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Tom Hanks talks with a phone in Asteroid City.

This Tom Hanks movie was snubbed by the Oscars this year. Here’s why it deserves some love

This Tom Hanks movie was completely shut out when the 2024 Oscar nominations were announced this week. Here's why it deserves some recognition.
A woman wearing white makeup talks in Eve's Bayou.

Check out this great 1997 thriller before it leaves Prime Video next week

This 1997 thriller starring Samuel L. Jackson was named the best movie of the year by Roger Ebert. Find out what it is and why you should watch it on Prime.
The cast of Sunshine with the sun burning behind them.

3 great sci-fi action movies to watch if you like I.S.S.

Like the 2024 sci-fi thriller I.S.S.? Then watch these three great sci-fi movies set in space that star Brad Pitt, Cillian Murphy, Chris Evans, and others.
Izi and Benji run together in The Kitchen.

Like Netflix’s new sci-fi movie The Kitchen? Then watch these three great shows

Netflix's movie The Kitchen is a realistic sci-fi movie that's unlike anything else in 2024. Here are three shows that you should watch if you're craving more.
Bruce Willis in Unbreakable.

3 action movies on Max you need to watch in January

From an underrated 2004 Denzel Washington film to a Bruce Willis classic, these action movies are the perfect way to kick off the new year.
Han Solo points at himself in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.

10 surprising facts about Star Wars you didn’t know

These are facts about Star Wars that even fans may not know.
A bloody Nicolas Cage smiles in a car in Mandy.

3 cult classics you need to watch on Tubi in January 2024

From a Nicolas Cage revenge movie to one of Scarlett Johansson's early films, these great cult classics on Tubi are worth a look in January 2024.
Selma

3 great movies you need to watch on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with these three great movies on HBO Max, Paramount+, Hulu, and Tubi.
The cast of Netflix's Lift.

Like the Kevin Hart Netflix movie Lift? Then watch these great action movies right now

These three heist movies will give you the same thrills you get from Netflix's action movie Lift starring Kevin Hart.
People sit at a table in The Invitation.

3 hidden gems on Tubi you should watch in January 2024

From a classic comedy to a suspenseful movie from 2015, these are three of the best hidden gems worth discovering on Tubi this January.
Galadriel strokes the face of a man in The Rings of Power.

5 most anticipated Amazon Prime Video shows of 2024, ranked

2024 is shaping up to be a rock solid year for fans of Prime Video. Here are DT's five most anticipated Amazon Prime Video TV shows of 2024.
Paul Giamatti stands next to a Christmas tree in The Holdovers.

Here’s why you need to watch The Holdovers on Peacock this January

The Holdovers is one of the best movies of 2023, and now it's available to watch on Peacock. Here's why you should watch it.
A man sits and stares in Shogun.

5 most anticipated Hulu shows of 2024, ranked

From the epic Shōgun to a new comedic mystery like Only Murders in the Building, Hulu has plenty of exciting new shows that are set to premiere in 2024.
Two men watch a woman run in the snow in Fargo.

One of the best movies of the 1990s is on HBO Max this January. Here’s why you should watch it

One of the best movies of the 1990s, if not the best, is on HBO Max this month. Here's why you should watch it.
A man sits at a dinner table in Pig.

This underrated Nicolas Cage movie is on Hulu this January. Here’s why you should watch it

Nicolas Cage gives one of his best performances ever in this underrated 2021 movie. Here's why you should watch it on Hulu this January.
People gather at a crashed plane in Society of the Snow.

3 great movies like Netflix’s Society of the Snow you should watch right now

Did you like the Netflix survival drama Society of the Snow? Then you should watch these three great movies right now.
A man shines a flashlight in Barbarian.

3 best (HBO) Max movies you need to watch on New Year’s Day

If you want something to stream on New Year's Day, Max may have the deepest bench of titles worth exploring.
Ben Affleck takes an order in a Dunkin Donuts commercial for the 2023 Super Bowl.

10 best commercials of 2023, ranked

These commercials prove that advertisers are still finding new ways to sell us stuff.
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3 great Prime Video movies you need to watch on New Year’s Day

From an Oscar-winner for Best Picture to an early Christopher Nolan film, these movies are perfect for New Year's Day viewing.
Billy Bob Thornton in Fargo season 1.

3 great Hulu shows you need to watch on New Year’s Day

Hulu has a wide variety of shows worth checking out, and these three shows feel especially perfect for a New Year's Day binge.
Natasha Lyonne in Poker Face.

3 great Peacock shows you need to watch on New Year’s Day

From a broadcast sitcom starring Barbie's America Ferrera to 2023's best sci-fi series, these three Peacock shows are perfect to watch on New Year's Day.
Mizu looks at a Japanese city in Blue Eye Samurai.

5 Netflix shows to watch after Christmas

From a charming coming of age show to one of 2023's best shows, these Netflix shows are the perfect things to binge after Christmas.
Two men dressed as Santa and an elf look in the same direction in Bad Santa.

Christmas movies for people who hate Christmas movies

From a Batman sequel to a tragic romance to a seminal horror film, these Christmas movies are perfect for people who hate traditional Christmas movies.
Three birds in a pond in Migration.

3 movies like Migration you should watch

These kid-friendly movies will resonate with anyone who loved Migration, the latest DreamWorks animated film now playing in theaters.
Paul Dano in 'Love & Mercy.'

Check out this great movie before it leaves Prime Video next week

Looking for a great holiday watch? This unconventional biopic starring an actor from The Batman and an '80s icon may do the trick.
Miley Cyrus walks down a road in Flowers.

7 most popular YouTube music videos of 2023, ranked

From K-pop sensations to Bad Bunny to Miley Cyrus, these seven music videos rose above all other videos released on YouTube this year.
Neytiri and Jake in Avatar.

3 great action movies on Max you need to watch in December

From an animated masterpiece to a submarine thriller, these are the best action movies to catch on Max this month.
Timothée Chalamet in Wonka.

Like Wonka? Then watch these three great movies just like it

Did you like Wonka, the Timothée Chalamet fantasy movie? Then check out these three great movies that are just like it.
A man comforts two other men on Saturday Night Live.

7 best YouTube videos of 2023

Even as apps like TikTok dominate many people's screen time, YouTube has endured as a source for whatever it is that you might be interested in watching.
The Turtles and April play a video game in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.

What’s the best comic book movie of 2023?

What's the best comic book movie of 2023? Here's a hint: it's not Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Tim allen and Elizabeth Mitchell as Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus stand in the toy factory in a scene from The Santa Clauses.

7 best Christmas TV Shows to watch over Christmas

These Christmas TV shows are sure to get you in the holiday spirit.
Charlie Brown and Snoopy decorating a tree in A Charlie Brown Christmas.

7 best kids Christmas movies ever, ranked

From Klaus to Charlie Brown, these are the best Christmas movies to show your kids this season.
Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo in Christmas Vacation

7 best funny Christmas movies you should watch this holiday season

From Will Ferrell in Elf to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, these funny Christmas movies are sure to have you in stitches.
A woman talks to another woman in Black Swan.

One of 2010’s best thrillers is now streaming on Netflix. Here’s why you should watch it

This 2010 thriller starring an Oscar winner, a 1980s pop culture icon, and a former sitcom star is now streaming on Netflix. Here's why it still worth watching.