Movies

Think about “’80s action” for a moment. For fans of the genre, it’s more than just a time period – it brings a whole set of images to mind. I immediately picture tough guys who don’t exactly see eye-to-eye, constantly trading witty remarks and gunfire with the villains. They’re always sporting sunglasses, and maybe one has a toothpick in his mouth. And, of course, at least one of them is feeling a little past his prime, though he’d never admit it directly.

The series benefited from a strong cast, including Academy Award winner Billy Bob Thornton and nominee Demi Moore, with Jon Hamm appearing in the first few episodes. The show’s mix of family drama and workplace mysteries quickly resonated with viewers, but it truly took off with the recent season two finale.

Mike Flanagan consistently creates excellent limited series for streaming. Shows like Midnight Mass and The Fall of the House of Usher were visually stunning and told compelling stories, and they both worked well as single-season projects. While both are worth watching again, there’s another Mike Flanagan miniseries on Netflix that truly deserves a second look.

The fantasy musical movie was a huge hit, racking up 482 million views on the streaming service between July and December 2025. This made it Netflix’s most-watched title in a six-month period, breaking the previous record.

A movie’s success is usually measured by how well it does in theaters and with critics. However, many truly great films weren’t appreciated when they first came out and didn’t perform well financially. Reminiscence feels like one of those films – it has the potential to become a beloved cult classic. It’s a stylish, futuristic noir that may have been ahead of its time, and audiences weren’t quite prepared for its unique story.

For nearly 30 years, the ending of The Truman Show has sparked conversation, though it’s not intentionally open to interpretation like many sci-fi films. It provides a clear resolution, leaving little to debate. What’s truly fascinating is the effect this ending has, not just on Truman Burbank (played by Jim Carrey), but on everyone else in his world, and that’s something people still discuss today.

At the Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo in April 2025, Lucasfilm revealed they were creating an animated series centered around Darth Maul, the memorable villain created by George Lucas and featured in the 1999 film Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.

Finding Her Edge tells the story of ice dancer Adriana Russo, who returns to competition while grieving the loss of her mother.

After being bitten by a radioactive spider, Brooklyn teen Miles Morales gains incredible powers and becomes Spider-Man. He discovers he’s not the only one with these abilities when he meets Peter Parker. Now, Miles has to learn to control his powers and fight the villainous Kingpin, who has the dangerous ability to open doorways to alternate universes and bring other Spider-People into their world.

I saw this cool concept art floating around showing Peter Quill – Star-Lord – chilling on a couch with White Vision, and everyone immediately thought it was for a future Avengers movie. But lately, more and more fans, myself included, are starting to wonder if it might actually be a hint for VisionQuest instead!