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Paul Mescal reflected on masculinity in film during the Cannes press conference for “The History of Sound,” saying that he thinks cinema is “moving away” from alpha male roles. Mescal stars in Oliver Hermanus’ gay romance alongside Josh O’Connor, with the two playing musicians who travel to New England together in the summer of 1919 to record the folk songs of their rural countrymen.

“It’s ever shifting,” he said. “I think maybe in cinema we’re moving away from the traditional, alpha, leading male characters. I don’t think the film is defining or attempting to redefine masculinity, I think it is being very subjective to the relationship between [their characters] Lionel and David.”

The actor also spoke out against comparisons of the film to “Brokeback Mountain,” calling them “lazy and frustrating.” Several reviews of “The History of Sound,” including Variety‘s, drew a connection between the two films.

“I personally don...

Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor made Cannes Film Festival sob on Wednesday night with Oliver Hermanus’ “The History of Sound,” which earned a six-minute standing ovation.

While Mescal received a standing ovation when walking in, O’Connor had to miss the premiere because he was finishing filming his part in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film and couldn’t make it.

Though O’Connor wasn’t present, Mescal carried the weight. One rowdy fan screamed, “We love you, Paul!” seconds before the film started, when the audience usually sits in reverent silence. By the end, moviegoers were weeping and swatting at each other trying to get video of Mescal, who was also tearing up.

“This has been one of the most wonderful creative collaborations of my very, very short career, but this has been a testament to the genius of Paul Mescal,” said director Hermanus.

The film’s stark, gorgeous folk...

Don’t let the title fool you: “The History of Sound” is an awfully muted affair. Muted in color, performance, tenor and tone, Olivier Hermanus’ doleful ethnomusicologist romance premiered in Cannes to a commensurately muffled response.

Narrated by Chris Cooper – who later shows up as the aged protagonist in the film’s coda, delivering its most affecting performance right before the credits roll – “The History of Sound” otherwise follows the Kentucky-born Lionel when he resembles Paul Mescal. Lionel’s a farm-boy introvert blessed with a peculiar form of synesthesia – for him, the whole world’s a symphony, making for a man of few words and deep sensitivity.

While studying at the Boston Conservatory, Lionel’s senses spark to life when he hears the suave Yankee David (Josh O’Connor) singing a familiar folk ballad. The two begin swapping songs as a form of flirtation, becoming an item the moment David, seated...

The false notes are rare in director Oliver Hermanus’ affecting and dustily textured romance “The History of Sound,” written by Ben Shattuck from his own short story about men in love, together and apart, circa World War I and its aftermath. But for a queer love story starring two of the hottest, of-this-moment leading actors around — Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor — “The History of Sound” almost perversely denies your expectations of what a gay romance could be.

The grandiose, sweeping emotional gestures toward repression and latent desire out of something like “Brokeback Mountain” are nowhere here, Hermanus instead following the lonesome Lionel (Mescal) around America’s hidden corners and eventually into Europe for much of this melancholy mood movie.

Mescal and O’Connor play Boston Conservatory music students who meet in 1917, spend winding but limited bouts of time with one another over the years, and on the way to the film’s rueful conclusion.

On questionnaires for movie research screenings they always ask “Choose words that best describe the film.” Okay, here are the words I would write down to best encapsulate the new film The History of Sound which had its world premiere tonight in competition at the Cannes Film Festival: Meditative. Beautiful. Musical. Reflective. Heartbreaking. Love. Quiet. Soothing. Life Affirming. Haunting. Tasteful. Adult. Unforgettable.

The title makes it sound rather academic, but it certainly isn’t that. Perhaps more pointedly it should have been called The Sound of Music, but I think somebody already had that. Okay, how about The Sounds of Music? Actually the title they have fits perfectly once you get to the end, but will it sell tickets? That is the problem for the distributor (Mubi in North America; Universal/Focus Features international), but the film itself, directed by Oliver Hermanus and written by Ben Shattock from his own short story,...

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When one thinks of the greatest Western TV shows of all time, titles like "Gunsmoke" and "Deadwood" will likely (and rightfully) start ringing. However, one series that's gotten overlooked as the decades have gone by is the 1989 miniseries "Lonesome Dove." For any Western fan who wants to rewatch this epic four-part glory (or any lucky son of a gun who gets to see it for the first time), "Lonesome Dove" is currently streaming on Prime Video and Peacock. If you're shuffling between streaming services (who isn't nowadays?) and don't currently have either, the series is also available for free on YouTube.

Adapted from Larry McMurty's novel of the same name, the miniseries boasts a downright legendary roster: Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones, Diane Lane, and Danny Glover make up the main cast, with names like Chris Cooper, Steve Buscemi, and...

Have you caught the trailer for Everything’s Going to Be Great yet? This touching tale weaves together laughs, dreams, and the wonderfully chaotic world of family life. And the best part? It arrives in theaters on June 20—so don’t forget to save the date! The trailer gives a warm and emotional glimpse into a story rich with laughter, heart, and the ups and downs of family life. As the Smart family chases their dreams and aspirations, they discover that finding your voice—and your place in the world—is a lifelong journey, no matter your age. Featuring an incredible cast, including Oscar winners Allison Janney and Chris Cooper, alongside the great Bryan Cranston, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Jack Champion, and Simon Rex, this film brings together a wealth of talent. Everything’s Going to Be Great hits theaters on June 20. Does it remind you of your own family’s adventures?...

“Everything’s Going to Be Great” in these troubling times, right? Well, at least with Bryan Cranston and Allison Janney in the lead of a suburban dramedy, we know at least we’re in good hands. The respective Emmy and Oscar winners star as two married regional theater actors in “Everything’s Going to Be Great.”

Janney reunites with her “I, Tonya” scribe Steven Rogers for the feature which will debut at the Tribeca Festival June 9. Jon S. Baird (“Stan & Ollie”) directs. The official synopsis reads: “There’s no business like show business — for Buddy and Macy Smart, that means an unpredictable life in regional theater while trying to raise their radically different sons, Lester and Derrick. Through it all, Buddy pursues his unstoppable dreams, and Macy is left to pull it all together and keep the family afloat. As the family grapples with identity and belonging, they share a humorous and heartfelt journey of self-discovery,...

Anyone who’s tried running a local theater can tell you how difficult it is. The upkeep can be a nightmare, drumming up public interest is tricky, and then there are the actors—oh, the actors. Thankfully, Bryan Cranston and Allison Janney show us how it’s done in the Everything’s Going to Be Great trailer.

In Everything’s Going to Be Great, Bryan Cranston plays Buddy Smart, the patriarch of a family with roots deeply embedded in theater. In the film, Buddy uproots his wife, Macy (Allison Janney), and their sons, Lester (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) and Derrick (Jack Champion), to New Jersey to manage a regional theater. Buddy’s ambitions to turn the failing theater into a hot entertainment spot are endearing and admirable, but not everyone shares his enthusiasm. Buddy encounters push-back, doubt, and desperation as he tries to keep the theater afloat and encourage his family to believe in his dream.

"Things change on a dime in show business." Lionsgate has revealed the official trailer for Everything's Going to be Great, a lively, upbeat dramedy about a theater family. The film is directed by Jon S. Baird and set for release in June this summer - premiering at the Tribeca Film Fest. As the Smart family wrestle with their over-sized dreams, they come to realize that the struggle to find your voice & your place in the world can happen no matter what stage of life you're in. Starring Allison Janney and Bryan Cranston – "their chemistry grounds the film's journey through artistic ambition and life's unexpected detours... the tender exploration of how families navigate change and disappointment resonates with authenticity as these deeply human characters stumble toward reconciliation & renewal in this stirring celebration of life's messy beauty." Also starring Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Jack Champion, Simon Rex, and Chris Cooper. Looks like a charming,...

Part of the reason why The Accountant 2 exists is that the first film, The Accountant, has developed a major cult following in the nine years since its release. Not only was it enough to spawn a sequel, unlike the recent Another Simple Favor — a follow-up to A Simple Favor — The Accountant 2 received a theatrical release. The movie debuted at the third spot domestically in its first weekend, and has already passed the $40 million mark at the global box office. While it’s still a ways away from recovering its reported budget and potentially turning a profit, The Accountant 2 has already generated twice as much as star Ben Affleck’s big-budget directorial dud Live by Night.

The gangster drama grossed around $22 million worldwide, against a reported budget of $90 million. The Accountant 2 cost around the same amount, but has already grossed $42 million worldwide in less than a week.

Is life a comedy or a tragedy? Artists from all over the world try to find the right answers to this age-old question. Kafka sees life as endless suffering, whereas Charlie Chaplin sees life as harsh and tries to create a good laugh about it. The question perhaps starts from the ‘fall of man,’ where Adam and Eve were banished from the Garden of Eden and exiled to Earth. Due to this, human life is perhaps inherently a tragic one—a life filled with suffering and sorrow. In season 1 of “True Detective,” the character Rust Cohle identifies it as the ‘tragic misstep in evolution.’ According to him, “We are creatures that should not exist, by natural law.”

But there may be something beautiful about this existence—an existence where we are able to be happy, but in absurd terms, just like Sisyphus in Greek mythology, who was eternally damned to...

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This May, Peacock is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the highly anticipated return of the crime comedy-drama series Poker Face to all of the John Wick films. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Peacock this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the ten best films that are coming to Peacock in May 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

99 Homes (May 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92% Credit – Broad Green Pictures

99 Homes is a thriller drama film directed by Ramin Bahrani, who also co-wrote the film with Amir Naderi. The 2014 film is set in Florida, and it follows Dennis Nash, a single father living with his family. When his family is evicted from their home by a businessman, Dennis decides...

It was the year 2018 when iconic director Ryan Coogler shocked the entire world when he directed and released the Chadwick Boseman film Black Panther.

Despite having a person of color as the main hero, the film managed to cross the $1 billion mark at the global box office collection (according to IMDb). In 2025, however, Coogler is facing racist remarks for making a horror movie, and fans are alleging the film to be “anti-white”!

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners is ‘almost’ breaking records!

With an ensemble cast of iconic actors such as Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Jack O’Connell, and others, director Ryan Coogler directed and released the 2025 film Sinners, and fans are loving it.

Michael B. Jordan in a still from Sinners | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

Being a horror film set in the year 1932, Sinners talks about twin brothers, Smoke and Stack, who return to the Mississippi Delta. They create a juke...

The lineup for the 78th Cannes Film Festival has officially been announced. As of today, 19 films will be competing for the prestigious top prize, the Palme d’Or, which last year was won by Sean Baker's Anora. This year’s festival runs between May 13 and May 24, and the jury is headed by actress Juliette Binoche. Binoche won the Best Actress award at Cannes in 2010 for Certified Copy and an Oscar in 1996 for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in The English Patient.

Two of this year’s entries come from directors who have won the Palme in the past. Another three are from helmers who have won prizes in official competition other than the Palme. Seven selections are from directors who are having their first films screened in competition.

Cannes can also be a place to see the first glimpses of major Oscar contenders. Last year, three of the...

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This April, Tubi is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the thrilling crime action film Play Dirty to the beloved animated series The Looney Tunes Show. However, for this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Tubi in the next month and have an 80% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the thirteen best movies coming to Tubi in April 2025 with an 80% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Kill Bill: Volumes 1 & 2 (April 1) Rotten Tomatoes Scores: 85% & 84% Credit – Miramax Films

Kill Bill is a two-part martial arts action film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The 2003 and 2004 films follow an assassin known as the Bride who wakes up from a coma and swears revenge against the people who tried to kill her and her unborn child. Kill Bill stars Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, Vivica A. Fox,...

As a child actor in the 1980s, Jason Bateman showed a lot of promise before mostly dropping out of sight for several years. But thanks to Ron Howard's guidance and his memorable run on "Arrested Development," Bateman revived his career, and he has since remained a steady presence on-screen.

From supporting turns to lead roles, Bateman worked steadily and followed his passion into directing as well where he's shown the same steady hand for tone and talent behind the camera as he displays in front of it. Bateman is among Hollywood's funniest actors, a secret weapon quietly earning laughs even when he's across from more obviously comedic performers, but he's no slouch in the dramatic department either.

The result is a filmography filled with memorable, rewatchable TV shows and movies heavy on comedy but layered through with drama, thrills, and heart. In ranking his work, the focus is primarily on lead roles,...

Hollywood icon Ben Affleck started his career with an Oscar, winning Best Screenplay alongside his co-star, co-writer, and best pal Matt Damon. While his career since has been something of a mixed bag, Affleck has proven himself time and again to be a filmmaking master, with his 2010 modern crime thriller classic The Town setting its sights on free streaming.

Co-written and directed by Ben Affleck and adapted from Chuck Hogan's 2004 novel "Prince of Thieves," The Town also finds Affleck in the lead and starring alongside Rebecca Hall, Jon Hamm, Jeremy Renner, Blake Lively, Titus Welliver, Pete Postlethwaite, Chris Cooper and Slaine. The Town is now all set to land on the free streaming platform Tubi on April 1, and you can check out the official synopsis below.

“Doug MacRay (Ben Affleck) leads a band of ruthless bank robbers and has no real attachments except for James (Jeremy Renner), who --...

You know what they say, “Fortune favors the bold,” and when Taylor Sheridan made his audacious pitch to Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren for 1923, he wasn’t just hoping for the stars to align—he was making them align.

Okay, let’s picture this: Sheridan, armed with nothing but a dream and a bottle (or maybe two) of wine, presented an offer so irresistible that even the legendary Ford couldn’t resist hopping on a plane to Texas for a role that had no script, no guarantees—just pure, unfiltered trust in the creator’s vision.

Now, that’s guts!

Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren in 1923 season 2 | Image via Paramount+

But what if Ford had turned him down? Well, this is where Sheridan’s genius truly shines—he wasn’t just playing one hand; he was sitting at the table with an ace up his sleeve. And not just any ace—an Oscar-winning ace.

American Beauty was the first film directed by Sam Mendes, released in 1999 to huge critical and commercial acclaim; 25 years on, society has shifted. Kevin Spacey, who was once lauded for his performance as Lester Burnham is no longer in favor. Two decades ago, this film was still considered challenging, but it would be career napalm in this contemporary climate. With a male protagonist who embraces middle age by lusting after high school girls, flipping burgers, and smoking pot, this movie would never get made today. However, American Beauty does exist and is about a lot more than that.

Screenwriter Alan Ball is best known for True Blood starring Anna Paquin, but none of that happens without American Beauty. He also created Six Feet Under in the afterglow of his Oscar glory, which ran for 5 seasons and won 9 Emmys. Looking back on American Beauty in the aftermath of all that creative collateral,...

Turns out you don’t have to be Irish to be lucky come March. That’s right, repertory cinemas from coast to coast will be raining down four-leaf clovers in the form of cinematic gems like “Matewan,” “The Watermelon Woman,” “The Cable Guy,” and many more. And we know what you’re thinking…you just got through slamming back Oscar film after Oscar film, maybe it’s time to take a little break from the movies. After all, spring’s around the corner — it might be nice to step outside for a bit, breathe in the fresh air.

Well, you’re wrong.

Fresh air is for people who can’t appreciate a random assortment of food scents and possibly carbon dioxide from a leaking soda machine tank. You’re of a different breed and as such, we know there’s no better place for you than the comfy cozy darkness of your local cinema.

Kyle Hausmann-Stokes enlisted in the army shortly after 9/11 and spent five years in Iraq as a paratrooper. He’s spent the time since his military experience working on furthering veterans’ lives by spreading awareness about their issues through commercial work. Nearly twenty years later, he’s shifted his focus to the narrative filmmaking world, creating My Dead Friend Zoe, a sweetly funny film about post-military life.

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Hausmann-Stokes first feature stars Sonequa Martin-Green as Merit, a young woman whose experience back at home is rocked by a severe case of post-traumatic stress disorder. As the title suggests, her dead friend, Zoe (No Hard Feelings‘s Natalie Morales), plays an integral part as her imaginary friend — a familiar coping device in dramedies like this. As she navigates her life through the Va, her dying grandfather, and a new relationship, she learns to persevere.

It’s a pretty...

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Taylor Sheridan’s wildly popular series Yellowstone has seemingly become an American phenomenon and spawned an entire universe of spinoff series, including 1883 and 1923, along with the future spinoffs The Madison, 6666, 1944, and an untitled project set to follow Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser). Each series chronicles the Dutton family at some point in time as they work to build their empire. The original series that started it all first premiered on the Paramount Network in June 2018 before it finally came to an end in December 2024. During that time, viewers watched John Dutton III (Kevin Costner) and his children, Kayce (Luke Grimes), Beth, and Jamie (Wes Bentley), confront all the ups and downs that befell the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch in Montana.

A family full of complexities,...

As the Western genre continues its renaissance thanks to Yellowstone and its Taylor Sheridan-backed spinoffs, one of the classics of the literary genre is being put into development.

Teton Ridge has acquired the rights to adapt Larry McMurtry’s Lonesome Dove and the subsequent books in the Pulitzer Prize-winning series. The deal, which was made with McMurty’s estate, covers film, TV, and all rights except publishing, which remain with Simon and Schuster. It’s unclear if the new adaptation will be a film or for television.

McMurtry’s epic follows retired Texas Rangers who go on a cattle drive from Texas to Montana, during which time they encounter many dangers. Streets of Laredo, Dead Man’s Walk and Comanche Moon followed Lonesome Dove, and were also adapted for TV, with Comanche Moon airing in 2008.

Thomas Tull and Jillian Share from Teton Ridge Entertainment will produce the Lonesome Dove adaptation,...

The Sooner State is well represented on the silver screen, with a cinematic legacy that goes back more than a century. In fact, it began shortly after Oklahoma's founding as the 46th state in 1907. The first movie set and filmed in Oklahoma was probably "The Bank Robbery" in 1908, made in Cache, Oklahoma by two lawmen and a photographer. Proving indisputably that there's no business like show business, the cast included the lawmen, a former outlaw, and even the infamous Chief Quanah Parker, war leader of the Kwahadi ("Antelope") of the Comanche Nation. This scenario proves why storytellers have always been drawn to The Sooner State –- it's a wild, weird, and wonderful place, as rich with stories as it historically was with oil.

"The Bank Robbery" was probably the first movie set in Oklahoma, but it was certainly not the last. Not by a long shot. But we're only considering...

It looks like another actor is joining the ranks of those who have had the honor to play one of Spider-Man's most compelling and iconic villains. Coleman Domingo, star of A24's Sing Sing, plays Norman Osborne in the latest Marvel animated show, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man who, as fans of Spidey know, undergoes a tragic transformation into the menacing Green Goblin. While Norman is still just a wealthy business executive in the recently released animated show, Domingo recently went on the Happy Sad Confused podcast to talk about his booming career, mentioning the exciting future for his portrayal of Norman Osborn.

“I’m having a good time, I love the animation. I love the idea of playing Norman Osborn, and you’ll see his evolution into the Green Goblin in the coming seasons, which will be very cool."

That's right, part of the incredibly talented actor's wish is already coming true,...

In hindsight, it's impossible to imagine anyone but Mark Harmon in the role of gruff "NCIS" boss Leroy Jethro Gibbs. It wasn't exactly a career-reigniting role for the actor, who had already built a legacy on shows like "St. Elsewhere" and "Chicago Hope" before joining the CBS military police procedural's inaugural 2003 season. However, it soon became apparent that Gibbs would be his defining role. Harmon embodied the character in a way that made him the unquestionable centerpiece of the ensemble cast throughout his 19 seasons with the show. He left "NCIS" in 2021, but Gibbs perseveres: In 2024, CBS rolled out the prequel show "NCIS: Origins," with Austin Stowell playing young Gibbs while Harmon narrates, "Young Sheldon"-style.

Knowing Harmon's importance to the "NCIS" franchise, it may be surprising to find out that the people behind the show didn't call his agent the second they conceived the character of Gibbs. In 2023, the makers...

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Paradise is a sci-fi political conspiracy thriller series created by Dan Fogelman. The Hulu series is set in an idyllic community housing some of the most important people in the world, and it follows Special Agent Xavier Collins after the President of the United States is murdered. Paradise stars Sterling K. Brown, Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Shahi, Nicole Brydon Bloom, Aliyah Mastin, Percy Daggs IV, and James Marsden. So, if you loved the political intrigue, genre-blending plot, and compelling characters in Paradise, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Salvation (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – CBS

Salvation is a sci-fi mystery thriller drama series created by Liz Kruger, Craig Shapiro, and Matt Wheeler. The CBS series follows a group of people as they discover that an asteroid will hit the Earth in six months and destroy the planet.

Espionage is perfect for movies, where filmmakers get to go between heart-pounding action sequences, tense negotiations and the drama of how living with leading lives of deception can make the people thrown into these situations lose their sense of reality. Spy films have been a staple of Hollywood movie-making for decades, dominating at the box office and with critics since the beginning of film history.

Some of the best spy movies of all time are the ones that are able to perfectly display the high risk and even higher stakes of being an undercover operative, whether that is focused on the more dramatic elements of talking their way out of a dangerous situation or being forced to fight their way to the answers they need. The most flawless movies in this genre are the ones that make audiences feel like they are along for the ride.

This Action Thriller Redefined...

NCIS has long raged as one of the most praiseworthy crime dramas of all time, and one of the major reasons behind its success besides its outstanding plotlines is the star-studded cast the show sported. Throughout the time it has been on air, the series cast the most perfect actors in the most accurate roles, with Mark Harmon leading it as Leroy Jethro Gibbs for almost two decades.

NCIS. | Credits: CBS.

That said, Harmon’s casting, for one, continues to sit finely with fans worldwide, even after almost half a decade since the actor’s departure from the show in 2021. But the surprising part is that showrunner Don Bellisario wasn’t 100 percent on board from the start for casting Harmon as Gibbs, even though even the casting director had her eyes on the actor right from the start.

NCIS showrunner had to be convinced to cast Mark Harmon as Gibbs...

The Green Goblin is, in the eyes of many fans, Spider-Man's greatest enemy. On the big screen, he first took centre stage in 2002's Spider-Man with Willem Dafoe delivering a memorable take on the twisted Norman Osborn. 

Chris Cooper briefly played the villain in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and was expected to later transform into an Ultimate-style, monstrous version of the character. 

Realising it would be tough to beat what Dafoe did with the Green Goblin, Marvel Studios brought him back for the Multiversal Spider-Man: No Way Home. The actor once again stole the show and, in the process, we learned that there's no Norman on Earth-616. 

Anything could change after Avengers: Secret Wars and, in an interview with The Direct, Invincible star and Mickey Mouse voice actor Chris Diamantopoulos shared his interest in playing Norman. 

"I was born going to Silver Snail comic shop. That's like one of the...

One major Spider-Man villain has never appeared in a movie yet, despite his huge impact in Marvel Comics. Throughout the years, Spider-Man has faced many antagonists on the big screen, from A-list Marvel supervillains such as Doctor Octopus and Venom in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy to lesser-known criminals like Shocker and Donald Glover's pre-Prowler Aaron Davis in the McU's Spider-Man: Homecoming. Sony's Spider-Man Universe also gave some villains their own movies, turning them into anti-heroes who faced their own enemies.

Being Spider-Man's lifelong archnemesis in the comics, Green Goblin has been a constant threat to the wall-crawler across all three major live-action movie franchises. Willem Dafoe's Norman Osborn was Spidey's main enemy in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man and the McU's Spider-Man: No Way Home; James Franco's Harry Osborn fought Tobey Maguire's Peter Parker in Spider-Man 3, and Dane DeHaan's Harry killed Gwen Stacy...

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This January, Hulu is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the highly anticipated release of the mystery crime thriller Paradise to the multiple new comedy shows like Going Dutch and Shifting Gears. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Hulu this month and have an 80% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the eight best movies that are coming to Hulu in January 2025 with an 80% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Paddington (January 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 97% Credit – StudioCanal

Paddington is a live-action, animated, feel-good comedy film written and directed by Paul King. The 2014 film follows Paddington, a talking bear who migrates from the jungles of Peru to the Streets of London, where he begins living with the Brown family. Paddington stars Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walter,...

The inspiring sports drama Seabiscuit, starring Spider-Man's Tobey Maguire, is making its way to streaming.

Starting January 1, 2025, Paramount+ subscribers can experience this critically acclaimed film that tells the true story of an underdog racehorse that became a symbol of hope during the Great Depression. Directed by Gary Ross, who previously directed Maguire in Pleasantville, Seabiscuit is a poignant tale of perseverance, resilience, and teamwork, brought to life by a stellar cast and sweeping cinematography.

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Critical Acclaim and Award Nominations

Seabiscuit received widespread critical acclaim upon its release in 2003, praised for its heartfelt storytelling and standout performances. The film earned seven Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Cinematography. Critics lauded the film for...

With an extensive list of films to choose from, Hulu continues to be a reliable streaming service for anyone’s movie night. Next month proves to be no different as the platform offers its subscribers a plethora of options to enjoy. Viewers will certainly want to ring in the New Year with any one of the numerous films Hulu has slated for release next month.

With plenty of thrillers and action, the streaming platform will definitely be the go-to place for edge-of-your-seat entertainment. While such genres might not be to everyone’s liking, there’s bound to be at least one option any viewer will enjoy. Viewers had better buckle up because Hulu plans to take them on quite a wild ride next month.

'The Town' (2010) Stream on January 1

Directed by Ben Affleck, The Town is a crime thriller that follows Doug MacRay (Ben Affleck), the leader of...

Along with the first movie in the animated franchise, there are plenty of movies like Sing 2 that capture the same magic that makes the family-friendly sequel such a gem. Much like its predecessor, Sing 2 is a jukebox musical and features a satirical look at the entertainment industry. This time around, Buster Moon and his friends are organizing another big show to impress a media mogul, which also includes convincing a reclusive rock star to come out of retirement and join them on stage.

The movie is an entertaining bit of fun for all ages, continuing the winning combination of popular music and adorable animal characters. While it has its own charm, there are some other great movies that share similarities fans may find interesting. Whether it is the celebration of underdogs showcasing their talents, the excitement of putting on a big show, or other animated movies with a musical energy,...

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For many major movie stars, the transition from teen idol to serious actor can be a perilous one. Daring choices are necessary to prove that you are more than a pretty face, and no one knows this better than Robert Pattinson. In a valiant effort to avoid typecasting, the YA icon chose a challenging project in between the first two Twilight movies: Remember Me, a downbeat romance that showed off a more mature side of Pattinson, but at the cost of a potentially career-killing twist-ending.

A big screen debut in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and an explosive breakthrough in The Twilight Saga: New Moon threatened to trap Robert Pattinson in the realm of adolescent fantasies, but his pursuit of more adult opportunities eventually paid off. Today he is a big name in art house cinema, and it speaks volumes about his...

Slick suits, high-octane stunts, and fiery explosions are all must-haves for any good spy movie hoping to compete with the James Bond franchise. In fact, if these elements aren’t in an espionage film, it's probably not worth watching in the first place. Specific aspects of plot, dialogue, and character portrayal further fuel the intensity of these super-charged cinematic feats. However, the staples of the spy genre must be in place for such things to land.

For decades, the James Bond Franchise has capitalized on a formula that proves successful over and over. Bond is the center of this enterprise, but many contenders have rolled up to the party with their own license to thrill. Boasting everything from gritty realism to ridiculous gadgets (even more outrageous than James Bond's toys), films like Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Atomic Blonde have stolen the spotlight from 007.

The Bourne Identity (2002) The James...

There's something sort of mythical about the state of Texas. It's one of the biggest states in the United States, both in terms of its geographical size and population, but it has an equally big reputation. Movies set in the state tend to be just as big, whether they're the laid-back ensemble comedies of Richard Linklater or one of the many gritty Westerns to which Texas has played host. But which among them is the best film set in Texas? Figuring that out is a pretty gargantuan task given the sheer number of truly great movies set in Texas, but I gave it my honest best. 

That being said, David Byrne's wacky musical comedy "True Stories," Ivan Reitman's farcical "Twins," Brian Robbins's soapy football drama "Varsity Blues," James L. Brooks's family tragicomedy "Terms of Endearment," and David Mackenzie's hard-boiled neo-western "Hell or High Water" all make the honorable mentions list.

December is here and with it, streamers are getting their monthly influx of new titles to watch. From “Wicked” director Jon M. Chu’s first feature to one of the standout horror movies of 2024 you might have missed, there are plenty of new movies on Hulu in December worth tuning into. To help you skip the infinite scrolling, here’s a curated selection of the best new movies streaming on Hulu this month.

“Gladiator” (Universal Pictures) ‘Gladiator’ (2000)

If the long-awaited arrival of Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator” sequel has you in the mood to revisit the original 2000 film, Hulu has you covered this December. Russell Crowe stars as Maximus Decimus Meridius, a faithful soldier of the Roman Empire, loyal to Marcus Aurelius, who loses everything at the hands of Marcus’ scheming, sniveling son Commodus (a slithery Joaquin Phoenix) and winds up fighting for his life in the Gladiator arena. Nearly 25 years later,...

Is that a chill in the air? Perhaps your boots are starting to feel colder and damper with each passing day. Maybe your cheeks are turning pink every time you step outside. Whether we like it or not, winter is here, which means it’s the perfect time to avoid the cold and hurry to your nice, warm movie house. With the holidays right around the corner, repertory theaters are stocking up on Christmas classics and seasonal favorites. For those looking for something more traditional than Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist” and Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu,” which release December 20 and December 25, respectively, cinemas in New York and Los Angeles have plenty of options for the whole family, as well as more festive adult fare for those looking to spice things up.

Selections this month come from the Metrograph located on the Lower East Side in New York City and Village East by Angelika,...

The season of giving is upon us, and for film junkies, one of the best gifts imaginable is yet another streaming library shakeup. Hulu has long held one of the most consistent lineups out of all the major streaming services, offering high-quality movies and TV shows for every demographic under the sun.

This looks to continue as 2024 comes to a close, so from the historical epics to the young-adult romance and from The Muppets to the action thrillers, we’re taking a look at the most exciting new additions to Hulu this December.

'Gladiator' Streaming December 1

With the sequel now playing in theaters, now is the perfect time to revisit Ridley Scott’s Best Picture-winning swords-and-sandals epic, Gladiator. Russell Crowe, who won an Oscar for his performance, stars as Maximus Decimus Meridius, a former Roman general who loses everything after refusing to swear loyalty to the new emperor,...

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This December, Hulu is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the highly anticipated U.S. release of Paris Has Fallen to the thrilling drama film Amber Alert. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Hulu this month and have an 80% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the five best films that are coming to Hulu in December 2024 with an 80% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Cast Away (December 1)

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 89%

Credit – DreamWorks Pictures

Cast Away is a survival drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis from a screenplay by William Broyles Jr. The 2000 film follows Charles “Chuck” Noland, a FedEx system analyst who gets stranded on an uninhabited island after a plane crash and tries to survive long enough so that someone can find and he can return home.

Gone are the days when Westerns ruled the box office, with superheroes now filling the role that cowboys once played in the American consciousness. But fear not, the Western genre is far from dead (which you would have known if you had read our list of the 100 Greatest Westerns of All Time). The brutality of the American West, combined with the hope that many people found in it, continues to inspire some of the most exciting filmmakers working today. It also has one of the richest histories of any genre, which allows filmmakers with a passion for Hollywood history to engage with the classics of the 20th century while updating Western tropes for modern audiences. The genre is so versatile that Westerns can reflect almost any political sentiment, meaning that Western movies tend to be an interesting barometer of the era in which they were made.

In just the last few Oscar seasons,...

Mark Harmon played the role of Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs to perfection in the Jag spin-off series. The actor portrayed the role for 19 seasons, establishing himself as a central part of the show.

However, what most NCIS fans don’t know is that there were several other actors who the creators were considering for that role. Notable names like Harrison Ford, Alec Baldwin, Clive Owen, and even Charlie Sheen were contemplated for the character. Harmon too initially wanted to reject the role until one thing made him accept the offer.

What’s in a name?: Mark Harmon changed his mind Mark Harmon in Jag | Credits: NBC & CBS

The military police procedural TV series, NCIS managed to captivate the audience with its unique concept and garnered substantial success. After the positive response from the initial seasons, the show soon became one of the most-watched TV series.

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Stars: Chris Cooper, Kris Kristofferson, Matthew McConaughey, Elizabeth Peña, Joe Morton, Stephen Mendillo, Oni Faida Lampley | Written and Directed by John Sayles

A major figure in independent filmmaking, writer/director John Sayles began his career working with the legendary Roger Corman and is now considered one of the greatest screenwriters in film history. One of his best-regarded works is his tenth feature, Lone Star, a masterpiece which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Screenplay. Despite such glowing reviews, lacking availability made this film a struggle to watch for the longest time, although that has thankfully been rectified due to a Criterion release. As part of Cinema Rediscovered on Tour, this film was available to see on the big screen across the UK and Ireland, and it is thanks to FilmBath that I received the opportunity to see this for myself.

Opening in the desert, two off-duty sergeants find their...

This year's D23 should have seen the return of the multiple-time Piston Cup winner, Lightning McQueen, as Disney accidentally revealed Cars 4 was once part of the event's line-up. It's been seven years since the word "Kachow!" was blasted from theater speakers in Cars 3, and like all great Disney Pixar movies, fans want more.

Thanks to an official survey on the D23 website (via @HollywoodHandle on X), fans now know that Cars 4 could be in development. The survey asked fans which project they're most looking forward to at the Disney-centric convention. Surprisingly, Cars 4 was listed among the movies. Cars 4 hasn't officially been announced by Disney or Pixar, and some audiences believed Cars 3 was the definitive end to the franchise. It is now expected that Disney will announce the fourth installment very soon to get ahead of the leak.

Cars 3, directed by Brian Fee, saw Lightning McQueen seemingly retire...

Mel Gibson will always be known for his work starring in and directing Braveheart, the period epic which won five Oscars, but just a few years later he starred in another war film that's making headlines on streaming. Gibson stars alongside Heath Ledger in The Patriot, the historical epic that is currently in the Prime Video top 10 before it leaves the platform at the end of the month. The Patriot follows a peaceful farmer named Benjamin Martin (Gibson) who leads a Colonial Militia during the American Revolution after a British officer murders his son. The Patriot also stars Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, and Chris Cooper, and currently sits at a 61% score from critics and an 82% rating from general audiences on the aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes.

The 2000 epic historical drama war film The Patriot, which was directed by Roland Emmerich, stars Mel Gibson as Benjamin Martin, a widowed veteran of the French and Indian war who struggles with raising seven children on a farm in 1778 South Carolina, against the backdrop of the encroaching American Revolutionary War. Benjamins initial opposition to engaging in war with the British puts Benjamin at odds with his eldest son, Gabriel, who is eager to join the fight.

The Patriot becomes a revenge mission movie in a fateful scene in which a British infantry army, led by the despicable Colonel William Tavington, invades the Martin homestead and proceeds to shoot and kill one of Benjamins sons, Thomas, before burning down the Martin home and taking Gabriel away. After the infantry rides away, Benjamin gathers his remaining sons and tracks the convoy holding Gabriel to a forest, where Benjamin and his sons shoot...

Controversial actor Mel Gibson leads a controversial historical war epic in 2000s The Patriot, and its now available to stream for free. Following Gibson as a war veteran and widower who finds himself swept into the American Revolutionary War when the conflict lands at his doorstep, the movie was met with mixed reviews upon release and was met with much controversy due to its fictionalized depiction of real events and an abundance of anti-British sentiment. But, hey, if youre not looking for a documentary and are instead looking for a brutal and bloody war epic, then The Patriot may just be for you.

Directed by Independence Day and The Day After Tomorrows Roland Emmerich, and written by Robert Rodat, The Patriot stars the late, great Oscar winner Heath Ledger alongside Gibson, with the rest of the cast comprised of Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Chris Cooper, and Tom Wilkinson. The Patriot...