Stream On This Week: Rachel Weisz Is Full of Desire and Two Major Oscar Contenders Hit Streaming

"Stories about the storied world of academia can be hit or miss, but using a liberal arts university as the backdrop for a wry tale of psychosexual obsession works pretty damn well for Vladimir. Central to its success is Rachel Weisz as our unnamed protagonist, a professor grappling with her husband's looming sex scandal as well as her fascination with the titular new colleague."

"And now, for something a little less fun. But hey, if you're looking to complete your Oscars viewing before the ceremony on the 15th, know that the sad tale of Shakespeare's wife (played by likely Best Actress winner Jessie Buckley) isn't non-stop despair. Honestly, there's some true beauty to the grieving Agnes's journey, especially for anyone who believes in the power of storytelling as a healing force."

Stream On is a weekly newsletter providing streaming recommendations across Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video, Paramount+, Peacock, HBO Max, and other platforms. This week features Vladimir, a Netflix series about a professor navigating her husband's sex scandal while becoming fascinated with a new colleague, anchored by Rachel Weisz's compelling performance. Also highlighted is Hamnet on Peacock, a film directed by Chloé Zhao depicting Shakespeare's wife Agnes grieving her loss, featuring Jessie Buckley in a likely Oscar-nominated role. The newsletter includes additional recommendations and a guest pick from comedian Jackie Kashian, offering viewers diverse options across genres and platforms.

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