As a follower, I must admit that February, being the shortest month, seems to bring a more modest selection on Max. Yet, there’s still a gem worth mentioning – the return of the critically acclaimed series, “The White Lotus” is back for its third season! This time around, we have an exciting ensemble cast featuring Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, and Walton Goggins gracing our screens.
Starting February 16, there will be fresh installments of “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver.” Additionally, a new documentary on the college basketball team that unexpectedly outplayed the legendary 1992 USA Basketball “Dream Team” during scrimmages is set to release. The heartfelt romance movie titled “We Live in Time,” starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, premieres around the same time. Also, a cinematic adaptation of Broadway’s musical “Waitress” hits screens.
Here’s the full list of what’s coming to Max in February 2025:
1st February, 2013 – Accidentally Brave was released in 2023, Bad Boys from 1995 and its sequel Bad Boys II from 2003, Brian Banks hit the screens in 2019. Other releases include Cabin in the Sky (1949), an episode of Cleats & Convos with Deebo Samuel (B/R) Episode 114, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon from 2000, Deepwater Horizon (2016), Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde from 1932, Dredd (2012), Duplicity (2009), Entertainment (2015), Experimenter (2015), the Final Destination series spanning from 2000 to 2011, and Ivanhoe from 1952.
Movies Produced: Jackie (2016), Jezebel (1938), Jupiter’s Darling (1955), Just Mercy (2020), King Solomon’s Mines (1950), Kitty Foyle (1940), Kusama: Infinity (2018), Lady Be Good (1941), Lassie Come Home (1943), Life Partners (2014), Lili (1953), Little Women (1949), Love & Basketball (2000), Mad Money (2008), Malcolm X (1992), Mary of Scotland (1936), Massacre (1934)
These are various films, including Jackie from 2016, Jezebel dating back to 1938, Jupiter’s Darling from 1955, Just Mercy which was produced in 2020, King Solomon’s Mines created in 1950, Kitty Foyle from 1940, Kusama: Infinity released in 2018, Lady Be Good from 1941, Lassie Come Home from 1943, Life Partners from 2014, Lili from 1953, Little Women from 1949, Love & Basketball from 2000, Mad Money from 2008, Malcolm X from 1992, Mary of Scotland from 1936, and Massacre which was made in 1934.
1. Mechanic: Resurrection (2016) – Resurrected Mechanic (2016)
2. Mildred Pierce (1945) – Mildred’s Pursuit (1945)
3. Mister Roberts (1955) – Mr. Roberts’ Voyage (1955)
4. Mr. Church (2016) – The Gentleman Church (2016)
5. Mrs. Miniver (1942) – Mrs. Miniver’s War (1942)
6. Neptune’s Daughter (1949) – Daughter of the Sea-King (1949)
7. Noma: My Perfect Storm (2015) – Noma: My Ideal Struggle (2015)
8. One Way Passage (1932) – One-Way Journey (1932)
9. Safe in Hell (1931) – Securely in Hell (1931)
10. Shadow on the Wall (1950) – Shadows on the Wall (1950)
11. Skate Kitchen (2018) – Skater’s Kitchen (2018)
12. Skiptrace (2016) – The Great Chase (2016)
13. Sleepwalking (2008) – Night Strolling (2008)
14. Speed (1994) – High-Speed Pursuit (1994)
15. Story of Louis Pasteur (1936) – The Life and Times of Louis Pasteur (1936)
16. Support the Girls (2018) – Backing Up the Ladies (2018)
17. Take Out (2004) – Delivering the Meal (2004)
18. Taxi Driver (1976) – Cabbie (1976)
19. The Bank Job (2008) – The Heist (2008)
20. The Color Purple (1985) – The Shades of Purple (1985)
21. The Conjuring (2013) – The Enchanters (2013)
22. The Guilty (2018) – The Accused (2018)
23. The Harvey Girls (1946) – The Waitresses in the West (1946)
24. The Host (2007) – The Guardian (2007)
25. The Last Circus (2011) – The Final Performers (2011)
26. The Last Days on Mars (2013) – The Farewell on Mars (2013)
27. The Last Time I Saw Paris (1954) – My Last Sight of Paris (1954)
28. The Life of Emile Zola (1937) – Emile Zola’s Biography (1937)
29. The Lost Patrol (1934) – The Missing Troop (1934)
2004’s “The Notebook”, 1945’s “Picture of Dorian Gray”, 1948’s “The Search”, 1951’s “The Tall Target”, 2016’s “The Wave”, 1949’s “The Window”, 1935’s “The Woman in Red”, 1945’s “They Were Expendable”, 1944’s “Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo”, 2008’s “Traitor”, 2011’s “Unknown”, 1945’s “Vacation from Marriage”, 2007’s “Waitress”, 1943’s “Watch on the Rhine”, and 2014’s “We Are the Best!”
Released in 2004, “The Notebook”; 1945’s “Picture of Dorian Gray”; 1948’s “The Search”; 1951’s “The Tall Target”; 2016’s “The Wave”; 1949’s “The Window”; 1935’s “The Woman in Red”; 1945’s “They Were Expendable”; 1944’s “Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo”; 2008’s “Traitor”; 2011’s “Unknown”; 1945’s “Vacation from Marriage”; 2007’s “Waitress”; 1943’s “Watch on the Rhine”; and 2014’s “We Are the Best!
February 2
The Edge with Micah Parsons, Episode 122 (B/R)
We Baby Bears, Season 2C (Cartoon Network)
On the 3rd of February, I’m all set to immerse myself in the engaging conversations on 90 Day Fiancé Pillow Talk: Before the 90 Days (Season 7), TLC. Meanwhile, I can’t wait to explore the unusual side effects in Common Side Effects (Season 1), Adult Swim. Furthermore, the intriguing investigations of our four-legged friends in Dog Detectives (Season 1) on Animal Planet are calling my name. Last but not least, I’m ready to unravel the mysteries of Very Scary Lovers (ID), keeping my fingers crossed for a thrilling ride!
4th of February:
* “Celebrity IOU” on HGTV, Season 9
* “The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper” on CNN Originals, Season 3
6th of February:
* Destinations of the Damned with Zak Bagans, Season 1B (Discovery Channel)
* Izzy Does It, Season 1 (HGTV)
* The Takedown: American Aryans (Max Original)
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February 6th TV Schedule:
* Destinations of the Damned with Zak Bagans on Discovery Channel, Season 1B
* Izzy Does It on HGTV, Season 1
* The Takedown: American Aryans (Max Original)
7th of February:
* Lu & The Bally Bunch, Season 1A
* How I Left the Opus Dei (Max Original)
* We Live in Time (A24) – Year 2024
* On the 7th of February:
* Lu & The Bally Bunch, Season 1A is on.
* How I Left the Opus Dei (Max Original) is also available.
* We Live in Time (A24) will be released in the year 2024.
February 8
Luther Vandross: Never Too Much (CNN Films)
February 9
Puppy Bowl XXI Kickoff (Animal Planet)
Puppy Bowl XXI (Animal Planet)
11th of February in the year 2016, the movie “Central Intelligence” was released. This film was also distributed as an extended edition in 2016. Additionally, a more recent movie titled “Father Stu,” which came out in 2022, is also noteworthy.
February 12
Guy’s Grocery Games, Season 37 (Food Network)
February 13
Home Sweet Rome, Season 1B (Max Original)
February 14
Silly Sundays, Season 1A
Waitress: The Musical (2023)
16th February lineup includes:
* “Have I Got News for You”, Season 2 (CNN Originals)
* “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver”, Season 12 (HBO Original)
* “Love & Marriage: Huntsville”, Season 9 (OWN)
* “Pearl: The X-Traordinary Origin Story” (2022)
* “The White Lotus”, Season 3 (HBO Original)
17th February:
* Nine-zero Day Fiance, Season 11 (TLC)
* Evil Lives Here, Season 17 (ID)
* Tournament of Champions: The Qualifiers (Food Network)
* Watchmen: Chapter II (2025)
17th February:
* On the eleventh season of “90 Day Fiance” (TLC),
* In the seventeenth season of “Evil Lives Here” (ID),
* During the qualifiers for “Tournament of Champions” on Food Network,
* The second chapter of “Watchmen” in the year 2025.
February 18
We Beat The Dream Team (TNT & HBO Original)
19th February:
– Unveiled: Barefaced Crimes, Season 3 (ID)
– Moonshine Masters, Season 7A (Discovery)
– Hawaiian Home Makeover, Season 2 (HGTV)
February 20
Bea’s Block, Season 1B (Max Original)
February 21
Elevation (2024)
February 22
House Hunters Renovation, Season 18 (HGTV)
February 24
End of Watch (2012)
Homestead Rescue, Season 12 (Discovery)
On February 25th, I’ll be glued to my screen for “Eyes on the Prize III: We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest” (an HBO Original). This powerful documentary series continues to shed light on the Civil Rights Movement and its impact.
Also, I can’t wait for the return of “Wipeout”, Season 2B airing on TBS. It’s always a fun-filled, action-packed rollercoaster ride that keeps me on my toes!
February 27
Cóyotl: Hero and Beast, Season 1 (Max Original)
February 28
Christina on the Coast, Season 6B (HGTV)
Morbius (2022)
Toad and Friends, Season 1A
25 Movies Turning 50 in 2025
Shampoo
On February 11, 1975, the Oscar-winning film “Shampoo” premiered. This movie features Lee Grant in an award-winning supporting role and was produced, co-written, and starred Warren Beatty as a Los Angeles hairstylist grappling with an existential dilemma. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fashion, slang, and politics of the mid-1970s, “Shampoo” is an excellent starting point.
The 1975 Oscar winner for supporting actress, Lee Grant, stars in “Shampoo,” a film produced and co-written by Warren Beatty, who portrays a Los Angeles hairstylist dealing with an existential crisis. To get a feel for the style, lingo, and political climate of the mid-1970s, this movie is a great introduction. The premiere date was February 11, 1975.
Deep Red
The timeless masterpiece, “Dario Argento’s Suspiria,” originally released on March 7, 1975, continues to captivate audiences as one of the greatest Italian horror films ever made. Enhanced by an eerie soundtrack by the band Goblin, this chilling tale stars David Hemmings, famously known for his role in “Blowup.” Here, he portrays a pianist entangled in a perplexing sequence of gruesome murders.
Funny Lady
The sequel to Barbra Streisand’s smash hit “Funny Girl,” which premiered on March 12, 1975, may not be as celebrated or acclaimed now compared to its original, but it was a significant success in 1975. It even ranked as the eighth highest-grossing film of that year and brought Streisand back to portray the iconic comedienne Fanny Brice once more.
The 1975 sequel of Barbra Streisand’s blockbuster “Funny Girl,” released on March 12th, 1975, might not be as fondly remembered or highly rated today as its predecessor, but it was a major box office hit in 1975. In fact, it managed to secure the eighth spot among the top-grossing films of the year and saw Streisand reprise her role as Fanny Brice, the famous comedienne.
Tommy
The rock opera album by The Who from 1969 was transformed into a film in 1975 under the direction of Ken Russell, featuring an illustrious cast that included Roger Daltrey from The Who, Tina Turner, Eric Clapton, and Elton John portraying the Pinball Wizard (in large boots). Despite not receiving as much affection as the original Who album, the movie “Tommy” is still regarded as a cult classic of its time.
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Director Ken Russell and an all-star cast, including Roger Daltrey from The Who, Tina Turner, Eric Clapton, and Elton John in the role of the Pinball Wizard (sporting large boots), brought the 1969 rock opera album by The Who to life on screen in 1975. Although it didn’t garner as much love as the original album from The Who, the movie “Tommy” is still considered a cult classic of its era.
Dolemite
On April 23, 1975, stand-up comedian Rudy Ray Moore transformed his stage persona into a cinematic hero of sorts, producing a hilarious and action-packed blaxploitation comedy. In this film, Moore plays the lead character, a nightclub owner (and pimp) who returns from prison to take down some criminal drug dealers. The production of this delightfully entertaining movie was later documented in the biopic “Dolemite Is My Name,” with Eddie Murphy portraying Moore.
In 1975, stand-up comedian Rudy Ray Moore created a blend of blaxploitation action comedy filled with bawdy humor and gritty action, starring as the main character, a nightclub owner who was released from prison to fight drug dealers. The production process for this entertaining film was depicted in the biopic “Dolemite Is My Name,” with Eddie Murphy playing Rudy Ray Moore.)
Death Race 2000
The movie, titled “Death Race,” was initially released on April 27, 1975. This groundbreaking satire, foreshadowing the concept of reality television as we know it today, focuses on a cross-country race where drivers earn points by hitting other vehicles with their own car. Roger Corman, a renowned producer of the 1970s, was behind this film, which became one of his most successful productions. It starred David Carradine and a young Sylvester Stallone. Interestingly, Hollywood remade this movie in 2008, titled simply as “Death Race,” with Jason Statham in the lead role.
The movie, known as “Death Race,” was first shown to the public on April 27, 1975. This innovative satire that prefigured reality TV centers around a coast-to-coast race where drivers score points by colliding with other cars. Produced by Roger Corman during his successful 1970s career, it featured David Carradine and a young Sylvester Stallone. In an interesting twist, Hollywood reimagined this film in 2008 as “Death Race,” starring Jason Statham.)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
50 years ago, one of the wittiest and most memorable movies ever produced graced our world. Monty Python, a renowned English comedy group, premiered their first original feature film, using it to satirically reinterpret the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. This movie was the top British box office hit in 1975 and eventually inspired the Broadway musical “Spamalot”. To this day, humor enthusiasts are still quoting its hilarious lines (Ni!!).
The Eiger Sanction
On May 21, 1975, Clint Eastwood elevated his acting and budding directing career to unprecedented levels with the film “The Eiger Sanction”. This suspenseful tale follows a retired assassin who is coerced into resuming his old line of work amidst the breathtaking Swiss Alps. Essentially, it’s a blend of “John Wick” and “Cliffhanger”, featuring an early John Williams score and stunningly captured mountain vistas filmed in Switzerland, with many stunts performed by Eastwood himself.
Clint Eastwood soared to new heights with his film career and burgeoning directing skills in “The Eiger Sanction”, released on May 21, 1975. This action-packed movie revolves around a retired assassin who is compelled to return to his old job against the picturesque backdrop of the Swiss Alps. In essence, it’s a fusion of “John Wick” and “Cliffhanger”, boasting an early score by John Williams and visually impressive mountain scenes shot in Switzerland, with Eastwood himself executing many of the stunts.)
The Return of the Pink Panther
The comedy “The Return of the Pink Panther,” directed by Blake Edwards, was released on May 21, 1975. This marked Peter Sellers’ return to playing Inspector Clouseau after an eleven-year absence. The movie was a huge success and rekindled the series, resulting in four additional films over the following decade, with two of them coming out even after Sellers’ passing in 1980.
After a break of 11 years, Peter Sellers reprised his role as Inspector Clouseau in “The Return of the Pink Panther,” which was released on May 21, 1975. Directed by Blake Edwards, this comedy revived the series and led to four more films over the next decade, with two being released posthumously after Sellers’ death in 1980.)
Nashville
In 1975, Robert Altman directed the critically acclaimed film “Nashville,” a narrative that revolves around an array of characters who flock to the city in the run-up to a charity concert for a political candidate. This movie was recognized by the Academy with five nominations, among them Best Picture and Director, and it ultimately won an award for its original song “I’m Easy.” The film remains popular today as part of Altman’s enduring legacy from his 1970s work.
Night Moves
One of the lesser-known gems from 1975 is a haunting neo-noir film centered around a private eye (Gene Hackman) searching for a missing girl. The detective unravels the mystery, yet finds that the answers only lead to more puzzles. Directed by Arthur Penn, who was renowned for “Bonnie and Clyde”, this movie is as much a profound character study of Hackman’s disheartened investigator as it is a traditional whodunit.
This underrated 1975 film is a dark neo-noir about Gene Hackman playing a detective searching for a missing girl. Although he solves the mystery, the answers only lead to more questions. Directed by Arthur Penn, who worked on “Bonnie and Clyde”, this movie delves deeply into the character of Hackman’s sad private eye as much as it is a typical mystery story.
Jaws
Cooley High
Cooley High (Released on June 25, 1975)
This significant work in African-American cinema and poignant coming-of-age film portrays the experiences of two Chicago high school seniors, played by Glynn Turman and Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs. The movie skillfully balances humor and melancholy, earning its place in the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry in 2021. This esteemed institution praised it as “one of the most acclaimed and commercially successful films of 1975.” Interestingly, an attempt to adapt Cooley High for television eventually led to the creation of the popular 1970s sitcom, What’s Happening!!.
Rollerball
Originally released on June 25, 1975, the film “Rollerball” gained renewed popularity when it was remade. In this action-packed movie, James Caan played the lead role, a feat he also achieved in the 1975 film “Funny Lady,” a big year for him. Set in a dystopian future of 2018, the sport depicted in “Rollerball” is adored by its inhabitants. Although the remake was not well-received, the original, directed by Norman Jewison, holds up quite well. (Seems accurate!)
The Other Side of the Mountain
In the 1970s, heart-wrenching romances were all the rage. The film, “The Other Side of the Mountain,” released on July 25, 1975, tells the story of Marilyn Hassett, a champion slalom skier who endures a crippling injury and finds love with another daring ski enthusiast portrayed by Beau Bridges. Despite its melancholic twists and turns, the movie was a massive success, sparking a sequel, “The Other Side of the Mountain Part 2.” Interestingly, both films were inspired by the life of a real-life ski champion named Jill Kinmont.
Picnic at Hanging Rock
August 8, 1975 – Released
This critically acclaimed Australian film marked the beginning of director Peter Weir’s international career and is often hailed as a key component of the “Australian New Wave” cinema movement of the 1970s. The movie revolves around the puzzling vanishing act of a group of schoolgirls who disappeared during a picnic. Ever since, Weir’s cryptic drama has sparked debates and discussions, earning a spot in the prestigious Criterion Collection in the late 1990s.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
On a sweltering summer night in August of 1975, an iconic midnight movie made its debut. However, it initially flopped. But as late-night viewers stumbled upon this quirky rock musical, they developed an instant obsession, and thus began the enduring legend of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Fast forward to 2025, and we might just be transported back in time for its 50th anniversary screenings!
(Note: The phrase “They’re gonna time warp you all the way back to 1975” is a reference to the popular phrase used in the movie “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”)
Mitchell
The film titled “September 10, 1975” falls into the category of low-budget cop thrillers, with Joe Don Baker in the lead role. While it’s not a cinematic masterpiece, it holds significance in the annals of bad movie history. It was the movie featured in the last episode hosted by Joel on the original broadcast of “Mystery Science Theater 3000”.
Dog Day Afternoon
1975 marked the release of “Dog Day Afternoon,” a captivating drama directed by Sidney Lumet. Based on a true story about a bank robbery in Brooklyn that spirals out of control, this film showcases one of Al Pacino’s finest performances and an Oscar-winning screenplay by Frank Pierson. “Dog Day Afternoon” is among the year’s top films.
In 1975, the release took place for the movie “Dog Day Afternoon,” a dramatic masterpiece directed by Sidney Lumet. This film, inspired by real events of a botched bank heist in Brooklyn, features one of Al Pacino’s best acting performances and an Academy Award-winning script penned by Frank Pierson. Among the year’s finest films, “Dog Day Afternoon” is not to be missed.
Three Days of the Condor
In the wake of the Watergate scandal, the mid to late 1970s became a golden era for suspenseful, paranoid thrillers. One standout from this period is Sydney Pollack’s “Three Days of the Condor,” featuring Robert Redford as the lone survivor of a massacre at the CIA’s New York office. After being falsely accused of numerous crimes, he must go into hiding to clear his name and unravel the conspiracy. It seems that we could use more movies like this in today’s cinema; if you haven’t seen “Three Days of the Condor,” I highly recommend giving it a watch.
Shivers
1975 marked a significant year in the horror genre as David Cronenberg unleashed his breakthrough work, “Shivers.” This low-budget Canadian indie film revolved around a grisly series of deaths caused by a sexually-transmitted parasite. Indeed, it embodied the distinctive style that we have come to associate with Cronenberg. Remarkably, “Shivers” turned out to be one of the most profitable Canadian films of its time and set Cronenberg on his path towards becoming a renowned genre director in the 20th century.
The Sunshine Boys
The movie adaptation of Neil Simon’s successful Broadway play, “The Sunshine Boys,” was released on November 6, 1975. In this film, Walter Matthau and George Burns portray a pair of grouchy old vaudeville comedians who reunite after years apart following a contentious split. Notably, Burns won an Oscar for his role in the movie, which catapulted him into an unexpected late-career film star at nearly 80 years old. After “The Sunshine Boys,” he went on to star in other notable comedies such as “Oh, God!”, “Going in Style”, and “18 Again!”
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
On November 19, 1975, Milos Forman’s adaptation of Ken Kesey’s “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” was crowned Best Picture at the Oscars. This film didn’t just win the top award; it also became one of only two movies in history to sweep all five major categories (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, and Best Actress). The other film to achieve this was “The Silence of the Lambs” in 1991. Interestingly, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” was the first movie ever discussed on the debut episode of “Siskel & Ebert.
Barry Lyndon
Originally met with varied responses in 1975, Stanley Kubrick’s “Barry Lyndon” has since earned a place among his most celebrated works. In this historical drama set in 18th century Europe, Ryan O’Neal portrays the titular character whose experiences serve as the foundation for the three-hour narrative.
Initially, Stanley Kubrick’s “Barry Lyndon” received mixed reviews in 1975. However, over the subsequent fifty years, it has become one of his most lauded films. Ryan O’Neal takes on the role of the central character in this three-hour drama set in 18th century Europe, where the character’s journey forms the backbone of Kubrick’s storytelling.
The Hindenburg
1975, the year that saw fewer disaster movies compared to the preceding year, nevertheless, witnessed the release of one such film – “The Hindenburg” – during the holiday season. This star-studded production recounts the infamous blimp disaster, hinting at a deliberate act of sabotage as its cause. Interestingly, it was released on Christmas Day, making it an ideal family viewing option!
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