Each week, we showcase notable titles that have recently become available on streaming platforms in the United States. Discover this week’s picks below and previous highlights here. Boys Go to Jupiter (Julian Glander) Boys Go to Jupiter, an animated film both directed and written by Pittsburgh-based 3D artist Julian Glander, is undoubtedly reflective of its era—now. As noted in the press release: “[The film] was self-produced and animated entirely over 90 days using the free, open-source 3D modeling software Blender. Peisin Yang Lazo provided executive production.” Clocking in at approximately 85 minutes, the movie features an impressive voice cast (including Elsie Fisher, Julio Torres, Sarah Sherman, Joe Pera, Janeane Garofalo, Demi Adejuyigbe, Cole Escola, and Eva Victor, among others). It strikes a balance of humor and deeper introspection about our screen-filled lives. Occasionally lengthy, it remains captivating and consistently unusual. – Dan M. (full review) Where to Stream: VOD Directed by Jafar Panahi As his award-winning film It Was Just an Accident screens in theaters, the Criterion Channel is highlighting Jafar Panahi’s remarkable body of work. Their retrospective encompasses films like The White Balloon, The Mirror, This Is Not a Film, Taxi, 3 Faces, and No Bears. Where to Stream: The Criterion Channel Directed by Werner Herzog A comprehensive retrospective of nearly 30 films by Werner Herzog has launched on the Criterion Channel. From classics like Aguirre, the Wrath of God and Fitzcarraldo to underappreciated gems such as Land of Silence and Darkness, Stroszeck, and My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done, it is a trove of adventurous cinema. Where to Stream: The Criterion Channel Fairyland (Andrew Durham) Andrew Durham’s Fairyland stars Scoot McNairy as Steve Abbott, a single father who brings his daughter Alysia to San Francisco in the early 1970s following his wife’s death in a car accident. Based on a memoir of the same name by Alysia Abbott, this debut feature delves into nearly two decades of their father-daughter bond. Midway through, Alysia ages quickly from an innocent child (Nessa Dougherty) to a troubled teenager (Emilia Jones). Steve, perhaps as open-minded a father as he can be, is bisexual, and his life becomes intertwined with the AIDS crisis; the film’s conclusion feels inevitable. – Michael F. (full review) Where to Stream: VOD Frankenstein (Guillermo del Toro) In the specialized academic realm of monster studies, the conventional understanding of monstrosity closely parallels that of queerness: by being “different,” a monster disrupts established norms of normality, revealing their inherent fiction. This is especially evident in the relationship between Victor Frankenstein and his creation as per Mary Shelley’s novel. The bond between maker and creature illustrates our interdependence in defining humanity in relation to its “other.” Given the recurring themes in Guillermo del Toro’s films, including Cronos and the Oscar-winning The Shape of Water, his eagerly awaited adaptation of Frankenstein comes as no surprise. Oscar Isaac gives a delightfully unrecognizable performance as the mad scientist Victor Frankenstein, showcasing a wild appearance at the North Pole. – Savina P. (full review) Where to Stream: Netflix Good Fortune (Aziz Ansari) To hear Azrael's (Stephen McKinley Henderson) tale is to appreciate the full extent of an angel's purpose. He doesn’t merely concern himself with natural disasters or nurturing brilliance; he saves souls by reminding them of their worth. Gabriel (Keanu Reeves) aspires to emulate him but finds himself at the lower ranks, his wings barely extending past his shoulders. Martha (Sandra Oh) has him gently guiding distracted drivers to look away from their phones, and he’s a meter maid with dreams of rock stardom. – Jared M. (full review) Where to Stream: VOD Materialists (Celine Song) Materialists presents a classic screwball premise: a young, attractive matchmaker encounters the dashing, wealthy man of her dreams on the same night she bumps into her broke but charming ex-boyfriend. However, Celine Song’s second feature adopts a drier, more dramatic style to tackle dating in the modern age. Paying homage to Jane Austen, Materialists treats relationships as a numerical equation, with height, income, and age as critical components for dating success. Our time with the central character Lucy (Dakota Johnson) is filled with cold assessments of men, women, and especially herself. When rich finance guy Harry (Pedro Pascal) takes her for dinner, Lucy describes herself as a failed actress and college dropout

      Cinephiles, celebrate! Although there isn't a new Quentin Tarantino film forthcoming, a highly anticipated gem from his filmography is finally set for a significant release. *Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair*—Tarantino’s comprehensive rendition of the revenge saga, originally released in two parts—will be available in theaters across the nation on December 5, 2025. A new trailer and poster have been released ahead of this event.

      This eagerly awaited release represents one of the few instances where the entire saga is shown as a single film. *Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair* eliminates the cliffhanger from Volume 1 and the recap that opens Volume 2. A notable addition for this theatrical version is a brand-new, 7½-minute animated sequence. Certain screenings will be presented in 70mm and 35mm formats, complemented by a nationwide theatrical release.

      Tarantino expressed, “I wrote and directed it as one movie––and I’m thrilled to give the fans the chance to experience it as a whole. The ultimate way to watch *Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair* is on the big screen in glorious 70mm or 35mm. Blood and guts in all their splendor!”

      Lionsgate is responsible for managing the distribution rights for one of Hollywood’s most extensive collections of Tarantino films, which includes *Reservoir Dogs*, *Jackie Brown*, *Inglourious Basterds*, *Django Unchained*, *The Hateful Eight*, and *Death Proof*.

      The press release further states, “Tarantino’s *Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair* merges Volume 1 and Volume 2 into a unified, unrated epic presented exactly as he envisioned, along with a new, never-before-seen anime sequence. Uma Thurman stars as The Bride, who is left for dead after being ambushed by her former boss and lover Bill during her wedding rehearsal, where she is shot in the head and has her unborn child taken. To seek vengeance, she must track down the four remaining members of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad before ultimately facing Bill himself. With its grand scope, unyielding action, and iconic style, *The Whole Bloody Affair* is recognized as one of cinema’s quintessential revenge tales—seldom showcased in its entirety and now featuring a classic intermission.”

      Check out the trailer and poster below.

Each week, we showcase notable titles that have recently become available on streaming platforms in the United States. Discover this week’s picks below and previous highlights here. Boys Go to Jupiter (Julian Glander) Boys Go to Jupiter, an animated film both directed and written by Pittsburgh-based 3D artist Julian Glander, is undoubtedly reflective of its era—now. As noted in the press release: “[The film] was self-produced and animated entirely over 90 days using the free, open-source 3D modeling software Blender. Peisin Yang Lazo provided executive production.” Clocking in at approximately 85 minutes, the movie features an impressive voice cast (including Elsie Fisher, Julio Torres, Sarah Sherman, Joe Pera, Janeane Garofalo, Demi Adejuyigbe, Cole Escola, and Eva Victor, among others). It strikes a balance of humor and deeper introspection about our screen-filled lives. Occasionally lengthy, it remains captivating and consistently unusual. – Dan M. (full review) Where to Stream: VOD Directed by Jafar Panahi As his award-winning film It Was Just an Accident screens in theaters, the Criterion Channel is highlighting Jafar Panahi’s remarkable body of work. Their retrospective encompasses films like The White Balloon, The Mirror, This Is Not a Film, Taxi, 3 Faces, and No Bears. Where to Stream: The Criterion Channel Directed by Werner Herzog A comprehensive retrospective of nearly 30 films by Werner Herzog has launched on the Criterion Channel. From classics like Aguirre, the Wrath of God and Fitzcarraldo to underappreciated gems such as Land of Silence and Darkness, Stroszeck, and My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done, it is a trove of adventurous cinema. Where to Stream: The Criterion Channel Fairyland (Andrew Durham) Andrew Durham’s Fairyland stars Scoot McNairy as Steve Abbott, a single father who brings his daughter Alysia to San Francisco in the early 1970s following his wife’s death in a car accident. Based on a memoir of the same name by Alysia Abbott, this debut feature delves into nearly two decades of their father-daughter bond. Midway through, Alysia ages quickly from an innocent child (Nessa Dougherty) to a troubled teenager (Emilia Jones). Steve, perhaps as open-minded a father as he can be, is bisexual, and his life becomes intertwined with the AIDS crisis; the film’s conclusion feels inevitable. – Michael F. (full review) Where to Stream: VOD Frankenstein (Guillermo del Toro) In the specialized academic realm of monster studies, the conventional understanding of monstrosity closely parallels that of queerness: by being “different,” a monster disrupts established norms of normality, revealing their inherent fiction. This is especially evident in the relationship between Victor Frankenstein and his creation as per Mary Shelley’s novel. The bond between maker and creature illustrates our interdependence in defining humanity in relation to its “other.” Given the recurring themes in Guillermo del Toro’s films, including Cronos and the Oscar-winning The Shape of Water, his eagerly awaited adaptation of Frankenstein comes as no surprise. Oscar Isaac gives a delightfully unrecognizable performance as the mad scientist Victor Frankenstein, showcasing a wild appearance at the North Pole. – Savina P. (full review) Where to Stream: Netflix Good Fortune (Aziz Ansari) To hear Azrael's (Stephen McKinley Henderson) tale is to appreciate the full extent of an angel's purpose. He doesn’t merely concern himself with natural disasters or nurturing brilliance; he saves souls by reminding them of their worth. Gabriel (Keanu Reeves) aspires to emulate him but finds himself at the lower ranks, his wings barely extending past his shoulders. Martha (Sandra Oh) has him gently guiding distracted drivers to look away from their phones, and he’s a meter maid with dreams of rock stardom. – Jared M. (full review) Where to Stream: VOD Materialists (Celine Song) Materialists presents a classic screwball premise: a young, attractive matchmaker encounters the dashing, wealthy man of her dreams on the same night she bumps into her broke but charming ex-boyfriend. However, Celine Song’s second feature adopts a drier, more dramatic style to tackle dating in the modern age. Paying homage to Jane Austen, Materialists treats relationships as a numerical equation, with height, income, and age as critical components for dating success. Our time with the central character Lucy (Dakota Johnson) is filled with cold assessments of men, women, and especially herself. When rich finance guy Harry (Pedro Pascal) takes her for dinner, Lucy describes herself as a failed actress and college dropout

Cinephiles, celebrate! Although there isn't a new Quentin Tarantino movie coming soon, a long-anticipated gem from his filmography is about to receive a significant release. Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair—Tarantino’s rendition of the revenge epic that was initially shown in two parts—will be distributed by Lionsgate as one complete film in theaters across the nation for

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