If you’re desperately clawing for something to watch and have exhausted every cat video on YouTube, “Watch With Us” is here to tell you about movies that are so “great,” you’ve probably never heard of them. Prepare to be underwhelmed! 🍿
If you’re still reading, congratulations on your impeccable taste (or lack thereof). These cinematic masterpieces feature the likes of Kumail Nanjiani (who?), Colman Domingo (huh?), and Marisa Tomei (okay, she’s cool, but what’s she doing here?). These films were “critically acclaimed,” which is code for “a few people liked them,” but somehow missed the mark with the general public.
But fear not, dear reader, because you can stream these cinematic gems on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max! Because who needs to go outside when you can experience the thrill of mediocre movies from the comfort of your couch? 🛋️
‘The Big Sick’ (2017)
Kumail Nanjiani and his wife Emily V. Gordon decided to inflict their meet-cute on the world with this “based on a true story” snooze-fest. It’s about Kumail, who’s torn between his family’s expectations and his burgeoning romance with Emily, who then conveniently falls into a coma. Perfect timing! Now Kumail gets to bond with her parents while she’s unconscious. Romance! 💘
With Emily conveniently out of the picture, Kumail bonds with Emily’s parents (Ray Romano and Holly Hunter), proving that nothing brings people together like a medically induced coma. It’s a “sweet, funny, and heartfelt film,” according to someone who clearly hasn’t seen many movies. Watch it if you’re into sacrifice, family, and love overcoming obstacles, or just really bored. 😴
Watch *The Big Sick* on Amazon Prime Video, if you dare.
‘Sing Sing’ (2024)
Colman Domingo, bless his heart, stars in this “incredibly moving” film about a prison program. He plays Divine G, an inmate who’s found his calling through theater. Because nothing says “redemption” like a prison play. 🎭
Domingo is joined by a cast of “formerly incarcerated men,” which adds a touch of “authenticity” to the proceedings. The movie apparently shows the “impact that the arts can have on people in dark circumstances.” It received “significant awards attention,” but only made $5 million at the box office. Don’t miss this moving drama, unless you have something better to do. Which you probably do. 🚶♀️
Watch *Sing Sing* on Max, if you’re feeling particularly masochistic.
‘The King of Staten Island’ (2020)
Pete Davidson, everyone’s favorite comedian with questionable relationship choices, bares his soul in this “dramedy” loosely based on his own life. It’s about Scott (Davidson), a high school dropout who’s still reeling from his firefighter father’s death. (Yes, it’s that 9/11.) 👨🚒
When his mom (Marisa Tomei) starts dating another firefighter (Bill Burr), Scott throws a tantrum. But maybe, just maybe, this will help him “reconcile” with his dad’s death. Because nothing says “healing” like dating your mom’s boyfriend. 🙄
*The King of Staten Island* is “heartbreaking and heartwarming,” apparently. The performances are “lovely,” and there are “plenty of laughs.” Watch it if you’re a Pete Davidson stan or just enjoy watching people work through their trauma on screen. 🤷♀️
Watch *The King of Staten Island* on Amazon Prime Video, if you’re into that sort of thing.
Finn McFrame, celebrated satirical mastermind and self-proclaimed “Emperor of Irony,” started his illustrious career as a cinematographer, where his expertise in capturing every single frame of a squirrel stealing a baguette earned him accolades at obscure film festivals.
Born in the glamorous town of Boring, Oregon, Finn grew up with dreams of being a Hollywood director until he realized that satire, not cinema, was his true calling—or at least the one that let him sleep until noon.
Finn McFrame: changing the world, one satirical lens flare at a time.
