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Netflix has become the most dominant streaming service of all-time, as the sheer number of subscriptions that it has earned easily dwarfs the competition from Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, Hulu, Disney+, Apple TV+, Paramount Plus, Peacock, and others. Although there are many Netflix shows with some serious flaws, the streamer has produced some truly amazing television that ranksamong the best in recent memory. Netflix has blurred the line between television and film, as it often hires actors to star in its projects who have more experience appearing on the big screen....

Pretty much anytime movie-goers watch an action/adventure movie, there is often a huge climax at the end involving an epic showdown between the hero and the villain. It typically ends with the defeat of the villain, of course, but the villain is able to inflict quite a bit of damage to the hero, making it a struggle for victory. But sometimes, these villains go down without the heroes breaking a sweat....

Critics and ardent moviegoers have taken notice of and expressed admiration for the South Korean movie industry in recent years. It makes sense, given their distinct aesthetic, audacious approach, innovative cinematography, and top-notch performances. Consequently, demand for all subgenres of South Korean film is currently high. On top of their outstanding crime, thriller, and romance films, South Korea is renowned for making fantastic family films that have a pleasant and emotionally resonant touch: keep your tissues within arm’s reach....

Star Trekisn’t just a science-fiction story. It has always been about understanding and friendship. Is it even aStar Trekshow if two disparate individuals don’t somehow bond and form an everlasting friendship? On the newest entry in the franchise,Star Trek: Lower Decks, we’re seeing the emergence of a great new friendship between Beckett Mariner (Tawny Newsome)and Brad Boimler (Jack Quaid). Like many other long standing friendships in the franchise, these two are like chalk and cheese, but apparently nothing can tear them apart....

The saddening news of the death of the former teen heartthrob,Aaron Carter, has made headlines and caused deep sorrow not only to his family but fans who were rooting for him. Earlier this year, Carter in August toldDaily Mailthat he had been rebuilding himself by getting “on the tracks and keep[ing] going,” despite many still painting him as a drug addict after five years of sobriety. Before his untimely death at the age of 34, the star had planned to take a “second chance” in his career and had recently filmed the pilot for the comedy series titledGroup....

There’s a wealth of wonderful acting opportunities in Hollywood, but as a lifelongStar Warsdiehard, I’ve got to think that scoring the role of a Jedi Master is one of the absolute best of the bunch. Following up hisEmmy-winning performancein Netflix’s international sensation,Squid Game,Lee Jung-jaescored that exact dream gig, and he put in the work to do the opportunity justice. Lee plays Jedi Master Sol in theLeslye Headland-createdStar WarsDisney+ series,The Acolyte.He’s a highly respected figure in the Jedi Order who’s a strong warrior, but also in-tune with his emotions more than most....

In recent years, fans have loved watching the ever-growing friendship betweenAdam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston. The pair struck comedy action gold with the 2019 movieMurder Mysterybefore following it up in 2023 withMurder Mystery 2. Both of the titles saw the iconic performers pair with Netflix and now, audiences can turn to the streamer to see where the duo first got their on-screen start more than one decade ago. Joining the lineup alongside the platform’s coveted Top 10 listing isJust Go With It, which currently sits in the number three spot on the streamer....

Film studios extracting movie ideas from young adult literature might have peaked after the phenomenal success of theTwilightandThe Hunger Gamesfranchises, butYA adaptations are far from nonexistent.The Hunger Games:The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakesdebuted to anexcellent reception. Disney+ premieresPercy Jackson and the Olympianson December 20. Numerous projects are in the pipeline based on bestselling titles likeLegend,Raybearer, andRed Queen. And, of course, there’sA Court of Thorns and Roses, helmed by the prestige ofOutlanderproducerRonald D....

Two episodes in, andResident Alienis back to form in Season 4. Following a strong opening episode, the most recent second, “The Lonely Man,” proved to be one of the best in the series so far, even becoming thehighest-rated episode of the entire series onIMDb. However, there are still eight more episodes to come, with thisfourth season’s high qualityhopefully ready to last the distance. TheAlan Tudyk-led sci-fi dramedy has created a small but dedicated fanbase by producing an innovative and immersive drama that blends sci-fi concepts with deeply human dilemmas....

It looks like it’s going to be another exciting week for new movies on streaming. From a new star-powered R-rated comedy, as well as the streaming premieres of one of the biggest movies of last year, you can scroll down below to see which movies are coming to streaming this weekend. New on VOD: ‘Babygirl’ Available Now ‘Babygirl’ Review: Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson Drama Is No ‘May December’ The director of ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ doesn’t bring the necessary nuance to this provocative portrait of power....

From writer/directorBart Layton(The Imposter),American Animalstells the wild and unbelievable true story of four young men who attempt one of the boldest and riskiest heists in U.S. history – taking some of the world’s most valuable books from the special collections room of the Transylvania University library in Kentucky. The story unfolds from multiple perspectives and innovatively incorporates interviews with the real men at its heart, as Warren (Evan Peters), Spencer (Barry Keoghan), Eric (Jared Abrahamson) and Chas (Blake Jenner) go on a roller coaster ride of ups and downs while learning that there’s no such thing as a perfect robbery....

We’re going to have to wait three whole weeks until we get another episode ofAmerican Horror Story: Hotel, but thankfully “She Gets Revenge” is primarily a thoughtful and satisfying installment with loads of material that deserves time to sink in. The episode opens with Iris and Liz Taylor. Still heartbroken over losing Tristan, Liz envies an elderly couple that checks into the hotel so that they can kill themselves and die together on their 60th wedding anniversary....

Created by executive producers and showrunnersLee EisenbergandDrew Crevello, the eight-episode limited Apple TV+ seriesWeCrashedtells the story of Adam (Jared Leto) and Rebekah Neumann (Anne Hathaway), a power couple that started with the best of intentions, only to quickly become so power-hungry that it led to the dramatic crash-and-burn of one of the world’s most valuable startups. As the CEO of WeWork, Adam’s natural charisma partnered with Rebekah’s spiritual lifestyle sold a brand that people bought into and that skyrocketed to success until greed led it to spectacularly blow up in their faces....