Calling Timothée Chalamet a “revelation” doesn’t quite capture it. He’s already shown incredible talent many times before. Chalamet is a truly gifted actor for his generation, and his portrayal of Marty Hauser – a charming, quick-witted, and sometimes harsh shoe salesman in post-war New York who dreams of becoming a table tennis champion – might be his best performance so far.
John Lithgow is joining the select group of actors who have portrayed Dumbledore, and he’s the first one not from Britain to take on the role. He was older than both Richard Harris and Michael Gambon when they first played Dumbledore, and is expected to continue in the part for the duration of HBO’s planned multi-season series. Previously, a much younger actor played the headmaster, which created some inconsistencies, but the new show will avoid that issue.
I have to say, even with my high expectations, this might be Timothée Chalamet’s best performance yet. He’s consistently amazing, but here, he uses all his natural charisma to make you root for a character who’s often really difficult to like. The story is fascinating – it’s based on the life of a table tennis player, but the script beautifully weaves in elements of 1950s Brooklyn, the myth of Icarus, and even feels like an 80s sports movie! The director really takes all these layers and builds incredible tension – it’s even more gripping than anything he’s done before with his usual filmmaking partner.
I was shocked to learn how South Park funded their Turkey Trot! Apparently, the town was having trouble finding sponsors, so the mayor ended up accepting money from Saudi Arabia just to cover the $5,000 prize. And while all that was happening, the storyline with Cartman trying to build his race team – getting Tolkien to join Kyle, Stan, and Kenny – felt like a clear jab at a really important person in the US government. It was classic South Park – tackling a big issue with a hilarious, and slightly disturbing, plotline.
The new show isn’t just a big moment for Disney+. Critics are loving it too! According to Rotten Tomatoes, the 2025 release of The Beatles Anthology has a perfect 100% rating, based on nine reviews. People are especially praising how the series explores the Beatles’ musical journey, and the bonus episode is also getting rave reviews.
Anyone who watches Stranger Things knows the Demogorgon is a seriously dangerous creature. It’s been a threat since the beginning of the show, and it can defeat almost anyone with its incredible strength, sharp teeth, and other powers. No matter what weapons you have, it’s extremely unlikely you’d survive an encounter with a Demogorgon.
Before the new Harry Potter TV show begins, the young actor playing Harry Potter received a letter from Daniel Radcliffe. McLaughlin explained he was given the letter while traveling home to Glasgow by train.
While Santa Claus brings joy, there’s a much older, more frightening Christmas figure often forgotten. Krampus, a horned, demon-like creature from Alpine folklore, traditionally punishes children who have misbehaved.
A wave of unusual science fiction shows is gaining popularity by fully leaning into the strange and dreamlike. While shows such as Severance have brought attention to this type of innovative storytelling, they’re just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to a long history of similar, more unconventional programs.
Zack Snyder has been posting photos from the making of his DC movies, and he recently revealed a new picture of Henry Cavill and Amy Adams as Clark Kent and Lois Lane. You can see it below.