New to Streaming: Gene Hackman, Michael Mann, Vermiglio, CHAOS: The Manson Murders, and More

      Each week, we showcase the significant titles that have recently been added to streaming services in the United States. Check out this week's picks below, and explore past compilations here.

      CHAOS: The Manson Murders (Errol Morris)

      More than fifty years later, what fresh insights can be acquired from the events of August 9 and 10, 1969? In their compelling (if intricate) book CHAOS: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties—published in June 2019, between the Cannes debut and theatrical release of Quentin Tarantino’s reinterpretation of that history—Tom O’Neill and Dan Piepenbring argue that, while all evidence related to the murders has been examined, a complicated web of conspiracies underpins the motivations, some of which are more credible than others. Simplifying the 528-page book into its primary theory, it posits that the CIA might have permitted (or even guided) Manson to instigate a reign of terror in alignment with covert government initiatives aimed at suppressing leftist movements advocating for national progress. Errol Morris' CHAOS: The Manson Murders condenses the book's crucial elements into an engaging, if brief, 96-minute Netflix documentary, presenting various theories that likely will never bear substantial proof. – Jordan R. (full review)

      Where to Stream: Netflix

      Directed by Lee Chang-dong

      Four films by the esteemed Lee Chang-dong have recently premiered in new 4K restorations from Film Movement: Green Fish, Peppermint Candy, Oasis, and Poetry. Now available on The Criterion Channel, alongside Secret Sunshine and Burning, don’t miss Shawn Glinis’ interview with the director.

      Where to Stream: The Criterion Channel

      Directed by Michael Mann

      As we await news on whether David Zaslav will fund Heat 2, the Criterion Channel pays homage to the remarkable Michael Mann with a selection of his finest works, including Thief, Manhunter, The Last of the Mohicans, Heat, The Insider, Ali, and Collateral.

      Where to Stream: The Criterion Channel

      Gene Hackman

      In our continued remembrance of the legendary Gene Hackman, we have compiled a list of his films currently available for streaming. For those seeking recommendations beyond his most celebrated performances, Nicolas Roeg’s eccentric Eureka and the entertaining titles The Package and No Way Out are all worth checking out.

      AMC+: Unforgiven

      The Criterion Channel: The Conversation

      Fubo: Downhill Racer, The Firm, Heist

      Max: Superman, Superman II, Superman IV: The Quest For Peace

      Netflix: Runaway Jury, Under Suspicion

      Paramount+: The Firm, The Mexican, Unforgiven

      Pluto TV: Downhill Racer, The Quick and the Dead, Reds

      Prime Video: Behind Enemy Lines, The Birdcage, Cisco Pike, Crimson Tide, Enemy of the State, Eureka, The French Connection, French Connection II, Get Shorty, Heathers, Hoosiers, The Hunting Party, March or Die, The Poseidon Adventure, The Royal Tenenbaums, Under Fire, Welcome to Mooseport

      Tubi: Another Woman, A Bridge Too Far, Company Business, The Domino Principle, Get Shorty, The Hunting Party, Loose Cannons, Mad Dog Coll, March or Die, Mississippi Burning, No Way Out, The Package, Postcards from the Edge, Runaway Jury

      Heretic (Scott Beck and Bryan Woods)

      I have always found missionary work to be intriguing. Not in the context of overseas endeavors aimed at indoctrinating unaware populations, but rather here in America, where anyone interested in religion can easily approach a church, synagogue, or mosque and request to learn. Yes, marketing plays a role, and organizations have advertising budgets designed to serve their communities under the guise of purpose. However, having someone genuinely state, “you’ve converted me” when they open their door is astonishing. Yet, it does happen. People can be impressionable and lonely. This is the point where Scott Beck and Bryan Woods set the stage for Heretic. – Jared M. (full review)

      Where to Stream: Max

      How to Have Sex (Molly Manning Walker)

      Landing in Heraklion on the Greek island of Crete signals the start of summer vacation for Tara (Mia McKenna-Bruce), Skye (Lara Peake), and Em (Enva Lewis), a trio of best friends who have just completed their A-levels and have school far from their minds. Their initial focus is… well, the title says it all. British teens vacationing at a Greek resort translates to drinks, drinks, and more drinks, but Molly Manning Walker’s debut film cleverly transforms these mundane cultural stereotypes (teenhood, virginity, youth drinking culture) into a poignant narrative about the complexities of growing up, female friendships, and consent. – Savina