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Two people sit next to each other on a boat and stare in Past Lives.

Check out this great movie before it leaves Amazon Prime Video next week (April 2025)

This movie is devastating, and the rare example of a Sundance sensation that lives up to the hype.
Michael Fassbender leans against a wall and looks the other way in Black Bag.

Steven Soderbergh says that mid-budget movies underperforming at the box office is ‘not a good thing for movies’

The director said that many of the movies he built his career on would not even get produced today.
The blade logo for Marvel.

Delroy Lindo says that Marvel’s Blade movie ‘went off the rails’

The movie has now been removed from Marvel's release calendar altogether, and seems to be hanging in creative limbo.
Buzz flashes his wrist laser at Woody in Toy Story (1995)

Tim Allen has revealed the first plot details around Toy Story 5, says it’s ‘a lot about Jessie’

Allen has so far been the only member of the cast to offer any hints about what the fifth installment might focus on.
Blood sprays around Mizu in Blue Eye Samurai.

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (April 18-20)

These Netflix shows are the perfect way to spend the weekend, in part because each of them is totally watchable over the course of a weekend.
Still from Spotlight

3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (April 18-20)

These three movies might not seem like must-watches on Amazon Prime Video, but they are all well worth your time.
A man stands behind a table while wearing a suit.

If you have to watch one Peacock movie this April 2025, stream this one

This Peacock movie was wildly underrated when it came out, and deserves way more attention than it got in 2019.
Martin Freeman in The Respnder

3 great BritBox shows you should watch in April 2025

These three shows are a reminder of just how much excellent content comes out of the U.K. each and every year.
Noah Wyle wears a hoodie and hospital scrubs in The Pitt.

The Pitt hit a 10 million viewer average across its first season

The emergency room series has become a major success for Max, and it just wrapped up its first season on the streaming platform.
Rob McElhenney and Charlotte Nicdao smile while walking through an office in a scene from season 3 of Mythic Quest.

Mythic Quest has been canceled at Apple TV+, but fans will get one more episode

The series will get the chance to offer fans an updated ending with a new version of the season four finale set to drop next week.
A man rides an elevator in Ripley.

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (April 11-13)

These Netflix shows are the perfect way to spend a weekend, and each of them is exactly the right length too.
Still from The Last Temptation of Christ

3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (April 11-13)

These are three of the best movies available on Amazon Prime Video, and they all appeal to different interests.
Martin Freeman in Fargo

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

Fargo has been on Hulu for nearly a decade, and the experimentation in each season is a huge part of what makes the show worth watching.
Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler in X2

Alan Cumming says that he’s ‘excited and amazed’ to be able to return to Nightcrawler

The actor said that he was sold in part by how much easier it would be to apply the makeup for this new installment.
The Fantastic 4 stand on a platform in "The Fantastic Four: First Steps"

Fantastic Four director says there are ‘no other superheroes’ in the universe of his movie

The movie is set in its own universe, and director Matt Shakman says that universe is pretty disconnected from the rest of the MCU.
Elizabeth Olsen as the Scarlet Witch in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Elizabeth Olsen says that Marvel movies are ‘not really the art I consume’

The actress said that there's still a perception in Hollywood that she is Scarlet Witch first and foremost.
Michelle Williams in Brokeback Mountain

Michelle Williams is still not sure Brokeback Mountain should have lost Best Picture

The film is one of the most famous Best Picture losses of the 21st century, and Williams seems to agree it should have won.
Alex Honnold in Free Solo

If you have to watch one Disney+ movie this April 2025, stream this one

The Disney+ documentary is one of the best on the streaming service, and one of the most surprising and riveting documentaries of the past 10 years.
Matt Bomer and Tim DeKay in White Collar.

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

These Netflix series might not get surfaced by the algorithm, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't watch them.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead's character trying to keep out John Goodman's villainous character in 10 Cloverfield Lane.

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

These Amazon Prime Video titles will give you a sense of just how many great movies are available on Amazon Prime Video.
Bill Murray stands and stares in Groundhog Day.

Bill Murray still regrets not working with one Hollywood legend in particular

The actor said that not teaming up with Clint Eastwood in the 1980s was one of the biggest regrets of his career.
The Hunger Games Catching Fire

‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ is breaking book sale records for the ‘Hunger Games’ franchise

The book will be adapted into a 2026 film, and its blockbuster sales suggest that there's still plenty of interest in this franchise.
San riding her wolf in "Princess Mononoke."

‘Princess Mononoke’s U.S. distributer touts box office success ‘in a time when technology tries to replicate humanity’

The movie returns to theaters as controversy erupts over AI-generated images that attempt to ape the style of Studio Ghibli.
Kyle Chandler and Hal Jordan in Lanterns

‘Lanterns’ director James Hawes cites ‘Slow Horses’ as an example of the show’s tone

The director emphasized that the series would still have elements of humor and sci-fi in spite of its relatively grounded story.
Benicio del Toro and Paul Dano in Escape At Dannemora.

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (March 28-30)

These underrated Netflix shows will help you prioritize what you actually want to watch so you don't spend hours endlessly scrolling.
The Russo Brothers pose at a table at Comic-Con.

The Russo brothers were initially ‘resistant’ to directing the next two ‘Avengers’ movies

The directors are responsible for two of Marvel's biggest hits, but weren't sure they could crack the story of these new movies.
A man smokes a cigarette and looks down.

David Cronenberg says the controversy over AI in ‘The Brutalist’ was a ‘campaign against’ it

The legendary director said that manipulating an actor's voice is just a part of the broader process of filmmaking.
Amanda Seyfried in Jennifer's Body

Amanda Seyfried thinks ‘Jennifer’s Body’ was ruined by the marketing team

The actress also said that a sequel is in the works, and she's ready to sign on whenever Diablo Cody has finished the script.
Christoph Waltz stands at the top of a staircase in The Consultant.

Christoph Waltz will join the fifth season of ‘Only Murders in the Building’

The actor's specific role has been kept under wraps, but he's just the latest high profile actor to join the show's cast.
A woman and man smile and pose for a photo.

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (March 21-23)

These Netflix shows are well worth checking out, especially if you missed them when they first hit the streaming platform.
Evelyn Wang with members of her supporting cast standing behind her in Everything Everywhere All at Once.

3 action movies on Max you need to watch in March

These action movies are representative of Max's deep library of great titles, even if they're not always easy to find.
The Russo Brothers on the set of The Gray Man.

Joe Russo claims Harvey Weinstein kept blockbusters from winning awards, says he ‘vilified’ them

The director claims that before the 1990s, blockbuster movies were more regularly recognized by major awards bodies.
Evangeline Navarro and Liz Danvers look at each other in True Detective: Night Country.

HBO is bringing ‘True Detective’ and ‘Hacks’ to TNT and TBS

This marks the first time that HBO has brought recently aired shows to a network, and it might not be the last experiment of this kind.
Walter Scobell in Percy Jackson.

‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ has been renewed for a third season ahead of the second season premiere

The show's second season will premiere in December, almost exactly two years after the first season hit Disney+.