A new comedy series launched on Netflix this Thursday, January 22nd, and quickly became incredibly popular, currently ranking as the #2 show in the U.S. Once you’ve seen Netflix’s recent live event, Skyscraper Live, be sure to check out this funny and trending new series – you won’t want to miss it!
Netflix has a reputation for canceling shows before they reach their full potential, and this seems to happen particularly often with fantasy series. That makes Castlevania stand out even more – the original four seasons and its follow-up are truly among the best fantasy shows available on streaming platforms.
Riz Ahmed recently told Variety that he’d love to play James Bond. He explained that all actors essentially ‘audition’ for the role throughout their careers, pointing to Daniel Craig’s performance in the 2004 film Layer Cake as an example of what that looks like – a role that hinted at his potential as Bond.
Tolkien’s stories are known for being long, which can make watching them a significant commitment, even for longtime fans. Though they unfold at a more deliberate pace than most fantasy movies, they hold up remarkably well and offer endless rewatchability for those who enjoy the world he created.
I recently revisited Mel Brooks’ History of the World, Part 1, and I was surprised to see it’s found a whole new audience! Originally released in 1981 and a solid box office success with over $31 million in earnings, it’s currently experiencing a resurgence, hitting number five on HBO Max’s list of most-watched movies as of January 23, 2026. It’s great to see this classic comedy still making people laugh decades later.
The new film, directed by Academy Award winner Alejandro G. Iñárritu, stars Tom Cruise in a comedic role as a man trying to fix a global disaster he caused. Early previews of Digger suggest a departure from the types of roles Cruise has been playing lately.
As the writing team continues work on the second season of Dexter: Resurrection, Kadia Saraf, who plays Detective Claudette Wallace, recently met with writer Scott Reynolds before filming begins this spring. Reynolds shared a photo of their get-together on Instagram, hinting at what fans can expect from Wallace’s storyline: she’ll still be investigating the New York Ripper.
Of course, she’s not the only one, as Hamnet has scooped up no fewer than eight Academy Award nominations, and the odds are quite good for a trophy in at least one category. Check out Jennifer Aniston’s pitch for everybody to see the film, via Instagram Story:
For the past decade, Green has journeyed globally to meet each current record holder of the title, as confirmed by Guinness World Records. Throughout this process, he’s also been grappling with his own thoughts about life and death while raising his son in Brooklyn. The Oldest Person in the World is a tender and moving film that beautifully affirms life’s most important principles, all while acknowledging the enduring mysteries surrounding our biggest questions.
Prime Video has a great lineup of movies this weekend! You can enjoy a massive science fiction film by a legendary director, a classic superhero movie that influenced the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, and a thrilling crime story that deserves more attention. Here’s what we recommend watching: