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DirectorSean Baker’sAnoraopened theatrical many months ago, and delivered the best per-theater average of 2024. It was subsequently released on digital streaming platforms, making it more accessible to the masses who might not have been interested in watching it in theaters. But thanks to the film’s stupendous performanceat the recent Oscars, it’s witnessing something of a theatrical resurgence.Anorahas beendisplaying incredible spikes in revenue in the last few days, propelling itself back into the top 10 at the domestic box office....

There is no doubtSteven Levitanknows how to make a great sitcom. Aside from creating one of the most beloved shows on network television,Modern Family, he also wrote and produced numerous other popular shows, likeFrasierandWings. In 1997, Levitan createdJust Shoot Me!, which ran for seven seasons. Though the show regularly jumped around in the NBC lineup, it retained respectable ratings throughout its tenure. With a cast of unique characters and Levitan’s scintillating dialogue, the series offered a hilarious look at office politics....

In the clip, the first thing we see is the gorgeous cinematography of the series as Bass Reeves cautiously approaches a cabin. He receivesa heck of a welcomefrom a woman with a rifle. She’s played by the always pleasant-to-watchDale Dickey, who was recently in the(gone-to-soon) seriesA League of Their Ownand Prime Video’sThem. The situation they’re both in is a classic in westerns: None of the two parties know if they can trust each other....

Disney’sMoana 2is riding high on a wave of success, officially outpacing the 2016 originalMoanaat the box office and making it “make way, make way”. The sequel, which brings backDwayne Johnsonas Maui andAuli’i Cravalhoas Moana herself, has set sail on a record-breaking course, projected to rake in $55 million to $60 million in its second weekend, a feat rarely seen in the post-Thanksgiving “calm seas” at the box office. For comparison,Frozen 2held the previous record for this frame with $35....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Storyis very much an alternative history, where real-life royals are fictionalized and embellished to create a compelling storyline. Historical figures and events have been remodeled to fit the narrative rather than give a history lesson. This spin-off builds onBridgerton’s appeal as a show full of romantic intrigue and high society scandal.Golda Rosheuvelreprises her role as Queen Charlotte in the 1814 plot, whileIndia Ria Amarteifioperfectly depicts her younger self....

Among the year’s best-reviewed films, directorBrady Corbet’sThe Brutalistcontinued its gradual expansion at the domestic box office, going from four locations in its debut week to seven in its second. On both occasions,The Brutalisthas scoredthe best per-theater average of any film currently in release. The epic historical drama will continue to expand during the awards season, andremains a favoritein all the top categories at the upcoming Academy Awards. In its second weekend of release, the film earned a little over $200,000 domestically,taking its running total to just over $687,000....

Since the early days of cinema, Japan has been one of the most prominent exponents of the craft. It has produced a few of the greatest filmmakers in history, fromAkira KurosawatoHayao Miyazaki. It’s not all limited to these two directors, though. They may be Japan’s most famous representatives of the seventh art, but there are others likeMasaki KobayashiandYasujirō Ozuwho, though not quite as well established in the mainstream, are every bit as deserving of praise....

2023 has been an exceptional year for film. The “Barbenheimer” phenomenon broke records while giving audiences two exceptional viewing experiences, while some of the industry’s greatest veterans released astounding new movies, and plenty of unexpected gems popped up frequently across the year. Delightfully,this level of brilliance also extended to the year’s villains, with everything from horror monsters to cruel marquises making a lasting impression. The idea of a great villain - being a force of opposition battling against the protagonist - is simple in theory....

As the franchise builds its way up to the multiversaldouble whammy ofAvengers: Secret WarsandDoomsday, 2025 is set to bea year of returns for theMarvel Cinematic Universe.Charlie Cox’s Man Without Fear returns to his old stomping grounds inDaredevil: Born Again.Thunderbolts*serves as a reunion for a host of forgotten MCU characters, such as Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), Task Master (Olga Kurylenko) and US Agent (Wyatt Russell). The newest franchise tentpole,Captain America: Brave New World, saw the return of some of the MCU’s oldest outstanding plot threads in the form ofLiv Tyler’s Betty Ross andTim Blake Nelson’s green-tinged Leader....

Following its long list of new releases in May, Netflix is once again set to stack its library with more new titles. From crowd-pleasing comedies likeHit Manto the epic crossover ofBaki HanmaandKengan Ashura, this month, movies on Netflix are sure to get your adrenaline rushing. But there’s always more to explore, including several foreign language films, legacy anime and their adaptations, and rom-coms. Additionally,Netflix’sMilestone Movies: The Anniversary Collectionis also available for you to explore and catch up on theclassics from the 80s and 90s, with new titles being added every two months....

True crime fans will soon have another series to add to their watch list. Peacock has announced a new true crime limited series titledA Friend of the Family. The series is based on the true story ofJan Broberg. Jan was kidnapped multiple times over a period of years by family friendRobert Berchtold. The family was left unprepared for the tactics Berchtold used to exploit their vulnerabilities, drive them apart, and turn their daughter against them....

Like bothJohn WayneandClint Eastwoodbefore him,Kevin Costnerisn’t solely defined by the work he’s done in the Western genre, but many of the Old West stories he’s brought to life endure. He’s become further tied to the Western in more recent years thanks to the ever-popular television show,Yellowstone, as well as the miniseriesHatfields & McCoysa few years before that. Kevin Costner made a return to cinema and the Western at the same time in 2024, with his ambitious multipart epic,Horizon: An American Saga, getting its first entry released in June 2024, with a second planned for August 2024....

American Godshas gone through some turmoil throughout its development and initial run, but the Starz series is now geared up and ready to reveal its second season. That new season will pick up right where Season 1 left off, as Shadow Moon (Ricky Whittle) and Mr. Wednesday (Ian McShane) have called together a pantheon of Old Gods to help fight New Gods led by Mr. World (Crispin Glover). In our exclusive video preview, creatorNeil Gaimanand the core cast of the series tease a little bit about what Season 2 will hold, including a trip to the House on the Rock, a real-life American oddity that serves as the perfect backdrop for the meeting....