Whether you're merry or miserable, David Byrne's holiday playlist will resonate: The singer-songwriter and Talking Heads frontman presents some of his favorite holiday music — including songs by The Pogues, James Brown, LCD Soundsystem and Paul Simon.
Forget Hollywood's 'old guard,' Nicolas Cage says the young filmmakers get him: The Oscar-winning actor is seeking out the next generation of filmmakers because, he says, many established directors have "already made up their minds about me." Cage's new movie is Dream Scenario. Interview:
By age 5, Keaton was a star in his family's vaudeville act; he went on to star in and direct silent films, performing jaw-dropping stunts. Slate film critic Dana Stevens profiles Keaton in a new book.
…He adds: "The thing to know about this abuse is not just being sexually abused in such a tender age, it's being abused by an entire belief system. The Catholic church indoctrinates believers into a worldview which is demonstrated by these rituals and symbols and so it's a level of abuse that is just very difficult to comprehend. There's no fixing that. There's no giving back to these guys what was taken from them. All we could hope to do is move forward."
Some of 2021's biggest titles — Wes Anderson's The French Dispatch, Denis Villeneuve's Dune, Kenneth Branagh's Belfast, and a lot more that made headlines out of this year's fall festival circuit — will be everywhere soon enough. But it's also important to take a step back and note the smaller films that might not garner as much buzz, but pack a punch nonetheless...
Over the years, Netflix has emerged as a frontrunner in cutting-edge original content in the science-fiction genre.
Read on for some of the streamer's best sci-fi shows and films, as rated by critics on Rotten Tomatoes..... https://www.insider.com/netflix-best-sci-fi-movies-and-tv-series
Netflix is trying to surface more new shows in one place. The company announced that it’s going to group some of its content rows together into a tab called New & Popular. This section will only show up on TV devices and is rolling out widely after first being tested in April.... https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/5/21502772/netflix-new-popular-row-tab-tv-update
Over three dozen movies are leaving Netflix throughout October.
These movies include spooky Academy Award winners such as “The Silence of the Lambs” and “Sleepy Hollow,” as well as the more lighthearted yet still beloved “Sleepless in Seattle” and “Spaceballs.”
Netflix may have scuffled at this year’s Emmy Awards, but the streaming platform is once again set to dominate the cultural conversation in October. The service will debut major film and television originals in the coming weeks, including new movies from Adam Sandler (the horror comedy Hubie Halloween on October 7) and Aaron Sorkin (the prestige drama The Trial of the Chicago 7 on October 16), premiere episodes of The Haunting of Bly Manor and Emily in Paris, and a surfeit of flashy library content, including the final season of Emmy Award-winning juggernaut Schitt’s Creek..... https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/09/new-on-netflix-october-2020
At least they’re not singling anything out: This month’s exiting Netflix titles run the gamut from Oscar winners to genre specialties to blockbusters to tiny indies. That means if you load up your queue now, you might just have time to get them all in before they leave. (Dates indicate the final day a title is available.) https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/09/movies/leaving-netflix-september.html
These are the hidden gems on Netflix you will want to watch! With thousands of titles in the Netflix library, it can be difficult deciding what to watch. While they do have many well-known TV shows and movies that seem to get all the attention, there are others hiding below the radar you may have missed that are actually great. In this video, I will show you 10 hidden gems on Netflix, released over the past few years that are well worth watching. Included will be Netflix Originals along with others that were broadcast elsewhere before landing on the service. https://youtu.be/cP34RLmwbXI
2020 is seeing some Netflix originals getting a lot of positive buzz. From dramas to gripping documentaries, the streaming giant is experimenting with plenty of fresh ideas. With Netflix's release schedule ramping up more than ever, we want to make sure that you don't miss out on any hidden gems.
Over the years, there have been endless films and TV shows inspired by Bram Stoker's 1897 novel Dracula. Now, the world's most famous vampire has come back to life once again in a new BBC series, which is available in America exclusively on Netflix. And with the creators of Sherlock working behind the scenes, you know that the writing will be clever and engaging. .... https://youtu.be/GtpXBZoaX9k
You can just follow your "List" or check out the "what's new" or "what's hot" tabs, or you can dig a little deeper into the Netflix archives to find some truly outstanding, under-the-radar films. Here's a look at some of the best stuff to add to your queue the next time you don't know what to watch.
The Duffer Brothers might allude to their Spielbergian influences and aims in Stranger Things, but Rim of the World director McG unabashedly and cheerfully made an '80s-style kid adventure movie. Rim of the World mixes elements of E.T., The Goonies, and Red Dawn to create a similarly fun sci-fi action movie where teens save the day..... https://youtu.be/6qFb8ccE_WA
This month, Netflix will pay homage to one of the most beloved YA book series, Ann M. Martin’s The Baby-Sitters Club, with their new original Netflix Family series of the same name that debuts on July 3. Centering on the friendship and babysitting business venture of five middle school girls—Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, Stacey, and Dawn—this heartwarming and empowering series was exuberantly hailed as “the only pure thing left in this world” by TIME’s TV critic Judy Berman. .... https://time.com/5861228/new-on-netflix-july-2020/
You’re likely getting ready for the new drop of Netflix movies on Monday. Before you start looking ahead at this week, there are some great options to check out this weekend.
As usual, there’s something for everyone. Whether you love dance movies or want one of the top releases from 2019, here are the top five movies to check out from May 30 to 31. https://netflixlife.com/2020/05/30/good-netflix-movies-watch-may-30-31/