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“Mare of Easttown” creator Brad Ingelsby is back exploring another distinctive slice of Americana with “Task,” an HBO original drama series debuting Sunday September 7 and releasing its seven-episode season weekly after that. Take a look at the newly released trailer for “Task” below.

Ingelsby became one of TV’s most celebrated new creators with his 2021 limited series “Mare of Easttown,” starring Kate Winslet — IndieWire even listed “Mare of Easttown” as one of the greatest HBO series ever. A portrait of a near-suburban eastern Pennsylvania police chief, it gripped viewers with its twisty but empathetic procedural story as Winslet’s cop unravels a murder mystery. It felt like one of the few cops-and-criminals crime thrillers that actually cared about its victims.

It’s taken four years, but Ingelsby returns with a new series, and “Task” looks to explore other often-neglected aspects of American life. This time, Mark Ruffalo leads an FBI...

With the last full month of summer underway, Netflix has updated its film slate accordingly with several humorous films, some that do delve into back-to-school feelings and even a murder mystery.

In addition to the arrival of new seasons of Wednesday as well as My Life With the Walter Boys this month, two new Netflix originals will book-end August as well.

Find five of the best new movies on Netflix in August 2025 below:

Happy Gilmore 2 – July 25

Adam Sandler in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Netflix

Yes, technically this one’s left over from July, but the return of Adam Sandler to the titular golfer role was much anticipated. Christopher McDonald also returned as Happy’s nemesis, and Julie Bowen’s Virginia Venit was back as well. New faces in the sequel film included musician Bad Bunny, football star Travis Kelce and Margaret Qualley as well as Ben Stiller.

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It’s hard to describe Netflix’s limited series “Sirens” as a specific genre, which is exactly what attracted series star Meghann Fahy to the project. She plays Devon DeWitt, a woman hovering around the age of 30 and channeling the frustration of her derailed life into “saving” her sister, Simone (Milly Alcock), from the clutches of Simone’s micromanaging heiress boss. Untangling Simone from Michaela Kell (Julianne Moore) requires a weekend of sleuthing around the Kell beachfront estate, bringing both DeWitt and Kell family secrets to light in the process.

Simone manages to evade her sister’s attempts to drag her home to Buffalo to care for their neglectful, aging father for most of the premiere. However, the sisters lay their cards on the table in an emotionally fraught scene early in episode 2 after Devon sneaks back onto the Kell estate to forcibly remove her sister from the house.

“It...

Exclusive: Hunters and Invasion showrunner David Weil is poised to make his feature directing debut on Tyrant, part of a preemptive spec deal for his script made by Amazon MGM Studios.

Tyrant is a high-stakes thriller in the vein of Whiplash that is set in the fine dining world. This one is on a fast track and casting will start immediately.

The Picture Company partners Alex Heineman & Andrew Rona will produce the film. Last month, The Picture Company set up the Weil (and David J. Rosen) spec Supermax at Miramax. Heineman and Rona also brought in Weil to work on their sci-fi thriller Out There at Netflix.

Tyrant is based on a story by Weil and Cody Behan, and Weil wrote the script. He’ll also produce with his producing partner Natalie Laine Williams.

Weil is currently adapting for United Artists and Conclave director Edward Berger the film about Evan Gershkovich,...

Over a decade after its debut, Steven Soderbergh’s historical medical drama, The Knick, has surged into HBO Max’s Top 10 across several countries to fill the gap left by The Pitt. Set in 1900s New York, the show stars Clive Owenas Dr. John Thackery, who leads a team of doctors at the Knickerbocker Hospital as they pioneer risky, untested medical procedures. Despite its gritty and dark premise, the show is being rediscovered by global audiences on the streaming platform.

The Knick is currently sizzling in the top 10 ballpark in countries including France, Croatia, Portugal, Poland, Romania, and the Netherlands. The period drama is consistently holding the #4 spot in most regions tracked by the platform as of August 7. The 2014 show currently holds a 92% critics’ score and 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

The Knick originally aired for two seasons on Cinemax. Despite the Season 2 finale premiering in December 2015, the show’s...

This is one fountain that people are definitely drinking from: Apple TV+'s Fountain of Youth, the Guy Ritchie-directed adventure film about the mythical fountain of the same name, is currently a mega-hit on streaming. This comes despite the fact that the John Krasinski-led film, which was released just several months ago, received mostly negative reviews from critics.

As of this article's publication, Fountain of Youth is currently sitting in the #1 spot on Apple TV+'s most-streamed movies. The film is currently sitting above other popular films from the streamer, including the Anya Taylor-Joyand Miles Teller sci-fi epic The Gorge, and the Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney feature Echo Valley. The film itself has been critically panned, earning just a 35% critics' score and 38% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. However, this clearly has not stopped people from enjoying it at home.

Fountain of Youth stars Krasinski as Luke Purdue,...

If there were to be a leaderboard of seeing who knows the most about Hollywood, the best way to reach the top would be to practice daily on Actorle, a daily puzzle site themed precisely to bring together the fun of solving challenges combined with cinema.

It does not matter if you are solving them for the first time or have been around for a while. Actorle.com treats everyone equally, and that’s precisely what makes the site special: the ability to be unpredictable every single day. If you are stuck on any of the challenges on August 8, 2025, the following are the answers I was able to figure out, and ones that you can feel free to refer to.

Actorle Solution for Today The answer to Actorle on August 8 is Rene Russo | Credit: Actorle/ Fandomwire

While the long list of films with hidden names might be enough to intimidate any newcomer on the site,...

Matthew McConaughey has been absent from live-action leading roles on the big screen since he last featured in The Gentlemen for Guy Ritchie, but now he’s back with a new thriller that just got an exciting look. As part of Collider's Exclusive Preview event, we’re thrilled to partner with Apple TV+ to exclusively unveil a new image of McConaughey and America Ferrera (Barbie) in The Lost Bus, the upcoming thriller that will be released in select theaters on September 19 ahead of its worldwide premiere on Apple TV+ on October 3. In addition to McConaughey and Ferrera, The Lost Bus also stars Yul Vasquez (Severance), Ashlie Atkinson (The Gilded Age), and Spencer Watson (Them). The film was written by Paul Greengrass and Brad Inglesby, with Greengrass also directing and both writers producing alongside Jason Blum, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Gregory Goodman.

The Lost Bus is a white-knuckle thrill-ride through...

Sydney Sweeney is no stranger to dominating the cultural conversation—you may have noticed the actress has been in the news lately. While her latest thriller Echo Valley continues to rack up impressive viewership on Apple TV+, the Euphoria and Anyone But You star is once again at the center of a media firestorm. Produced by Ridley Scott and directed by Beast and Encounter filmmaker Michael Pearce, Echo Valley stars Julianne Moore as a weathered horse trainer whose reclusive life is shattered when her daughter Claire (Sweeney) arrives—bloodied and hysterical.

Released in June alongside a limited theatrical rollout, the thriller quickly hit #1 on Apple TV+ and continues to perform exceptionally well, currently sitting at #3 on the platform’s global movie chart. According to FlixPatrol, it trails only The Gorge (starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller) and the John Krasinski/Natalie Portman adventure Fountain of Youth, while outperforming high-profile titles like Wolfs and Greyhound.

Apple TV+ is lighting up screens with a fresh batch of films that have everyone talking. From thrilling action to heartfelt dramas, this week’s lineup offers something for every taste, pulling in viewers with big-name stars and gripping stories.

We’re diving into the most-watched movies on Apple TV+ right now, showcasing a mix of new releases and older gems. With 2025 bringing bold new titles like ‘The Gorge’ and ‘Fountain of Youth’, alongside classics like ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’, there’s no shortage of excitement. Let’s count down the top 10, starting from the bottom.

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This fast-paced thriller dives into the wild true story behind the iconic video game. Taron Egerton stars as Henk Rogers, a driven entrepreneur battling Cold War politics to bring ‘Tetris’ to the world. The mix of espionage and corporate drama keeps you hooked, with sharp performances and a nostalgic vibe for gamers.

Mae Martin es la creadora de este thriller protagonizado por Toni Collette. © Netflix

Netflix ha desvelado el primer tráiler y póster de su serie Incontrolables (Wayward), creada y protagonizada por Mae Martin (Feel Good), quien deja atrás la comedia para adentrarse en los códigos del thriller.

En Incontrolables, poco después de que la agente de policía Alex Dempsey (Martin) y su mujer embarazada Laura (Gadon) se muden a su nuevo hogar, esta conecta con dos estudiantes, Abbie (Topliffe) y Leila (Lind), de una academia para «adolescentes problemáticos» que están desesperadas por escapar y podrían ser la clave para desvelar los secretos más oscuros y enraizados del pueblo. A medida que Alex investiga una serie de sucesos extraños, todas las pistas conducen a Evelyn (Collette), la enigmática directora del centro.

La serie limitada de ocho episodios está protagonizada por la propia Martin, Toni Collette (Mickey 17), Sarah Gadon (Ferrari), Sydney Topliffe (Davey...

Pierce Brosnan will always be known for his work as James Bond, but just a few years after he suited up as 007 for the final time, he led a star-studded thriller that’s finally coming back to streaming. Brosnan stars alongside Woody Harrelson (True Detective), Salma Hayek (Grown Ups), and Don Cheadle (Iron Man 2) in After the Sunset, a 2004 heist film following a master thief who pulls off his last big score, and an FBI agent who promised he’d capture him. After previously not streaming anywhere, Netflix has swooped in and made the film available to watch for all subscribers starting at the beginning of this month on August 1. After the Sunset earned abysmal scores of 18% from critics and 52% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, and the film grossed only $62 million at the box office against a $60 million budget.

Brosnan played James Bond for the final time in Die Another Day,...

American Eagle has responded to the backlash surrounding its viral Sydney Sweeney campaign, which has been the subject of an extended online discourse that has seen everyone from the White House to Stephen Colbert weighing in with takes.

“Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans is and always was about the jeans. Her jeans. Her story. We’ll continue to celebrate how everyone wears their Ae jeans with confidence, their way. Great jeans look good on everyone,” Ae posted on Instagram Friday.

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At the center of the controversy has been a clip that finds Sweeney saying, “Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality and even eye color. My jeans are blue.” The line inspired a wild debate with countless online critics weighing in about whether it’s just a harmless yet fun play on words,...

Milly Alcock's dark comedy limited series Sirens has made a return to the Netflix Top 10 charts, two months after its release. Created by Molly Smith Metzler, and based on her 2011 play Elemeno Pea, Sirens follows Devon (Meghann Fahy) who grows concerned about her younger sister's (Alcock) relationship with her mysterious billionaire employer while working at a luxurious beach estate.

The show premiered on Netflix in May 2022, and has a 'fresh' Rotten Tomatoes rating of 77%. Sirens was acclaimed for its pulpy and dramatic exploration of class and family, its star-studded cast, and its strong balance of drama and comedy. A few months after its release, the show has enjoyed a resurgence of streaming popularity.

Per Netflix Tudum, Sirens has climbed back into the Netflix Top 10 Global English language TV shows, sitting at No. 8 for the week, with 1.8 million views. The show has charted above Building the Band at No. 9, and 7 Bears at No.

In the three decades since producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler founded the production company Killer Films, the demise of art-house cinema has been greatly exaggerated — more than once.

“We’ve been doing this for so long that we’ve seen the death of independent film at least three or four times,” Vachon says. “And then we’ve seen it rise from the ashes — usually on the back of something that is really good or super original that nobody saw coming.”

Sure enough, history repeated itself as the latest from Killer, director Celine Song’s romantic comedy “Materialists,” starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal, broke out with $51 million globally. The movie’s box office success isn’t a complete surprise — it was distributed by indie favorite A24, features three A-listers and serves as the follow-up to Song’s Oscar-nominated and critically adored debut, “Past Lives.” Yet the film...

A classic Julia Roberts-led romantic comedy that boosted her reputation as one of Hollywood's household names is set for the sequel treatment nearly three decades after it premiered. A new report confirms a return down the aisle for an in-development My Best Friend's Wedding sequel.

According to Collider, Sony Pictures is working on My Best Friend's Wedding 2, with Oscar-nominated screenwriter Celine Song penning the script for the follow-up. The sequel is in early development, with no director or casting information confirmed for the film. It's unknown whether Roberts or other stars from the original are returning for the second installment.

Song struck gold in the rom-com genre before. In 2023, Song made her directorial debut with the romantic comedy-drama, Past Lives, featuring Greta Lee and Teo Yoo, using her life as inspiration for the project. Considerable acclaim came following the release of Past Lives, with the film earning Best Picture...

Doja Cat has entered the chat.

The performer posted a TikTok on Monday night mocking Sydney Sweeney’s delivery of her dialogue in a new jeans ad for American Eagle, a campaign that has inspired a swirl of online controversy.

“Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality and even eye color. My jeans are blue,” the rapper recites in the now viral clip that features Doja Cat using an exaggerated backwoods-style accent. It has been viewed nearly 10 million times as of press time.

The clip gives more oxygen to online discourse about the campaign, which has largely found a home on TikTok where it has hosted countless creators weighing in about whether it’s just a harmless yet fun play on words, “great genes” versus “great jeans,” or if the ad has some secret nefarious meaning.

Because Sweeney has blonde hair and blue eyes,...

Sydney Sweeney’s star continues to rise, and not just in the world of entertainment. While gearing up for yet another season of the gripping and harrowing teen drama, Euphoria, the actor has also helped one company’s stock surge. According to CNBC, the Immaculate star will be collaborating with the clothing brand American Eagle in a fall campaign, which has had a direct impact on the retailer’s stock. After a surge of upwards of 7%, the stock continues to rise, thanks to the actor’s undeniable star power.

“With Sydney Sweeney front and center, she brings the allure,” creative director Jennifer Foyle said in a statement. “We add the flawless wardrobe for the winning combo of ease, attitude and a little mischief.” Sweeney’s campaign will reportedly feature a line of denim jeans, which are sure to be a hit with the popularity of the current trend of Western styles.

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A Normal Woman is a psychological thriller drama film directed by Lucky Kuswandi, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Andri Cung. The Netflix film follows Milla, a socialite who mysteriously develops a rash, and as it spreads, she begins fearing getting rejected by her own husband and family. A Normal Woman stars Marissa Anita, Dion Wiyoko, Giselle Anastasia, Mima Shafa, and Widyawati. So, if you loved the thrilling psychological story, intense drama, and compelling characters in Netflix’s A Normal Woman, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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Safe is a psychological thriller drama film written and directed by Todd Haynes. The 1995 film follows Carol White, a suburban housewife leading an ordinary life as she inexplicably develops various allergies. Things soon get worse as her health...

At first glance, Prime Video’s We Were Liars and Netflix’s Milly Alcock series Sirens have different vibes. But what instantly connects them is their shared obsession with coastal opulence and how that glossy perfection hides something deep. Created by Vampire Diaries fame Julie Plec, We Were Liars is based on E. Lockhart’s bestselling young adult novel. The psychological mystery is set on an exclusive private island where one teenager’s return unlocks a tragic family secret.

Watching it rings a bell to Netflix’s Sirens, a dark comedy limited series starring Milly Alcock (House of the Dragon). She plays Simone, a young woman pulled into the orbit of a wealthy, controlling family on a secluded island estate.

Both shows take place on secluded islands that look like paradise but conceal deep truths. Both have shared aesthetic: luxury homes, curated perfection, and private islands. Yet as the stories unfold,...

It’s been three years since up-and-coming horror filmmaker Zach Cregger unleashed Barbarian on unsuspecting audiences. The mysterious film, starring Bill Skarsgård, Georgina Campbell, and Justin Long, generated early buzz thanks to its unpredictability, unconventional premise, and enthusiasm from die-hard horror buffs. On August 8, Cregger returns to theaters with Weapons, another frightfest with clever viral marketing, a cherry cast, and positive word of mouth fueling its release. The first reactions to Weapons are making the rounds online, with critics and moviegoers saying it’s another feather in Cregger’s cap, proving he’s a filmmaker to watch with a promising career ahead.

The first reactions to Weapons call Cregger’s film a horror masterpiece, saying it’s a brilliant commentary on the attitudes and institutions during the fallout of a communal tragedy. Sadly, efforts to quell violence in rural areas yield little to no results in the face of calamity,...

After several weeks of dominating the Apple TV+ streaming charts, director Scott Derrickson’s The Gorge was replaced at the number one position by Guy Ritchie’s Fountain of Youth. Subsequently, the rather low-key thriller Echo Valley claimed the top spot for a few weeks following its debut. But Fountain of Youth soon reclaimed the top spot. The $180 million action-adventure film is still the number one title on Apple, while Echo Valley has slipped further down the rankings. It’s now the number three film on the infamously exclusive streamer, behind The Gorge.

Starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller, the movie opened to mixed reviews. It currently holds a 62% score on Rotten Tomatoes, although audiences were seemingly more receptive to its genre-bending thrills. They awarded it a 75% score on the aggregator website, where the critics’ consensus reads, “Mixing multiple genres, The Gorge makes for a surprisingly endearing romance until its...

On Sunday July 20 2025, ABC broadcasts Entertainers: With Byron Allen!

Episode 16 Episode Summary

A new episode of “Entertainers: With Byron Allen” is set to air on ABC, and it promises to be an exciting one. The episode features a star-studded lineup that includes some of the biggest names in entertainment. Fans of film and music will not want to miss this episode.

Brad Pitt will join the show to discuss his latest project, “F1.” This film has generated a lot of buzz, and Pitt’s insights are sure to be interesting. He is known for his captivating performances, and viewers can expect him to share some behind-the-scenes stories.

Julianne Moore is also featured in this episode, promoting her new film “Echo Valley.” Moore’s talent and experience in the industry make her a fascinating guest. She is likely to talk about her role and what drew her to this particular project.

Saoirse Ronan may only be 31 years old, but she’s already a four-time Oscar nominee for her work in films like Atonement, Brooklyn, Lady Bird, and, of course, Little Women. However, last year she starred alongside a future Beatlesstar in a quickly forgotten WWII movie that’s still a streaming hit. Ronan features opposite Harris Dickinson (The Iron Claw) in Blitz, the period drama telling the stories of a group of Londoners during the German bombing of the British capital in WWII.Blitz is currently streaming on Apple TV+, and although it’s no longer charting in America, it is in countries such as Belarus, Cyprus, and Belize. Blitz earned scores of 81% from both critics and audiences on the aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes, and it grossed only $1.4 million in theaters during an extremely limited release.

Blitz comes from the mind of Steve McQueen, who both wrote and directed the film.

The 2025 Emmy nominations were filled with some jaw-dropping picks, with several actors and programs beating the Gold Derby's odds.

In our latest snap poll, readers said the bids for Zoë Kravitz and Meghann Fahy caused their jaws to drop the widest. Kravitz was previously snubbed at the Emmys for Big Little Lies, but she received sweet justice this week for portraying herself — at least, a fictionalized version of herself caught in a drug-related mishap — on The Studio. In all, the Apple TV+ show received 23 nominations, more than any other first-year comedy in Emmy history.

As for Fahy, she's a former Emmy nominee for The White Lotus whom awards pundits forecasted would be overlooked this year for the Netflix limited series Sirens. But that wasn't the case. She clearly wowed voters in her role of Devon DeWitt, a woman who tries to protect her younger sister Simone (Milly Alcock) from her...

The Center at West Park will present a special one-night-only reading of William Goldman’s Academy Award-winning screenplay All the President’s Men on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Guild Hall in East Hampton, NY. Directed by Tony Award winner John Benjamin Hickey, the performance will feature a star-studded cast including Robert Downey Jr., Kenneth Lonergan, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, J. Smith-Cameron, and Ramy Youssef, with additional cast members to be announced. A post-show talkback with the cast will follow the reading. Based on the landmark 1976 film, All the President’s Men follows Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein as they unravel the Watergate scandal, ultimately leading to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. The performance is dedicated...

On the heels of broadcast journalism being thwarted by way of President Trump, IndieWire can announce that iconic Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein biopic “All the President’s Men” will get a 2025 spin by way of more than a few Oscar winners.

Robert Downey Jr., Kenneth Lonergan, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, J. Smith-Cameron, and Ramy Youssef will all participate in a one-night-only staged reading of William Goldman’s Academy Award-winning 1976 screenplay about the Watergate scandal that led to President Richard Nixon’s resignation. John Benjamin Hickey will direct the reading, with additional stars will be announced in the coming weeks. The cast will participate in a Q&a as well. The event will take place at the acclaimed Guild Hall in East Hampton, NY on Monday, August 25 at 7:00 p.m. Et.

The live “All the President’s Men” reading is presented by nonprofit arts and community The Center at West Park...

Morgan Spector and Rebecca Hall are enjoying some downtime in the Hamptons together this summer!

The 44-year-old The Gilded Age actor was joined by his wife Rebecca while attending Net-a-porter and Mr Porter’s Summer in the Hamptons cocktail party on Thursday (July 17) at Wyeth in Sagaponack, N.Y.

Also spotted at the event was Oscar winner Julianne Moore. They all were seen mingling with Net-a-porter CEO Heather Kaminetsky.

The cocktail party “celebrated the brands’ first-of-its-kind shopping experience at the cherished design-destination out East, Wyeth.”

New episodes of Morgan‘s HBO series The Gilded Age are airing every Sunday night this summer. There has been talk about a crossover with Downton Abbey following the most recent episode!

Fyi: Morgan is wearing Loewe. Julianne is wearing a Khaite leather dress.

Nominations for the 2025 Emmy Awards were announced Tuesday, with some key decisions shaking up predictions from awards experts as shows like “Squid Game” and “Handmaid’s Tale” came up nearly empty while surprise nominees like Meghann Fahy and Sharon Horgan made the cut.

Awards favorites like “Hacks” and “The White Lotus” gathered plenty of nods as expected, but below we’ve run down the biggest surprises and snubs from this year’s Emmy nominations.

Elisabeth Moss in “The Handmaid’s Tale” (Disney/Steve Wilkie) Snub: “The Handmaid’s Tale”

The long-delayed final season of Hulu’s hit series made a splash with viewers, but did not make much of an impression in the lead categories for its final Emmys race. Despite historically securing nods in drama series and lead actress for star Elisabeth Moss, buzzier series like freshman hit “The Pitt” and HBO’s “The White Lotus” took the spotlight. The show...

It didn't cause too much of a stir when it was released in 2001, and critics weren't exactly blown away by it, but Ivan Reitman's sci-fi comedy film "Evolution" is actually lighthearted and fun. The film follows a team of nerdy, bickersome scientists, played by David Duchovny, Orlando Jones, and Julianne Moore, and a firefighter played by Seann William Scott, as they investigate a mysterious meteor that landed in the deserts of Arizona. The meteor contains remnants of extraterrestrial spores that they learn are evolving at a breakneck pace. It takes only days for the microbes to evolve into fungus, then flatworms, then fish. It won't be too long before vertebrates appear, followed by primates.

The lead characters all react with comedic incredulity, and their mood remains light, even as they discover that the rapidly evolving creatures could easily overtake the Earth within a matter of weeks. They will eventually...

Netflix has an ever-expanding library that offers a treasure trove of binge-worthy shows, perfect for a weekend escape or light watching whenever you feel like escaping from this world. With several new content dropping regularly, it is easy to overlook hidden gems.

Whether you’re into psychological thrills, biting dark comedy, Nordic noir, or social dramas that make your brain tingle in the right places, the streaming giant has a long list of series that you can devour in a few days.

So here are fresh or under-the-radar Netflix originals, ideal for a quick immersive binge, from gritty thrillers to heartfelt comedies. So whether you are craving mystery, sci-fi, or drama, the,ese selections promise to keep you glued to your screen. So grab your snacks and dive into these captivating series.

10. Missing You (2024)

Based on Harlan Coben’s novel of the same name, Missing You might not be as critically acclaimed,...

In an era in which streaming platforms keep raising their prices, having platforms that offer free movies and TV shows is increasingly important. It's even better when those platforms include titles that we've been dying to rewatch or have kept on our watchlists forever. This month, Tubi has brought one of Liam Neeson's most electrifying action thrillers to its catalog, and the overlooked gem is even better than Taken. Released in 2014, Non-Stop is now available to stream for free on the platform.

The story of Non-Stop is the kind that keeps you on the edge of your seat. In it, Neeson plays Bill Marks, a former NYPD officer who became a U.S. Air Marshal. One of his most important flights of his career is a transatlantic one that goes from New York to London. The flight turns into a horror story when a terrorist announces that he...

Michael Bay is a filmmaker who is largely known for his high-octane, explosive storytelling. However, many of his projects as a producer have been widely different from his on-brand, visual effects-filled directorial efforts.

One example is 2025's Drop, for which Bay is a producer. The film comes from Scream franchise director Christopher Landon, and it premiered this year at the SXSW Festival to perfect reviews, but it fell largely under the radar after its Apr. 11 wide release, despite positive reviews and a strong box office run. However,Drop has turned into a sleeper hit and is getting its revenge on streaming, topping the charts on Peacock one day after its release, per FlixPatrol.

Three months after its Apr. 11 theatrical release, Drop premiered on streaming on Peacock on July 11. The mystery thriller didn't waste any time, and it headed straight for the No. 1 position, replacing the documentary The Idaho Student Murders for the top spot.

Episode 16 of “Entertainers: With Byron Allen” promises to be an exciting showcase of talent and creativity. Scheduled to air at 4:30 Am on Sunday, July 20, 2025, on ABC, this episode features a star-studded lineup that is sure to captivate audiences.

Brad Pitt makes an appearance to discuss his latest role in the highly anticipated film “F1.” Fans of the racing genre will be eager to hear his insights and experiences from the set. Julianne Moore will also be featured, sharing details about her new project, “Echo Valley,” which has already generated buzz among movie enthusiasts.

Comedy fans will be thrilled to see Adam Sandler and Julie Bowen reunite to talk about “Happy Gilmore 2.” Their chemistry and humor are likely to bring plenty of laughs. Additionally, Gareth Edwards will join the conversation to discuss “Jurassic World Rebirth,” a film that has fans on the edge of their seats.

The episode will also highlight musical talent,...

When & Where To Watch Rami Malek’s The Amateur On Ott? (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Rami Malek returned to the spotlight earlier this year with The Amateur, a thriller that put him at the center of a revenge-driven spy story. The actor, known for Mr. Robot and his Oscar-winning turn as Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, brought weight to a film that didn’t quite meet expectations at the box office.

Despite a cast stacked with talent like Rachel Brosnahan, Jon Bernthal, and Laurence Fishburne, the Amateur pulled in $96 million globally (per Box Office Mojo). However, once marketing and other costs were factored in, that didn’t cover its $60 million budget.

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Now, The Amateur is heading to streaming soon. The movie lands on Hulu on July 17, 2025, giving it a fresh opportunity to reach a wider audience at home. Viewers with the Disney+ bundle can also stream it there.

Alan Ritchson debuted his latest season of Reacher earlier this year, but in 2024, he starred alongside a former Superman actor for a WWII thriller that’s been a streaming juggernaut. Ritchson stars alongside Henry Cavill and Eiza González in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, the WWII action epic following a small group of highly skilled soldiers who are recruited by the British to execute a strike against the Germans. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is streaming on Starz in America and on Prime Video globally, where it’s one of the most popular movies in countries such as the Czech Republic and Finland. The film netted scores of 68% from critics and 91% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, but it flopped at the box office, earning only $29 million against a $60 million budget.

Henry Cavill has spoken openly about his character’s mustache in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, and how he was...

2025 has been a rough year for the thriller genre at the box office. Movies classified as thrillers, such as Blumhouse's The Woman in the Yard, have tended to struggle. Even on streaming, the Sydney Sweeney-led movie Echo Valley received mixed reviews when it hit Apple TV+.

Some thrillers have suffered despite their high-profile casts. Echo Valley, for instance, starred Sweeney (an Emmy nominee) as well as Oscar winner Julianne Moore. Steven Soderbergh's Black Bag featured Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett, and Pierce Brosnan, and was one of the best-received movies in the thriller realm.

Another thriller came out this spring with a cast led by Rami Malek. Since his most famous role in the USA Network TV series Mr. Robot, Malek has become a major star. He won an Oscar for playing Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody. Now, his latest work is coming to streaming soon.

The Amateur Is...

Exclusive: Josh Segarra has joined the cast of Fox’s medical comedy Best Medicine, starring opposite Josh Charles and Abigail Spencer. The series, based on the popular British series Doc Martin, will go into production this summer in upstate New York.

Best Medicine is a one-hour comedy series that centers on Martin Best (Charles), a brilliant surgeon who abruptly leaves his illustrious career in Boston to become the general practitioner in a quaint East Coast fishing village where he spent summers as a child. Unfortunately, Martin’s blunt and borderline rude bedside manner rubs the quirky, needy locals the wrong way, especially local school teacher Louisa Glasson (Spencer); however, tenacity is the creed of everyone in their small village, and the people who live there may be exactly what the doctor ordered.

Although Martin can expertly address any medical ailment or mystery in this idiosyncratic town, he...

The revered Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård will sit down with yours truly to record a special episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast in front of an audience at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on Friday, July 11. The taping will take place at 11 a.m. local time, at Congress Hall within the Thermal Hotel. No ticket or pass is required for entry — admission is free — but seating is limited to the first 250 people to arrive.

The 74-year-old is at the fest to receive Kviff’s Crystal Globe for Outstanding Artistic Contribution to World Cinema, previous recipients of which include Robert De Niro, Judi Dench, Michael Caine, Isabelle Huppert, Richard Gere, Helen Mirren, John Travolta, Willem Dafoe, Julianne Moore, Mel Gibson, John Malkovich, Susan Sarandon, Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Russell Crowe.

He is being celebrated for a film career that has included standout performances in numerous Lars von Trier...

After collecting ballots from prominent film lovers from around the globe, the New York Times released what they're declaratively calling "The 100 Best Movies from the 21st Century," awarding the top spot to Bong Joon-ho's "Parasite" with David Lynch's magnum opus "Mulholland Drive" in second place.

As entertaining as it is to pore over this "definitive" list, the real fun comes from poring over the individual ballots that participants have sent in. They give us an illuminating look at a filmmaker or actor's particular taste, like how Julianne Moore thinks "Superbad" and "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" are some of the best films of the century (which they are).

These individual ballots also give us a chance to appreciate other smaller movies that didn't make the cut, like how Flight of the Conchords and "What We Do in the Shadows" star Jemaine Clement's list spotlights the excellent Iranian vampire movie...

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Netflix is the biggest streaming platform in the world, and it can be easily said that it has the best content library when it comes to TV shows and movies. In this article, we are going to list the best of the best shows currently available on the streaming service. We avoided popular titles like Love is Blind and Too Hot To Handle as we are not going to include reality TV shows in this list. Check out the best TV shows you can watch right now on Netflix below.

Mr. Robot Credit – USA Network

Mr. Robot is a psychological thriller drama series created by Sam Esmail. The USA Network series follows Elliot Alderson, a cybersecurity engineer and vigilante hacker who is recruited into a hacker group trying to bring down the most powerful individuals in the world,...

The drama doesn’t stop at Zauberwald — here’s where to go next.

“Nine Perfect Strangers” just wrapped up its twisty, emotionally loaded Season 2 finale on Wednesday, July 2, and if you’re like us, you’re still processing what the hell just happened at the Zauberwald alpine retreat. With all the secrets, hallucinations, and group therapy breakthroughs behind us (for now), it’s the perfect time to cue up your next binge-worthy mystery. Whether you were in it for the psychological unraveling, the slow-burn tension, or just the vibe of strangers stuck in a weirdly beautiful place with too much trauma and not enough boundaries, there’s more where that came from. Here’s what to watch next after “Nine Perfect Strangers.”

Nine Perfect Strangers August 18, 2021

At a boutique health-and-wellness resort that promises healing and transformation, nine stressed city dwellers try to get on a path to a better way of living.

When it comes to “All About Eve,” the Joseph L. Mankiewicz film starring Bette Davis and Anne Baxter, Julianne Moore can be counted as one of its devotees.

Molly Smith Metzler, the creator of Netflix’s “Sirens” starring Moore as mysterious philanthropist, called Moore a “fan” of the film. In fact, the 1950 classic bled into the making of “Sirens” as director Nicole Kassell frequently referenced the film. “I believe that she and the cast talked about it at length and watched it at length. I can’t testify to that, but I do believe that’s what happened,” Metzler said.

The creative team behind “Sirens” joined Variety for a screening of “All About Eve” to discuss the classic and its relevance to their series about three women’s evolving power dynamics.

Metzler appeared alongside writer and executive producer Colin McKenna, cinematographer Greg Middleton and editor Catherine Haight to kick off...

Steve Carell may have bid adieu to his Dunder Mifflin days, but The Office’s legacy keeps finding clever ways to seep into his post-Scranton career- even in an unrelated movie like Crazy, Stupid, Love. Now streaming on Netflix, the 2011 ensemble rom-com features a rather unanticipated Easter egg that only hardcore fans of The Office would recognize.

It’s not forced, it’s not loud, or chaotic (unlike Dunder Mifflin’s unruly office dynamics). It’s a blink-and-miss reference that proves, once and for all, Carell can never truly escape his Michael Scott legacy, and maybe that’s not the worst thing.

Crazy, Stupid, Love.’s Sly The Office Gag

In a hilarious scene from Crazy, Stupid, Love., sharp-eyed fans noticed a familiar phrase quietly woven into Emily Weaver’s (Julianne Moore) office nameplate. The designation on it read: Associate to the Vice President (via IMDb Trivia). Now, that may...

When it comes to creating some of the most intriguing shows or films of all time, Netflix is the Picasso of it. From making One Piece live action that broke the adaptation curse to creating films that The Academy recognizes, the platform has something for everyone that goes beyond the audience’s expectations. One such series on the Ott platform is its recently released comedy series, Sirens.

The fairly new show has been a popular addition to the dark humor collection, featuring names like Julianne Moore and Meghann Fahy in the limelight. However, the series is making headlines because the melodrama made a cheeky dig at Dakota Johnson’s Fifty Shades films, and we all missed it.

Netflix’s Sirens Made a Reference to Dakota Johnson’s Fifty Shades of Grey

Born into Hollywood royalty, Dakota Johnson is one of the best products of nepotism, who has grown to be...

Penn Badgley and Meghann Fahy are set to star in You Deserve Each Other, an Amazon MGM romantic comedy based on the novel by Sarah Hogle.

Marc Silverstein and Abby Kohn, the writers who have been behind rom-com hits Never Been Kissed and He’s Just Not That Into You, are set to direct the feature. The duo also revised the script initially written by Brett Haley and Marc Basch.

Financing and production banner Fifth Season is producing You Deserve Each Other alongside Anthony Bregman and Peter Cron of Likely Story.

Described as a lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers rom-com, You Deserve Each Other follows Naomi and Nick, a couple who are about to get married and live happily ever after except for one thing: They’ve fallen completely out of love. With the wedding rapidly approaching and its pressure mounting, they both resolve to secretly push the other into calling off the wedding using...

Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller's The Gorge beats out the latest film from producer Ridley Scott on the streaming charts.

Per Flix Patrol,The Gorge has officially taken the number three spot on the top ten streaming films chart for Apple TV+ for June 29. The Gorge is currently in a back-and-forth battle for second place on the list with the recently released Echo Valley, with the two films having passed each other off-and-on for the past two days.

Directed by Scott Derrickson from a screenplay by Zack Dean, The Gorge stars Taylor-Joy as Drasa alongside Teller's Levi Kane, two mercenary snipers who are hired to watch opposite sides of the film's eponymous gorge. Despite being barred from communicating with one another, the pair quickly develop a friendship that blossoms into a full-blown romance. Unfortunately for them, they are also just as soon besieged by the monstrous Hollow Men who reside within the Gorge,...

On Sunday June 29 2025, ABC broadcasts Entertainers: With Byron Allen!

Episode 14 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Entertainers: With Byron Allen” promises an exciting lineup of guests that fans will not want to miss. Set to air on ABC, this episode features a mix of stars from film, television, and music, bringing a variety of talents to the stage.

Keanu Reeves, known for his roles in action-packed films, will be promoting his latest project, “Ballerina.” His presence is sure to spark interesting conversations about his career and the film industry. Julianne Moore, an acclaimed actress, will also join the show to discuss her work in the film “Sirens.” Her insights into acting and storytelling are always a highlight.

The episode will also include Simon Pegg, who is set to talk about his role in “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning.” His humor and charm are expected to add a fun dynamic to the conversation.

The Ridley Scott-produced thriller, Echo Valley, isn't making noise at the top of the streaming charts anymore. The Apple-produced film plays second fiddle to Guy Ritchie's new heist adventure as Fountain of Youth makes a big splash on Apple TV+.

Via Flix Patrol,Fountain of Youth is the #1 movie in the world on Apple TV+, edging Echo Valley out of the top spot with 909 points compared to the latter's 905 points. It's the second time in the last week that Echo Valley has suffered the runner-up fate, losing out on first place to Apple's new sci-fi series, Murderbot.

Earning a limited theatrical release on Jun. 6 before transitioning to Apple TV+ a week later, Echo Valley stars Julianne Moore as a mother living a quiet life on a Pennsylvania farm, where she's confronted by her daughter, played by Sydney Sweeney, who comes to her in an alarming state amid an abusive relationship.

Alfred Hitchcock’s influence over the horror genre is towering. “Hitchcockian” is one of the few namesake descriptors used to describe (typically lesser) copycats. Film courses teach Hitchcock’s catalog as epitomic examples of tension, mystery, and suspense, while filmmakers worship Hitchcock through tributes and facsimiles. Anyone would kill to have a Rope or Vertigo on their resume, but few will—even if they attempt a shot-for-shot remake.

Enter Gus Van Sant, hot off the success of 1997’s Good Will Hunting. Van Sant’s adoration of Hitchcock is well-documented, as well as his desire to remake Psycho with zero alterations. “It’s a marketing scheme,” Van Sant once answered in response to why Universal would greenlight his remake, continuing, “because they have this little thing they’ve forgotten about that they could put in the marketplace and make money from.” It’s hardly what I’d want to hear from...