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Spoiler Alert: This Article Contains Major Plot Details From Stranger Things Season 5, Episode 3. For years, Max Mayfield has been one of Stranger Things’ most emotionally powerful characters. Her trauma-filled storyline in Season 4 — especially her horrifying confrontation with Vecna — left fans devastated and uncertain whether she’d ever truly recover. Season 5 … Read more
Apple TV+ may not dominate global streaming numbers, but when it comes to original science fiction, it’s quietly building an empire. From the mind-bending mystery of Severance to the sweeping cosmic ambition of Foundation and the dystopian grit of Silo, the platform has found a sweet spot: smart, character-driven sci-fi that respects its audience’s intelligence. … Read more
George Clooney has worn many Hollywood hats over the years — leading man, producer, writer, and award-winning filmmaker. After stepping behind the camera for the first time in 2002 with Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, Clooney continued building an impressive résumé as a director. One of the standout entries from that phase is his 2014 … Read more
Joel Edgerton stars in Train Dreams, a spare, elegiac drama directed by Clint Bentley and adapted from Denis Johnson’s 2011 novella. The film is a period piece set in the American West (early 1900s) that follows Robert Grainier (Edgerton), a logger and railroad hand whose life is shaped by love, long absences from home, sudden … Read more
In brief: Sisu: Road to Revenge is a loud, bloody action sequel directed and written by Jalmari Helander. The film brings back Jorma Tommila as Aatami Korpi — the near-indestructible ex-soldier first introduced in Sisu (2022) — and adds Stephen Lang and Richard Brake as brutal new antagonists. Clocking in at roughly 88–89 minutes, the … Read more
In Your Dreams is a US-made animated family adventure/comedy directed by Alex Woo (co-directed by Erik Benson), produced by Netflix Animation in partnership with Kuku Studios. The voice cast includes Jolie Hoang-Rappaport (Stevie), Elias Janssen (Elliot), Craig Robinson (Baloney Tony — the snarky living giraffe toy), Simu Liu (the kids’ dad), and Cristin Milioti (their … Read more
Champagne Problems (2025) is a holiday romantic comedy written and directed by Mark Steven Johnson, starring Minka Kelly as ambitious executive Sydney Price and Tom Wozniczka as Henri Cassell, the charming heir to a historic French champagne house. Supporting roles include Thibault de Montalembert, Sean Amsing, and Flula Borg. The story follows Sydney’s business trip … Read more
In a bright, family-friendly holiday offering that leans into music, comedy, and the Jonas Brothers’ signature charm, A Very Jonas Christmas Movie follows Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas as themselves on a chaotic, music-filled dash from London back to New York to be with their families for Christmas. Directed by Jessica Yu and written by … Read more
The Carpenter’s Son arrives in theatres as one of 2025’s most talked-about and divisive films: a short, intense supernatural-horror riff on the “lost years” of Jesus that blends faith, folklore and bloody spectacle. Directed and written by Lotfy Nathan, the film stars Nicolas Cage as the Carpenter (Joseph), FKA twigs as the Mother (Mary), and … Read more
November 2025 is poised to be a powerhouse month for R-rated cinema, offering audiences a diverse slate of thrillers, action-packed sci-fi, unsettling horror, and gripping dramas. From gritty dystopian battles and high-stakes crime operations to intense animated confrontations and chilling historical mysteries, this list of 18 titles promises an uncompromised viewing experience for mature audiences. … Read more