In A24’s latest horror endeavor, Heretic, directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods plunge audiences into a deeply unsettling meditation on faith, control, and human vulnerability. Known for their knack for suspense with A Quiet Place, Beck and Woods take a more personal and terrifying route this time, trading alien monsters for something arguably worse: the…
Paradise Lost: The Show That Puts DC Back on the Map In 2025, DC Studios is pushing boundaries with a string of highly anticipated releases, including a standout new show, Paradise Lost. Set in the mystical, all-female island of Themyscira, Paradise Lost offers fans an in-depth look at the Amazonian homeland that brought us Wonder…
Annie Baker, one of America’s most revered playwrights, transitions to the world of cinema with her film Janet Planet. Set against the backdrop of rural Massachusetts in the early 1990s, the film is a tender exploration of a mother-daughter relationship through the lens of 11-year-old Lacy, played by Zoe Ziegler, and her mother Janet, portrayed…
When Ridley Scott announced that he was returning to the Colosseum for Gladiator II, one couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow—was it necessary to resurrect the world of Maximus Decimus Meridius? After all, Gladiator (2000) was a cinematic juggernaut, sweeping five Oscars, including Best Picture, and becoming a cultural touchstone. Yet, after years of swirling…
There’s a certain art to films that make you uncomfortable, the kind that doesn’t rely on jump scares or gory effects but instead digs its claws into your mind, festering there for days after the credits roll. “Speak No Evil” is exactly that kind of film—a sinister little piece of cinema that leaves you questioning…
Paddington Bear is back, folks! After a stellar performance in two films that became instant family classics, the marmalade-loving bear in the red hat is about to embark on his most ambitious adventure yet. Paddington in Peru takes our furry friend from the comforts of London straight to the lush Amazon rainforests and Andean peaks…
It seems Hollywood is determined to humanize everything, and this time they’ve outdone themselves by humanizing a robot stranded in the wilderness. Yes, The Wild Robot—based on Peter Brown’s bestselling novel—takes the beloved children’s book and turns it into an animated feature that’s part heartwarming, part environmental sermon, and, surprisingly, part existential crisis. But before…
At first glance, Baby Reindeer sounds deceptively benign, with a title that could suggest an endearing tale. However, this new Netflix series is anything but soft-hearted. Based on Richard Gadd’s real-life experiences with a stalker, Baby Reindeer is a psychological rollercoaster that forces viewers to confront the darker sides of human vulnerability. The series, part…
When the much-anticipated Wicked movie adaptation finally hit theaters last week, fans of both the Tony Award-winning musical and The Wizard of Oz were eager to see if director Jon M. Chu’s vision could live up to expectations. After all, this film has been years in the making, delayed multiple times due to the pandemic,…
It’s 2024, and once again, we find ourselves in a world where apes reign supreme, humanity is on the brink of extinction, and Wētā Digital wizards have worked their CGI magic. Directed by Wes Ball, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes ushers in a new chapter in this iconic franchise, now standing as the…
