Stream Machine

With Cinemas practically closed throughout the entire world, the release of new movies has practically dried up for the avid cinema-goer, yet that does not mean that 2020 has not seen its fair share of amazing movies. Fortunately, streaming services like Netflix, Amazon and Hulu have been releasing a steady flow of movies throughout the year, from crazy stupid comedies to heart wrenching dramas. Here are some of the movies you should stream right now.

- Andre Coetzer

Bad Education

Director Cory Finley’s biographical dramedy stars Hugh Jackman, Allison Janney, Geraldine Viswanathan, and Ray Romano. The charismatic superintendent and the business administrator of the high-flying Roslyn school district in Long Island attempt to salvage their legacy and reputation when a student journalist begins to uncover their scandalous $11-million embezzlement scheme.

The Trip to Greece

Director Michael Winterbottom’s dramedy sees Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon play fictionalized versions of themselves in the final installment of the popular British TV/film series. Commissioned by The Observer, the duo travel from the city of Troy in Turkey to the mythical Greek island of Ithaca in a quest to retrace the steps of Odysseus. As they visit various restaurants, hotels, and ancient landmarks, they share jokes and reflections on life.

Lost Girls

When Mari Gilbert finds out that her eldest daughter, Shannan, is missing, she immediately calls the authorities to seek help. When they fail to show up, she takes it upon herself to investigate what happened and find her daughter. The start of her search coincides with the discovery of four dead girls. But as she retraces Shannan’s steps, she discovers more murders. Her story reaches the police and the media, and from there, other mysterious cases are identified.