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Francesca Annis and Kyle MacLachlan in Dune.

Dune at 40: How David Lynch’s much-hated movie was ahead of its time

Four decades ago, David Lynch delivered the first cinematic adaptation of Dune to the big screen. But is this film a failure or an underrated sci-fi classic?
Robin Williams in the poster for Bicentennial Man.

Bicentennial Man at 25: Why Robin Williams’ sci-fi movie bomb is still misunderstood

Robin Williams' 1999 movie Bicentennial Man was trashed by critics and the public upon its initial release, but is it a sci-fi classic ripe for re-evaluation?
Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser in Yellowstone.

Yellowstone season 5, part 2 finale’s ending, explained

How did the Dutton family's saga come to a conclusion? Find out as we explain the ending of Yellowstone season 5, part 2.
The cast of Call the Midwife.

3 PBS shows you should watch in December 2024

Ring in the holidays with the Violet Femmes 40th Anniversary concert and two more of the PBS shows you should watch in December.
Bruce Willis in Die Hard 2.

3 action movies on Hulu you need to watch in December 2024

Celebrate the holidays with Bruce Willis' other Christmas film as part of the three action movies on Hulu that you need to watch in December.
Tom Selleck and Cynthia Rhodes in Runaway.

Runaway at 40: Is it an underrated sci-fi classic or a low-rent Blade Runner?

Four decades ago, Tom Selleck starred in a sci-fi movie by the writer of Jurassic Park. But has Runaway withstood the test of time?
Elizabeth Perkins and Mara Wilson in Miracle on 34th Street.

If you have to watch one Hulu movie in December, stream this one

This 1994 remake of a Christmas classic is our pick for the one Hulu movie that you have to watch in December.
A man looks down in Black Doves.

Netflix’s most popular show right now is this dark 2024 spy thriller

There's a new No. 1 action thriller on Netflix, and we're sharing four reasons to watch Black Doves in December.
Luke Grimes in Yellowstone.

Yellowstone executive producer teases ‘surprising and inevitable’ series finale

Can the Dutton family save themselves and the Yellowstone ranch? Executive producer Christina Voros drops a few hints about the Yellowstone series finale.
Chris Evans looks into the distance heroically in a still from the movie The Avengers.

Chris Evans will return to the MCU for Avengers: Doomsday. But who will he play?

Over half a decade after stepping away from his role as Captain America, Chris Evans will return to the Avengers franchise in Avengers: Doomsday.
The cast of Blade: Trinity.

Blade: Trinity nearly killed Marvel movies. As it turns 20, we look back at what went wrong

As Blade: Trinity reaches its 20th anniversary, it's time to look back at how this franchise went wrong.
Mads Mikkelsen in Casino Royale.

The 7 best James Bond villains, ranked

Who are the bad guys worthy of facing 007? These are our picks for the best James Bond villains of all time. And no, Christopher Walken is not on the list.
why wasnt the hobbit battle of five armies as beloved return king featured

Why wasn’t The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies as loved as Return of the King?

To mark the 10th anniversary of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, we're looking back at why it comes up short of Lord of the Rings: Return of the King.
A man and a boy aim their guns in The Dark Tower.

Critics hated this 2017 Stephen King movie. Now on Netflix, is it worth a watch?

Want to revisit Stephen King's magnum opus? Here are four reasons why you should watch The Dark Tower on Netflix.
Liam Neeson and Joel Kinnaman in Run All Night.

This great 2015 Liam Neeson action movie is popular on Netflix now

One of the best Liam Neeson action flicks is streaming on Netflix, and we're sharing four reasons you should watch Run All Night.
Viggo Mortensen and Kodi Smit-McPhee in The Road.

15 years ago, one of the best (and bleakest) postapocalyptic movies ever made drove away audiences

The cinematic adaptation of The Road turns 15 this month, and we're examining whether its bleak tone makes it too difficult to watch again.
Timothée Chalamet in Wonka.

3 best (HBO) Max movies to watch for Thanksgiving

Magic, music, romance, and more are waiting for you among the three best (HBO) Max movies that you can watch for Thanksgiving.
Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathway curiously stare next to each other in a scene from "Interstellar."

5 great Peacock movies you need to watch this Thanksgiving

From out-of-this-world journeys to musical sensations, these are the five great Peacock movies to watch this Thanksgiving.
Nicolas Cage in National Treasure.

5 great Hulu movies to watch on Thanksgiving

You won't find any turkeys among the five great Hulu movies that you need to watch on Thanksgiving.
Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch in Sherlock.

5 great Hulu shows to stream on Thanksgiving

After enjoying a tasty dinner among family and friends, curl up with these five great Hulu shows to watch on Thanksgiving.
Mila Kunis and James Franco in Oz the Great and Powerful.

5 great Disney+ movies to watch this Thanksgiving

There's no need to spend Thanksgiving in theaters when there are five great Disney+ movies waiting for you at home.
Moana rows with confidence in a scene from Moana 2.

Is Moana 2 streaming?

Disney's latest Moana film is swimming into theaters, but is Moana 2 already streaming at home?
A man tips his hat in Wonka.

10 great movies to watch on Thanksgiving

If you're spending the holidays alone or with friends and family, these are the 10 great movies to watch on Thanksgiving this year.
Promo art of Maddie in Pantheon.

One of 2022’s best shows is now on Netflix. Here’s why you should binge it now.

Even viewers who aren't into animation can find something to love about Pantheon, and we're sharing three reasons why you should watch it on Netflix.
Two women stand in a club in Hustlers.

5 movies leaving Hulu in November 2024 you have to watch

Catch up on some films over the long holiday weekend with the five movies leaving Hulu in November that you have to watch.
Promo art for Spider-Man: The Animated Series.

Spider-Man: The Animated Series at 30 — Did this show help create the MCU as we know it?

Long before the Marvel Cinematic Universe arrived, Spider-Man: The Animated Series was crossing over with other heroes and into the Spider-Verse.
Robin Williams and Matt Damon in Good Will Hunting.

3 great dramas on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in November 2024

All three of our picks for the three dramas on Amazon Prime Video that you need to watch in November are heartwarming stories with emotional stakes.
Jean Reno and Natalie Portman in Leon: The Professional.

Léon: The Professional at 30: Is this classic action flick too cringey to enjoy today?

Director Luc Besson's Léon: The Professional elevated Jean Reno and made Natalie Portman a star. It also has some very questionable moments 30 years later.
Chuck Norris in Missing in Action.

Missing in Action at 40: Is this Chuck Norris action film secretly great or just a cheap Rambo rip-off?

As Missing in Action turns 40, we look back at the Chuck Norris action vehicle that plays very differently in the present.
Kevin Costner in Yellowstone.

Everything you need to know about Yellowstone season 5, part 2

The Dutton family saga is concluding this year, and we've assembled everything you need to know about Yellowstone season 5, part 2.
The cast of Yellowstone.

Everything you need to know about Yellowstone season 6

What's the deal with Kevin Costner and the future of Yellowstone? We've got everything you need to know about Yellowstone season 6.
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul stare in a face-off.

Netflix’s Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight hit with severe technical glitches

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul may be one of Netflix's biggest sporting events to date, but the streamer has failed to keep it going without glitches.
The cast of Crossing Jordan.

3 underrated shows on Peacock you need to watch in November 2024

Get ready for thrills, comedy, and real-life drama in the three underrated shows on Peacock that you need to watch in November.
Azul Guaita in Like Water for Chocolate.

3 underrated shows on (HBO) Max you need to watch in November 2024

If you need a new binge, then these are the three underrated shows on (HBO) Max that you need to watch in November 2024.