To celebrate the holiday season, Michael Weatherly took to Instagram with a message addressed to “Everyone Who Came to The Party… Love, Tony & Ziva. Merry Christmas.” He went on, writing in the caption of a photo with him posing with Cote de Pablo:
As a big fan of TV, I’ve always been fascinated by Ryan Murphy’s work, but I have to admit, he’s definitely not afraid to push boundaries. His shows, like the Monster series on Netflix, often tackle really dark and unsettling subjects. With the latest season, focusing on Ed Gein, a lot of people, myself included, felt like some of the facts were stretched or exaggerated just for shock value. It felt less about telling a true story and more about sensationalizing some truly awful events.
With the new TV season starting soon, it was notable that this year’s last episode of 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way featured a cast member making a big promise. However, like many New Year’s resolutions, promises can be broken, and it seems Manon Berryman may have fallen short of hers, despite what she said on the show.
From beginning to end, Marty Supreme hints that, no matter how much Marty dreams and boasts, life won’t go as he expects. The film uses the world of table tennis as a setting for a story about a man striving for national fame, but who ultimately becomes a figure of ridicule. The post-World War II setting and cultural details effectively reveal Marty’s character and his journey, culminating in his acceptance of fatherhood.
I just saw a sneak peek on ScreenRant for a movie coming out in 2026, and it’s seriously creepy! They shared an exclusive picture of the character Jane in a room covered in what looks like satanic symbols – tons of pentagrams drawn all over the walls, and some writing that’s hard to make out. You can check out the image below, but be warned, it’s pretty intense!
A key concern with the new seasons is the decision to simplify the story by removing some beloved side plots and characters from the original Avatar: The Last Airbender. While streamlining the narrative to fit everything in is understandable, cutting too much from the source material risks weakening the richness of the world. A specific example is a storyline involving Katara in the first season of the Netflix adaptation, which was significantly reduced and feels like a mistake.
The latest episodes of Stranger Things season 5 bring the Hawkins group back together as they devise a last-ditch effort to stop Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower). While these episodes are thrilling, the show still struggles with how it uses the character Joyce (Winona Ryder). With the second part of the season now released after a month-long wait, Stranger Things season 5 is heading towards its series finale.
Beyond those standout films, 2025 offered a diverse range of compelling cinema, including a chilling new body-horror film from David Cronenberg and an unexpected gem from a renowned Japanese director. Several exciting new filmmakers also emerged with powerful dramas exploring family life and the impact of trauma. These films deserve to be remembered, even if they didn’t get the attention they deserved.
A keen-eyed fan named Jay Hulme noticed something interesting about the film Wake Up Dead Man: it appears to have subtly “Rickrolled” the audience. “Rickrolling” is a prank where people are tricked into watching Rick Astley’s 1987 music video, “Never Gonna Give You Up,” instead of what they expected. Though Astley and the song aren’t in the film, the movie was filmed at the same location as the music video.
Catherine Zeta-Jones approached the set as a dedicated professional, eager to discuss her scenes and the details of her role. However, for Brad Pitt and the rest of the star-studded cast – including George Clooney, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, and Don Cheadle – filming felt more like a pleasant trip to Europe. Pitt later shared in an interview with the Daily Echo, shortly after the movie’s release, that this was the case for almost everyone involved.