During the holiday break and through the beginning of the new year, I have managed to watch some movies. With space in my first couple Thursday Rundowns of 2026 tough to come by, I have not been able to write reviews about any of them. I thought writing a quick blog post that lists a handful of the films I recently watched might be warranted. Thus, here we are tonight.

Here are five movies I recently streamed…

Over the past month we have watched several movies. I review a handful of them in tonight’s blog post.

Soul On Fire – This was a superb family movie that my wife, kids, and I watched on a recent Saturday night. The true story tells about a boy who survived a horrific accident despite suffering burns over 100% of his body. I was a little concerned that the movie might be too graphic for the kids but the boy suffered no disfigurement to his face thanks to the quick thinking of his little sister. If you are looking for a defy-the-odds inspirational film that will bring the tears, try “Soul On Fire.” You can catch it on Netflix.

Miracle Season – Much like “Soul On Fire,” this movie was also based on a true story and packed plenty of inspiration. I watched it with Sloan and Beau on a lazy weekend afternoon and it kept both kids engaged the entire time. This is a volleyball movie that chronicles the improbable run to the state title by a high school that lost its team leader in a tragic accident at the beginning of the season. Don’t let the first 10 minutes turn you off—it is extremely hokey. But if you can get past that, you have another great option to watch with your family. This is also on Netflix.

American Sweatshop – Alright, we are done with the family movies for now. “American Sweatshop” presents an intriguing concept: what happens to the psyches of people who must decide whether social media content crosses the line? This movie focuses on employees who work for a social media management company and must watch graphic content all day long and decide whether it violates the platform’s content policy. When one particular employee is pushed to her limits, she tries to be a hero. I found this film to be a great social commentary on current society even if it won’t be winning an Oscar in March. You can stream it on Hulu.

Neighborhood Watch – I stumbled upon this one via Hulu as well. The cinematography really caught my attention as it portrayed instances of urban decay in such realistic and gripping fashion. The plot of the film centers on a mentally ill individual leaning on an ex-rent a cop to help solve a kidnapping that the actual authorities don’t want to believe. Sid and I watched it on New Year’s Day and found it to be watchable.

The Iceman – This movie caught my interest because my dad recommended it to me as he knows Michael Shannon is one of my favorite actors. However, I kind of wish I didn’t watch it. The film—based on another true story—centers on a hitman who murdered more than 100 people. He did all of this while his adoring family (wife and two daughters) thought he worked in a noble profession. The movie is dark and cold and definitely didn’t make me feel good about much of anything.

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In an age of streaming content overload, it can be overwhelming to pick something to watch. Sometimes you will make a good choice and other times you won’t. My recent list above is a perfect example of that conundrum. May you pick a movie that is worth your time tonight! Don’t Blink.