New May streaming releases are also arriving with the May flowers.
NetflixRecently introduced a large number of excellent new films to its collection, making it challenging to choose which ones to watch first.
Fortunately for you, Watch With Ushas compiled a list of five film classics that you should watch this month.
Our first selection is Under the Skin, an arthouse sci-fi from The Zone of Interest’s Jonathan Glazer, starring Scarlett Johanssonas a woman concealing a troubling secret.
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‘Under the Skin’ (2013)
A female extraterrestrial posing as a stunning human woman (Johansson) roams Glasgow in a van, attracting unsuspecting men. Once she leads one into her trap, she takes them to an empty house and immerses them in a dark pool of liquid. Her initial victim is a swimmer on the beach, and the second is a man at a nightclub. When the second man returns with her, he is submerged in the liquid, where he sees the swimmer floating and motionless. However, as the alien spends more time on Earth, she starts to doubt the form she has taken.
Under the Skinis eerie and mysterious, and could be too difficult for some audiences. However, those open to its abstract style will discover a rewarding, unsettling, and truly one-of-a-kind exploration of femininity and human nature. Johansson takes control of the film with her performance, and the mesmerizing atmosphere enhances her captivating and disquieting on-screen presence.Under the Skinis a simple yet unique science fiction gem.
‘Burn After Reading’ (2008)
When a disk holds the memoir of a former CIA analyst named Osborne Cox (John Malkovich) ends up in the possession of clueless gym staff member Linda Litzke (Frances McDormand) and Chad Feldheimer (Brad Pitt), the two think it contains highly secret government information. Linda and Chad then try to use the CD as a means of blackmail to get Linda the plastic surgery she wants. However, a series of funny mishaps and miscommunications lead their poorly planned scheme to result in unexpected (and very foolish) outcomes.
Burn After Readingis easily one of the most humorous contributions to the Coen brothers’ collection of genre parodies. The movie showcases a remarkable group of actors, includingGeorge Clooney, Tilda Swinton and J.K. Simmons, and the silly (though cumbersome) spy comedy is an ideal setting for the directing team, who once again demonstrate their skill in effortlessly switching between various genres within a single film. Plus,Burn After Reading solidifies the humorous talents of both Clooney and Pitt.
‘Jennifer’s Body’ (2009)
Childhood close friends Jennifer Check (Megan Fox) and Anita “Needy” Lesnicki (Amanda Seyfried) are completely different in high school, with Jennifer becoming a popular beauty while Needy is shy and loves reading. However, when a rock band seeking to make a deal with the devil mistakes Jennifer for a virgin, their blood ritual transforms her into a demon who craves teenage boys. When Needy understands what has occurred, she hurries to stop Jennifer before she turns every guy in their graduating class into pieces – including her boyfriend.
Jennifer’s Bodyhas evolved into a cult favorite over the past 17 years since its theatrical release, despite initially confusing both critics and viewers. The movie’s screenwriter,Diablo Cody, blames the negative response on weak marketing, which caused the feminist film to appear more like a sex-comedy aimed at h**ny boys who are infatuated with Fox. The movie does work well as a horror-comedy, but it also offers a sincere analysis of the exploitation of women’s bodies. 17 years later,Jennifer’s Bodyhas a following that recognizes it as a clever tale of retribution.
‘Ouija: Origin of Evil’ (2016)
Nearly 50 years prior to the events ofOuija, this lively prequel follows single mother and widow Alice Zander (Elizabeth Reaser), who operates a fake spiritualist business with her two daughters, teenager Lina (Annalise Basso) and her younger sister Doris (Lulu Wilson). However, when the family decides to incorporate a seemingly innocent Ouija board into their daily routine, it unintentionally brings a demonic entity into their home that takes over Doris. Alice and Lina must then face the spirit controlling Doris and expel it from its current location before it permanently takes the young girl away.
Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House) manages to transform the unremarkable, formulaic foundation set in 2014’sOuijaand transform it into a captivating horror experience filled with heart-pounding suspense, eerie visuals, and an emotional depth that helps you relate to the characters.Ouija: Origin of Evilis a prequel that demonstrates that occasionally the original movie is not necessarily the superior one, and in this instance, it clearly surpasses it.
‘Starship Troopers’ (1997)
In a bleak future, humans are locked in an unending conflict with a species of massive, ruthless alien insects. Claimed to be determined to wipe out all human existence, these Arachnids—known as “bugs” by those who despise them—regularly clash with the Mobile Infantry, a group of humans fighting in an interstellar war against the Arachnids. One such individual is teenager Johnny Rico (Casper Van Dien), joins the Mobile Infantry against his parents’ wishes in order to be nearer to his girlfriend, pilot Carmen (Denise Richards).
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Paul Verhoeven‘s intense science fiction satire was misinterpreted when it first came out, seen as supporting fascism rather than what it truly was – a keen critique of aggressive patriotism and war-loving extremists. In the years since its release,Starship Troopershas gained renewed attention from a dedicated fan base and various critical reassessments that explore the film’s examination of the military-industrial complex, state-sponsored propaganda, and American patriotism—issues that continue to resonate more strongly with each passing year.Starship Troopershas also found a place on several “best sci-fi movies ever” lists.
