New to Streaming: Kontinental '25, Two Prosecutors, Two Women, Fuze, and More

      Every week, we showcase notable titles that have recently become available on streaming services in the United States. Take a look at this week’s picks below and previous collections here.

      **Dead Man’s Wire (Gus Van Sant)**

      Gus Van Sant makes his return with *Dead Man’s Wire*, a film shot in the same late-1970s tones as Kelly Reichardt’s recent treasure *The Mastermind*, and similarly focused on unlawful individuals and the dilemma of an honorable criminal. However, Van Sant’s film embraces genre conventions more enthusiastically than Reichardt’s brilliant subversion. Bill Skarsgård dramatically portrays the true story of Tony Kiritsis, who kidnapped his mortgage broker in 1977 after falling behind on payments for a potentially lucrative piece of land. Van Sant reconstructs this narrative reminiscent of *Dog Day Afternoon*: an outlandish and stranger-than-fiction tale about well-meaning intentions spiraling out of control. It’s quite entertaining. – Rory O. (full review)

      **Where to Stream:** Netflix

      **Fuze (David Mackenzie)**

      David Mackenzie jumps straight into the action with *Fuze*, as the opening credits roll immediately upon sitting down to watch. The majority of its 98-minute runtime resembles a feature-length cold open racing towards its climax at an intense pace. The film erupts into chaos after the discovery of a WWII ordnance during construction in a quiet English neighborhood, with little time to catch a breath before the action unfolds. – Jared M. (full review)

      **Where to Stream:** VOD

      **Kontinental ‘25 (Radu Jude)**

      “The id becomes tiresome,” noted art critic Jackson Arn recently, “when allowed too much freedom of expression.” Romanian director Radu Jude keeps his in check with grounded embellishments rooted in the ordinary. Toward the conclusion of *Kontinental ’25*, an ex-professor, Orsolya (Eszter Tompa), and her former student, Fred (Adonis Tanța), find themselves by an anti-communist resistance monument in Cluj, watching a disturbing video of a drone strike on a Russian soldier. After stumbling upon the dead body of a man she had evicted that same day, Orsolya, now a bailiff, seeks to unwind. As they ascend a hill, Fred—whose delivery bag bears Romanian flags to distinguish him from immigrant gig workers—sings to her, leading to an intimate encounter in the bushes. The film up to this point is filled with concepts and vaguely dystopian imagery: Roman ruins, a robotic dog, a dinosaur park, detailed footage of the Hindenburg disaster, and a scene from Robert Aldrich’s atomic-era thriller *Kiss Me Deadly*. It should feel overwhelming, yet Jude somehow maintains coherence. – Rory O. (full review)

      **Where to Stream:** VOD

      **The Last Viking (Anders Thomas Jensen)**

      “The world is full of people,” declares the unnamed narrator in Anders Thomas Jensen’s *The Last Viking*, as a hand-drawn animation begins with a rather unsettling story: a Viking prince loses his arm in a battle, prompting his father, the king, to mandate that everyone else must lose their right arm too. This whimsical myth, where disability becomes commonplace, sets the tone for Jensen’s sixth directorial effort—a fusion of wholesome narrative with his signature dark humor. The animation serves as a brief interlude before transitioning to a heist thriller in which Anker (Nikolaj Lie Kaas) conceals a bag of money in a locker and instructs his reserved younger brother Manfred (Mads Mikkelsen) to swallow the key. Moments later, police sirens drown out their sister Freja’s (Bodil Jørgensen from *The Kingdom: Exodus*) panicked cries amidst the clutter of their family home. – Savina P. (full review)

      **Where to Stream:** VOD

      **The Moment (Aidan Zamiri)**

      *The Moment* captures Charli xcx at a pivotal stage in her career. After years of hard work as a niche artist with a loyal following, her album *brat* launches her into global fame. Yet, with her *brat* summer tour complete, what should her next step be? The growing team surrounding Charli seems to have diverse opinions. Should she extend *brat* summer indefinitely, capitalizing on her success at the risk of damaging her carefully crafted brand? Many advise her against missing this opportunity. These enduring artistic dilemmas—echoed in a song by LCD Soundsystem—are earnestly explored throughout *The Moment*. However, as a genuine mockumentary created by a predominantly British team, a variety of jokes and clever gags ensure the film never feels excessively self-indulgent. – Caleb H. (full review)

      **Where to Stream:** HBO Max

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