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Jake Gyllenhaal's 124-Minute Sci-Fi Disaster Movie Is Officially Netflix's Biggest Streaming Hit

A blockbuster sci-fi disaster movie released in 2004 and starring a young Jake Gyllenhaal is currently a big hit over on Netflix.

Slashfilm · EN

Skydance Inherited Massive Flops From Warner Bros. Deal - And Things Could Get Worse

A lot of Warner Bros. movies have bombed in 2026, which is now the newly-formed Skydance's problem. Unfortunately, things may not get better in 2027.

Slashfilm · EN

With Friends Like These: twenty wildly entertaining buddy comedies

With Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine galloping into theaters, Rory Doherty writes in praise of twenty essential buddy comedies—from The Sting to Superbad —to watch with your friends or your frenemies.

Letterboxd Journal · EN

To Follow Her Best Picture Win, Siân Heder Opted to Make ‘the Hardest Story She Could Imagine’

For "Being Heumann," Heder takes on a seminal moment in the life of the remarkable disability activist Judy Heumann. She imagined a risky film, populated by all manner of disabled performers, that felt more "Dog Dog Afternoon" than cultural vegetables. All that? It was scary. It was worth it.

IndieWire · EN

Even Netflix Is Turning to AI to Help Audiences Figure Out What to Watch

A new function called AI Discover launches today for select users in the United States.

IndieWire · EN

Jordan Firstman Opens Up with ‘Club Kid,’ His Hilarious, Tender, and Must-See Feature Filmmaking Debut

“I’ve softened a lot in the process of making it,” Firstman told IndieWire, reflecting on the melancholy portrait he paints in a film about queer nightlife and learning how to be seen.

IndieWire · EN

Billy Evans Hosts AMA on (His Own) X Account: ‘You Can See Everything’ Subject on Not Being a Cocaine Fan, Going Full Frontal, and What His Cousin’s Thing Was

Elizabeth Holmes' life partner spend Monday answering "legally permissible" questions from fans.

IndieWire · EN

‘The Intertwining’ Review: Two Medical Students Uncover Buried Truths in Tense Psychological Drama

A Japanese woman and a Korean woman learn they were switched during IVF in an intensely controlled film from Kiyoshi Kurosawa protegé Akira Yamamoto.

IndieWire · EN

Don’t Forget, Oscar Watchers: ‘The Odyssey,’ ‘Project Hail Mary,’ and Other Big Guns Are Coming Back

The studios are ramping up their blockbusters for Oscar consideration as "Disclosure Day" star Emily Blunt hits the promo trail and "The Odyssey" Best Actor front-runner Matt Damon takes on "Project Hail Mary" charmer Ryan Gosling.

IndieWire · EN

What Are Local Movie Theaters Showing on Election Night?

From “The Devils” and David Lynch to a one-person erotic cinema and “Hardball,” here's how film programmers all across the U.S. are serving their communities on November 3.

IndieWire · EN

Ebenezer’s Venmo and ‘How to Rob a Bank’ ATMs: Studios Are Now Promoting Movies by Just Giving Away Money

Film marketing teams are creating stunts around cold, hard cash — a bid at virality built for the internet's bleak age of endless transactions.

IndieWire · EN

Avengers: Doomsday Already Hit A Box Office Milestone That Makes It Look Great (And Supergirl Not So Much)

The Avengers haven't even assembled in theaters yet, and the numbers are already getting awkward for DC.

Cinema Blend · EN

Mckenna Grace Has A Surprising (And Disney-Oriented) Reason For Saying No To Nude Scenes

I didn't see this reason coming.

Cinema Blend · EN

Mason Thames Is Officially The DC's Robin, And I'll Never Forget The Time He Manifested It With Us

Sometimes you have to speak things into existence!

Cinema Blend · EN

‘Rob Lowe: The Outsider’ Trailer: The Brat Pack Star Revisits His Rise, Scandals & Second Act In Netflix Documentary

Rob Lowe was one of Hollywood’s biggest young stars before he became one of its biggest cautionary tales. But unlike many of his ’80s contemporaries, he survived, came out the other side, reinvented himself, and built an entirely new career on television. Now, at 62, he’s revisiting the fame, scandals, and second chances in Netflix ’s “ Rob Lowe: The Outsider ,” a new documentary from “ Tiger King ” and “ Fyre ” director Chris Smith . Continue reading ‘Rob Lowe: The Outsider’ Trailer: The Brat Pack Star Revisits His Rise, Scandals & Second Act In Netflix Documentary at The Playlist.

The Playlist · EN

‘SCTV: The Greatest Show You’ve Never Heard Of’ Review: A Hilarious, Heartfelt Tribute To Canada’s Comedy Legends

There’s a particular kind of joyful thrill that comes from remembering the first time something completely blew your mind—a type of déjà-new , a dopamine rush of nostalgia that almost reawakens the original experience. This re-exhilarated sensation of discovery is so potent and carries such a unique euphoria that there probably should be a hyper-specific Japanese word for it. And that feeling courses through Jason Hehir ’s terrific Netflix documentary, “ SCTV: The Greatest Show You’ve Never Heard Of .” READ MORE: ‘SCTV’: Every Episode Of The Classic Cult Comedy Series Is Finally Coming To Netf

The Playlist · EN

‘It’s Alright’: Paul Bettany, Asha Banks, Gugu Mbatha-Raw & Colin Firth Enlisted For Aging Pop Star Comedy

Paul Bettany has been making waves recently after reviving his MCU role as Vision for the Disney+ series “VisionQuest” and has now been tapped for a new feel-good comedy, “ It’s Alright ,” heading to the American Film Market , and he’ll be working alongside some neat co-stars. As revealed in the project’s announcement from Variety, the others among the cast will be Asha Banks (“A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder”), Gugu Mbatha-Raw (“Loki”), and Colin Firth (“Disclosure Day”). Continue reading ‘It’s Alright’: Paul Bettany, Asha Banks, Gugu Mbatha-Raw & Colin Firth Enlisted For Aging Pop Star Comedy

The Playlist · EN

Judi Dench Blames Wanting Scenes Away From A Desk For M’s ‘Skyfall’ Death: “Apparently, It Was Daniel’s Idea To Have Me Killed”

Acclaimed actress Judi Dench has been one of the more beloved actors to portray the James Bond character M going back to “ GoldenEye ,” and ended up being killed during the third-act events of Sam Mendes ‘ “ Skyfall ,” and in her new memoir, “ Is It Too Late to Make a Run For It? “, out this week, she recalled how she learned of her death scene. Continue reading Judi Dench Blames Wanting Scenes Away From A Desk For M’s ‘Skyfall’ Death: “Apparently, It Was Daniel’s Idea To Have Me Killed” at The Playlist.

The Playlist · EN

Former 007 Pierce Brosnan Gushes With Excitement For “Visionary” Director Denis Villeneuve Tackling ‘Bond 26’: “We Are Going To Be Blown Away”

We’re all thrilled to see what Amazon MGM Studios comes up with when it comes to “ Bond 26 ,” as they’re currently gearing up the casting of the next James Bond (actors Callum Turner and Jack Lowden said to have done on-camera testing last month). So while we’re likely going to get some jaded comments from Daniel Craig , who is likely sick of fielding Bond questions for the last 20 years, Pierce Brosnan seems all too happy to be an audience member for this next stage, sharing his opinion on the next film. Continue reading Former 007 Pierce Brosnan Gushes With Excitement For “Visionary” Directo

The Playlist · EN

David Fincher Was Conflicted About Whether ‘Cliff Booth’ Would Be A Film Or TV Series Due To Script Size: “Was It A Movie Or A Series?”

Later this month, “ The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth ” is heading to IMAX screens, showcasing the collaboration between screenwriter Quentin Tarantino , director David Fincher, actor Brad Pitt , and Netflix for the follow-up story to the Oscar-winning film “ Once Upon A Time in Hollywood .” Well, it sounds like we nearly got a series iteration of the project. In a lengthy conversation with Empire Magazine, the two creatives talked about how they decided to get together, help from a push by Pitt, and there was a point when they considered (possibly not for very long) whether they were

The Playlist · EN

Edward Berger Still Wants A Shot At James Bond After Losing ‘Bond 26’ To Denis Villeneuve

Edward Berger may have missed out on directing the next James Bond movie, but he hasn’t entirely given up on 007 . The “ Conclave ” and “ All Quiet On The Western Front ” filmmaker was among the serious contenders for “ Bond 26 ” before Denis Villeneuve landed the job. And while Berger is happy to see what Villeneuve does with the franchise, he’d still love a crack at Bond himself. Continue reading Edward Berger Still Wants A Shot At James Bond After Losing ‘Bond 26’ To Denis Villeneuve at The Playlist.

The Playlist · EN

Dafne Keen Recalls Thinking Pal Millie Bobby Brown Would Land X-23 During ‘Logan’ Auditions: “There’s No Way I’m Booking It”

Actress Dafne Keen is one of the few actresses from the world of the “ X-Men ” franchise to be able to reprise her role in the mainline Marvel Cinematic Universe, as her character Laura/X-23 was able to appear in “ Deadpool & Wolverine ” as the grown-up iteration of the Wolverine clone/surrogate daughter. Well, as she tells it, during that audition process she thought she had lost the role to someone else who was in the mix, Millie Bobby Brown , seemingly before “ Stranger Things ” had become the streaming phenomenon. Continue reading Dafne Keen Recalls Thinking Pal Millie Bobby Brown Would La

The Playlist · EN

NBC Decides On An Unsatisfying Ending To Happy's Place

Happy's Place reveals that when it comes to one key mystery of the show, Bobbie and Isabella might never get the answers they desperately want.

Screen Rant · EN

How Old The Gossip Girl Cast Was Compared To Their Characters

Gossip Girl featured a cast full of talented young actors who went on to have impressive careers, and many of them got their start on the show.

Screen Rant · EN