Movies

I was so excited to read on Deadline that Apple TV is finally making a series out of The Brothers Lionheart! It’s based on the classic Swedish book by Lindgren, which I absolutely loved as a kid. Even better, Thomas Vinterberg – who won an Oscar, by the way – is going to direct every episode! He’s teaming up with Simon Stephens, a really talented writer who’s won both Tony and Olivier Awards, to actually create the series together. This sounds amazing!

Nikita isn’t facing this challenge on her own; she has an inside ally helping to take down the organization. Each episode reveals more corruption and shifting alliances. The show’s enduring appeal comes from its blend of action, style, fast-moving plot, and intricate characters.

The first episode of Mad Men, titled “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,” opens with Don Draper at the apartment of Midge Daniels. Don and Midge have been having an affair, and Don proposes they get married.

The final episode of the Bel-Air series has been released, and the show’s creator has spoken about the appearance of a character from the original Fresh Prince of Bel-Air – a moment fans were eagerly anticipating. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air originally ran for six seasons, from 1990 to 1996, and starred Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert-Whitten, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Alfonso Ribeiro, Karyn Parsons, Tatyana M. Ali, Joseph Marcell, and Ross Bagley.

2025 was a fantastic year for the director. Several of his films and shows, both new and old, gained popularity on streaming platforms. This includes the crime drama MobLand, featuring Tom Hardy, where he directed multiple episodes, and the adventure film Fountain of Youth. Now, his thriller The Covenant, released two years ago, is also performing well on streaming, according to FlixPatrol.

As a lifelong movie fan, I remember a time before superhero franchises ruled everything. For about twenty-five years, before studios started chasing only the biggest blockbusters, mid-budget thrillers were the thing. Looking back, so many fantastic thrillers came out during that period that it’s almost impossible to pick just a few. It was really tough to narrow it down to ten that truly defined the era, but each one of these films definitely stands out as a high point in a genre I believe will always have a place in cinema.

Given Hollywood’s fondness for sequels and reboots, a follow-up to the film Gladiator was released in 2024. While Gladiator II received generally good reviews, it didn’t become a massive cultural hit and didn’t perform well in theaters. Russell Crowe, the star of the original film, recently shared what he believes was the biggest issue with Gladiator II in an interview with Triple J, an Australian radio station.

After the unexpected hit of The Pitt, HBO is looking to create more shows following a similar model. They’re aiming for series with at least 15 episodes each season, produced on a reasonable budget, and released with a new season annually.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have become a hugely popular couple, and the excitement increased when they got engaged in August. Because filmmaker Lena Dunham and Swift have been friends for a long time, people were surprised to see Dunham share on Instagram that she was at a Kansas City Chiefs game. You can find her post below.

After gaining a following with popular comedies like Clerks, Mallrats, and Chasing Amy in the 1990s, Kevin Smith took on his most challenging project yet in 1999. This new film skillfully combined his signature observational humor with surprisingly thoughtful themes, creating a unique and often funny mix. That same blend of high and low culture was reflected in the cast, which included both frequent collaborators like Jason Lee and Jason Mewes, and established stars like Chris Rock and Alan Rickman. To play two rebellious angels determined to prove God wrong, Smith cast his friends and fellow actors Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.