Reha Adams 
Kathryn Bigelow’s A House of Dynamite arrived this month as a Netflix event movie that refuses to be comfortably categorized. The film—an ensemble, White House–set thriller about a single, unattributed missile on a collision course with the United States—plays like a real-time moral pressure test: seconds count, authority clashes, and the camera stays tight on … Read more
HBO’s long-teased prequel series IT: Welcome to Derry arrived in late October as an unapologetically adult expansion of Stephen King’s mythic town — and it comes with clear viewer warnings. The first episode premiered October 26 on HBO (weekly episodes to follow), and early reviews and parental guides flag the show as intense, violent, and … Read more
The chilling handset is ringing once more: the horror sequel The Black Phone 2 arrives this October, and it brings with it questions about who should watch it, how the storyline builds on its predecessor, and how families can decide whether it’s appropriate for younger viewers. Four years after the events of the original film … Read more
The latest adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, Regretting You, has hit U.S. theaters on October 24, 2025. Directed by Josh Boone, known for The Fault in Our Stars, the film delves into the complexities of family dynamics, loss, and healing. While it offers a poignant narrative, the film carries a PG-13 rating, signaling its … Read more
When the familiar world of superheroes meets the ruthless, ravenous world of the undead, the result is both shocking and unmistakably for grown-up viewers. The new animated series Marvel Zombies shifts the usual bright cape-and-cowls scenario into dark territory — and the age rating speaks volumes: TV-MA in the U.S. Here’s how the story plays, … Read more
Hulu’s Murdaugh: Death in the Family, released on October 15, 2025, is a gripping true crime drama that delves into the tragic events surrounding the Murdaugh family. The series dramatizes the real-life murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh, members of a once-prominent South Carolina legal dynasty, and the subsequent unraveling of their family’s dark secrets. … Read more
When you first meet Jackie Peyton (Edie Falco) at All Saints Hospital, she seems like the nurse everyone dreams of: calm, capable, compassionate, and always in control. Patients trust her, colleagues admire her, and she exudes an aura of competence that makes the chaos of the emergency room feel manageable. But behind the crisp white … Read more
When investigative journalist Laura “Lo” Blacklock (Keira Knightley) boards the luxury cruise ship Aurora Borealis, she expects comfort, champagne, and the kind of serene escape only the world’s wealthiest can afford. What she doesn’t expect is to witness a terrifying crime — one that no one else seems to acknowledge. This is the chilling premise … Read more
Thirty years have passed since Edward Burns’s The Brothers McMullen captured hearts with its intimate portrait of love, faith, and family. This autumn, Burns brings audiences The Family McMullen, a sequel that swaps youthful romantic uncertainty for the deeper tensions of midlife, legacy, and second chances. With its R-rating (for language) by the MPA, the … Read more
Disney+ has become one of the most popular streaming platforms worldwide — offering everything from classic animated movies to Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and mature Hulu content.But as the catalog expands, parents often ask:“How does Disney+ rate its content?”and“How can I make sure my kids only see age-appropriate shows?” This guide explains the Disney+ … Read more