I Downloaded Mubi for the First Time.
New Year, new streaming service.
One of the streaming services recently mentioned as a critic's favorite is Mubi, which has caught the attention of a new user who decided to give it a try. Just a few days after downloading the platform, they have already added a total of nine films to their watchlist, all boasting a rating of over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Mubi stands out compared to other streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, and Hulu, especially in the realm of dramas and art films, which are of particular interest to them. With the start of the new year, they are excited to expand their cinematic repertoire, looking for new options to enjoy on screen.
The list they have created includes a variety of films spanning three decades of cinema, many of which represent the debuts of notable directors such as Steve McQueen, Emma Seligman, and Coralie Fargeat. Below is a summary of the first nine films they plan to watch on Mubi.
Hunger (2008)
- Director: Steve McQueen
- RT Rating: 90%
- Duration: 92 minutes
This film marks the directorial debut of Steve McQueen and focuses on the hunger strikes in Northern Ireland in 1981, featuring Michael Fassbender as Bobby Sands, a member of the IRA.
La Chimera (2023)
- Director: Alice Rohrwacher
- RT Rating: 94%
- Duration: 130 minutes
Based on Josh O'Connor's performance, this 80s adventure film follows an archaeologist in search of lost love while getting involved with a group of raiders.
Shiva Baby (2020)
- Director: Emma Seligman
- RT Rating: 96%
- Duration: 77 minutes
A comedy that explores the complications in the life of a bisexual student at a funeral, confronting old relationships and new tensions.
Aftersun (2022)
- Director: Charlotte Wells
- RT Rating: 95%
- Duration: 101 minutes
A drama that, during a trip to a Turkish resort, narrates a daughter's memories of her father and the complexities of loss.
Paris Is Burning (1990)
- Director: Jennie Livingston
- RT Rating: 98%
- Duration: 78 minutes
This documentary provides insight into ballroom culture and its impact on the LGBTQ community in 1980s New York.
How to Have Sex (2023)
- Director: Molly Manning Walker
- RT Rating: 97%
- Duration: 98 minutes
A comedy about a group of girlfriends trying to enjoy their vacation while dealing with their own sexual experiences and expectations.
Tangerine (2015)
- Director: Sean Baker
- RT Rating: 96%
- Duration: 87 minutes
Shot on an iPhone, it follows a trans woman seeking revenge after discovering her boyfriend's infidelity.
The Florida Project (2017)
- Director: Sean Baker
- RT Rating: 96%
- Duration: 115 minutes
A poignant portrayal of a girl living in a motel in Florida, exploring her mother's struggles to get by.
Revenge (2017)
- Director: Coralie Fargeat
- RT Rating: 92%
- Duration: 108 minutes
An intense thriller following a young woman seeking vengeance after a brutal attack during a trip.
Each of these films promises to offer a deep exploration of varied themes and a well-deserved spot in the playlist of any film lover.
