While some people prefer longer stories and criticize anthologies for being short, fans appreciate their complete endings, mix of different genres, and innovative ideas. Anthology TV series, whether each episode or each season tells a separate story, remain very popular.
The classic film Taxi Driver is currently available on Netflix, but it will be removed from the platform on January 1, 2026. Directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Paul Schrader, the movie stars Robert De Niro as Travis Bickle, a war veteran working as a taxi driver in New York City. As Travis navigates the city’s underbelly, his mental state deteriorates, leading him to take extreme measures to combat the crime he witnesses. The film’s story centers on this descent and his attempts to ‘clean up’ the streets.
As a critic, I’ve seen body horror run the gamut, from the darkly funny, like in classics such as John Carpenter’s The Thing, to the genuinely unsettling, as we’ve recently witnessed in the brilliant The Substance. What I find consistently compelling about this subgenre, even when it’s pushing boundaries with gore or discomfort, is that it often grapples with really big ideas and forces us to confront challenging questions about what it means to be human.
In December 2023, Arnold Schwarzenegger mentioned on the Smartless podcast that Sylvester Stallone originally offered the role that ultimately launched O.J. Simpson’s career to someone else. He explained that at the time:
Dakota Fanning and Sarah Snook from Succession star in All Her Fault, a suspenseful drama about a kidnapping involving a nanny and the sons of two mothers. The show explores the pressures faced by working moms and features surprising family secrets, making it a truly binge-worthy experience.
Films like Under the Silver Lake and Searching aren’t typical mysteries, but they offer intriguing and captivating stories that keep viewers engaged. The Night House and Watcher are particularly chilling examples of thrillers where the mysteries become more complex as the films unfold. Even when mystery movies break from tradition, they deserve praise for shaping what we expect from the genre today.
Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson, who starred in the original ‘Hunger Games’ films, are officially returning for Lionsgate’s new prequel, ‘Sunrise On The Reaping’.
Premiering on June 24, 2015, Mr. Robot features Rami Malek as Elliot Alderson, a cybersecurity expert and hacker who fights for justice. The show was groundbreaking for its realistic portrayal of difficult topics like mental health, addiction, and trauma. It’s also highly praised for its accurate depiction of cybersecurity, even using actual hacking tools and techniques.
As a total film and TV buff, I’ve always been impressed by HBO’s shows. They consistently deliver stories that are both beautifully made and really thought-provoking, tackling subjects you just don’t see everywhere else. What really sets them apart, though, are the characters – they feel so real and complex. And the acting? Some of their casts are just incredible. I mean, shows like Veep and Band of Brothers have performances that are practically flawless, and that’s saying something, because there are a lot more where those came from.
Saturday Night Live’s ‘Weekend Update’ began as usual with jokes about Trump and the news, but things got interesting when Colin Jost made a playful jab at Michael Che. Jost joked about Che’s movie, Hold Up, Madea Got A Daughter?!, receiving no Golden Globe nominations. You can see the moment here…