CROSS THE STREAMS

What makes Rian Johnson’s Knives Out films stand out isn’t just their clever plotting or star-studded casts, but their bold refusal to settle into franchise routine. Each entry resets the board, keeping only Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc while reinventing the setting, tone, and themes. The third installment, Wake Up Dead Man, streaming on Netflix, pushes […]

Taylor Sheridan trades horses for hydrocarbons in his new Paramount+ drama Landman, a gritty dive into Texas oil country. Starring Billy Bob Thornton as fixer Tommy Norris, the series swaps Yellowstone’s sweeping pastures for the sun-scorched Permian Basin, grounding its story in real-world detail from the boom-and-bust oil fields. Co-created with Boomtown podcaster Christian Wallace, […]

With the family in town and not much to do during the heavy snow Saturday, my wife and I were invited to see “Zootopia 2” with my in-laws and our nephew. Before we went I’d said, “Well, I haven’t seen the first “Zootopia”, but they assured me that you could probably figure it out. “Zootopia […]

Zach Cregger, known for the breakout horror hit Barbarian, is back with Weapons—a wild, ambitious thriller that proves he’s not interested in making “everyday” movies. The film starts with a chilling mystery: 17 children wake up in the middle of the night, run into the darkness, and vanish. From there, Cregger unravels a twisted, character-driven […]

This Veterans Day, honor the courage and sacrifice of servicemen and women by revisiting some of cinema’s greatest war classics. From timeless Golden Age masterpieces to modern epics, these films capture the humanity, heroism, and heartbreak of military life. Start with Jean Renoir’s The Grand Illusion (1937), a moving portrait of camaraderie and class in […]

Netflix’s hit rom-com Nobody Wants This is back for Season 2 — and it’s louder, catchier, and slightly more self-aware. The new season leans heavily on pop perfection, with songs from Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chappell Roan blasting through nearly every scene. The music doesn’t always match the moment, but it keeps the energy […]

“John Candy: I Like Me” is a heartfelt tribute to one of Hollywood’s most beloved funny men. Directed by Colin Hanks, the Amazon documentary celebrates Candy’s warmth, humor, and generosity through stories from friends and co-stars including Steve Martin, Catherine O’Hara, Eugene Levy, and Tom Hanks. Opening with Dan Aykroyd’s emotional eulogy and closing with […]

Netflix’s hit anthology series Monster, created by Ryan Murphy, is returned for its chilling third installment — Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Following the success of the Jeffrey Dahmer and Menendez brothers seasons, the new chapter dives into the twisted mind of one of America’s most infamous killers. Charlie Hunnam stars as Ed Gein, the […]

Brad Ingelsby, best known for Mare of Easttown, returns to his Philadelphia roots with the new HBO limited series Task. Unlike Mare, which centered on Kate Winslet’s grief-stricken detective, Task is more of an ensemble drama, blending crime thriller with layered family struggles. The story follows FBI agent Tom (Mark Ruffalo), a widower coping with […]

John Cena’s retirement tour has been mostly predictable—until last night. After a career packed with heroic babyface triumphs and even a stint as WWE’s top heel, Cena’s final run seemed destined to follow the script: loud ovations, emotional sendoffs, and a few marquee wins. Fans cheered as he dispatched Logan Paul and delivered classic Attitude […]