Even though temperatures are climbing nationwide, it remains an ideal time to remain inside and enjoy a film. However, if you’ve exhausted all options on Netflix and Hulu and seek newer movies fresh from theaters or soon-to-be-released ones, we’re here to assist you with the top picks available through PVOD this month. Don’t wait—stream these titles today!
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May 6
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The Tale of Wallis Island
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James Griffiths, 99 minutes
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Can you recall the musical allure?
Once
This movie by James Griffiths has drawn comparisons to another beloved Sundance favorite, though not solely due to its debut at the same festival in Park City. Adapted from a short film released in 2007, it features Tom Basden as a performer who finds himself giving an incredibly personal concert on Wallis Island. Also starring Tim Key and the exceptional Carey Mulligan, this film stands out among the most positively reviewed movies of the current year.
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Bob Trevino Likes It
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Tracie Laymon, 101 minutes
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Has John Leguizamo earned legendary status yet? Definitely. As an enduring figure in both independent cinema, blockbusters, and theater for many years, he delivers what might be some of his finest acting in this delightful movie featuring Barbie Ferreira as the lead protagonist.
Euphoria
She sets out to locate her distant father, Bob Trevino, but instead forms a connection with another individual bearing the same name. This new relationship turns out to be both humorous and touching.
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Warfare
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Alex Garland & Ray Mendoza, 95 minutes
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The
Civil War
The director co-shares the filmmaking credit for this project with Ray Mendoza, the individual whose story is being told. D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai handles the rest.
Reservation Dogs
) portrays Mendoza in a movie adapted from his time serving in the Iraq War, aiming for minimal Hollywood dramatization. The cast also includes Will Poulter, Joseph Quinn, Charles Melton, Michael Gandolfini, along with roughly ten more up-and-coming actors.
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May 9
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The Ugly Stepsister
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Emilie Blichfeldt, 109 minutes
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Have you ever really thought about the legend of
Cinderella
? The horror possibilities within the concept of a woman who would do anything to find her Prince Charming? Emilie Blichfeldt takes this idea to extremes in the most intensely grotesque film of the year to date, one so intense that it made someone puke in the aisle at the Sundance premiere.
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May 13
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A Minecraft Movie
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Jared Hess, 101 minutes
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Chicken Jockey! The sensation inspired by the popular video game arrives just as teens are still captivated by it.
disrupting the workdays of cinema attendants
Throughout the globe. Jack Black and Jason Momoa lead in a movie that has flaws yet can be delightfully bizarre occasionally. You should definitely watch it for how remarkable its journey was. Should you doubt my word, inquire your nearby teenager. (Mine watched it thrice; surprisingly, as they weren’t fond of it initially.)
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The Wedding Banquet
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Andrew Ahn, 103 minutes
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This film merits a larger audience. A highly appealing reboot of Ang Lee’s original work, this version tailors the narrative for contemporary audiences. Kelly Marie Tran, Lily Gladstone, Bowen Yang, and Han Gi-chan portray characters who pretend to be couples due to circumstances they can’t fully disclose. Rest assured, however, that their relationship dynamics are endearing. The production is elevated further by exceptional performances from seasoned actors Joan Chen and Youn Yuh-jung.
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May 20
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The Legend of Ochi
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Isaiah Saxon, 95 minutes
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If you’re old enough to recall the family-friendly TV shows of the 1980s that were powered by puppets, such as
The Dark Crystal
and
The Neverending Story
This is the perfect film for you. Directed by Isaiah Saxon, it tells the tale of a girl who realizes that the beings in the forest called the Ochi are not actually the true villains. The movie features incredible puppet work—utilizing minimal CGI—and boasts an outstanding, over-the-top performance from Willem Dafoe. What else could you ask for?
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