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The ongoing conversation between theaters vs. streaming has many good arguments on each side. However, streaming services are also a way for films that haven't performed well in theaters to get a new chance for success.

Michael Douglas' 2006 political action film is one of them. The two-time Academy Award winner (for 1987's Wall Street and a shared award for 1975's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest) starred in Clark Johnson's The Sentinel, and the film was not a big hit with the critics or the audience. Almost two decades later, The Sentinel found success on Netflix, debuting at No. 2 on the global charts with 7.9 million views, the equivalent of 14.2 million hours viewed.

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Eva Longoria's only real action role in a forgotten thriller proves the John Wick movies missed an opportunity by not inviting her to the franchise. Longoria might be best known for decidedly non-action fare like Desperate Housewives or Dora and the Lost City of Gold, but she played a key role in the John Wick franchise even happening. When the original movie fell short by $6 million, Longoria came to the rescue (via Business Insider) by writing a large cheque.

Longoria is credited as a producer on John Wick and has confirmed her investment in the 2014 film paid off handsomely - though she regrets not sticking around for the sequels. Given that she essentially saved the project from collapse, it's a shame Longoria hasn't been invited to appear in the movies. That said, she's not exactly known for her action roles, though Longoria's sole outing in the genre makes a...

The world of politics has long served as the basis for some of Hollywood's best films, from All the President's Men to JFK. Whether based on true stories of fictional events, these films can offer audiences a window into the world of government, tackling topics like corruption and war. Typically focusing on politicians, government agents and reporters, these films show how even the smallest of characters can make a big difference and challenge the highest rungs of power.

Political thrillers can cover anything from presidential assassinations to investigations into scandals, exploring the best and worst of government. The world of politics is practically defined by conflict, so making a thriller out of the genre often comes naturally, and appeals to fans of all ideologies. Ranging from conspiracies to the true stories behind key events in world history, these movies remain some of the most compelling of the genre.

The Sentinel...