $4.5M. But it should do very well on Netflix.
Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
MERCY – Prime Video, MGM+
Cast: Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson, Annabelle Wallis, Kali Reis, Rafi Gavron, Chris Sullivan, Kenneth Choi, Kylie Rogers
Synopsis: In the near future, a detective stands on trial accused of murdering his wife. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to the advanced A.I. Judge he once championed, before it determines his fate.
What we like:
- Director Timur Bekmambetov uses his signature digital style to create an immersive, real-time experience focused on screens and technology (aren’t you excited??!!).
- Rebecca Ferguson co-stars, and we wish better things for her. She’s such a talented actress and appealing screen presence.
- Kali Reis, best known from the Jodie Foster season of True Detective, has a supporting role in the film. She’s always interesting to watch.
What we don’t like:
- A classic January dump, this one has so many elements that just don’t generate any excitement. A humorless, strapped to his chair Chris Pratt? An AI-centered storyline? We’re swiping left on this one.
Happy Streaming Everyone!
missing films for next week:
the pout-pout fish (viva kids), vampires of the velvet lounge (strand releasing), late shift (music box films), monument (unsure about distributor)
also, some films opening this week that i forgot to mention: the gates (lionsgate), scared to death (unsure about distributor), storm rider: legend of hammerhead (blue harbor entertainment)
(again, this was supposed to be posted on the tracking report yesterday, but i woke up late and was late to post it. lol)