March is finally behind us, and with its passing comes the arrival of spring and all its splendors! Theres a ton of exciting new releases to catch in theaters this month, from the returns of major directors, like Ryan Cooglers Sinners and David Cronenbergs The Shrouds, to escapist genre fare like The Accountant 2 and The Legend of Ochi.Looking for something to watch from the comfort of your own home? Dont worry, we got you. This months selection of the best films available on streaming include Steve McQueens underrated heist thriller starring Viola Davis, a bonafide classic from Michael Mann, a stirring period romance, and much more.Here are the best movies new to streaming services you should watch this month!Editors PickWidowsWhere to watch: HuluGenre: Heist thrillerDirector: Steve McQueenCast: Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth DebickiModern thrillers dont get much better than 2018s Widows. The story follows Veronica Rawlings (Viola Davis), the widow of a famous bank robber. After her husbands death, Veronica gets pushed into pulling a heist of her own to pay back Jamal (Bryan Tyree Henry), the crime boss that her husband stole from in his last heist.Director Steve McQueen (12 Years a Slave), manages to fill every moment of the movie with palpable tension, but its the outstanding cast, which also includes Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, Cynthia Erivo, Colin Farrell, and Daniel Kaluuya, who really make this movie shine. Every single actor here is doing some of the best work theyve ever done, including one of the most terrifying performances in modern memory from Kaluuya. While this movie didnt make a massive splash when it was released, its absolutely a modern crime classic, and one worth revisiting. Austen GoslinNew on NetflixHeatGenre: Heist thrillerDirector: Michael MannCast: Robert de Niro, Al Pacino, Val KilmerIts never a bad time to rewatch Michael Manns cops-and-criminals heist classic Heat, but right now is a particularly great time. After all, Netflix also has both Den of Thieves movies, which make for a perfect pairing with Heat, and Mann himself apparently just turned in his script for Heat 2, which will follow the plot of the novel he released in 2022 and act as both a prequel and sequel to his 1995 film. In much sadder news, the film also includes a tremendous performance by Val Kilmer, who passed away this week.All of that preamble aside though, Heat remains an absolute banger and one of the best heist movies ever made. While the sprawling story takes on half a dozen or so subplots, and tons of different characters, the heart of Heat is the constant chess match between master thief Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) and Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino), the expert police detective whos chasing him. While many movies have tried to replicate this cat-and-mouse game since Heat was first released, no other movie has ever nailed it quite like the original. AGNew on HuluSexy BeastGenre: Black comedyDirector: Jonathan GlazerCast: Ray Winstone, Ben Kingsley, Ian McShanePrior to winning an Oscar for his historical drama The Zone of Interest, Jonathan Glazer cut his teeth as a music video, directing some of the most visually striking short films for idiosyncratic artists like Radiohead, Apex Twin, and Jamiroquai. His 2000 feature directorial debut, Sexy Beast, feels the most indebted to his previous life as a commercial director out of all his films, thanks in no small part to its pulsing electronic score composed by UK triphop outfit Unkle.Ray Winstone stars as Gary Gal Dove, an ex-criminal happily retired in the South of Spain, living a life of luxury and leisure off the fruit of his ill-gotten gains. When Gal is visited by Don Logan (Ben Kingsley), a sociopathic former acquaintance, his once-placid life is completely upended, forcing him to resort to desperate measures in order to finally leave his old life behind. While Winstone is technically the lead, its Kingsley that steals the spotlight as Don with his caustic rapid-fire invective and intimidating demeanor. Throw in a memorable supporting performance by Ian McShane as an eagle-eyed London crime boss, and you have a nail-biting crime thriller with a serious psychological bent. Toussaint EganNew on MaxPortrait of a Lady on FireGenre: Historical romantic dramaDirector: Cline SciammaCast: Nomie Merlant, Adle HaenelCline Sciammas 2019 film is one of the most beautiful and bittersweet love stories ever committed to film, a sapphic romance set against the backdrop of 18th century France. Having been commissioned to do the wedding portrait of Hlose (Adle Haenel), the soon-to-be wife of a wealthy dignitary, Marianne (Nomie Merlant) and her subject unexpectedly fall in love, all the while knowing that their love cannot be nor last forever. With beautiful cinematography, an exquisite pair of leading performances, and an ending certain to clench at your heartstrings, Portrait of a Lady on Fire is an unambiguous masterpiece. TENew on Prime VideoThree Thousand Years of LongingGenre: Romantic fantasyDirector: George MillerCast: Tilda Swinton, Idris ElbaTo say it plainly, Three Thousand Years of Longing was not the film most audiences had in mind for George Millers operatic post-apocalyptic thriller Mad Max: Fury Road. It was a damn good movie, rich with mesmerizing imagery and an affecting on-screen dynamic between a demure narratologist (Tilda Swinton) and the haughty Djinn (Idris Elba) she unwittingly unleashed from a flask in Istanbul. I wholly believe that time will be kind to this film, by why miss an opportunity to experience it now? If you love Millers work, youll undoubtedly find something to love here. TE