REVIEW: “The Mastermind” (2025)

Josh O’Connor delivers another quietly powerful performance in “The Mastermind” (following “Rebuilding,” which is also worth seeing). He plays J.B. Mooney, a jobless father of two in the quiet Massachusetts town of Framingham. The film is set in 1970, and the rising opposition to the Vietnam War provides a key backdrop to the story. This historical detail not only captures the mood of the time but also mirrors J.B.’s personal struggles.

Merv Review: A Terrible Rom-Com Riff On Parent Trap With Zooey Deschanel & Charlie Cox

Prime Video’s Merv aims to be a heartwarming story about second chances. Created by Jessica Swale, Dane Clark, and Linsey Stewart, the film really wants audiences to hope for a reconciliation between Zooey Deschanel’s Anna and Charlie Cox’s Russ, all for the sake of their sad dog, whom they continue to co-parent. However, despite some appealing moments, the movie is so predictable and cautious that it feels somewhat condescending to the viewer.

Top 10 Greatest Superhero Sequels

The first movie in a superhero series often focuses on explaining the hero’s beginnings, which can be a bit less thrilling than what comes next. Later movies in the series usually ramp up the action, introduce more interesting characters, and really take the story to new heights – and that’s exactly what happened with these excellent sequels.

A Reddit User Just Hated On A Christmas Story. The Internet Had To Explain To Them How It Got So Popular In The First Place

Seeing that A Christmas Story Christmas—the sequel available on HBO Max—is still on my list to watch this year, I was reminded of a recent Reddit post. Someone had just seen the original A Christmas Story for the first time and wondered why it’s become such a beloved classic. The most popular answer was surprisingly straightforward, and the more I consider it, the more it rings true.

The Greatest Samurai Movie of All Time Has a New Streaming Home (& It’s Free)

The classic 1954 film Seven Samurai will be available to stream for free on Tubi starting December 19th. Directed by Akira Kurosawa, the movie is set in 16th-century Japan and tells the story of a poor village that hires seven samurai to protect them from bandits. Takashi Shimura plays Kambei Shimada, the skilled and respected leader of the samurai group.

One Big Pro To Bringing Brandon Sklenar Back Into The Yellowstone Universe, According To Sklenar Himself

Without clear information, it’s possible anything could happen with the character. Many fans, including myself, are hoping Spencer Dutton, a descendant of the late Brendan Sklenar’s character, will be a central figure in the story when it jumps to 1944. The actor recently appeared on NBC’s TODAY to discuss his new film, The Housemaid, and playfully responded to a question about whether he’d be returning to the show.