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Idris Elba as the President of the United States looking pensive seated by a window in A House of Dynamite

There's One Major Downside To House Of Dynamite Streaming On Netflix

By Jeremy Mathai 2 months ago

House of Dynamite marks the long-awaited return of director Kathryn Bigelow, but that's not the only reason why the film deserves more than a streaming release.

Glenn Powell as Ben Richards walking through a studio flanked by two guards in The Running Man

5 Things We Learned About Edgar Wright's The Running Man [NYCC]

By Jeremy Mathai 2 months ago

Edgar Wright and his collaborators on The Running Man attended New York Comic Con to discuss the ins and outs of their much-anticipated Stephen King adaptation.

Major Daniel Gonzalez kneeling in despair outside an army base in A House of Dynamite

House Of Dynamite's Ending Will Infuriate A Lot Of People – But It's The Best Possible Choice

By Witney Seibold 2 months ago

The ending of Kathryn Bigelow's nuclear war thriller A House of Dynamite may leave some viewers cold, but it's the best possible conclusion.

Images from Primitive War, Mickey 17 and Drop in a composite image

15 Most Underrated Movies Of 2025 (So Far)

By SlashFilm Staff 2 months ago

These days, it's very easy for great movies to slip through the cracks and end up ignored. So we're highlighting the most underrated movies of 2025.

Lo standing at the front of the ship with Richard Bullmer behind her in The Woman in Cabin 10

The Woman In Cabin 10 Movie Completely Changes The Book's Ending — Does It Work?

By Nina Starner 2 months ago

Netflix has finally released the long-awaited adaptation of The Woman in Cabin 10, but the ending is completely different. Here are our thoughts.

Daniel Day-Lewis as Ray Stoker sitting in the woods next to Sean Bean as Jem Stoker in Anemone

Anemone's Best Scene Reminds Us Of One Truth About Daniel Day-Lewis

By Jeremy Mathai 2 months ago

No one would deny that Daniel Day-Lewis is one of the greatest actors of all time, and the best scene in Anemone helps solidify that reputation.

Roy Scheider as Jackie Scanlon looking sweaty in Sorcerer

Stephen King's 10 Favorite Movies Include One Of The Most Underrated Thrillers Of All Time

By Lee Adams 3 months ago

Stephen King's 10 favorite movies include classics by the likes of Steven Spielberg, but also this thriller, which has been reevaluated since initially bombing.

Aunt Gladys in Weapons, Indy the Dog in Good Boy, Sammie in Sinners, Pete and Ray in The Long Walk

16 Best Movie Performances Of 2025 (So Far)

By SlashFilm Staff 3 months ago

2025 has proven to be a fantastic year for film fans, and we've rounded up 16 of our favorite, must-see performances (so far).

Ray Stoker sitting in the grass in Anemone

Anemone Ending Explained: Internal Shame Is An Overwhelming Force Of Nature

By Quinn Bilodeau 3 months ago

The acting return of Daniel Day-Lewis is in his son's feature directorial debut, Anemone, a complex psychological drama with an ending in need of an explainer.

Alan Ritchson's Jack Reacher is seen in closeup in Reacher

Reacher Star Alan Ritchson Produced This Forgotten Kristen Stewart Thriller On Prime Video

By Joe Roberts 3 months ago

Many see Reacher as Alan Ritchson's break into Hollywood, but he had already been producing films years before he was cast in the role.

Bob looking in horror and fear as he drives down a long road in One Battle After Another

Is One Battle After Another A Secret Sci-Fi Movie? Every Clue You Missed

By Rafael Motamayor 3 months ago

Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another may be a stealthy sci-fi movie, which would only add to the urgency of its story's themes and messaging.

Indy and his owner sit outside in Good Boy

The 10 Best Animal Performances In Movies Ranked (Including Good Boy)

By SlashFilm Staff 3 months ago

In honor of Good Boy, a new horror film starring a very talented dog, we're ranking 10 of the best animal performances in movies.

Hutch Mansell looking wary in a video arcade in Nobody 2

Bob Odenkirk Insisted On This One Big Note For Nobody 2

By Witney Seibold 3 months ago

Bob Odenkirk's Hutch deals out some more punishment in Nobody 2, but the actor had an important note about the moment that triggers his violence.

Sean Connery as James Bond dressed in a tuxedo and sitting at a poker table in Dr. No

Amazon Left James Bond Fans Furious With A Controversial Promotional Decision

By Jeremy Mathai 3 months ago

James Bond's Walther PPK is a permanent part of the 007 arsenal, but Amazon angered fans by removing guns from the movie's promotional images.

Hank and Alma don't want to face what comes After the Hunt

After The Hunt Review: Luca Guadagnino's Unpredictable Drama Pushes The Limits Of Ambiguity

By Bill Bria 3 months ago

Julia Roberts and Ayo Edebiri are excellent in Luca Guadagnino's deliberately ambiguous thriller-drama After the Hunt. Here's our review.

Fletcher staring down Andrew over his drum set in Whiplash

J.K. Simmons Called This Beloved Drama With 94% On Rotten Tomatoes 'Genius'

By Michael Boyle 3 months ago

J.K. Simmons has praised this film's 'genius' writing, but its success also had a lot to do with what he and the movie's other creatives brought to the table.

Anemone's Secret Weapon Isn't Daniel Day-Lewis

By Bill Bria 3 months ago

Anemone marks the great return of Daniel Day-Lewis, but the psychological drama film's secret weapon is a different actor.

Ben Stiller's Greg Focker staring down Sylvester Stallone's Jack Carter surrounded by money

25 Years Ago, Ben Stiller Buried Sylvester Stallone At The Box Office

By Ryan Scott 3 months ago

In the year 2000, Sylvester Stallone was poised for a box office hit. Unfortunately for Sly, no one anticipated the star power of Ben Stiller.

Tyler Perry as Arthur wearing sunglasses in Those Who Wish Me Dead

Taylor Sheridan And Tyler Perry Had An Unexpected Collaboration In A 2021 Action Movie

By Joe Roberts 3 months ago

Taylor Sheridan and Tyler Perry are actually friends in real life, which explains Perry's somewhat random cameo in this Sheridan-directed action-thriller.

Orson Welles as Franz Kindler staring intensely in The Stranger

A Thrilling Film Noir Classic Starring Orson Welles Is Streaming For Free

By Michael Boyle 3 months ago

This Orson Welles noir thriller isn't quite as famous as some of his other work, which is all the more reason to check it out now that it's streaming for free.

Scooby-Doo, ParaNorman, Jack Skellington, Coraline, and Alvin in a composite image

15 Best Animated Movies To Watch During Halloween

By Rob Hunter 3 months ago

Not all the best Halloween movies are live-action. There are plenty of amazing animated movies for kids and adults to enjoy during the spooky season.

Glen Powell as Ben Richards looking sweaty and upset in The Running Man (2025)

Glen Powell Asked Tom Cruise For One Piece Of Advice For The Running Man

By Nick Staniforth 3 months ago

After signing up to star in Edgar Wright's The Running Man film adaptation, Glen Powell knew exactly what to ask his Top Gun: Maverick co-star Tom Cruise.

Uma Thurman as Beatrix Kiddo driving in a car

The Quentin Tarantino Director's Cut Almost No One Has Seen Is Finally Getting Released

By Devin Meenan 3 months ago

Quentin Tarantino has always considered two of his best films as one continuous story, and The Whole Bloody Affair is finally coming to theaters.

Keke Palmer as Alice standing on a porch in Alice

Keke Palmer's Gritty '70s Crime Thriller Is Becoming A Netflix Streaming Hit

By Joe Roberts 3 months ago

Critics felt this Keke Palmer-led '70s crime thriller was more exploitative than empowering. Now, however, it's finding a new audience streaming on Netflix.

Sense Sergio St. Carlos lowering his glasses from his desk in One Battle After Another

One Battle After Another And Sinners Have One Important Thing In Common

By Rafael Motamayor 3 months ago

One Battle After Another and Sinners both feature noteworthy supporting characters whose brief but memorable appearances greatly benefits their storytelling.

Captain Olivia Walker on the phone in the Situation Room in A House of Dynamite

A House Of Dynamite Review: Kathryn Bigelow's Nuclear War Thriller Will Give You Anxiety

By Chris Evangelista 3 months ago

Kathryn Bigelow returns with A House of Dynamite, a well-crafted nerve-shredding thriller about impending nuclear war. Here's our review.

Chris Vaughn, Jr. sitting in a car in Walking Tall

A Decades-Old Cold Case Development Completely Changes This Dwayne Johnson Movie

By Witney Seibold 3 months ago

Uh, oh. A new development in a decades-old cold case that inspired multiple Hollywood movies has turned its hero into a villain.