There’s no shortage of reality TV shows that have damaged the genre’s reputation. Many of these were thankfully brief experiments designed to shock audiences with outlandish and often exploitative ideas. By now, pretty much any terrible dating show or sensationalized documentary you can imagine has likely already been made and aired, and we can be grateful that the most egregious examples are off the air.
The first season of The Night Manager was adapted from John le Carré’s 1993 novel. When it came time to plan a second season, a major challenge arose: there wasn’t a follow-up book to base it on. So, Season 2 ventures into new territory, with the author’s son, Simon Cornwell, guiding the show’s evolution. Fortunately, the team successfully expanded the story, and The Night Manager Season 2 has been as well-received by critics as the first.
According to FlixPatrol, The Instigators reached the top 10 on Apple TV’s global movie chart on January 15, 2026, landing at number 10. The film was the most popular movie in Micronesia and Uganda, and generally ranks around 4.8 on streaming charts worldwide. In the U.S., it’s doing very well, currently at number 2 after debuting at number 8 on January 10th. This success is a bit of a comeback for the film, which premiered on Apple TV in 2024 to mixed reactions. The Instigators stars Damon and Affleck as two unlikely partners who team up to rob a corrupt politician.
In a recent interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Jennifer Lawrence explained why she didn’t take the role of Sharon Tate in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood – Margot Robbie ultimately played the part. Host Josh Horowitz pointed out that Tarantino had previously wanted Lawrence for the Jennifer Jason Leigh role in The Hateful Eight.
Having led Lucasfilm for over ten years, Kathleen Kennedy has experienced many challenges, but she identifies the constant negative reaction from some Star Wars fans as her biggest frustration. Specifically, she feels criticized for both failing to satisfy everyone and for not simply rehashing old storylines.
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The Brave and the Bold, a new Batman movie, has been one of the slowest DC projects to get off the ground since the launch of DC Studios. Unlike other DC films and shows that are actively in production, updates on this animated movie have been scarce, though it’s still confirmed to be happening with Andy Muschietti as director.
Jayni Chase and Chevy Chase have been married since 1982 and have experienced both the best and worst of times together, including his peak fame and a serious health crisis that put him in a coma. She’s also undoubtedly faced criticism directed at her husband over the years. In a recent CNN interview connected to the documentary I’m Chevy Chase, and You’re Not, Jayni Chase stated that she believes any offense taken to Chevy Chase’s statements is a reflection of the individual taking issue, not a fault of her husband. She then went on to say…
Similar to famous critics like Ebert and Siskel, Roeper isn’t afraid to share his honest opinions about new movies. These ten films represent just a small selection of the movies he’s named among his annual “Worst Films” over the years, presented in random order. You’ll find some predictable choices, but also a few surprises.
After the success of their film Air three years ago, the filmmakers are teaming up with Netflix for a new crime thriller. The story follows two Miami police officers who discover a large sum of money, which creates suspicion and tension within their team as they struggle to figure out who they can trust.