Netflix became popular thanks to several great early shows, but it was the success of complex dramas like Orange is the New Black that really showed how streaming and watching multiple episodes at once could change television. Netflix still leads the way in innovative content, and while not every expensive show is a hit, they’ve proven that you don’t always need a huge budget to create something amazing.
The upcoming film, Wild Horse Nine, is a 1973-set thriller following two CIA agents as they travel across Chile, from Santiago to Easter Island, to test each other’s trustworthiness. The movie boasts a strong cast including John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell, Steve Buscemi, Mariana di Girolamo, Ailín Salas, Tom Waits, and Parker Posey. Principal photography occurred between March and April of 2025.
Right now, streaming services are full of excellent science fiction shows set in post-apocalyptic worlds. Apple TV+ has several options, including Silo and Pluribus, and you can find similar shows like The Eternaut, Fallout, and The Last of Us on Netflix, Prime Video, and HBO. Despite their different stories, these shows generally explore dark and difficult themes.
As a fan of Japanese game shows, I’ve noticed something interesting. A lot of what we call “shows” are actually just individual segments within a larger variety program. It’s common for each part of the show to be a completely different game, so some entries you see aren’t full series, just one-time specials! These games are wild – they can be baffling, heartbreaking, or absolutely hilarious…often all at the same time!
The multiplayer game Helldivers, created by Arrowhead Game Studios, originally launched as a top-down shooter in 2015. It recently became popular again in 2024 with the release of its sequel, Helldivers 2, which changed the gameplay to a third-person shooter. Helldivers tells a story similar to Starship Troopers, where teams of highly trained soldiers fight aliens in dangerous locations, all in the name of protecting their home planet, Super Earth. At CES 2025, Sony announced plans to adapt the game into a movie, and the project is now progressing rapidly with a new key hire.
The new movie, Crime 101, opened in theaters on Friday, February 13th and has received a strong audience score of 85% on Rotten Tomatoes. This marks the fifth consecutive film for the actor to be well-received by audiences in the past four years, and it’s rated R.
Al Pacino’s 1985 film Revolution was a critical failure, leading him to take a four-year break from acting. More recently, his 2017 movie Hangman is widely considered his weakest work. However, between these disappointments, he’s made many strong films that deserve another look. These include provocative thrillers and a sequel that never got the recognition it deserved.
Warner Bros. is reportedly considering restarting talks to buy Paramount, following Paramount’s latest offer.
I’ve been following Guy Ritchie’s work for a while now, and it’s been fascinating to see his evolution. While he’s always been a dynamic director, I’ve really noticed him taking on bigger, more ambitious projects lately, like Wrath of Man, and I’m eagerly anticipating In the Grey. Honestly, he’s one of the most consistently working directors out there – it feels like there’s always something new from him coming out, almost annually! He’s not slowing down either, with Wife & Dog and Viva La Madness already in the pipeline. It’s great to see him so creatively active.
Villains like Kingpin, Kang, and Ultron have all had their moments of triumph, whether it meant defeating a powerful hero or even dominating the world. They’ve proven their strength by creating periods of fear and control, showing they’re truly skilled at achieving their goals. It’s easy to see why they continue to pursue even greater power.