Sure-Fire Streaming: The Sinner, All The Money In The World, Becky, and more!
By Jordan Parker
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The Sinner – Available On Netflix
This really awesome anthology series follows a tortured homicide detective, with a different case spanning each of its current three seasons.
It focuses on seemingly normal people and the brutal crimes they commit, and is one of the most interesting crime series on television right now.
Over 25 episodes, Bill Pullman is the constant, and he’s pretty fantastic as a grizzled detective.
But it’s acting from Jessica Biel, Christopher Abbott, Carrie Coon, and Matt Bomer, in a season each, that keeps things intense.
Watch for this one, as it has potential to keep getting better and better.
All The Money In The World – Available On Netflix
Based on a true story, this is the tale of the kidnapping of teen John Paul Getty III, and his wealthy grandfather’s refusal to pay a ransom for his return.
Directed by Ridley Scott, it’s a taut, tense flick with a wonderful screenplay. However, it was almost overshadowed by scandal when Kevin Spacey had to be replaced as grandfather Jean Paul Getty due to sexual abuse allegations.
This film earned Christopher Plummer an Oscar nomination – much deserved – for stepping in and reshooting all of Spacey’s scenes in eight days. It’s a testament to the sheer prowess of the late Plummer.
Joined by Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Williams, this is an incredible film you won’t be able to take your eyes off of.
Becky – Available On Prime Video
I’m going to be honest. This is not going to be a movie for everyone, and if you’re squeamish, you best move on.
For everyone else, Becky takes the home invasion Home Alone trope and turns it on its sadistic head in this R-rated thriller.
When a teen is pitted against a group of escaped convicts searching for something in their lakehouse, she goes to brutal measures to stop them.
Young Lulu Wilson is stellar here, but it’s also kind of a trip to see Kevin James – of King Of Queens fame – take a brutal role as a shaved headed Nazi willing to do anything to get what he came for.
It’s brutal and gory, and it’s a horror hound’s B-movie dream.
The Others – Available On Prime Video
This is, quite frankly, one of the best supernatural movies to come out of the 2000’s.
It follows a widow who lives in a family home where she keeps all the windows shuttered. Her children suffer from photosensitivity and must stay out of the sunlight.
But when strange occurrences and freaky happenings begin to plague them, mother Grace realizes they aren’t alone.
Nicole Kidman is a revelation here, in a role that earned her a Golden Globe nomination. She’s joined by veteran actors Fionnula Flanagan and Christopher Eccleston.
It’s a scary little delight with an absolutely devilish screenplay. It’s a must-see.
Queen & Slim – Available On Prime Video
This film starts when a couple is going home from an absolutely awful first date, and a police officer pulls them over.
There’s no rhyme or reason to stop the car, and it becomes apparent quickly that something awful is just around the corner. When they kill an officer accidentally, they must go on the run, fearing no one will believe their story.
This film is an absolute masterclass in storytelling, and manages to discuss the black experience in America, police brutality, and other themes in one movie.
Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith both give career-best turns, with Bokeem Woodbine turning up for a scene-stealing supporting performance.
It is one of the most under-seen films of 2019, and it’s spellbinding.