New to Streaming: Pillion, Is God Is, Erupcja, Omaha, and More

      Each week, we showcase the noteworthy titles that have recently been released on streaming platforms in the United States. Below are this week’s picks, along with previous compilations available here.

      **Amrum (Fatih Akin)**

      The unusual credit at the beginning of *Amrum*—“A Hark Bohm film by Fatih Akin”—has a meaningful backstory. Despite having collaborated previously on *In the Fade*, this project started differently. After Hark Bohm penned the script intending to direct it himself, he realized he lacked the strength to follow through. Having grown up on the island of Amrum and being a teenager during the film's 1945 setting, it was a deeply personal endeavor that Akin initially hesitated to take on. – Jared M. (full review)

      **Where to Stream:** VOD

      **Chronicles of a Wandering Saint (Tomás Gómez Bustillo)**

      Tomás Gómez Bustillo's delightful and thoughtful *Chronicles of a Wandering Saint* serves as a natural progression from the two short films he is recognized for: *Soy Buenos Aires* (a quirky, picaresque rags-to-riches story) and *Museum of Fleeting Wonders* (a series of dramatized paranormal events). As in his previous works, *Chronicles* explores spiritual, ethical, and religious dichotomies; situations where miracles intertwine with happenstance, faith with logic, and ennui with creativity. However, this is where the similarities cease, as *Chronicles* is a more serious, refined, and emotionally impactful piece that stands among the finest of modern Argentine cinema. – Oliver W. (full review)

      **Where to Stream:** Metrograph at Home

      **Erupcja (Pete Ohs)**

      Bethany (Charli xcx) and Rob (Will Madden) find themselves in Warsaw for a reason. It’s somewhat obvious—she suggested the Polish city as an alternative to his idea of Paris—but it also serves as a familiar escape now that their relationship is taking a serious turn. Bethany senses a proposal is imminent. Having lived with Rob in London for a year, he started dropping hints about a surprise for his “love.” It’s time to pull the emergency cord. – Jared M. (full review)

      **Where to Stream:** VOD

      **Hokum (Damian McCarthy)**

      Those familiar with Irish filmmaker Damian McCarthy’s work recognize him as one of the most thrilling emerging names in horror. His underappreciated debut, *Caveat*, was a moody ghost story that showcased his talent for crafting unsettling visuals and incredibly tense scenes. However, it was his chilling second feature, *Oddity*, that gained him significant attention among genre enthusiasts. After creating one of the most spine-chilling films in recent years, it’s unsurprising that McCarthy caught the eye of a company like NEON, which partnered with him for his latest feature, *Hokum*. This is McCarthy’s largest project to date, further enhanced by Adam Scott taking the lead role, suggesting that *Hokum* would allow the director ample opportunity for memorable scares. Instead, the film feels more like a remix of McCarthy’s earlier works, retreading familiar themes with a heavier touch and resulting in a disappointing experience. – C.J. P. (full review)

      **Where to Stream:** VOD

      **In the Grey (Guy Ritchie)**

      *In the Grey*, written and directed by Guy Ritchie, is an engaging piece of entertainment. With a runtime of ninety minutes, featuring Jake Gyllenhaal, Henry Cavill, and Eiza González, this action thriller revolves around a small group of “extraction specialists” tasked with ensuring powerful individuals settle their debts. They often operate in service to other influential figures. In this instance, they must recover a billion-dollar debt from villain Manny Salazar (Carlos Bardem) on behalf of a dubious New York law firm where the shady Bobby (Rosamund Pike) works. – Dan M. (full review)

      **Where to Stream:** VOD

      **Is God Is (Aleshea Harris)**

      The family dynamics faced by twin sisters Racine (Kara Young) and Anaia (Mallori Johnson) in *Is God Is* are anything but simple. Aleshea Harris' film adaptation of her praised play can't be described as merely "complicated." As her directorial debut, infused with creative storytelling and stylistic flair, the revenge narrative tracks the sisters' quest for justice after their father abandoned them and their mother. While some elements of theatrics may detract from the emotional depth, it marks an impressive first directorial venture for Harris, hopefully paving the way for more future projects. – Jordan R.

      **Where to Stream:** VOD

      **Omaha (Cole Webley)**

      In the early hours of a day, a widowed father