What to Watch: VOD Picks New and Old & a Neglected Master
Four recent theatrical releases hit VOD, plus six recommendations from the back list, plus a retrospective of the films of Mikio Naruse. (Who? Exactly.)
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Watch List Digest 1/11/26
Deal with reality or go hide in a movie? Why not both?
What to Watch: The Republic, If You Can Keep It
Some thoughts on a terrible week and, yes, some movie recs: "Peter Hujar's Day," "Zodiac Killer Project" and John Sayles' "Matewan." Plus more for paid subscribers.
One Good Film: "Jandek on Corwood" 🔒
An eerie 2004 documentary about the ultimate outsider musician. "Questions etc can't be arranged. Anything else, just ask."
What to Watch: "Köln 75," "Marty Supreme"
A sweet little tale about the making of a famous album, Josh Safdie is running brilliantly out of things to say, and a few streaming recommendations from your constant reviewer.