Three Movies You Need to Watch This January (and Why)
January, typically, is a weird month for new movie releases. It's after the buzz of holiday weekends and before the Oscars considerables take over. But streaming services are stepping up with some hidden gems that you might've missed.
First off, there's "Green Room," an A24 horror film from 2016. This punk-rock-infused thrill ride follows a band called the Ain't Rights as they find themselves in the middle of a skinhead club murder mystery. With its Nazi-punk showdown and killer plot twists, this movie is like "Raiders of the Lost Ark" without the Indiana Jones – just pure entertainment.
Next up is "Won't You Be My Neighbor?", a poignant documentary about beloved children's television icon Fred Rogers. The film takes you through Rogers' life as he spreads kindness and guidance to kids on his iconic show, Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. What's fascinating is how Rogers tackled issues of segregation while trying to be inclusive, yet at the same time keeping up appearances for his own TV show.
Last but not least, we have "Baby Face," a wild 1933 film that's perfect for anyone who thinks old movies are boring. It's about enterprising Lily Powers busting out of her small town and taking Manhattan by storm – all while being a sly seductress and making it big with the right men. The movie was made during an era when rules were looser, so expect some risqué humor.
Each of these movies offers something unique, from entertainment to inspiration, and they're available on Netflix, Prime, or Max respectively.
January, typically, is a weird month for new movie releases. It's after the buzz of holiday weekends and before the Oscars considerables take over. But streaming services are stepping up with some hidden gems that you might've missed.
First off, there's "Green Room," an A24 horror film from 2016. This punk-rock-infused thrill ride follows a band called the Ain't Rights as they find themselves in the middle of a skinhead club murder mystery. With its Nazi-punk showdown and killer plot twists, this movie is like "Raiders of the Lost Ark" without the Indiana Jones – just pure entertainment.
Next up is "Won't You Be My Neighbor?", a poignant documentary about beloved children's television icon Fred Rogers. The film takes you through Rogers' life as he spreads kindness and guidance to kids on his iconic show, Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. What's fascinating is how Rogers tackled issues of segregation while trying to be inclusive, yet at the same time keeping up appearances for his own TV show.
Last but not least, we have "Baby Face," a wild 1933 film that's perfect for anyone who thinks old movies are boring. It's about enterprising Lily Powers busting out of her small town and taking Manhattan by storm – all while being a sly seductress and making it big with the right men. The movie was made during an era when rules were looser, so expect some risqué humor.
Each of these movies offers something unique, from entertainment to inspiration, and they're available on Netflix, Prime, or Max respectively.
it's literally the most heartwarming documentary ever! 
I love how Fred Rogers was all about spreading kindness and acceptance, he's like a superhero but instead of superpowers he's got a warm heart 
. And can we talk about Lily Powers in "Baby Face" for a sec? 
She's giving me major old-school Hollywood vibes, like a total boss lady from the 30s 
. I need to watch all three movies ASAP 
. And have you seen "Won't You Be My Neighbor?"? It's such a beautiful tribute to Fred Rogers - his message of kindness and acceptance still resonates so deeply today 
, "Green Room" is giving me all the anxiety I never knew I needed 
. But what really got me was that documentary on Fred Rogers - it's crazy to think about how ahead of his time he was in addressing tough issues like segregation 
. I've been meaning to check out some of these on Netflix, thanks for the recs! 
the cinematography is so serene too, you can almost smell the fresh air on screen 
what really got me though was how rogers tackled segregation - it's crazy to think about how ahead of his time he was 