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David Cronenberg’s ‘The Brood’ on Criterion Channel

!Featured, Blu-ray, Criterion, Criterion Channel, Cult Movies, DVD, Halloween, horror, psychological drama, SVOD 10/17/2021 Sean Axmaker

David Cronenberg presents a different kind of psychological horror in this creepy family drama with a twist of horror.

Dafne Keen and Hugh Jackman in the superhero film directed by James Mangold

‘Logan’ – An epitaph for Wolverine on Hulu

!Featured, Action, based on a comic book, Blu-ray, DVD, Science Fiction, Streaming Movies, superheroes, SVOD 10/16/2021 Sean Axmaker 2 Comments

Hugh Jackman plays the ‘X-Men’ hero for the ninth and final time in this powerful epitaph directed by James Mangold. It’s a well-told story with a human story–and human stakes–at its core.

David Cronenberg’s ‘Rabid’ – a viral plague on HBO Max

!Featured, Blu-ray, Cult Movies, DVD, Halloween, HBO Max, horror, SVOD, thriller 10/16/2021 Sean Axmaker

David Cronenberg continues his exploration of disease, metamorphosis, and mutation in this ingenious low budget horror film that reimagines disease as an evolutionary hiccup.

What to stream: ‘Dopesick’ on Hulu, ‘Guilty Party’ on Paramount+, ‘Halloween Kills’ on Peacock

!Featured, Amazon Prime Video, AMC+, Apple TV+, Based on a nonfiction book, BritBox, Crime Cinema, Criterion Channel, Discovery+, drama, HBO Max, Hulu, IMDB TV, inspired by a true story, Netflix, Peacock, Showtime Anytime, Streaming TV, SVOD, Topic, What to Stream 10/15/2021 Sean Axmaker

Plus ‘The Velvet Underground’ on Hulu, ‘The Trip’ on Netflix, ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ series on Amazon, ‘Free Guy’ and ‘The Green Knight’ on VOD and more…

Lynn Lowery in David Cronenberg's 'Shivers.'

David Cronenberg’s ‘Shivers’ free on Hoopla

!Featured, Blu-ray, Cult Movies, DVD, Free, Halloween, Hoopla, horror, SVOD, thriller 10/15/2021 Sean Axmaker

This low-budget early feature from Cronenberg is a subversive horror film that charts a social breakdown by tearing through our most intrinsic taboos.

‘Thank You For Smoking’ on Amazon Prime

!Featured, Amazon Prime Video, based on a novel, Comedy, DVD, Have You Seen...?, Politics, satire, Streaming Movies, SVOD 10/14/2021 Sean Axmaker

Aaron Eckhart is the glib, proudly obfuscating tobacco lobbyist in Jason Reitman’s wickedly witty adaptation of Christopher Buckley’s novel. He’s also our hero.

‘Code 46’ – a science fiction detective story on Hulu and Paramount+

!Featured, Blu-ray, DVD, Hulu, Mystery, Paramount+, Science Fiction, socially aware cinema, Streaming Movies, SVOD 10/14/2021 Sean Axmaker

Tim Robbins is a detective in a sterile, emotionally-stifling future in Michael Winterbottom’s overlooked contribution to smart science fiction cinema.

‘Creature from the Black Lagoon’ – beauty and the beast on Criterion Channel

!Featured, Blu-ray, Classic, Criterion Channel, Cult Movies, DVD, Essential Viewing, fantasy, giant monsters, Halloween, horror, SVOD 10/14/2021 Sean Axmaker

Jack Arnold’s horror classic introduced one of the most iconic movie monsters of all time.

Keri Russell and Nathan Fillion in 'Waitress,' the sweet, sour and sexy film by actress-turned-filmmaker Adrienne Shelly.

‘Waitress’ with Keri Russell on Hulu

!Featured, American Independent Cinema, Comedy, Directed by Women, drama, DVD, Have You Seen...?, Hulu, Romance, Streaming Movies, SVOD 10/13/2021 Sean Axmaker

Before it was a Broadway musical, ‘Waitress’ was a sweet romantic drama from filmmaker Adrienne Shelly, costarring Nathan Fillion.

‘Grimm’ – the fairy tale underworld of Portland on Amazon Prime

!Featured, Amazon Prime Video, Blu-ray, Cult TV, DVD, fantasy, Halloween, horror, Streaming TV, supernatural, SVOD 10/13/2021 Sean Axmaker

A cop discovers his monster-hunting legacy in this entertaining mix of dark fairy tale, modern crime, and supernatural conspiracy set in the emerald forest of Portland, Oregon