by Savannah Brooks

Oscar season is here! If you find yourself focusing so much on the nominees (and snubs) that you haven’t had the time to research the movies coming out in March, look no further! March holds some hidden gems, particularly on streaming platforms. 

Here’s a list of what you should and shouldn’t watch this month.

Against the Ice

Release Date: March 2nd

Where to watch: Netflix

Verdict: Worth a watch! Against the Ice looks terrific and is great for anyone who likes historical movies, gritty movies, or those that are both! Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Game of Thrones) and Joe Cole (Peaky Blinders) headline the cast. It is a self-contained film, however, and, if you have a short attention span, it may have the potential to get boring. 

The Weekend Away

Release Date: March 3rd

Where to watch: Netflix

Verdict: Unless you’ve read the book, you can skip this one. The story has been done over and over – girl goes abroad and gets hurt or killed. Since its on Netflix, though, its not like you’d be wasting any money, so if you have Netflix and are looking for a thriller where a girl may or may not have murdered her friend, give it a try!

The Batman

Release date: March 4th

Where to watch: Any local theater

Verdict: This is a must-watch, especially if you’re a superhero fan. Pattinson and Kravitz are perfect in their respective roles, and it’s very clear that Pattinson has come a long way since Twilight. The Batman is already heralded by many as the best on-screen adaptation of the popular hero. It’s also simply a cinematic masterpiece – it may be three hours long, but it uses its time wisely.

Tyson’s Run 

Release date: March 4th

Where to watch: Any theater

Verdict: You can probably save your money for this one. As amazing as it is that Tyson, who has autism, is actually played by someone on the spectrum (Major Dodson), the trailer and the story still plays a lot like inspiration for people who aren’t autistic. Most films that portray autism or disability do so in an “if this person with [insert disability here] can do it, so can you!” type of way, and the disabled community deserves more than that. If you really want to see this one, you can wait until it comes out on digital or streaming.

Fresh

Release Date: March 4th

Where to watch: Hulu

Verdict: If you have Hulu, watch! Especially if you’re a Sebastian Stan fan – this is likely to be an instant classic for him. Fresh will likely be the best horror of the month and one of the best overall films. It’s shot beautifully, has incredible editing, and is bound to be a beautiful movie all the way around.

Lucy and Desi

Release Date: March 4th

Where to watch: Prime Video

Verdict: Watch, as long as you have seen I Love Lucy and enjoyed it. This would also be a good documentary for fans of old Hollywood. I highly recommend watching with a parent or grandparent, as its bound to take them back in time. If you’re a fan of documentaries, this is definitely the movie of the month for you.

The Adam Project

Release Date: March 11

Where to watch: Netflix

Verdict: Watch! Ryan Reynolds is incredibly charming, even in the limited lines he gets in the trailer. The special effects are beautiful, and Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Garner will be once again amazing at playing parents. If you’re a fan of any of Reynolds’ work, this is a must-watch.

The Outfit

Release Date: March 18

Where to watch: Any theater

Verdict: Watch! It wouldn’t be surprising if The Outfit gets Oscar buzz, and it has a stacked cast. Zoey Deutch (Zombieland: Double Tap and The Politician), Dylan O’Brien (Teen Wolf, The Maze Runner), and Mark Rylance (Dunkirk, Ready Player One) are all stars in their own right. If you’re an O’Brien fan, this is a must-see, as it’s his first big foray into a more serious genre.

The Lost City

Release Date: March 25

Where to watch: Any theater

Verdict: This one could go either way. Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Daniel Radcliffe, and Brad Pitt are all amazing, but the film reads as a bit cheesy. Now, everyone needs a cheesy rom-com every once in a while, so if that sounds like you, take yourself or a significant other to the movie theater!