New to Streaming: One Fight After Another, New Wave, Roofer, Eddington, and More

      Every week, we spotlight notable titles that have recently premiered on streaming services in the United States. Below are this week's picks, along with links to previous collections.

      **The Crisis (Jordan Wolfson)**

      In this amusing video from his mid-twenties, contemporary artist Jordan Wolfson (David Zwirner, Tate Modern, The Whitney) reflects on art while at a medieval cathedral. He discusses the artworks that have left a significant mark on him while expressing concerns about his future in the art scene.

      **Where to Stream:** Le Cinéma Club

      **Eddington (Ari Aster)**

      Ari Aster's latest film, *Eddington*, unfolds as a psychological unraveling ignited by the proposed construction of a data center in the remote areas of New Mexico. The central character, Sheriff Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix), grapples with an online mother-in-law (Deirdre O’Connell), an indifferent, catatonic spouse (Emma Stone), a socially aware mayor (Pedro Pascal) planning the new data facilities, and the ongoing challenges of COVID-19. The discomfort provoked by the mention of the pandemic is intentional; since redefining the horror genre with A24, Aster has positioned himself as a chronicler of overwhelming anxiety. While *Hereditary* might be better known for its shocking moments, it's quite possible that Aster's greatest anxiety lies in whether his protagonist, an artist with an approaching exhibition and a jittery benefactor, can meet her deadline. – Rory O. (full review)

      **Where to Stream:** HBO Max

      **Kiss of the Spider Woman (Bill Condon)**

      In their dreary prison cell, Malina (Tonatiuh) and Valentin (Diego Luna) are each other's only companions. Valentin, a radical imprisoned for his political beliefs, wants nothing to do with Malina, a window-dresser convicted for his homosexual behavior, as he focuses on his work while Malina tries to lighten their dire situation. To Valentin, Malina seems shallow and morally lacking, inhabiting a life devoid of dignity. Their cell, decorated with Malina's posters and trinkets acquired from the guards, suggests that his queerness is a price paid. "There are privileges in degradation," he tells Valentin, who reacts with revulsion, cautioning Malina against trivializing himself. Although Malina embraces his queerness and Valentin's heterosexuality is initially implied, the dynamic starts to soften as they bond. Malina proposes to pass time by describing his favorite film, *Kiss of the Spider Woman*, to Valentin, marking the beginning of their unexpected romance. – Jourdan S. (full review)

      **Where to Stream:** VOD

      **Nouvelle Vague (Richard Linklater)**

      Captured on black-and-white film using the same Cameflex camera model as used by Jean-Luc Godard for *Breathless*—the film it reflects and embodies—*Nouvelle Vague* is not merely a homage to Godard. It's more of a unique interpretation that somehow feels like Godard while distinctly being its own creation. Despite not resembling his previous works, Richard Linklater's latest project echoes his signature style. – Luke H. (full review)

      **Where to Stream:** Netflix

      **One Battle After Another (Paul Thomas Anderson)**

      Like all of Paul Thomas Anderson's films, his tenth feature, *One Battle After Another*, is a rich tapestry. This deeply layered narrative balances humor and poignancy, swiftly transitioning from the U.S.-Mexico border to Baktan Cross, and from drama to comedy. The storyline is relatively straightforward compared to Anderson's past work, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob Ferguson, an ex-revolutionary who needs to protect his daughter Willa (Chase Infiniti) after an old enemy (Sean Penn) resurfaces. Read Cory Everett’s full feature.

      **Where to Stream:** VOD

      **One to One: John & Yoko (Sam Rice-Edwards, Kevin Macdonald)**

      In Kevin Macdonald’s captivating 1970s-set music documentary, *One to One: John & Yoko*, the standout element is perhaps unsurprisingly the music. Under son Sean Ono Lennon’s direction, the remastered version of the couple's only full concert—and John's final performance, eight years before his assassination—sounds like a powerful wave of legendary musical history. For the first time, audiences can not only hear it anew but also see it in pristine clarity within this compelling cinematic experience. – Luke H. (full review)

      **Where to Stream:** HBO Max

      **Orwell: 2+2=5 (Raoul Peck)**

      George Orwell articulated in his 1946 essay “The Prevention of Literature,” that from a totalitarian perspective, history is meant to be created rather than learned. *Orwell: 2+2=5*, Raoul Peck's new documentary, serves as