January 30, 2026

WIFF’S WEEKEND WATCH LIST — 1/30

Check out our recommendations of what to watch this weekend.

iF you love ethan hawke

blue moon

Vincent Georgie: Nominated for the first time in the Best Actor category at the Oscars (after several nominations both for his supporting performances, as well as for his screenplays), former teen-star Hawke gives a transformational, funny and sensitive performance. A hit at WIFF Presents earlier this year. Good supporting performances by Margaret Qualley and, especially, Andrew Scott.

Synopsis: In 1943 lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in a bar as his former collaborator, Richard Rodgers, celebrates the opening night of his groundbreaking hit musical “Oklahoma!”

Available on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, and YouTube.

if you WANT excitement

f1

Vincent Georgie: Nominated for 4 Oscars including Best Picture, filmmaker Joseph Koszinski (Top Gun: Maverick) has cornered the market in making high quality, energetic commercial action films. Brad Pitt continues to grow into his mature leading-man status, cementing his heir apparent status to Robert Redford.

Synopsis: In the 1990s, Sonny Hayes was Formula 1’s most promising driver until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, the owner of a struggling Formula 1 team convinces Sonny to return to racing and become the best in the world. Driving alongside the team’s hotshot rookie, Sonny soon learns that the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone.

Available on Apple TV, YouTube, and Amazon Prime.

if you want your eyes opened

the alabama solution

Vincent Georgie: Frequently fascinating. Nominated for the Best Documentary Feature Oscar. Well-worth the watch. Directed by Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman, their film will get you talking.

Synopsis: Incarcerated men defy the odds to expose a cover-up in one of America’s deadliest prison systems.

Available on Crave.

DOUBLE FEATURE

talented oscar-nominated craftsmanship

Vincent Georgie: Some of the most impressive work this year in film was done by artisans such as the visual effects team from the outstanding first film, while the makeup and hair work done on the second film was also Oscar noteworthy. Take a look at two films that highlight the fundamental contributions of behind-the-scenes talent.

THE lost bus

A white-knuckle ride through one of America’s wildfires as a wayward school bus driver and a dedicated school teacher battle to save 22 children from the inferno.