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As a dedicated movie theatergoer (I’m set to see my 60th movie of 2026 on the big screen later this week), it’s always frustrating to me when a great film comes along and then gets largely ignored in favor of whatever blockbuster tentpole or buzzy horror flick is also playing.I’m not saying I don’t also check out blockbusters (and I adore the horror genre), but it’s a shame to see good movies not receive the attention they so richly deserve. Which is why I’ve put together this roundup of three great movies recently added to streaming that are worth circling back to watch now, if you were one of the many who skipped them in cinemas.From a very original sci-fi comedy to a sprawling crime thriller and a charming musical-comedy with a Jonas brother, I’m hoping these box office flops will get a second chance now that they can be watched (and enjoyed) on at-home streaming.‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die’
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It doesn’t come as a huge surprise to me that “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die” was no box office barn-burner. The kooky name instantly put it on its back foot in attracting broad attention, and its high-concept science fiction premise cannot be sold in a quick social media advertisement. It’s a shame that more cinema goers didn’t give this $20 million movie a chance. It’s a gleefully energetic comedy with a timely social message, yet grossed less than half its budget before being banished to streaming.Opening in an L.A. dinner, a dishevelled man (Sam Rockwell) enters, claims he has a bomb on his person, and then announces he’s from the future. Taking the patrons of the dinner hostage, he explains his master plan to change the past and prevent a rogue artificial intelligence from wreaking havoc. See what I mean about a high-concept setup? Rockwell is at the top of his game in this movie that takes cues from “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”Watch "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die" on Hulu now‘Crime 101’
