That 'Hacks' Season 4 Twist Makes Sense Now

No one saw thatHacksSeason 4 twist coming, not even the showrunners. Creators Lucia Aniello, Jen Statsky, and Paul W. Downs sat down for the official Max (soon to change its name back to HBO Max again… no, we’re not kidding)breakdown of Season 4, Episode 9. In it, they talk about Deborah’s self-serving tendencies, and how, because of that, they debated what they were going to have her do regarding — and massive spoilers ahead — the ultimatum she was issued to either fire Ava, or get kicked off the air....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 916 words · Adam Wagner

The 23 Best Netflix Original Series, Ranked

Over the last decade,Netflixhas slowly taken over the entertainment industry, going from a mail-order movie rental service to one of the biggest players in film and television. The streaming giant started this game, andNetflix is still kingof the streaming wars due in part to its clever use of streaming technologies, strong leadership, and highly successful original content.FromHouse of Cardsback in 2015to the recent hitSquid Game, there is always a Netflix Original show being talked about around the world....

July 9, 2025 · 9 min · 1720 words · Lisa Horton

The Basement Trailer Sends Mischa Barton Searching for Her Abducted Husband

It’s a great time to be a Mischa Barton fan. September is bringing three glorious new Mischa movies our way, and the latest one we’re learning about today is calledThe Basement. We have the first trailer and poster for this thriller, and it looks deliciously killer. Don’t be ‘Split’ on your decision to seeThe Basementthis September! See the film critics are calling “horrifyingly intimate” with “a performance too powerful to be ignored”....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Alex Vaughn

The Flash Movie Set Images Bring a Better Look at Batfleck's New Suit and Batcycle

Following the release of several images of Ben Affleck’sBatmanon the set of upcoming DC outing,The Flash, even more photos from filming have now emerged offering a better look at The Dark Knight and his monstrous looking Batcycle. The images once again come from filming onThe Flash, which is currently taking place in Glasgow. The movie will seemingly find the DC hero launched into the multiverse, with the extent of Ben Affleck’s reprisal as Batman currently remaining a mystery....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Thomas Chandler

The Irishman Final Trailer Arrives as Scorsese's Crime Epic Heads to Netflix

One of the most exciting cinematic events of the year is almost upon us. Netflix has now released the final trailer for Martin Scorsese’s crime epicThe Irishmanin anticipation of the film becoming available on the streaming service later this month starting next week on November 27, with the Oscars contender now playing in select theaters. Be prepared for sweaty palms, a racing heart and wide eyes as you bear witness to amasterclass in gripping intensity…and that’s just from watching the trailer, let alone the full three and half hour finished product....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Kelly Evans

Tim Curry Fans Celebrate the Iconic Actor on His 75th Birthday

Beloved actorTim Curryhas just turned 75, and thousands of fans are celebrating the screen legend’s birthday online. As such a versatile actor with many memorable roles, there’s any number of places where fans of Curry might recognize him from the most. FromThe Rocky Horror Picture Showto Stephen King’sItminiseries, Curry has established himself as one of the planet’s most favorite actors, and the incoming birthday wishes are already numbering in the thousands....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · Zachary Ewing

Toy Story: 11 Characters Who Deserve Their Own Lightyear-Style Origin Story

Toy Storyis one of the most popular franchises worldwide, but it is also among the most relevant ones in the history of cinema and animation. The film that kicked off the franchise was released in 1995, and went down in history for being Pixar’s first feature film and the world’s first fully computed-animated movie, an industry-changing technology (as outlined byTIME). Inspired by the short filmTin Toy,Toy Storyis set in a world where toys come to life when they are not noticed by humans, and focuses on the rivalry between Woody and Buzz Lightyear, two toys that fight to be their owner Andy’s favorite....

July 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1438 words · Mary Stevens

V/H/S/94 Anthology Sequel Is Happening as a Shudder Original Movie

AMC’s horror streaming service Shudder has acquired worldwide rights toV/H/S/94. The announcement was made today that the fourth installment in the horror anthology franchise will be heading to the world of streaming through the specialty service. The Shudder Original Film will be released in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand later this year. V/H/S/94marks the return of the found footage anthology series. It is thefirst entry since V/H/S: Viralarrived in 2014....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · David Coffey

Wes Anderson's Best Movies, Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes

Wes Andersonis a unique director, and when you see one of his movies, it’s easily recognizable. His style has become so iconic it has been parodied on SNL to creepily recreated using A.I. art to mixed efforts. Wes Anderson is a filmmaker who has been delighting audiences and critics with his films since he burst onto the scene in the mid-1990s. Update June 14, 2025: In honor of the release ofAsteroid City, this list has been updated to include every Wes Anderson movie and their Rotten Tomatoes score....

July 9, 2025 · 8 min · 1664 words · Brad Duncan

Which Star Wars: The Force Awakens Scene Does J.J. Abrams Regret?

Star Wars: The Force Awakensis less than a month away from hitting the home market, where some fans will undoubtedly troll through the sequel frame by frame to find as many mistakes as possible. But quite a few die hardStar Warsfanatics didn’t have to watch the movie more than once to realize there was something off about the movie’s ending. And it’s one of audience’s biggest gripes with the blockbuster. Why didGeneral LeiasnubChewbaccato hugRey?...

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Michael Dunn

Why Alec Baldwin's 30 Rock Spin-off Never Made It Off the Ground Floor

When one thinksof iconic sitcomsof the 2000s and early 2010s,30 Rockalmost always comes to mind at the top of the list. From the mind of Tina Fey, the series was loosely based on her time as head writer onSaturday Night Live. Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, Jack McBrayer, Jane Krakowski, and many more rounded outthe eclectic cast. Though the series struggled in the ratings over its seven-season run, it remained a critical and audience darling until the end....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 944 words · David Chandler

Will Netflix Greenlight Season 2 of Maid?

Inspired by Stephanie Land’s memoir,Maidis the heartbreaking story of Alex (Margaret Qualley), desperately trying to provide for her daughter while escaping her abusive boyfriend, Sean (Nick Robinson). At the same time, Alex has to care for, and sometimes rely on, her mentally ill mother, Paula, played by Qualley’s real-life mom, Andie MacDowell. Alex’s journey through minimum wage jobs and government assistance is a constant, soul-crushing battle. As soon as she gets one step forward, the dysfunctional people in her life are there to bring her two steps back....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 872 words · Janet Patel

'Fatal Attraction' Is Streaming for Free, and Even Better on a Rewatch

When discussingFatal Attraction, one of the more lurid thrillers of the1980s, terms such as ‘operatic’ and ‘obsession’ immediately come to mind. In a decade when people always seemed to want more,Fatal Attractionappeared to mirror the insatiable desires of the average consumer.Fatal Attractionprobes into the psyche of obsession and sociopathy, and features incredible performances from Glenn Close and Michael Douglas. The film has found a new home onTubi, where it’s currently streaming for free....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 859 words · Zachary Nelson