Now Streaming: September 2018
New Month Means New Streaming Options!
With September quickly approaching the question on everyone’s mind is undoubtedly what new movies and shows will be added to streaming services this month. Ok, maybe that’s just the question on my mind, but if you’re looking for something good to watch this month and aren’t looking to head to theaters, then I’ve got your back. This month features a lot of options from series to movies to even some anime to look forward too. I’m not going to say everything that made it into this month’s Now Streaming selections is going to be for everyone, but there are a lot of great looking options coming out. So if you’re a curmudgeonly shut-in like me, then you’ll definitely want to take a look at all the options for stuff you could be watching from the comfort of your couch
Prime
Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II (September 1st)
Sure, you’ve probably already seen these movies, but have you seen them enough? I know that I’m a sucker for these 80’s comedy classics. The fact that both of them are coming back around to streaming services just in time to get in the mood for Halloween. Not only that but these are movies that the whole family can enjoy. Just think, you can all watch Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson all from the comfort of separate rooms on separate screens. That’s my kind of family night.
Future World (September 2nd)
I don’t think James Franco actually sleeps. The guy always seems to have multiple movies in the pipeline. Now, some are good, some are bad, and some are just downright weird. Future World just so happens to be an example of the latter. In it, Franco plays double duty as director and villain in an apocalyptic world where he sets out to find an android to help him become king of the wasteland. If you’re into odd sci-fi movies, this is definitely one to check out.
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (September 1st)
With the new Robin Hood movie set to premiere in November, it makes sense to go back and take a look at some of the old ones before Taron Egerton picks up the bow. Of all the Robin Hood incarnations the Kevin Costner is still one of the best received over the years. Not only that but the film also features the likes of Morgan Freeman and Alan Rickman in key roles. If you haven’t had a chance to see this classic then you’ll want to add it to your queue in September.
Beirut (September 4th)
Beirut seems like a film that didn’t get the attention it deserved when it came out earlier this year. It’s making a quick turn around from theaters and heading pretty much directly to streaming services. If you’re looking for a thriller with a bit more brains than brawn you’ll definitely want to check out Beirut. It’s one of Jon Hamm’s better movies in recent history and it’ll definitely hold you over until he hits theaters next month in Bad Times at the El Royale.
Forever (September 14th)
A new series from Amazon featuring Maya Rudolph and Fred Armisen as a married couple who has to reevaluate their lives of monotony. I honestly have no idea what the meat of the series is going to be about, but it’s from one of the creators of Master of None and the two leads are solid comedy performers, so I’m hoping that all the pieces will fall together nicely for this series. It’s just one of a few upcoming shows that I’m looking forward to streaming in September.
Hulu
The Fly 1986 (September 1st)
In all honesty, I was just thinking about this movie the other day so when I saw Hulu was adding it I was giddy with anticipation. Jeff Goldblum has had a bit of a resurgence since appearing in Thor: Ragnarok, but there’s no beating his performance in this Cronenberg classic. It’s definitely not a movie for those with weak constitutions though and my stomach is doing flips just thinking about some of the sequences. That’s not going to stop me from rewatching it though!
No Game, No Life: ZERO (September 1st)
I actually just stumbled upon the anime No Game, No Life just recently and I’m stoked to see that it has a feature-length film coming out. I’m just hoping it manages to stack up to the recent Sword Art Online movie streaming on Hulu. The anime is about a pair of brilliant gamers that end up sucked into a fantasy realm where arguments are determined with games. The two quickly rise to greatness, but it’s unclear whether their intentions are benevolent or not. Let’s see if the movie sheds some light on that.
Moonrise Kingdom (September 16th)
Since Isle of Dogs came out earlier this year I’ve been looking back at some of Wes Anderson’s movies and I feel like Moonrise Kingdom is definitely one of my favorites. It’s a film that definitely has that certain je ne sais quoi that we’ve come to expect from Anderson, but it’s not quite as heavy as most of his flicks. That doesn’t make it any less brilliant though and fans of his will definitely want to check this one out. Hell, even people that aren’t fans of his will probably enjoy this one.
American Horror Story: Cult (September 18th)
American Horror Story is a series that’s been all over the place when it comes to the quality of its seasons. Still, I’m a huge fan of horror series and every year I hope to get the best from the show. This month the latest season, Cult is going to be available for streaming on Hulu just as the new season kicks off. That means fans of the show will get a chance to catch up before diving into Apocalypse. I haven’t had a chance to watch Cult yet, but I’m hoping it turns out to be one of the better stories from the series.
Gemini (September 24th)
2018 has actually been a pretty good year for thrillers and one movie that flew under the radar was Gemini. It tells the story of a personal assistant to a celebrity that has to figure out who killed her boss before she becomes the prime suspect. It looks to be a movie filled with twists and turns as it examines the meaning of trust and friendship in an industry that eats those things for breakfast. I haven’t had a chance to see it yet, but missing it is one of my bigger regrets this year. So you can be sure I’ll be adding it to my queue as soon as possible.