Streaming’s New Golden Age: Five Films That Are This Season’s Must-Haves
Darlings, let me tell you about the most delicious week in entertainment that’s got everyone from the front row at Fashion Week to the velvet ropes of exclusive screenings absolutely buzzing. As someone who’s witnessed countless cultural moments unfold—from backstage at Versace to intimate dinners with industry titans—I can confidently say this convergence of cinema and streaming is nothing short of extraordinary.
The entertainment landscape is experiencing what I can only describe as a perfectly curated capsule collection of content, each piece as essential as that perfect little black dress we all covet. Leading this cultural parade is The Conjuring: Last Rites, the fourth installment in a franchise that’s become as iconic as Chanel’s quilted bag—generating billions and spawning an empire of supernatural sophistication. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson return as the Warren couple, bringing that effortless chemistry we’ve come to adore, much like watching a perfectly synchronized runway show.
But the real showstopper, mes amis, is the theatrical re-release of Hamilton for its 10th Broadway anniversary. Having attended countless premieres where fashion meets theater, I can attest that witnessing Lin-Manuel Miranda’s revolutionary masterpiece is like experiencing Galliano’s most ambitious couture show—raw, transformative, and utterly mesmerizing. The original cast, captured at their peak in 2016, delivers performances as flawless as a perfectly tailored Saint Laurent blazer.
For those preferring intimate viewing experiences—because sometimes we need our entertainment served like champagne in a private salon—several streaming gems await. Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd’s A24 comedy Friendship arrives on HBO Max with the understated brilliance of a Phoebe Philo design: seemingly simple yet profoundly impactful. Meanwhile, Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest, his fifth collaboration with the incomparable Denzel Washington, graces Apple TV+ after its exclusive theatrical run—a partnership as enduring as Lagerfeld and Fendi.
The indie circuit offers its own treasures, including a psychological thriller featuring Dylan O’Brien in a dual role that’s garnering whispers at all the right parties. The film explores twin dynamics with the complexity of deconstructed fashion—layered, unexpected, and thoroughly modern.
Perhaps most intriguing is the rom-com renaissance piece starring Zoey Deutch, whose trajectory from rising starlet to legitimate leading lady mirrors the most successful fashion evolution—gradual, authentic, and utterly captivating. This genre-bending exploration of modern relationships feels as fresh as discovering an emerging designer at their first solo show.
