- Elton John & Brandi Carlile release collaborative album Who Believes In Angels?
- Michelle Williams stars in FX's terminal cancer dramedy Dying for Sex
- Criterion Channel curates Vietnam War films for 50th Saigon anniversary
This week’s streaming landscape delivers emotional depth and genre variety, anchored by powerhouse collaborations and poignant storytelling. Elton John and Brandi Carlile’s joint album Who Believes In Angels? merges their iconic styles into empowerment anthems, while FX’s Dying for Sex explores friendship and mortality through Michelle Williams’ raw performance. The Criterion Channel commemorates historical milestones with a curated Vietnam War film collection, blending Hollywood classics like Platoon with Vietnamese perspectives rarely seen in Western media.
A24’s horror-comedy Y2K arrives on Max, testing Gen Z nostalgia against critics’ patience. Meanwhile, Wes Anderson fans can revisit his whimsical filmography on Hulu ahead of his upcoming project. Industry analysts note streaming platforms are increasingly pairing new releases with legacy catalogs to boost engagement—a tactic Hulu employs with Anderson’s works. For regional flair, Bay Area punk band Scowl shifts toward melodic catharsis on Are We All Angels, reflecting broader trends of genre-blending in alternative music.
Prime Video doubles down on action with Kevin Bacon’s demon-hunting series The Bondsman, while Netflix enters the medical drama arena with Miami-set Pulse. South Korean thriller Karma leverages Squid Game star Park Hae-soo’s momentum, proving Netflix’s global strategy remains unmatched. Gaming enthusiasts receive a serene escape with Studio Tolima’s Koira, a text-free adventure celebrating companionship in a frosty forest. As streaming services compete for attention, this week’s mix of music, film, and series highlights the industry’s push for both comfort and innovation.