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Judy Blume’s classic Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret has been a touchstone for several generations of young women, and the charming, satisfying film adaptation of the book is one of our recommended new movies on VOD this weekend. If you’re more interested in a coming-of-middle-age story, check out Ray Romano’s Somewhere in Queens, the story of a father whose determination to see his son succeed sends him into an outer-borough midlife crisis. And of course, for even more Family-with-a-capital-F content, Fast X is on demand this week, too.
And in Dalíland, Ben Kingsley, who has proven time and again that there’s no nationality he can’t portray, plays Spanish Surrealist Salvador Dalí. The film is a look at Dalí’s relationship with wife and muse Gala, who is portrayed in the film by Barbara Sukowa. Though Dalí drew much of his inspiration from Gala, the pair had a tempestuous, but long, and mutually respectful relationship that thrived on its unconventionality. The film, directed by Mary Harron, focuses on the pair in their later years but despite the fact that they were older, they were still as wild as ever.
These are just a few of the titles that are available to watch on Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, YouTube, and through your cable service this week. Check out what movies are available to buy or rent on demand now!
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret
Judy Blume’s beloved book Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret was written in 1970 and, with the exception of the references to sanitary napkin belts, it’s as topical as ever. The fact that it took over 50 years to be turned into a movie is a testament to the fact that there is something so special about the book that it would be heartbreaking to those of us who grew up with it if it wasn’t adapted with care. The film stars Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret, an 11-year-old girl who moves from New York City to New Jersey just as she’s beginning to navigate puberty and understand her own relationship with God, as her parents (Rachel McAdams and Benny Safdie) have let her choose what she believes in. Margaret’s struggles are filled with warmth and heart, often thanks to the portrayal of her beloved paternal grandmother, Sylvia, played by Kathy Bates.
Somewhere In Queens
I’m a big fan of Ray Romano’s post-Everybody Loves Raymond career trajectory, his work in Made For Love, The Irishman, and the otherwise-mediocre Vinyl is great. Which is why I’m excited for Somewhere in Queens, which Romano co-wrote, directs, and stars in. The actor plays Leo Russo, a man hell-bent on getting his talented basketball-playing son Matthew (Jacob Ward) a scholarship, at the expense of his work and his other family relationships. The family dramedy co-stars Laurie Metcalf, Sebastian Maniscalco, and Sadie Stanley and is another welcome departure from the sitcom version of Romano that we’re so used to.
What Else Is Streaming New This June?
What you see above is just a portion of the new movies and shows you can watch this month if you’ve got more than one streaming service subscription. We update our guides to the new releases on the most popular streaming platforms every month, so you can stay on top of the freshest titles to watch. Here are full lists, schedules, and reviews for everything streaming:
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Liz Kocan is a pop culture writer living in Massachusetts. Her biggest claim to fame is the time she won on the game show Chain Reaction.
