Each week in Digital Multiplex, we here at RT will endeavor to bring you a sumptuous list of the most noteworthy and “view-worthy” new titles available via various streaming video outlets and digital download, including both new releases and classic gems. This week, our list is dominated by new releases, but there is one glorious item that will have movie buffs glued to their flatscreens this weekend. Read on to find out what’s available to watch right now.
The vast number of films curated by the Criterion Collection can only be watched on Hulu if you are a paying Hulu+ member, but to celebrate Valentine’s Day, Criterion and Hulu have agreed to stream this great collection of films for free this weekend! The free period actually began yesterday, but it will continue through to Monday, February 18th. So go ahead and treat yourself to a few classic films this weekend.
Available now on: Hulu
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower stars Logan Lerman and Emma Watson in a coming-of-age drama about an awkward teenager coming out of his shell.
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The Certified Fresh Robot & Frank stars Frank Langella and Susan Sarandon in a sci-fi comedy about an older man who teaches a humanoid robot how to steal.
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The Dardenne brothers’ latest, The Kid with a Bike, is a gentile drama about a lonely pre-teen who bonds with a kindly hairdresser.
Available now on: Amazon