As the most-watched streaming service on the planet, Netflix is a pretty widely used service. Whether you hop on there to fire up the next episode ofThe Officeon your seventh binge of the series or hit the endless scroll to find a new or underrated movie to check out, at this point you’re no doubt familiar with how Netflix works. But did you know there are Netflix hacks to make your experience even more specific?...
In the decades following the Second World War,a fear of nuclear war and a potential nuclear apocalypsehad a firm grip on the world. This is reflected in the art of the 1950s, 1960s, and beyond, sometimes heavily portrayed and sometimes subtly.Some of the most famous films associated with nuclear anxietyinclude well-known titles like 1954’sGodzillaorStanley Kubrick’s satiricalDr. Strangelove, released in 1964. In 1962,Hammer Film Productions, the iconic British purveyors of horror, science fiction, and fantasy, releasedThe Damned, a lesser-known piece of science fiction directed byJoseph Loseyand inspired by the nuclear anxiety of the time....
It’s that time of year again, folks. Welcome back toOscar Beat, where we’ve got every inch of the awards race covered from preliminary looks, contender commentaries, and of course plenty of predictions. The next Oscar season is about to get underway in proper fashion with the kick off of the Fall Film Festival season—a trifecta of the Venice Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, and the Toronto International Film Festival where some of the year’s biggest Oscar contenders will be introduced....
Under the terms of a new deal struck between Walt Disney’s ABC Networks and the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, ABC will broadcast the Oscars through 2028. Not surprisingly 2028 will also mark the 100th anniversary of the Academy Awards, which you just know is going to involve all the pomp and circumstance available. For ABC, this is all gravy. Though the audience for the awards has been inconsistent to say the least, it remains a major cultural event that fuels days worth of internet haranguing and, on occasion, bestows favor on good or great movies....
Princefans, it’s time to rejoice, because you’re getting another chance to see the late singer perform. Alamo Drafthouse is bringingSign O’ The Times, Prince’s 1987 concert film, back to theaters just in time for the film’s 35th anniversary, with a brand new 4K version of the film shown at twenty-four Alamo Drafthouse locations across the U.S. starting on April 1. The film cobbles together live performances and studio recordings from Prince’s promotion of the platinum-selling album of the same name....
TheRazziesor Golden Raspberry Awards acknowledges that not every movie deserves to be crowned the best movie. Even the2022 Oscar nominees were, at one point, nominated for their worst performancesin movies. While some actors might have a few movies where the story didn’t resonate with audiences, there was one actor whose entire year was filled with poorly rated films. RELATED:What Happened To Bruce Willis? The first movie that viewers might think of when hearingBruce Willis’s name might beDie Hard(1988), the classic action movie, or the sci-fi action movieThe Fifth Element(1997)....
I loveSalma Hayek. I’ve always loved Salma Hayek. I liked Salma Hayek inThe Faculty. I liked Salma Hayek inDogma. AndEverly. AndBeatriz at Dinner. I loved the mere sound of Salma Hayek’s voice as the bisexual beef taco Teresa Del Taco inSausage Party. Hell, I even enjoy Salma Hayek in theGrown Upsmovies. And I look forward to catching up withThe Hummingbird Projectsoon. This is to say that Salma Hayek is awesome, and even the Marvel Cinematic Universe would be lucky to have the Oscar-nominated actress....
Facebook Watch premiered the second season ofSorry for Your Lossthis week by releasing the first three episodes online. The critically acclaimed show starsElizabeth Olsenas Leigh Shaw, a young widow navigating the sudden loss of her husband who discovers that his death and his life may not have been all that it seemed. The show’s first season openly explored issues like mental health, suicide, adoption, interracial marriage, the battle between individuality and family, and the little, unique ways we move on from trauma....
Sony Pictures has unveiled a brief teaser for a brand newSpider-Man: Homecomingtrailer that will be landing online tomorrow. But that’s not all! The first images ofMichael Keaton’s villainous Vulture outside of his costume have also arrived, along with some bits of new info about the reboot. Directed byJon Watts(Cop Car), the film is an unprecedented collaboration between Sony Pictures—which owns the rights to the Spider-Man character—and Marvel Studios. Marvel takes creative lead on the project, helping Sony nail a new Spider-Man movie, while in return Marvel gets to make Spider-Man officially part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and use him in some of their films....
From visionary directorSamEsmail(the creator ofMr. Robot) andEli Horowitz&Micah Bloomberg, the creators of the critically acclaimed podcast of the same name, the psychological thrillerHomecomingfollows Heidi Bergman (Julia Roberts, in her first starring role in television), a caseworker at the Homecoming Transitional Support Center who helps soldiers deal with returning home from war. As she works with a young veteran named Walter Cruz (Stephan James) and they bond over his desire to rejoin civilian life, the two also develop a complex relationship while working through his experiences....
If you think you might have missed one of the trailers during the big game, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We’ve gathered all the trailers that dropped between touchdowns and field goals into one spot, so you’re able to watch them all — and analyze all those little details. Below you can check out new trailers for big franchise films likeDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,andlong-awaited TV series like Amazon Prime’sLord of the Rings: The Rings of Power....
Taylor Sheridanmight be the king of the modern Western, butLandmanproves he’s just as potent when he trades horses for oil rigs. After a quiet but steady rollout on Paramount+ in late 2024, Sheridan’s latest drama has erupted in popularity this week following a major update:LandmanSeason 2 is officially arriving in December 2025. The surge in interest was almost immediate. According to FlixPatrol,Landmanjust broke into the iTunes Top 10 TV shows in the U....
2020 was lousy. But perhaps because production could continue more seamlessly from home and families, stuck at home with their children, were clamoring for new movies, there was an abundance of great animated movies. The types of animated features that were released in 2020 were incredibly varied as well – Pixar released two exemplary original features, DreamWorks Animation debuted two surprisingly super sequels, and Netflix made a competitive bid to be the most exciting place for cutting-edge animation (and did a pretty good job of it, too)....
