Looking to break away from the usual blockbusters? This weekend, dive into three thoughtfully crafted films that bring tension, mystery, and gritty realism to the screen. Here’s your weekend watchlist:
1. Emily the Criminal (2022)
📍 Streaming on Netflix (US), Apple TV, or Amazon Prime
Aubrey Plaza delivers a gripping performance in this crime drama about a woman buried in student debt who turns to a shady credit card scam. What starts as survival quickly spirals into something far more dangerous. It’s sharp, unsettling, and beautifully paced.
2. Decision to Leave (2022)
📍 Available on Mubi, Amazon Prime (rent)
From acclaimed Korean director Park Chan-wook (Oldboy) comes a detective noir with a romantic twist. A soft-spoken cop investigates a man’s mysterious death, but things get complicated when he becomes emotionally entangled with the victim’s widow. Stylish, moody, and meticulously shot.
3. The Assistant (2019)
📍 Streaming on Hulu, Apple TV, or Prime Video
A quiet but haunting portrayal of the toxic underbelly of corporate power. Julia Garner plays a junior assistant at a powerful film production company. Through a single workday, we witness the quiet complicity and tension of workplace abuse. Subtle yet incredibly powerful.
Pop some popcorn, dim the lights, and let these introspective thrillers take the lead. See you next Friday with more movie magic.
