New to Streaming: Nirvanna the Band the Show Movie, Sirāt, Send Help, A Poet & More

      Every week, we showcase the notable titles that have recently arrived on streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week's picks below and previous collections here.

      **Anatomy of a Fall (Justin Triet)**

      The days following a romantic breakup, even if it's not catastrophic, can feel quite strange. Once the exchanges of conflict have stopped, you find yourself alone with your thoughts again, which can be a moment for reflection: how did everything go wrong? Or, can I face the truth and recognize my own part in its failure? For Sandra (Sandra Hüller) and Samuel (Samuel Theis), the main characters in Anatomy of a Fall, they are grappling with this dilemma, although their breakup is now unavoidable––the latter has just tragically passed away. – David K. (full review)

      **Where to Stream:** Netflix

      **The Chronology of Water (Kristen Stewart)**

      As a director, Kristen Stewart manifests the written word, embedding each into the fabric of her filmmaking like scars. Breathing underwater is impossible. The adaptation of Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir creates a suffocating experience, keeping viewers submerged even as they feel the urge to surface for air. By the midway point, Chronology may induce a sense of detachment. Yet, you remain engaged, pushing onward. You touch the wall, break through, and inhale deeply. Stewart’s remarkable debut is beyond mere catharsis—it comprehends everything that leads to that moment. — Blake S.

      **Where to Stream:** VOD

      **How to Make a Killing (John Patton Ford)**

      In his second feature, John Patton Ford expertly carries the momentum of his clever protagonist from the first scene to the last, remaining cool and confident that luck will favor him despite the daunting odds. The writer-director of Emily the Criminal introduces us to the ever-grinning Becket Redfellow (Glen Powell) in a prison cell, where he jovially laments ordering vanilla but receiving chocolate, leading into a voiceover that recounts how someone with such an honorable name found themselves in such a dire predicament. – Luke H. (full review)

      **Where to Stream:** VOD

      **Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (Matt Johnson)**

      The most hilarious and unpredictable film of the year revolves around two friends, an RV, and their aspiration to perform at the Rivoli. Matt Johnson and Jay McCarroll’s cinematic adaptation of their cult-favorite web (and later cable) series is easily accessible for newcomers, peppering enough jokes throughout that at least a few will resonate, be it from a particular movie reference in a theater or a comment overheard from a stranger. It stands as a triumph of low-budget/mockumentary filmmaking and sheer audacity that absolutely must be experienced. – Devan S. (full review)

      **Where to Stream:** VOD

      **A Poet (Simón Mesa Soto)**

      In stark contrast to the somber yearning of A Quiet Passion—and far removed from the soothing, everyday cadence of Paterson—Simón Mesa Soto’s second feature, set in Medellín, uncovers unexpected poetry within the jagged, painful despair of shattered dreams and misinterpreted, career-ending good intentions. Oscar Restrepo (Ubeimar Rios), the protagonist of A Poet, though situated 2,000 miles south of the desperate characters often depicted by Sean Price Williams, shares a common Sisyphean struggle of missing every opportunity life presents. This Un Certain Regard jury prize winner serves as a darkly comedic, cautionary tale of allowing long-abandoned creative dreams to dictate every choice—a narrative where Soto consistently finds empathy as his lead circles the drain. – Jordan R. (full review)

      **Where to Stream:** VOD

      **Pompei: Below the Clouds (Gianfranco Rosi)**

      With Mount Vesuvius towering over the picturesque region of Naples in southwestern Italy—both historically and visually—one might assume that Gianfranco Rosi’s Below the Clouds focuses on the famed volcano, active and magnificent. However, the title makes Rosi's intent clear: Below. In the shadow of Vesuvius—an ominous, albeit background presence in the film’s tapestry of intriguing characters—the densely populated land it oversees is alive with unique and unusual contemporary life. Through a rich array of characters and professions, Rosi provides an intimate exploration of Naples with an almost parental affection. – Luke H. (full review)

      **Where to Stream:** MUBI

      **Resurrection (Bi Gan)**

      Bi Gan conceptualized Resurrection long before AI became a topic of concern, yet as viewers witness a world where dreams are illegal, it’s hard not to draw a painful parallel. What is AI but a substitute for dreams? For creativity? One lone dreamer traverses China's cinematic history. By the time he reaches Bi’s now-iconic, breathtaking continuous shot, the fear