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War of the Worlds (2025) review: less end of the world, more end of my patience
TL;DR: H.G. Wells’ timeless alien invasion saga survives many things: the turn of the century, Orson Welles’ 1938 radio panic, Tom Cruise in Spielberg’s 2005 version. But it might not…
The Naked Gun (2025) review: the absurd reboot You didn’t know you wanted
TL;DR: Liam Neeson deadpans his way through a Naked Gun reboot that shouldn’t work but does, thanks to its total commitment to ridiculousness and a cast willing to go all-in on…
Slow Horses showrunner Will Smith to exit after season 5
Apple TV+’s acclaimed espionage drama Slow Horses will soon lose its longtime showrunner. Will Smith, who has led the series since its debut, announced that he will step down after Season 5,…
No Wednesday spin-off yet — showrunners prioritizing faster season releases
With the second season of Wednesday set to arrive on Netflix in just days, speculation has been circulating about a potential spin-off from the hit Addams Family-inspired series. However, according to creators…
Welcome to Derry trailer reveals evil beyond Pennywise in new IT prequel series
HBO Max has released a chilling new trailer for Welcome to Derry, the upcoming prequel series to IT, and it teases a haunting origin story that reaches beyond the terror of Pennywise…
Breaking Bad creator’s genre-bending drama Pluribus launches on Apple TV+ this Fall
Apple TV+ has set a premiere date for Pluribus, the new series from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul creator Vince Gilligan. The nine-episode first season will debut with two episodes on November 7, 2025,…
Happy Gilmore 2 review: a sentimental sequel that swings wild but mostly lands
TL;DR: Happy Gilmore 2 is a wild nostalgia trip that hits plenty of fairways for longtime fans but veers hard into the rough for newcomers. It’s bloated, chaotic, and nepotistic as hell—but…
Dexter: Resurrection episode 4 review: when a serial killer party becomes a mirror
TL;DR: Dexter plays dress-up to sneak into a serial killer social club, but the blood-soaked party has consequences for everyone involved. Meanwhile, Harrison spirals closer to the truth, and Batista…
The Sandman season 2 part 2 review: a dream’s end, an ending worth remembering
TL;DR: In the poetic, poignant final stretch of Netflix's "The Sandman," Tom Sturridge's Dream grapples with the ultimate price of past sins. This emotionally resonant conclusion may not be as…
Fantastic Four: First Steps review: the MCU’s most fantastic comeback yet
TL;DR: Marvel's "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" is the first MCU film in years to truly earn the weight of the word "superhero." It’s a retro-futuristic family drama wrapped in…
Washington Black review: a bold and beautiful period drama worth your time
TL;DR: Disney+'s Washington Black is a visually rich, emotionally tender coming-of-age saga with just enough steampunk and swashbuckling to keep the heart racing. While it takes a few episodes to lift off,…
Apple TV+ teases upcoming series from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan
Apple TV+ is preparing to unveil a new original series from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul creator Vince Gilligan, nearly three years after signing an exclusive development deal with the acclaimed showrunner. While…
Grit, chaos, and humanity: the 4 best new medical dramas to stream in 2025
The medical drama genre continues to evolve in 2025, moving beyond standard ER procedurals to explore deeper emotional arcs, real-world challenges, and diverse global perspectives. These four new shows stand…
Brad Pitt’s F1 surges past John Wick 4 at global box office with $460 million
Brad Pitt’s F1 continues to dominate the global box office, surpassing $460 million worldwide after its fourth weekend in theaters. With $155 million earned domestically and $307 million from international markets, the…
Assassin’s Creed jumps to Netflix—and this time, it’s for real
Netflix’s long-gestating live-action adaptation of Assassin’s Creed is officially moving ahead, according to Ubisoft. First announced in 2020, the series is now in active development, with Roberto Patino (Westworld, DMZ) and David Wiener…
Netflix’s UNTAMED review: Eric Bana’s Yosemite thriller is predictable but pretty
TL;DR: Untamed is a rugged, retro-feeling national park thriller that wears its masculinity like a well-worn flannel. Eric Bana broods, the scenery dazzles, and while the plot is predictable as a park…
Under a Dark Sun review: a thrilling descent into motherhood and moral grayness
TL;DR: Under a Dark Sun is a gripping French thriller on Netflix that nails its character complexity and narrative tension, but fumbles the landing visually and sonically. Still, its haunting story and…
Smurfs 2025 review: even Rihanna can’t save these mushrooms
TL;DR: The new Smurfs movie is a glittering blue shell with no pearl inside. Rihanna adds charm, and JP Karliak’s villains briefly stir some life, but this is a joyless,…