Another week, another deluge of new movies on streaming services, because what’s a theater experience anymore? This week, we’ve got a crop of new titles that will surely keep you glued to your couch, and away from the multiplex. Anya Taylor-Joy is trying to sacrifice Chris Evans to a volcano, Hugh Jackman is an old and gritty Robin Hood, and there are documentaries about Norm Macdonald and the Wu-Tang Clan. Because, you know, that’s exactly what the world was missing.
As always, the streaming services are churning out content at a breakneck pace, because who needs quality control when you can have quantity? This week’s offerings include Sacrifice, a dark comedy where Anya Taylor-Joy plays a cult leader trying to toss Chris Evans into a volcano. Because, you know, that’s not a Tuesday for Chris Evans. The film also stars Vincent Cassel, Sam Richardson, John Malkovich, Salma Hayek-Pinault, and Charli XCX, because why not? It premieres on Netflix on October 16, because of course it does.
New Movies to Stream This Week
If Sacrifice isn’t your thing, don’t worry, there are plenty of other options to choose from. The Disciple: A Wu-Tang Fable is a documentary about the Wu-Tang Clan’s infamous album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, which only has one copy in existence. Because, you know, exclusivity is the new black. The documentary follows the story of Dutch-Moroccan rapper and producer Cilvaringz, who went from being the group’s biggest fan to their unlikely disciple. It premieres on Netflix on October 16, because Netflix is where all the cool documentaries go to die.
Hugh Jackman is back as an old and gritty Robin Hood in The Death of Robin Hood, because who needs a young and spry Robin Hood when you can have a grizzled and weary one? The film is directed by Michael Sarnoski, who brought us the excellent Pig and A Quiet Place: Day One, so maybe this one won’t be a total disaster. It premieres on HBO Max on October 16, because HBO Max is where all the big-budget movies go to fade into obscurity.
Documentaries and More
If you’re in the mood for something a little more low-key, you can check out Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald, a documentary about the late comedian’s life and career. It’s directed by Judd Apatow, who’s made a career out of making documentaries about comedians, so this one should be a slam dunk. It premieres on Netflix on October 16, because Netflix loves a good documentary.
And finally, there’s Buddy, a horror comedy about the dark side of a children’s television show from the 1990s. It’s directed by Casper Kelly, who created the infamous Adult Swim short film “Too Many Cooks,” so this one should be a wild ride. It’s available on Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango, because who needs a cohesive release strategy when you can just throw it out there and see what sticks?
As the streaming services continue to churn out content at an alarming rate, it’s hard not to feel like we’re just drowning in a sea of mediocrity. But hey, at least we’ll never run out of things to watch, right? Somewhere, a focus group is earning a bonus for telling a studio executive that this is exactly what audiences want. And so the cycle continues, with no end in sight. Joy.
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