New to Streaming: Maddie’s Secret, Our Land (Nuestra Tierra), Leviticus, The Drama, and More

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

      **The Death of Robin Hood (Michael Sarnoski)**

      How many times has the tale of Robin Hood been retold? Numerous books have been penned, and countless films have depicted the outlaw's adventures. In *The Death of Robin Hood*, writer-director Michael Sarnoski revisits the origins, or rather the alleged origins. The early narratives about Robin Hood were ballads recited by common folk throughout England. These stories characterize an outlaw who finds joy not in aiding the poor with stolen goods, but in eliminating the wealthy. In the medieval ballad “Robin Hood and Guy of Gisborne,” Robin decapitates Gisborne and displays his head on a spike. – Dan M. (full review)

      **Where to Stream:** VOD

      **The Drama (Kristoffer Borgli)**

      Some critics might argue that *The Drama* does not focus on race, or that if it does, it's merely an unintended consequence of colorblind casting. There’s a key reveal early in the film, which serves as the basis of the entire premise, that might resonate differently if it came from a white individual. This aspect is historically linked more closely to troubled white American men. However, this is cinema, not reality, and *The Drama* introduces us to a character that hasn’t been seen before on the big screen. – Jourdain S. (full review)

      **Where to Stream:** HBO Max

      **Leviticus (Adrian Chiarella)**

      Being queer—especially in our increasingly regressive times—often entails grappling with an underlying fear throughout much of your life. It’s a lesson learned early: you must discern who you can trust with your safety and whether they might eventually betray that trust. Violence manifests in various forms, leading to a type of paranoia that can become self-reinforcing. Adrian Chiarella’s *Leviticus* intimately captures this experience. By merging the mechanics of *It Follows* with the trauma associated with conversion therapy, he has created a tense, thematically rich feature debut that transcends mere metaphor—it's a genuinely unsettling horror film. – Devan S. (full review)

      **Where to Stream:** VOD

      **Maddie’s Secret (John Early)**

      You can't say John Early lacks commitment. Throughout his acting career, the comedian has reliably represented a tangible, toxic, and humorous narcissism, portraying characters oblivious to anything outside the bubbles they've crafted. This was particularly clear across four seasons of *Search Party*, as well as last year’s *Stress Positions*, a Sundance favorite that highlighted the absurdity of living through a quarantined summer. As an agoraphobic tenant in a Brooklyn brownstone, Early tackled the disastrous situation with his own type of self-assured, righteous mania, leaving his intense reactions lingering in my memory. – Jake K-S. (full review)

      **Where to Stream:** VOD

      **Our Land (Nuestra Tierra) (Lucrecia Martel)**

      There is a clear and intentional connection between Lucrecia Martel’s earlier historical film *Zama* and her contemporary legal documentary *Nuestra Tierra*. We witness the ongoing disregard for indigenous communities in Argentina, reflecting a significant class and racial divide in the country. Martel portrays court scenes and footage of contested land as two battlegrounds that span generations. The assassination of indigenous community leader Javie Chocobar by corrupt businessmen and officials echoes Argentina’s historical issues, as the country remains a space of contention. While Martel's work is known for its rich metaphorical layers and the blending of fantasy and reality, this film strips everything down to its fundamental elements, clearly clarifying what is at stake. – Soham G.

      **Where to Stream:** VOD

      **Pretzhell (ZXY)**

      ZXY – The Gyslexic Die is a mysterious musician from Estonia who goes by various names, some of which are more recognized than others. This is the music video for his latest single “PretzHell.”

      **Where to Stream:** Le Cinéma Club

      **Renoir (Chie Hayakawa)**

      Just three years after receiving a special mention from the Camera d’Or jury for *Plan 75*, Chie Hayakawa returns to Cannes as one of the seven filmmakers debuting in the main competition—an unusual welcome change for a festival typically loyal to established names. In *Plan 75*, a sharp piece of speculative fiction, Hayakawa envisioned a near-future where Japan addressed its aging population crisis by introducing a voluntary euthanasia program. In her second feature, *Renoir*, Hayakawa tackles related themes of family, death, and intergenerational conflict, looking not forward but rather into her own past. – Rory O. (full review)

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