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Rhaenyra Targaryen stands alone in House of the Dragon season 2.

House of the Dragon season 2 review: an explosive, uneven follow-up

HBO's House of the Dragon returns this weekend with a season that is more violent, brutal, and frustrating than its first.
Sol stands between Jecki and Yord in The Acolyte.

The Acolyte can’t escape Star Wars’ biggest Jedi problem

Not even The Acolyte has managed to make the Jedi interesting again.
Dakota Fanning stands in front of a mirror in The Watchers.

The Watchers review: a tedious disappointment

The Watchers is a disappointing folk horror thriller that never lives up to its potential. The film is now playing in theaters.
Martin Lawrence talks to Will Smith in Bad Boys: Ride or Die.

Bad Boys: Ride or Die review: a fun summer action movie

Bad Boys: Ride or Die is a fun, if forgettable, addition to one of Hollywood's most reliable action franchises. It's now playing in theaters.
Multiple Jedi wield their ignited lightsabers together in The Acolyte.

The Acolyte review: a refreshing change of pace

The Acolyte feels like a breath of fresh air for the Star Wars universe. The Disney+ series premieres today.
Johnny swings an axe in In a Violent Nature.

In a Violent Nature review: an old-fashioned gorefest, updated

In a Violent Nature is an admirably ambitious update of the slasher movie genre. It's now playing in theaters.
Don sits with Peggy and Harry in Mad Men.

Like Mad Men? Then watch these 5 great TV shows right now

Here are five great TV shows that you should watch if you like the classic AMC drama Mad Men with Jon Hamm and Elisabeth Moss.
Alison Lohman stands in an open grave in Drag Me to Hell.

This forgotten 2009 movie is a modern horror classic. Here’s why you should watch it (if you can)

Fifteen years ago, Spider-Man director Sam Raimi made his triumphant return to the horror genre with this hidden gem of a movie.
Tom Burke stands between Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth in "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga."

Is Furiosa a worthy follow-up to Mad Max: Fury Road?

How well does George Miller's Furiosa stack up to Mad Max: Fury Road? The answer is more complicated than you might think.
Daenerys stands above the Unsullied in the Game of Thrones finale.

Game of Thrones’ disappointing finale lost sight of what made the series so great

Five years ago, Game of Thrones went out not with a bang, but a profoundly disappointing whimper. What exactly went wrong?
Two masked killers stand near a truck in The Strangers: Chapter 1.

The Strangers: Chapter 1 review: a dull horror retread

The Strangers: Chapter 1 is a disappointingly by-the-numbers follow-up to its iconic 2008 predecessor. The film is now playing in theaters.
The Doctors all stand in a line on a Doctor Who promotional poster.

Now is the perfect time to start watching Doctor Who

Whether you know a little or nothing about the show, here's why now is the perfect time to start watching Doctor Who.
Lucy Maclean smiles in Fallout and Tom Ripley looks up in Ripley.

It’s time to leave Netflix’s binge-release model behind for good

If the recent releases of Fallout, Ripley, and 3 Body Problem have proven one thing, it's that it's time for Hollywood to leave Netflix's binge model behind.
Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan duel Darth Maul in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace.

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace is better and worse than you remember

It's been 25 years since The Phantom Menace was universally rejected by Star Wars fans. Does the film come across better or worse now than it did in 1999?
The Doctor and Ruby Sunday stand in the TARDIS together in Doctor Who.

Doctor Who review: a promising era, but a rocky start

Doctor Who kicks off its promising new era with a pair of surprisingly forgettable episodes. The sci-fi series returns Friday, May 10 at 7 p.m. ET on Disney+.
Noa stares ahead solemnly in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes review: a great, thoughtful sci-fi sequel

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a worthy addition to one of Hollywood's best franchises. The film is now playing in theaters.
Noa stares ahead solemnly in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ ending, explained

Here's everything you need to know about the ending of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
Ryan Gosling wears sunglasses in "The Fall Guy."

The Fall Guy review: a near-perfect summer blockbuster

The Fall Guy will remind you why you fell in love with movies in the first place. The Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt-led film is now playing in theaters.
A 2024 summer blockbuster movie preview header image.

From Ryan Gosling to Furiosa: a preview of 2024’s promising blockbuster summer season

From The Fall Guy and Furiosa to Deadpool & Wolverine, 2024's summer movie season is shaping up to be the best in years.
Zendaya looks at Josh O'Connor in Challengers.

Challengers review: one of the most entertaining movies of 2024 so far

Challengers is a thrilling sports drama and a fascinating romance. The new, Zendaya-led film is now playing in theaters.
Jamie knights Brienne in episode 2 of Game of Thrones season 8.

5 years ago, Game of Thrones aired its last great episode. Here’s why it still holds up

It's been five years since the premiere of Game of Thrones' last great episode. Here's what makes A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms so special even now.
Guy Ritchie looks at a monitor on set of The Gentlemen.

We need to stop taking Guy Ritchie for granted

Guy Ritchie, director of The Gentlemen and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, deserves more praise than he gets.
Henry Cavill wears suspenders in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare review: a breezy action romp

Guy Ritchie's The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is a slight, but immensely fun WWII thriller. The Henry Cavill-led movie is now playing in theaters.
Melissa Barrera points a gun and Dan Stevens holds a wooden stake in Abigail.

Abigail review: a wacky thrill ride that has plenty of bite

Abigail is a gloriously gory vampire horror movie. The new Melissa Barrera and Dan Stevens-led film is now playing in theaters.
Melissa Barrera points a gun and Dan Stevens holds a wooden stake in Abigail.

Abigail’s ending, explained

Here's everything you need to know about the ending of the new vampire horror film Abigail.
Hoa Xuande and Robert Downey Jr. sit at a dinner table together in The Sympathizer.

The Sympathizer review: a masterful spy thriller

HBO and Park Chan-wook's The Sympathizer is a startlingly great miniseries that you won't ever want to look away from.
Cailee Spaeny and Kirsten Dunst crouch next to a car in Civil War.

Civil War review: an unforgettable action epic

Alex Garland's Civil War is a jolting and terrifying dystopian action movie set in a near-future America. It's now playing in theaters.
Jonah Ray peers out a doorway in Destroy All Neighbors.

Forget Netflix and chill: This is the best streaming service for binge watching on weekends

Looking for a Netflix alternative for your weekend entertainment that doesn't break the bank? Here's why this underrated streamer may be your best option.
The Nice Guys - Gosling and Crowe

All of Shane Black’s movies, ranked

From Iron Man 3 to The Nice Guys, here are all of Shane Black's movies, ranked.
Dev Patel stands in an elevator in Monkey Man.

Monkey Man review: an intense, surreal revenge action movie

Dev Patel's Monkey Man is an unwieldy, feverish revenge action movie. It's now playing in theaters.
Ye Wenjie sits in front of a radio dish controller in 3 Body Problem.

Netflix’s 3 Body Problem is missing the one thing that made Game of Thrones great

Netflix's new hit series 3 Body Problem, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss' follow-up to Game of Thrones, falls short of greatness for one frustrating reason.
The original Ghostbusters stand on a rooftop together.

What happened to the Ghostbusters franchise?

The Ghostbusters franchise has changed a lot over the past 40 years — for better or worse.
Sydney Sweeney holds a candle in Immaculate.

Immaculate review: a gripping, lean Catholic horror movie

Sydney Sweeney's scream queen turn anchors Immaculate, director Michael Mohan's succinct new slice of religious horror. The film is now playing in theaters.
Paul Rudd and Carrie Coon stand by a broken basement wall in Ghostbusters: Afterlife.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire review: a fun and goofy sci-fi sequel

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a goofy sci-fi blockbuster that will both entertain you and leave you wanting more from it. The film is now playing in theaters.