Netflix subscribers have an almost insatiable appetite for true crime. Frankly, whenever the streaming service launches a new show or movie chronicling a shocking real-world crime, it tends to make a near-immediate splash and rocket […]
Rory Mellon
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I’m pretty confident when I say you almost certainly haven’t even heard of “To Catch a Killer,” let alone have actually watched it. This 2023 crime thriller most definitely flew under the radar upon release. […]
Netflix has already released several seriously intense new shows in 2025, from the gritty Western drama “American Primeval” to the chilling sci-fi thriller “Cassandra.” But reality often trumps fiction, and “Surviving Black Hawk Down” is […]
Last Sunday (Feb. 16) saw the 2025 BAFTAs (British Academy Film Awards) ceremony held in rainy London, England. My biggest takeaway from the glitzy awards show was that Jesse Eisenberg is a true treasure. His […]
There are plenty of top new movies arriving on some of the best streaming services this week. However, the next seven days are really about the premium streaming space with the likes of “The Brutalist,” […]
The Netflix top 10 has shifted quite a bit in recent days. For starters, the original rom-com “La Dolce Villa” has rocketed straight to No. 1 spot over the Presidents’ Day weekend, while action-thriller “Aftermath” […]
Netflix has this week added 2019’s “Don’t Let Go” to its movie library, and it’s triggered a long-forgotten memory. When I saw this sci-fi thriller flick in movie theaters that summer, I had the entire […]
On the surface, “Broken Rage” might seem like a fairly boilerplate crime thriller. It centers on an aged hitman forced to go undercover in a criminal syndicate after cutting a deal with two police detectives. […]
Prime Video’s top 10 is a great place to start when looking for something to watch on the popular streaming service. But just because a movie ranks high on the ever-rotating list doesn’t guarantee its […]
I was intrigued when I learned Netflix was getting a new crime drama called “Adolescence” in March. But when I discovered it would star Stephen Graham and reunite the British actor with “Boiling Point” director […]
It’s not often that the second chapter in a trilogy is the strongest one. Yet, with director Ti West’s X trilogy, its middle portion, “Pearl,” is the frontrunner of the pack combining a gripping (but […]
Last week, Netflix released a wave of compelling shows, including “Apple Cider Vinegar,” “Cassandra,” “The Åre Murders” and “Prison Cell 211.” At the same time, the world’s biggest streaming service also debuted a new reality […]
It’s set to be a massive week of new movies across the best streaming services with almost every platform offering subscribers something new to stream this week. Picking a highlight is no easy task, but […]
Most biographical movies follow a pretty predictable formula which can make the subgenre feel just a little bit stale. However, if you’re looking for a biopic that offers something fresh, and opts to take a […]
Every month, I comb through Netflix’s slate of new movies and TV shows and in February, I was greeted with a surprise: “Prison Cell 211.” To anybody who has seen the excellent 2009 movie “Cell […]
Netflix has confirmed its new movie slate for February 2025, and to match up with the shortest month of the year, the streaming service is adding a slightly smaller selection of movies to its catalog […]
I’m surprisingly knowledgeable about Belle Gibson, a disgraced wellness influencer who is the subject of Netflix’s new true crime drama “Apple Cider Vinegar.” My familiarity with her story comes from falling down a YouTube rabbit […]
When watching the trailer for Netflix’s upcoming dark thriller “Delicious,” the first comparison point that sprang into my mind was “Parasite.” Yes, 2019’s Best Picture-winning masterpiece from South Korean director Bong Joon-ho. And that’s why […]
Sometimes good movies fail. Unfortunately, in the volatile Hollywood landscape quality isn’t always enough to rake in the box office dollars, and “The Nice Guys” is proof. This Shane Black feature is one of the […]
I almost missed my screening of “September 5” last month. A combination of factors caused me to cut it extremely close to getting to the movie theater on time, but in the end, I was […]
There are plenty of new movies to sink your teeth into across the best streaming services this week. Meanwhile, on premium video-on-demand, you can enjoy the latest reimagining of a classic Universal Monster. “Wolf Man” […]
Prime Video has confirmed its slate of new movies for February 2025, and one newcomer that deserves to be on every subscriber’s radar is 2018’s “Arctic.” This survival thriller may be more than half a […]
Prime Video has just given me a proper blast from the past. As of today (Saturday, Feb. 1), “Breach” is now streaming on the popular streaming service, and I haven’t thought about this thriller in […]
Like many dedicated movie fans, I have a carefully curated list of “comfort watches.” These are the movies I turn to when I don’t have the mental energy to focus on something wholly new, and […]
Netflix just added 2019’s “Queen & Slim” to its movie library and I’m experiencing a mixture of emotions. Part of me is pleased this phenomenal crime thriller may enjoy a deserved resurgence in interest, but […]
The Amazon Prime Video top 10 most-watched movies list has been a little static this week. It’s largely a case of as you were, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Right now, fans of […]
Netflix is on a bit of a hot streak when it comes to thrillers. Last year saw the likes of “Woman of the Hour,” “Don’t Move” and “Carry-On” deservedly rack up millions of viewing hours, […]
Prime Video adds a lot of new movies every month. In January 2025, the streaming service bolstered its movie library with more than 85 new additions. Naturally, with so many new flicks being added at […]
Timothée Chalamet seems to be everywhere right now. Not that I’m complaining. I’ve been a fan of his work since his career-making turn in 2017’s “Call Me by Your Name”, and as his star has […]
There are plenty of new movies to watch this week across the biggest streaming services. Netflix, Prime Video and Max all have new offerings for subscribers, while on premium video-on-demand platforms, a couple of critically […]
January is always a long month, and as we (finally) approach the end, you might be in the mood for something a little lighter in tone. That’s where Netflix’s new comedy movie, “You Hurt My […]
Looking for something thrilling to watch on Prime Video this weekend? The service’s top 10 list of the most-watched movies on the platform is a great starting point and right now it’s dominated by thrillers […]
The 2025 Oscar nominations have been confirmed. After multiple delays (due to the ongoing wildfires impacting Southern California), Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott took to the stage to announce this year’s crop of hopefuls competing […]
“The Traitors” is a genuine television phenomenon. Ever since the first season launched on Peacock in February 2023, viewers have been delighting in each dramatic twist and unexpected banishment as a group of “faithfuls” attempt […]
Netflix’s “Emilia Pérez” exists between two extremes. In recent weeks, my social media feed has been rife with jokes at the flick’s expense — with a particularly infamous musical number becoming something of a meme […]
The Netflix movie library is always churning, and while that means that new flicks are being added at a regular clip, it also means that every month subscribers have to wave goodbye to a few […]
One of my favorite things about Prime Video is its appreciation for classic movies. While its biggest streaming rival, Netflix, typically focuses on new originals, with even its library additions largely from the 21st century, […]
During the excitement of New Year’s Eve, it was easy to miss the Netflix debut of a new biographical documentary focused on the life (and tragic death) of Swedish DJ, Tim Bergling, known most commonly […]
It’s set to be one of the biggest weeks for new movies in several months. The next seven days are practically bursting with new flicks across the best streaming services with all the major players […]
Sometimes you need to delve deeper into the Prime Video top 10 movies list to find the real stand-outs. It’s not uncommon for the No. 1 pick to be of somewhat questionable quality, but right […]
I’m not one for silence when the credits start rolling. The moment a movie finishes, I typically begin reeling off my initial thoughts to whoever I’m watching with (or if I’m watching a movie alone, […]
This week marks the release of “Wolf Man,” one of the first major theatrical movies of 2025. The reimaging of the classic Universe monster flick of the same name comes from director Leigh Whannell, and […]
Netflix’s first major movie of 2025 drops this week in the form of “Back in Action.” This action-comedy from director Seth Gordon (the man behind “Horrible Bosses” and the awful “Baywatch” reboot) stars Cameron Diaz […]
Expectations are a dangerous thing when it comes to movies. Go into a film with your excitement levels too high, and it’s easy to walk away disappointed when the movie doesn’t measure up to the […]
The 97th Academy Awards (aka the Oscars 2025) are on the horizon with this year’s glitzy ceremony set for March 2. While we’re still awaiting this year’s nominations (scheduled to be revealed on January 23), […]
“Tag” is a movie I haven’t thought about in several years. I caught the Jeff Tomsic-directed comedy when it hit theaters in the summer of 2018, and it was already leaving my mind within minutes […]
After a (relatively) slow start to the year, it’s set to be a big week for new movies across the best streaming services. The next few weeks will see new flicks debut on Netflix, Prime […]
Sometimes good movies need just a little bit of time to find their audience and that appears to be the case with “Number 24,” Netflix’s stirring new war thriller. This Norwegian movie landed on the […]