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Caesar leading his army of apes in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.

5 great sci-fi movies to stream this Labor Day weekend

From one of 2024's best films to a 2022 blockbuster, these sci-fi movies are the best way to spend a lazy Labor Day weekend.
Kiki and her cat flying over the city on her broom in Kiki's Delivery Service.

5 best kids movies to stream this Labor Day weekend

From a modern Disney classic to a Miyazaki gem, these kids movies are a reminder that great entertainment for kids doesn't have to drive adults nuts.
Jude Law and the cast of Fantastic Beasts: The secrets of Dumbledore gather in a cave.

Fantastic Beasts 4: everything we know so far

Fantastic Beasts 4 may or may not happen, but here's the potential release date, plot, and cast if the Harry Potter prequel moves forward.
Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt in Passengers.

3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (August 23-25)

From a sci-fi romance to an early comic book cult hit, these movies are three underrated Amazon Prime Video titles that are worth your time this weekend.
Two men wearing black hoodies and masked, one wielding a mallet and the other a hammer in a scene from Gangs of London.

Netflix’s best TV show right now is this riveting 2020 British crime drama

This 2020-2022 AMC series is one TV's great crime dramas. Now streaming on Netflix, here's why you shouldn't miss out on the next great binge-worthy hit.
Timothy Dalton in Licence to Kill.

Is this neglected ’80s action film really the worst James Bond movie ever?

This 1989 action film is frequently ranked as one of the worst James Bond movies, but we argue it's actually pretty good and cleverly subverts the 007 formula.
Two dudes look at a woman in Parenthood.

35 years ago, Hollywood made the perfect movie about family

In 1989, Hollywood released a hit comedy that accurately portrayed the pleasures and pitfalls of being in a big family. Has it aged at all in 35 years?
Kevin Costner stands next to a tree and stares.

Everything you need to know about Kevin Costner’s Horizon movies

Kevin Costner is betting big on his Horizon movies, which should appeal to Yellowstone fans. Here’s what we know about the plot, cast, and release date.
Hugh Jackman in Reminiscence.

This hit Netflix movie is Hugh Jackman’s most underrated sci-fi film

This criminally underrated neo-noir sci-film starring Deadpool & Wolverine's Hugh Jackman is a hit on Netflix right now. Here's why you should stream it.
Harrison Ford sits down and stares.

This underrated Harrison Ford thriller is better than you remember

This 1990 thriller starring Harrison Ford is back in the spotlight due to a recent Apple TV series remake. Here's why it's better than you remember.
The cast of the Decameron.

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (August 9-11)

These new Netflix shows are among the most underrated on the streaming service, and they're well worth watching this weekend.
A woman looks at a man in Take This Waltz.

3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (August 9-11)

These Amazon Prime Video movies, which rum the gamut from a rom-com to an animated masterpiece, are the perfect way to spend your weekend.
A girl reads a book in A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.

Why is this unusual mystery one of Netflix’s most popular shows right now?

This six-episode murder mystery starring a cast of largely unknown actors is Netflix's most popular show right now. Is it worth streaming?
Two people look at a tornado in Into the Storm.

10 years ago, this disaster movie delivered as much summer fun as Twisters

Twisters is breaking box office records in 2024, but this similar disaster movie about a deadly storm made some waves 10 years ago as a late-summer hit.
Tom Cruise in Jack Reacher Never Go Back.

This Tom Cruise action sequel is No. 1 on Netflix right now. Is it worth watching?

Tom Cruise has the topped the Netflix movie charts with this 2016 action sequel. But is it worth watching? Or is it best ignored like Cocktail or Rock of Ages?
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in an elevator.

10 years later, is Michael Bay’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot any good?

In 2014, the live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie produced by Michael Bay was a late-summer hit. Ten years later, does it hold up?
Rene Russo and Pierce Brosnan in The Thomas Crown Affair.

25 years ago, the sexiest action movie ever made was released. Here’s why it still sizzles

The Thomas Crown Affair is a great Pierce Brosnan movie, and a great movie more generally.
A man looks angry in Trap.

Trap is the most divisive movie of 2024 so far. Is it any good?

M. Night Shyamalan's Trap has divided audiences and critics alike. Is it worth watching? Or is it another bomb like The Happening or Lady in the Water?
Josh Hartnett awkwardly smiles and stares.

Like the hit movie Trap? Then watch these 3 great movies right now

From a chilling Stephen King adaptation to a gruesome thriller, these movies will give you the same thrills that you got out of M. Night Shyamalan's Trap.
Deadpool and Wolverine stare back in the same direction in "Deadpool & Wolverine."

Like Deadpool & Wolverine? Then watch these 3 great movies right now

These three movies will remind you of why you loved Deadpool & Wolverine.
DEadpool and Wolverine stand next to each other in Deadpool & Wolverine.

Deadpool & Wolverine: Everything we know about the MCU movie

Deadpool & Wolverine is now out in theaters. Here's everything we know about the MCU movie starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.
A man and woman walk through a field in American Fiction.

3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (July 26-28)

From one of 2023's best comedies to an underrated sci-fi classic, these three movies are perfect for a lazy July weekend.
A bloody man stands in a street in Bodyguard.

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (July 26-28)

From one of the great thriller shows of the last decade to a steamy soap, these underrated Netflix shows are the perfect way to spend a July weekend.
Timothée Chalamet holds a cane in Wonka.

5 great (HBO) Max movies to watch in the summer

With such stars as Anya Taylor-Joy and Bradley Cooper, these (HBO) Max movies are great to watch during the summer.
Amanda Seyfried in Mamma Mia Here We Go Again.

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

This underrated 2018 gem is worth checking out before it disappears from Amazon Prime Video.
The cast of Coherence looking to their left.

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

This Peacock movie has become a cult classic in the 15 years since its release and should be watched this July or anytime of the year.
A man fights another man in Gladiator.

5 great Amazon Prime Video movies that are perfect to watch in the summer

From a classic 1990s crime saga to a 2023 Oscar-winning drama, these five Amazon Prime Video movies are a great way to beat the heat this summer.
Liam and Luke Hemsworth in Land of Bad.

This forgotten 2024 action movie is now streaming on Netflix. Here’s why you should watch it

This forgotten 2024 action movie starring Russell Crowe and two Hemsworth brothers is now streaming on Netflix. Here's why you should watch it.
Kurt Russell as Franklin Hunt standing among other men in the film Bone Tomahawk.

One of the best modern Westerns is now on Netflix. Here’s why you should watch it

This Kurt Russell movie isn't as loved as it deserves to be. Now streaming on Netflix, here's why you should watch one of the best Westerns of the last decade.
The cast of Suspects.

3 BritBox shows you should watch in July 2024

From a WWII series to a show about the natural beauty of the United Kingdom, these three shows are perfect exemplars of what British TV can be good at.
A group of women stand before a man in Abbott Elementary.

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

This sitcom is a reminder that there's still plenty of new things the format can do.
A man floats in the air in The Wonderful World of Henry Sugar.

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

This Netflix movie is short, but is packed full of stars like Benedict Cumberbatch and Dev Patel, and is helmed by one of film's greatest directors.
Joaquin Phoenix in "Joker."

3 great Max crime dramas you should watch in July 2024

Featuring such stars as Sydney Sweeney, Robert De Niro, and Adam Sandler, these three great crime dramas streaming on Max are perfect to watch in July.
Mia Goth smiles on a red carpet in "MaXXXine."

Like MaXXXine? Then watch these 3 great horror movies right now

From a 1980s classic to one of 2024's scariest films, these three movies will remind you of the horror pastiche at work in MaXXXine.
A man looks concerned in Jack Ryan.

5 best Amazon Prime Video shows to watch this 4th of July weekend

From a popular action series to a comedy about following your dreams, these Amazon Prime Video shows are the ideal way to spend the 4th of July holiday.
MoneyBall

3 great Netflix dramas to watch on the 4th of July

With stars like Brad Pitt, Chris Rock, and Amanda Seyfried, these Netflix dramas are the perfect way to spend your 4th of July.
Two soldiers in the midst of war in Band of Brothers.

5 great Netflix shows to watch on the 4th of July

From a great football drama to shows focusing on warfare and politics, these Netflix shows are a reminder of the diversity of the American experience.
Da 5 Bloods on Netflix

If you have to stream one Netflix movie this 4th of July, watch this one

This acclaimed 2020 movie doesn't seem like a typical 4th of July film, but it is perfect to stream on Netflix this Independence Day.