Digital Multiplex: Don Jon, Riddick, and More
This week in streaming video, we’ve got a boy band rockumentary, a gripping true story thriller, and a dark road trip comedy, as well as a doomed romance and a couple of recent films from acclaimed directors. Read on to see what’s available to watch right now.
Don Jon
Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars as Jon, a skilled pickup artist who falls head over heels for Barbara (Scarlett Johansson), a beautiful woman with more traditional views on romance. Soon, however, Jon’s porn addiction threatens to derail his real-life relationship.
The Spectacular Now
Miles Teller stars as Sutter, a party-hearty high school senior who has a chance meeting with Aimee (Shailene Woodley), an eccentric, thoughtful classmate; as the two develop a romantic bond, Sutter begins to reflect on his impulsive ways.
20 Feet from Stardom
Mick Jagger, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Sting, and many more pay tribute to some of rock’s finest backup singers in this Certified Fresh documentary.
The Lone Ranger
Tonto (Johnny Depp) narrates the tale of the Lone Ranger (Arnie Hammer), a lawyer-cum-masked vigilante who vows revenge after a murderous psychopath kills his brother; what follows is a series of shootouts and chases against the picturesque backdrop of the old West.
Ain’t Them Bodies Saints
Rooney Mara and Casey Affleck star in this period drama about an imprisoned bank robber and the woman and child he left behind.
