New to Streaming: Magellan, Everything That Remains of You, Roofman & More

      Each week, we showcase significant titles that have recently become available on streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week's picks below and previous collections here.

      All That’s Left of You (Cherien Dabis)

      This expansive and captivating drama begins with the establishment of the state of Israel and the displacement of Palestinian families in Jaffa, concluding just two years before the Hamas-led attacks of October 7. Cherien Dabis’ All That’s Left of You explores generational trauma on both personal and grand scales. It chronicles over seventy years in the life of the Hammad family, orange growers who were forced from their land in Jaffa in 1948, providing a lens to comprehend decades of Palestinian suffering intertwined with the profound Jewish trauma of the Holocaust. The film evolves from anger to a plea for reconciliation, culminating in a poignant ending that respects both types of generational trauma while settling into a surprisingly nuanced perspective. – John F. (full review)

      Where to Stream: VOD

      BlackBerry (Matt Johnson)

      In BlackBerry, the ascent of a prominent tech company sets the stage for the breakdown of a long-standing friendship. Sounds familiar? Just wait until you hear the soundtrack. Directed by Matt Johnson, this film tells the factual tale of Mike Lazaridis and Douglas Fregin, software engineers who founded RIM in the mid-1980s and developed a cellphone capable of handling emails. It starts with their introduction to Jim Basillie (Glenn Howerton), a determined figure who, along with Lazaridis' brilliance, transformed RIM’s invention (which later received the name BlackBerry) into the world’s most ubiquitous mobile device—at least for a period. – Rory O. (full review)

      Where to Stream: Netflix

      Hot Milk (Rebecca Lenkiewicz)

      A mother-daughter relationship seldom resembles a love story, at least not in the traditional artistic depictions. While a mother’s love for her daughter runs deep (and vice versa), this sentiment is often marked by ambivalence and tinged with resentment. British author Deborah Levy’s 2016 novel Hot Milk captures the essence of that ambivalence; seasoned screenwriter Rebecca Lenkiewicz (Ida, She Said) has adapted this acclaimed book for her directorial debut. Set during a scorching summer in Almería on Spain’s southeastern coast, the intense Hot Milk follows 25-year-old Sofia (Emma Mackey) and her partially paralyzed mother Rose (Fiona Shaw) as they grapple with daily ailments and maternal traumas, always together yet somehow ever apart. – Savina P. (full review)

      Where to Stream: Hulu

      Is This Thing On? (Bradley Cooper)

      Bradley Cooper’s Is This Thing On? begins with both a simple yet deeply intricate question: is this thing over? Alex and Tess Novak (Will Arnett and Laura Dern) find themselves at a breaking point after decades of marriage. They adore their rowdy boys, but that doesn’t compensate for their mutual disdain for their lives together. Thus, the answer seems clear: yes, it’s over. However, the path forward is anything but straightforward. – Luke H. (full review)

      Where to Stream: Hulu

      Magellan (Lav Diaz)

      With a Western star at its core and a relatively short runtime of 163 minutes, it would be easy to categorize Magellan as Lav Diaz’s most “accessible film.” However, for die-hard fans, it is evidently a culmination of his lifelong work. Amidst a body of work aimed at confronting the demons of a nation with a fractured identity, he finally addresses the Philippines’ foundational sin. As a provocateur, Diaz subverts the myth of Ferdinand Magellan, portraying him as a weak and pitiable individual who stumbled into chaos, all while critiquing the audience's desire to witness it. The film sets the tone with an indigenous woman startled by an offscreen sound, who stares directly into the camera, screams, and flees: even the so-called “compassionate” gaze participates in the complicity, and Diaz makes that clear. –– Brandon S.

      Where to Stream: VOD

      Roofman (Derek Cianfrance)

      Although Derek Cianfrance’s standing in contemporary American cinema may be somewhat limited, it is still significant to recognize. His modest filmography, comprising only four features and one HBO miniseries, reveals remarkable tonal and stylistic consistency: a post-Cassavetes grit that escalates into near Sirkian melodrama, centered on a profound concern with generational trauma and fractured families. His previous work, the Mark Ruffalo-starring Emmy winner I Know This Much is True, unfolded over six hours, perhaps achieving an overabundance of misfortune that toes the line of self-parody. Yet it remained deeply moving and authentic, showcasing the director’s ability to prevail despite his challenges