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2 Best Les Blank Movies To Watch

A gloriously life-affirming celebration of beauty in all its forms

Gap-Toothed Women (1987)

This infectiously passionate, eye-opening slow food documentary from verité master Les Blank goes down a treat

All In This Tea (2007)

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English is the language of Hollywood, and ocassionally even Nollywood and Bollywood. As far as the streaming landscape goes, English-language movies certainly outnumber the rest. To get started, here are the best English-language films to stream now. 

English

Considering Spanish is the fourth most popular language in the world, it's no surprise that there are so many great movies featuring español. If you want to brush up on your lingua skills, here are the best movies featuring the Spanish language to stream.

Spanish

Germany has produced countless global sensations, from The Lives of Others to Downfall. But there are a lot more worthy titles out there, and not all about war. Here are the best movies featuring the German language to stream now. 

German

Since the 1990s, Japanese filmmaking has been at the forefront of global cinema, and it seems we are entering another golden age. Here are the best movies to stream now featuring the Japanese language. 


Japanese

With the most successful film industry outside of the United States, France has given us everything from easy comedies to Cannes-winning oeuvres. If you want to brush up on your français, here are the best movies featuring the French language.

French

From Brasil to Portugal to Angola, the Portguese language reflects vastly different cultures arouond the world. If you want to brush up on your Portuguese language skills and watch some great cinema while you're at it, here are the best movies and shows to stream now. 

Portuguese

When you think of Italian cinema, Federico Fellini and Spaghetti Westerns probably come to mind. But there are plenty of contemporary movies that reveal the country's modern side. If youo want to brush up on your Italiano, here are the best movies featuring the Italian langage to stream. 

Italian

Depictions of the Middle East and Africa have been around since the beginning of cinema history, while Arab filmmakers are finally beginning to gain global notoriety. Here are the best movies featuring the Arabic language to stream now.

Arabic

If you haven't already seen the South Korean movie Parasite, then you probably heard it was the first foreign-language film to win Best Picture at the 2020 Academy Awards. Thankfully, many more fantastic films from the the East Asian nation are making it to the global stage. Here are the best movies featuring the Korean language to stream now.

Korean

If you want to brush up on your Swedish or just explore new genres beyond Scandinavian noir, we've got you covered. Here are the best movies and shows to stream right now featuring the Swedish language.  

Swedish

Iran is known for its film industry, which is behind some of the world's most visually poetic films. More recently, Iranian cinema has given us Oscar-recognised movies that give Hollywood a run for its money. Here are the best movies featuring the Persian language to stream now. 

Persian

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Turkish

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Cantonese

Denmark gave us Lars von Trier, Vigo Mortensen and Mads Mikkelsen, and also boasts the most solid track record at the Oscars's for Best International Feature, with 10 nominations and three wins. Here are the best Danish-language to stream now.

Danish

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Dutch

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Finnish

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Greek

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Hebrew

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Hungarian

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Indonesian

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Latin

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Mandarin

If you want to brush up on your Norwegian or just explore new genres beyond Scandinavian noir, we've got you covered. Here are the best movies and shows to stream right now featuring the Norwegian language.  

Norwegian

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Polish

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Romanian

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Russian

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Tagalog

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Thai

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Most audience members assume that PG rating automatically indicates a show for kids, but you'd be surprised at how many excellent series can be enjoyed by the whole family, across generations. Here are the very best PG-rated TV shows to stream now, whether alone or with the kids according to the MPAA standard.

Most audience members assume that PG-13 rating automatically indicates a show is not for adults, but you'd be surprised at how many excellent series can be enjoyed by the whole family, across generations. Here are the very best PG-13-rated movies and shows to stream.

PG-13

You might want to wait until the geds are in bed before going through this list of great titles to stream. Here are the very best movies and shows with an R rating, intended for audiences over 17 or with parental guidance.

You might assume that TV-14 rating automatically indicates a film is not for adults, but you'd be surprised at how many cinematic masterpieces can be enjoyed by the whole family, across generations. Here are the very best TV-14 shows and movies to stream now.

TV-14

Put the kids to bed before you go through this list of great titles to stream. These are the very best movies and shows with a TV-MA ratings, intended for mature audiences only. 

TV-MA

If you're concerned that a TV-PG rating means a show is just for kids, think again. You'd be surprised at how many excellent series can be enjoyed by the whole family, across generations. Here are the very best PG-rated TV shows to stream now.

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If you're in need of cherring up with some side-splitting hilarity, we can help. Here's a mixed bag of the funniest movies and shows to stream right now, from dark comedies to witty satire and beyond. 

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When times get tough, it can feel especially lucky to be in alive during the age of streaming. Thankfully, there are various movies and shows that were made to uplift. Here are the best feel-good movies to stream now.  

Feel-Good

When Hollywood actors select a role based on the strength of a script or director over blockbuster merit, it's often reflected in the movie and performance quality. Here are the top highly-rated, little-known movies featuring famous faces to stream now.

A-list actors

If you're less about adventurous plots, and more about the emotional journey and relationship arcs, we've got you covered. Here are the best character-driven movies and shows to stream right now.

Character-driven

Seeking that warm, fuzzy feeling? Some movies are made to stir the soul, rewarding us with uplifting stories and on-screen affection. Here are the best heartwarming movies and shows to stream now. 

Heart-warming

When it comes to entertainment, who doesn't love to be awed? If you're keen to rattle up your perspective on the world with revelations you could never imagine, surprise yourself with these mind-blowing movies and shows, now available to stream.

Mind-blowing

If you're in the mood for on-screen fighting and high-speed chases, you've come to the right genre. From crime thrillers to sci-fi and comedys, here are the best action-packed movies available to stream now.

Action-packed

Whether you're planning a TV marathon or bored in lockdown, nothing whiles time away like a bingeable show. Since it's not always obvious what's worth investing all that time in, here's a list of the most binge-worthy shows to stream.

Binge-Worthy

One of the cinema's most noble roles is to challenge pre-conceived perceptions and tackle difficult questions about humanity and the world. Here are some of the most important and topically challenging movies to stream right now. 

Challenging

If you're ready to unleash your dark side, there are plenty of fantastic picks to enjoy, from pitch black comedy to crime thrillers and dystopian sci-fi. Here are the best and dark-themed movies and shows to stream right now. 

Dark

Have you got the tissues ready? Some of the most memorable watches are the ones that tug at our heart strings. Here are the best depressing movies to stream right now. 

Depressing

It's no coincidence that many of the highest-acclaimed movies are also controversial. Serving beyond entertainment, these stories provoke essential social dialogues. As a case in point, here are the best discussion-sparking movies and shows available to stream now.

Discussion-sparking

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Docu-series

If your inner drama queen is craving some stimulation and you're looking for a movie that guarantees all the feels, we've got you covered. Here are the best emotionally and narratively dramatic movies and shoes to stream now.

Dramatic

Sometimes all we want is a movie that won't eat up any brain power, but still contains the ingredients for maximum enjoyment. If that's you, here are the best easy watches that are now available for streaming. 

Easy

Looking for a movie that will give you all the feels? If you're looking to get in touch with your emotions, here are the best movies to stream for getting those sentiments going, from sympathy tears to laugh-cries,

Emotional

Some movies are so enthralling they pull you to the edge of your seat, and there you stay until the end. For a guaranteed good time, check out the most gripping movies and shows to stream now.  

Gripping

Looking for a chuckle? Kids will laugh at anything, but a good adult-friendly comedy can be harder to come by. From laugh-out-loud misadventures to inky black humor, here are the best grown-up comedies to stream right now.

Grown-up Comedy

Some of the best entertainment can spark revelations or the motivation to take action in our lives. If you want to stir up some encouragement, here are the best inspiring movies and shows to stream now. 

Inspiring

One of cinema's greatest powers is to educate. If you want to plunge into the center of lives, industries and systems you might otherwise never know about, here are the top instructive movies and shows to stream now. 

Instructive

When it comes to great entertainment, it's all about the scenes that grip both your attentiion and emotions with full force. Whether you're into suspenseful thrillers or emotional dramas, we've rounded up the best intense movies and shows to stream.

Intense

Sometimes, you just need a good movie that poses neither an emotional rollercoaster nor an intellectual challenge. Here are the best lighthearted movies and shows to stream now for a carefree and uplifying watch, from the funny to the offbeat.

Lighthearted

When you've got time on your hands, there's something uniquely engaging about diving into longer-format viewing experiences. If you're ready for the long haul, we've rounded up the best movies and shows over X hours to stream now.  

Long

Sometimes we want to bask in drama, and other times all we want a movie to make us feel good. If you're looking for a sweet and sincere watch, here are the best lovely-themed movies and shows to stream.

Lovely

Thanks to streaming, the miniseries is one of the fastest-growing formats. It hits the sweet spot if you enjoy bingeing episodes but are short on time. With only 4-8 episodes per show, here are the best miniseries to stream now.


Mini-series

Sometimes, you just need a good movie that poses neither an emotional rollercoaster, nor an intellectual challenge. Here are the best no-brainer movies and shows to stream now for a carefree and uplifting watch, from the funny to the offbeat.

No-brainer

Thanks to technological and artistic innovations, in the past couple of decades inventiveness in film has become truly limitless. From novel formats to unusual scripts and cinematography, here are the most original movies and shows to stream now. 

Original

When the mildly weird and funny come together, great things happen—especially in film. Whether you're up for some alternative comedies or romantic dramedies, here are the best quirky movies and show to stream now.

Quirky

Usually, what makes a movie memorable are the scenes and provoke raw, unadulterated emotions. Whether you're into suspenseful thrillers or emotional dramas, we've rounded up the best movies and shows to stream now for a raw emotional experience. 

Is love in the air? It sure is on streaming platforms, where there's no shortage of romance to cuddle up to. From intimate dramas to love-fuelled adventures, here are the best romance movies and shows to stream now.

Romantic

Art imitates life, and so it is with cinema that depitcs the mundanity of everyday life. Slip away from your to-do-list and inhabit another character's everyday universe with our roun-dup of the best slice of life movies to stream. 

Slice-of-Life

Slow pacing is a surprisingly common factory across some of the most engrossing movies in history. If you love to take your time and bask in the scenery, check out the best slow movies and shows to stream now. 

Slow

Good movies serve beyond entertainment, to expand perspectives and improve our understanding of humanity and the world. If you're hungry for some food for thought, here are the best smart movies and shows available to stream now.

Smart

There's no time quite like a Sunday afternoon for settling in front of a good movie with a snack. Whether you're into action-packed dramas or lighthearted comedies, here are the best movies for a lazy Sunday, across genres.

Sunday

Some movies are so enthralling they pull you to the edge of your seat, and there you stay. You won't feel the time pass with the following list of great suspenseful movies and shows to stream now.  

Suspenseful

Sometimes we want to bask in drama, other times all we want a movie to make us feel fuzzy inside. If you're looking for a lovely and sincere watch, here are the best sweet-themed movies and shows to stream. 

Sweet

When a movie is made from the heart, it can get the most hardened viewer's eyes to well up. Grab that box of tissues and check out this list of best heartfelt movies and shows to stream now. 

Tear-jerker

Challenging movies serve beyond entertainment, pushing us to ask new questions about humanity and the world around us. If you're hungry for some food for thought, here are the best thought-provoking movies and shows available to stream now.

Thought-provoking

When it comes to memorable viewing experiences, it's usually all about the scenes that pull you to the edge of your seat. Whether you're into suspenseful mysteries or emotional dramas, here are the most thrilling movies and shows to stream.

Thrilling

Want that warm, fuzzy feeling? Some movies are made to stir curioisty, while others are made to kindle the soul. If you're seeking stories that melt the heart, here are the best touching movies and shows to stream. 

Touching

True-crime

They say art imitates life, especially in the case of movies that are based on a true story. Whether you're interested in historical events or iconic biopics, here are the best true story-based movies and shows to stream now.

True-story-based

Nothing cures the blues like a feel-good movie. If you need a pick me up, the following list will be sure to turn that frown upside down. Here are the happiest movies and shows to stream now. 

Uplifting

Seeking that warm, fuzzy feeling? There's a time and place for drama, but other times we just need stories that melt the heart. Here are the best heart-warming movies and shows to stream now. 

Warm

What’s absurd to one viewer could just be mildly odd for the next. But if you love anything highly unusual, this list is a good start. Here are the best weird movies and shows to stream, from the avant-garde to the surreal.

Weird

Usually, a good movie and great performances go hand-in-hand. If you're looking to be blown away by acting talent, look no further. Here are the best movies and show featuring great acting. 

Well-acted

If you're less about adventurous plots, and more about the aesthetics and character arcs, we've got you covered. Here are the best plot-less movies and shows to stream right now.

Without plot

Mood

Need a chuckle? We know comedy gold can be hard to come by, so we've scoured the depths of the streaming landscape to dig it out. From dark humor to laugh-out-loud misadventures, these are the best comedies to stream now.

Comedy

Is love in the air? It sure is all over streaming platforms, where there's no shortage of romance to cuddle up to. From intimate dramas to love-fuelled adventures, here are the best romance movies and shows to stream now.

Romance

Who doesn't love a bit of suspense? If you're looking for an exciting watch that will grip your attention without letting go, look no further. Here are the best thrillers to stream now, from dramas to fantasies and beyond. 

Thriller

If you're in the mood for on-screen fighting and high-speed chases, you've come to the right genre. From crime thrillers to sci-fi and comedys, here are the best action movies available to stream now.

Action

Animation has always been integral to cinematic history, but over the past decade animated filims have flourished in terms of variety, technological innovation and emotional depth. From traditional to mixed-media, here are the best animated movies and shows to stream.

Animation

Crime

They say art imitates life, but nothing gets to the heart of humanity like documentary filmmaking. Whether you want to flex your history knowledge or binge a true crime, here are the best documentaries and docuseries available to stream now.

Documentary

In life and cinema, drama is everywhere. You'll find it in thrillers, animations, romances, you name it. For entertainment that explores the human experience with sensitivity and sincerity, here's a mixed bag of the best dramas to stream now. 

Drama

Feeling investigative? If you're not sure which movie to go for, allow us to clue you in. From detective stories and whodunnits to suspenseful dramas, here are the best mystery-themed movies and shows to stream now. 

Mystery

Aside from their high entertaintment value, speculative tales take us on imaginative journeys while also challenging us to reflect on the world. Whether you're into extraterrestrial life or time travel, here are the best sci-fi and fantasy movies to stream.

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