New to Streaming: Yes, The Love That Endures, The Christophers, Project Hail Mary, and More

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

      **A Balcony in Limoges** (Jérôme Reybaud)

      Reybaud depicts an unexpected encounter between two former classmates who are now middle-aged women. Eugénie, a single mother proud of her identity as a “good citizen,” meets Gladys, who opts for a life on the streets, rejecting societal norms. Reybaud captures these women as embodiments of two prevalent archetypes in contemporary society. Eugénie epitomizes those clinging to a crumbling neoliberal status quo, while Gladys embodies the furious defiance against that order, which has fueled the rise of far-right populism. The film explores their conflict, as Eugénie believes she can “save” Gladys, whose selfish choices serve as a rebuff to Eugénie's values. Reybaud uses their clash to show that both women share the same struggle under a failing world system, yet are too entrenched in their beliefs to recognize their commonality. The resolution of their conflict is both shocking and humorous, offering a darkly comedic commentary on our inability to envision a better future. – C.J. Prince (top 10 films of 2025 feature)

      **Where to Stream:** Fandor

      **The Christophers** (Steven Soderbergh)

      Steven Soderbergh continues to flex his creative muscles with the light yet engaging dramedy The Christophers, which focuses on an aging artist (Ian McKellen) and his new “assistant” (Michaela Coel) as they engage in in-depth discussions about artistic worth, the life of creativity, the sacrifices it entails, and more. While it may not reach the heights of the recently entertaining Black Bag, Ed Solomon’s script and the lead performances shine, creating a film that could be just as impactful as a stage play. – Jordan R.

      **Where to Stream:** VOD

      **Faces of Death** (Daniel Goldhaber)

      Director Daniel Goldhaber and co-writer Isa Mazzei have a deep understanding of the darker aspects of the Internet. Their 2018 film, Cam, remains a landmark horror film of the digital age, and with their reimagining of Faces of Death, they present a vivid and unsettling view of the present. It’s a film that acknowledges the darker tendencies inherent in all of us, suggesting there may be little we can do to alter that. – Devan S. (full review)

      **Where to Stream:** VOD

      **The Love That Remains** (Hlynur Pálmason)

      Imagine an early-career Icelandic Sally Mann, striving for validation from the high-art world. She relies on her five-person family and the land to create her art. Instead of capturing her life through photography, Anna documents it through the seasons with the sun’s duration; rather than traditional prints, she shapes metal art that evolves outdoors over time. With this backdrop, envision a heart-wrenching separation over a year, centered on three children and infused with conflicting ideologies, alongside over a decade of resentment stemming from a lazy fisherman husband who failed to meet his existential ambitions. Hlynur Pálmason’s crowning achievement (to date) explores the enduring love between ex-partners in its complicated, preserved, bitter, and affectionate intricacies, along with the potential futures that can arise. – Luke H.

      **Where to Stream:** The Criterion Channel

      **Marc by Sofia** (Sofia Coppola)

      Sofia Coppola, Marc Jacobs, and 30 years of friendship—a trio that was enticing enough for A24 to support the project and for the Venice Film Festival to host its world premiere (out of competition). Where else but Italy would a renowned director present their fashion documentary for the first time? Luca Guadagnino has done so (with Salvatore, Shoemaker of Dreams), fully aware it would immediately head to streaming afterward. However, the fashion documentary genre carries a sense of honesty, showcasing its formulaic structure with talking heads and rapid supercut editing to create a predictable yet lively rhythm. Themes of fame, beauty, and a cutthroat industry where one can either be great or merely good are common tropes. Still, when Sofia Coppola crafts such a film about designer Marc Jacobs and his A/W 2024/25 collection, it’s purportedly much more than a calculated commission. – Savina P. (full review)

      **Where to Stream:** VOD

      **The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo** (Diego Céspedes)

      Stories surrounding the AIDS epidemic are always pertinent reminders that ignorance, bigotry, and hate can be deadly. The latest poignant example comes from Chilean writer-director Diego Céspedes, whose debut feature, The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo, premiered at Cannes in the