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As the new year creeps closer, streaming services are gearing up with their latest movie offerings for January, andMaxis no different. The platform has a myriad of films slated for release next month that are sure to entertain a majority of audiences. From political thrillers, horror, and dramas to a duo of documentaries about fierce women who blazed a trail within their respective industries, Max’s film selections are no doubt worth a gander.
While some of the films opened to mixed reviews and poor box office performances, they still offeredincredible performancesworth watching. As the upcoming month quickly approaches, viewers will surely want to check out Max’s streaming platform.
The Ides of March
Stream on Jan. 1
Though it may not be the verybest political thriller,The Ides of Marchis an enjoyable watch following a presidential candidate’s idealistic press secretary, Stephen Meyers (Ryan Gosling), and his faith in the integrity of his candidate, a charming governor named Mike Morris (Clooney). After Mike’s relationship with a young intern, Molly (Evan Rachel Wood), is discovered, Stephen is forced to question what he thought he knew.
Because of his illicit affair, a series of events begin to transpire that ultimately threaten Mike’s election chances, as well as Stephen’s hope for a candidate better than the rest. Co-written and directed by George Clooney, the film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay but failed to win the Oscar.
It Comes At Night
It Comes at Night
Described as a psychological horror film,It Comes At Nightcenters around Paul (Joel Edgerton), his wife Sarah (Carmen Ejogo), and their son Travis (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), who hide in a secludedcreepy location in the forestas the planet succumbs to a highly contagious disease. After their residence is broken into one night by a man named Will (Christopher Abbott), who is searching for water for his wife Kim (Riley Keough), Sarah suggests they take them in. Now living out the apocalypse together, they quickly realize a more sinister threat might be brewing from within. Written and directed by Trey Edward Shults, the film was a critical success upon its release in 2017.
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Killing Them Softly
A crime thriller about an enforcer for hire, Jackie (Brad Pitt),Killing Them Softlyis written and directed by Andrew Dominik. After three low-level crooks rob a card game protected by the Mob, their local criminal economy collapses, and Jackie is brought in to restore order. Also starring Ray Liotta, James Gandolfini, and Scoot McNairy, to name a few, the film was a critical success but failed to garner a large return during its box office release.
Lawlesstakes placeduring the Great Depressionin Franklin County, Virginia, and centers around the bootleg operation of three brothers, Forrest (Tom Hardy), Jack (Shia LaBeouf), and Howard (Jason Clarke). When their enterprise is threatened by Chicago lawman Charley Rakes (Guy Pearce), who arrives expecting a cut of their profits, the brothers are forced to go to war. Directed by John Hillcoat, who also directedThe RoadandThe Proposition, this film evokes the same dramatic tone present in many of his movies.
Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Molly Ivins
A documentary about the extraordinary Molly Ivins,Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Molly Ivinsexplores her life as a newspaper columnist, author, and political commentator who took on Good Old Boy corruption whenever she could. Known for her wit, satire, and populist beliefs, Molly critiqued political figures and their policies through her writings. Having worked for The Texas Observer, The New York Times, Dallas Times Herald, and then the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, she was nominated twice for a Pulitzer Prize during her career. Much like her home state, Molly was a larger-than-life figure who left quite an impact on those she encountered throughout her lifetime.
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Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project
Stream on Jan. 8
An HBO documentary about the poet Nikki Giovanni,Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Projectexplores her works of resistance as an artist during significant periods of American history in which she lived. From theCivil Rights Movementto the Black Arts Movement to present-day Black Lives Matter, the documentary juxtaposes archival footage and Giovanni’s own captivating contemporary performances. Narrated by actress Taraji P. Henson, the award-winning documentary pushes the boundaries of what it means to be a biographical film. Considered one of America’s greatest living artists and social commentators, Giovanni remains a captivating human being.
Stream on Jan. 15
A biographical thriller directed by Oliver Stone, who needs tomake a comebackin Hollywood,Snowdenstars Joseph Gordon-Levitt as the title character, a top NSA contractor who leaked the techniques of the organization’s illegal surveillance program. After giving thousands of classified documents to the press, Snowden became a hero to some but a traitor in the eyes of the United States government. While it received mixed reviews from critics and a decent reception from audiences, it failed to capture the necessary numbers at the box office to break even on the film’s budget.
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