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Two men in masks hold guns in 2 Guns.

This fun buddy cop action movie is popular on Netflix right now. Here’s why you should stream it

This underrated 2013 action movie pairing two stars is one of Netflix 10 most popular movies right now. Here's why you should watch it.
Two men look at another guy in The English Teacher.

If you have to watch one Hulu show this October, stream this one

This Hulu show is fairly new, but well worth checking out if you're looking for something to watch this October.
Terence Stamp in The Limey.

25 years ago, one of the saddest action movies ever made dazzled moviegoers

1999 wasn't just about The Matrix. In the same year, one of the saddest action movies ever impressed the few who saw it. Here's why it's still worth watching.
The cast of The Nest.

If you have to watch one Netflix movie in October, stream this one

This criminally underrated Netflix movie was released in the depths of the pandemic, and deserves more eyes on it.
Two people stand in the cold in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

3 great Max crime dramas you should watch in October 2024

Starring Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton, and Leonardo DiCaprio, these Max crime dramas will scare all the ghouls and goblins away this October.
Edgar Ramirez in Point Break

This recent action movie remake on Netflix is hated by many, but it deserves another look

Remakes are typically frowned upon, and this 2015 action redo has its haters. But if you separate it from its original source of inspiration, it's pretty good.
Kamala Harris on Stephen Colbert.

Kamala Harris will make her late-night debut as the Democratic nominee with Stephen Colbert

Kamala Harris has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert six times prior to her appearance as part of her presidential campaign.
Zendaya in Euphoria on HBO

Zendaya says the time jump for season 3 of Euphoria will be fascinating

The show has been off the air for more than two years and seems set to return at some point in 2025.
Bob Odenkirk at Cinnabon in Better Call Saul.

Better Call Saul almost had Saul working at Hot Topic instead of Cinnabon

Peter Gould, Better Call Saul showrunner, posted an image from a script suggesting that Saul could have spent his days folding tees.
Nell Tiger Free in The First Omen Movie.

If you have to watch one Disney+ movie this October, stream this one

Disney+ may be the home of Pixar and Marvel, but it also streams other, more adult fare. This great prequel is one such movie, and is great to watch in October.
Joker sits at a table while Harley Quin sits behind him.

Hoopla offers a library of Joker and Harley Quinn comics timed to Folie à Deux

The release of Joker: Folie à Deux has led to a number of tie-ins, including one from the online library service Hoopla.
A man walks down a graveyard road.

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (October 4-6)

These three Netflix shows may have flown under the radar, but that doesn't mean that they aren't well worth watching.
A man touches a woman on the knee in Adventureland.

3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (October 4-6)

From a comedy about theme parks to an underrated medieval fantasy, these Amazon Prime Video movies are the perfect way to spend a few hours this weekend.
Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio in Titanic.

Kate Winslet reveals that Leonardo DiCaprio wasn’t even swimming during that fateful ‘Titanic’ scene

The water was not nearly as deep as it may have looked during one of the most crucial moments in the Oscar-winning juggernaut Titanic.
Spike Jonze in Three Kings.

25 years ago, the angriest war movie ever made was released

1999 was a great year for movies, and this war film ranks as one of the best from that great year. Here's why it still holds up in 2024.
A man smiles in Robin Hood.

This 2018 action-adventure remake deserves more love. It’s now streaming on Netflix

This action-adventure remake was ignored by audiences and critics in 2018, but its recent arrival on Netflix is a great opportunity to rediscover its charms.
Jason Statham in Mechanic: Resurrection.

This Jason Statham classic is kicking butt on Netflix. Here’s why it still hurts so good

This Jason Statham action movie still gives me a punch to the gut. Here's why that's a good thing and why you should stream it on Netflix right now.
Dana Carvey and Maya Rudolph on Saturday Night Live

SNL reveals Jim Gaffigan’s Tim Walz and others in season 50 premiere

The show opened its 50th season with dueling political rallies featuring a slew of new casting decisions to reflect the 2024 election.
Three teens stand and gawk in Y2K.

5 most anticipated comedy movies of fall 2024, ranked

From a comedy of manners to an inside look at Saturday Night Live, these comedy movies are the best reasons to look forward to the fall movie season.
A man aims his gun in The Rundown.

The Rock’s best action movie is now on Netflix

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is a true blue action star, and this classic movie shows him at his very best. It's now streaming on Netflix.
An armor-clad Elrond wields an Elvish sword in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2.

That surprising Rings of Power kiss was more about strategy than romance, according to Robert Aramayo

The kiss was a shock to fans, but was a necessary diversionary tactic, according to the actor who plays Elrond on the show.
Stephen Moyer in True Blood.

Acorn TV launches new crime drama with True Blood star Stephen Moyer

Acorn TV’s new crime drama series Art Detectives, starring True Blood star Stephen Moyer, focuses on crimes committed in the art world.
Stan Lee sits with 2 Watchers in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.

7 best movie cameos ever, ranked

Movie cameos can be awesome or terrible, but these seven are the very best.
A man walks in a crowded street in Black Rain.

This forgotten Ridley Scott action thriller is better than you remember (and no, it’s not Blade Runner)

From Alien and Blade Runner to 2024's Gladiator II, Ridley Scott has directed some great movies. This 1989 film isn't one of them, but it's still worth a look.
A man and a woman sit on a couch in No Country for Old Men.

Check out this great movie before it leaves Amazon Prime Video next week

One of the best movies made in the last 20 years is on Amazon Prime Video ... but only until the end of September. Stream it now while you still can.
Denzel Washington in American Gangster.

One of the most popular crime movies on Netflix deserves another look

This 2007 crime drama is one of the most popular movies on Netflix right now. Here's why it's worth another look.
The cast of Call the Midwife.

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (September 20-22)

From a long-running British series to an early 2000s classic, these underrated Netflix shows are the perfect way to spend the weekend.
Jeremy Irons stars in Dead Ringers

3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (September 20-22)

These underrated Amazon Prime Video movies are the perfect way to spend a weekend.
A woman stares in the dark with a shadow over her face.

5 most anticipated horror movies of fall 2024, ranked

From much-anticipated horror sequels to a classic vampire thriller, these five horror movies are the best reasons to be excited about the rest of the year.
britbox shows you should watch september 2024 ordinary lies

3 BritBox shows you should watch in September 2024

These BritBox shows are a reminder of how different the British TV industry is from Hollywood, often in a good way.
A man and a woman talk in The Fall Guy.

If you have to watch one Peacock movie this September, stream this one

This Peacock movie starring Ryan Gosling is a perfect way to spend a quiet day this September.
A gang of males walks down a street in West Side Story.

If you have to watch one Disney+ movie this September, stream this one

This under-the-radar movie from one of cinema's greatest directors is the perfect way to spend a September afternoon.
Four men sit at a table in Black Mass.

This underrated 2015 crime drama is finally on Netflix. Here’s why you should watch it

One of the best crime dramas of the last decade is finally streaming on Netflix. Here are a few reasons why you should watch the 2015 film.
A man sits in a kids' indoor playground in Life & Beth.

If you have to watch one Hulu show this September, stream this one

This 2022 Hulu show is under the radar, but it's well worth checking out as the fall season approaches.