That’s why we have this regular open thread dedicated to helping you, our dear readers, find the perfect watch. Looking for a sci-fi movie that will make you contemplate the wonders (or horrors) of the world? We’ve got you. Looking to brush up on world cinema? What about some comfort food? We’ve got you there, too.
From 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST, I will be in the comments section down below answering your questions and fielding requests for what you should watch at home. This is also a great place to share what you’ve been watching, if you want to talk about that with your fellow Polygon readers! Participation is very welcome, even without questions.
A little bit about me, your curator: I’m Pete Volk, our curation editor. I love movies of all stripes, but my main areas of interest are action movies (especially martial arts movies from Hong Kong’s golden age), classic Hollywood comedies (shout out to the GOAT, Ernst Lubitsch), and keeping up with new releases from around the world (I’ve watched 141 2024 movies and 13 so far from 2025 — ask me my favorites!). Some highlights from my movie watching since last time: Blow Out, Hard Truths, Tony Jaa’s The Protector, The Legend of Fong Sai-yuk, Millionaires Express, and Eastern Condors.
Now it’s time to turn it around to you. What would you like to watch this month (or what are you planning to watch)? Leave a request in the comments and I’ll get to it between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. EST. Details help — let me know what you’re looking for, some idea of your taste as a viewer, and any other relevant info you feel like sharing (like the streaming services you have access to).
My girlfriend and I just watched Riddle of Fire. We really loved it! Online Ceramics™ meets Amblin Entertainment, maybe? Any other offbeat fantasy films you’d recommend?
—DungeonCrawler
How about Sci Fi Lovecraftian horror? Something like Sunshine, Event Horizon, Prometheus, Europa. Slow burn, creepy mystery. Preferably in space, but a futuristic setting on Earth works too. I have Netflix, AMC+, Hulu, Starz, MAX, Paramount, Peacock, MGM+. Thanks!
—Vegas Cash
See you in the comments at 3:30 p.m. EST! Fire away your requests in the meantime.
