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David Corenswet looks upward in Netflix's Hollywood.

Superman stars in this underrated Netflix show to watch this weekend (August 8-10)

These underrated Netflix shows might not get to the top of your algorithm, but that doesn't mean they aren't worth your time.
Benedict Cumberbatch and Dev Patel in The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.

3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (August 8-10)

These Netflix movies were all released in 2023, and all three of them deserved more attention than they got at the time.
Robbie Williams is very devolved in Better Man.

This unique biopic is an underrated Prime Video movie to watch this weekend (August 8-10)

Three underrated Amazon Prime Video movies to watch this weekend include a fascinating biopic and a Michael Mann classic.
Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, and Brittany Murphy in Clueless (1995)

If you have to watch one Netflix movie in August 2025, stream this one

Clueless is the rare perfect comedy that has aged beautifully over the 30 years since it first hit theaters.
The Avengers assemble in a board room in Endgame.

Superhero movies don’t need to cast A-list stars. Here’s why

Superhero movies are sold not on their stars, but on the promise that you'll get to see iconic characters brought to life.
A little boy runs across the street in the horror film Weapons.

If you have to watch one movie at the theater in August, choose Weapons

A follow-up to one of the surprise sensations of 2022, Weapons has some pretty big shoes to fill this August.
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later

If you want underrated Netflix shows, then watch these three programs (August 1-3)

Netflix has plenty of shows worth recommending, but also plenty of stuff that you might have forgotten was on there at all.
Four people stare at a compute in Burn After Reading.

This Coen Brothers comedy is an underrated Netflix movie to watch this weekend (August 1-3)

These three Netflix movies are a reminder of how different the movies on Netflix are than the titles that were available a decade ago.
A singer screams in Smile 2.

This excellent horror is one of three underrated Prime Video movies to watch (August 1-3)

These three movies might not get surfaced at the front of your Amazon algorithm, but that doesn't mean they aren't worth your time.
Tom Cruise holds onto a cargo plane in Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation.

10 years later, Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation is the funnest movie in the saga

In a decades-long franchise, Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation might be the very best installment, and it's definitely the most fun.
Happy Gilmore holds a golf club on the tee.

Happy Gilmore 2 gets the biggest US opening of any Netflix movie ever

It's a hole in one for the long-awaited comedy sequel, which sees Adam Sandler return to one of his most iconic characters.
David Corenswet stands in his Superman costume and stares in Superman.

Could DC actually be the future of comic book movies?

DC has been chasing Marvel for well over a decade. Thanks to the recent success of Superman, is 2025 the year that they finally catch up?
The cast of Adolescence.

10 best new Netflix shows to watch this summer

These new Netflix shows are a reminder of all the great stuff that the streamer is churning out on a regular basis.
The main cast of X2: United lined up together.

Marvel’s X-Men director says the new movie will be ‘recognizably different’ from the Hugh Jackman franchise

The X-Men are the last major group of Marvel characters who have not been folded into the broader Marvel universe.
Cristin Milioti and Andy Samberg sitting across from each other in a pool.

10 best Hulu original movies to watch this summer

While all of them are definitely not good, we've pulled together a list of 10 excellent Hulu original movies that are worth watching this summer.
Timothy Olyphant and Sydney Chandler stand next to each other and stare in the sci-fi series Alien: Earth.

Alien: Earth is one of my five must-see TV shows in August

These five TV shows, including Alien: Earth, are a reminder that the TV calendar is always full of interesting stuff.
Phil Burbank standing in an open field in the Power of the Dog.

10 best Netflix original movies to watch this summer

While most Netflix original movies aren't all that good, these 10 are definitely worth checking out this summer.
Bo Cruz leans down while talking to Stanley Sugarman in Hustle.

In honor of Happy Gilmore 2, watch these 5 Adam Sandler movies on Netflix

These Adam Sandler movies are a reminder of the long and often fruitful relationship between Netflix and the actor.
Mom on Hulu

This Allison Janney comedy is an underrated Netflix show to watch this weekend (July 25-27)

These Netflix shows aren't necessarily the most popular, but that doesn't mean they aren't totally worth your time.
The cast of HIs Three Daughters

This heartbreaking drama is an underrated Netflix movie to watch this weekend (July 25-27)

These Netflix movies are all wildly underrated, and each of them is worth your time whether you're watching it for the first time or not.
A father interacts with his son in First Man.

This space drama tops our list of underrated Prime Video movies this weekend (July 25-27)

These Amazon Prime Video movies didn't get the love they deserved when they were first released, but they're well worth your time.
The cast of To Live and Die in LA

Check out this great neo-noir before it leaves Amazon Prime Video next week (July 2025)

To Live and Die in L.A. is one of the great action movies of the 1980s, and it's rarely available on streaming services.
A Roman general looks ahead in Gladiator II.

5 great Pedro Pascal movies to stream

Few actors have had a run quite like the one that Pedro Pascal is in the middle of, but he's been in pretty of great movies before.
Anya Taylor-Joy stands on a dusty road and glances over her shoulder in a still from "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga."

Furiosa, Bullet Train headline our list of action movies on HBO Max to watch (July 2025)

These action movies are a reminder of just how many recent titles are available via HBO Max.
A group of teens sit in a car and look scared.

If you liked I Know What You Did Last Summer, then watch these 5 movies

These five movies are similar to the legacy sequel vibes at work in I Know What You Did Last Summer.
Two guys sit at the table across from a man.

Adolescence is the miniseries of the year — and you can watch it now on Netflix (July 18-20)

These Netflix shows are some of the ones I love most, but it might not occur to you to check them out.
A girl and boy sit next to each other on a plane.

PTA’s nostalgic ode to the ’70s remains underrated — and it’s on Amazon Prime Video (July 18-20)

These three movies are all excellent, and they're all titles you might have missed when they were released just a few years ago.
Cillian Murphy touches a woman's face.

This Cillian Murphy underrated thriller is your next movie to watch on Netflix (July 18-20)

Netflix has a deep slate of movies, but I really struggle to find something that I can pick. Here are three that you should check out.
Paul Rudd in Ant-Man

Ant-Man is my favorite Marvel franchise. It’s also the silliest

Ant-Man might not be the best Marvel franchise, but the silliness is part of the reason why it's so fun to watch.
Sylvester Stallone and Brian Dennehy in First Blood

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

First Blood is one of the great war movies ever made, and it's the perfect way to use your Peacock subscription this month.
An old man and a young woman look at photos in Death Valley.

Death Valley is one of 3 great Britbox shows you should watch in July 2025

These BritBox shows are the perfect entry points for the entirety of the streaming service if you're a new subscriber.
Superman readies to fight in Superman.

7 best Superman movies, ranked

Superman has been on the screen for decades, but Hollywood has not always been kind to the first ever superhero.
The cast of Saving Mr. Banks

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

Disney+ has a lot of movies that conform to a few categories, but this movie is something of a difference. Find out the answer inside.
A man sits on a throne and stares in "The Sandman."

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

These Netflix shows are just as interesting as many of the most popular shows on the streamer, but they haven't always got the same level of attention.
The Irishman Netflix Robert De Niro

3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (July 11-13)

These Netflix movies are wildly different, but each of them is underrated for one reason or another. Check out our list.
Kirk Douglas in Paths of Glory.

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

These Amazon Prime Video movies are a reminder of just how many genuinely underrated titles are available on the service.
A man holding a gun stares into the eyes of a woman.

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

The Great is one of the best shows in the history of Hulu, and it's one you should make time for you if you haven't already.
Frances McDormand in Blood Simple.

3 great HBO Max crime dramas you should watch in July 2025

These crime dramas are a reminder of how many great movies are available on HBO Max, or whatever it's called now.