Editor’s note: The below recap contains spoilers for Watson Episode 5. After four weeks of so-so episodes,WatsonEpisode 5 is where the series finally comes into itself, delivering an episode that hooks the audience from start to finish. It’s also the first episode to reallysaysomething about the medical field and how tech giants have priced patients out of life-saving medicine. Despite the title, “The Man with the Glowing Chest,”this week’s patient is a young Black woman suffering from a debilitating case of sickle cell anemia....

If you think, talk, or write about TV shows a lot, maybe you’re almost tired ofThe Sopranosat this point. Emphasis on “almost.” It’s the one that people think, talk, and write about perhaps most of all, and often in ways that sound hyperbolic. It also means everything has been thought, discussed, and written about, when it comes toThe Sopranos, but despite all that, the show remains interesting, relevant, and worth keeping in conversation....

Wes Andersonis a filmmaker known for his meticulous attention to detail. Down to the color palette, symmetrical framing, and carefully crafted narrative, everything in an Anderson film is in exactly the right place. His attention to detail is legendary,as is his ability to draw in some of themost elite levels of acting talentin the entertainment industry to his projects, even for the most minor of roles. These minor roles in an Anderson movie are often equally rich as the main players....

Taking place between roughly 1927 and 1969 (though some argue it was finished by the 1950s), The Golden Age of Hollywood was surely one of the most magical eras for cinema. Characterized by its glamour, experimental filmmaking, and iconic actors that endure as highly influential role models nowadays, Hollywood’s Golden Era introduced viewers to some of the most talented stars not only of their generations but also of those that had yet to come....

Even the most passionateBreaking Badfans had to be slightly skeptical of the prospect of making a spin-off series based on Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk), the “criminal” lawyer who helped Walter White (Bryan Cranston) and Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) expand their meth empire in theVince Gilliganseries. After all, Saul, along with his special services that got Walt and Jesse out of countless dire circumstances, was more or less a source of comic relief, aided by Odenkirk’s background in sketch comedy as a writer and performer....

Getting any movie made is a minor miracle. While the finished film only takes anywhere from 90-120 minutes to enjoy, years of hard work went into making that become a reality. It begins with the script, obviously, but production can be its own special nightmare, and then various decisions have to be made during post-production to put the film together just right. That’s not to mention the fact that, depending on how the film was produced or financed, you may have 5, 7, or 10 different people “in charge,” each demanding their own tweaks, adjustments, and changes....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Season 2 Episode 3 of House of the Dragon. The second season ofHouse of the Dragonhas only made things more complicated for the two sides of the Targaryen civil war. But perhapsno one has lost more power in Westeros than the Dowager Queen herself, Alicent Hightower(Olivia Cooke). The monarch used to have the entire kingdom in the palm of her hand, considering how she was the wife of King Viserys I Targaryen (Paddy Considine) and the daughter of Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans)....

Arrow Video is reaching for the stars with their latest release.Jason X, the futuristic tenth installment in theFriday the 13thfranchise, is coming to 4K Blu-ray. The two-disc set will be released on July 20, 2025. The set features a new 4K restoration of the film, and comes packed with special features, including an introduction from four-time Jason Voorhees portrayerKane Hodder; a new interview with composerHarry Manfredini; archival interviews with writerTodd Farmer, actorKristi Angus, and producerSean S....

Ben Stilleris known for working on timeless comedies that can entertain the audience with unpredictable twists and surprising celebrity appearances. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, the artist is back at it again withThe Dink. Stiller will have a supporting role in the movie, while also serving as a producer. The performer has assembled a very talented cast in order to bring the sports story to life. While his other comedic productions have been centered around family issues and the world ofZoolander,The Dinkwill dive deep into the world of pickleball....

It feels likeBenedict Cumberbatchis ineverything, because he’s constantly taking on new projects on TV and in film. So today, another one:Melrose, a limited 5-part series coming to Showtime where Cumberbatch will star and executive produce. The series is based on the semi-autobiographical novels ofEdward St. Aubyn, which skewer the upper class as its protagonist, Patrick Melrose, moves from his abusive upbringing into substance abuse and ultimately recovery. It’s described as a “hilarious” satire but between this description and it being adapted byFar From the Maddening Crowd’sDavid Nichollsit makes me think the opposite of that....

We’ve now published our individual Top 10 lists, and if you’ve read them all, you’re able to see the amount of diversity. Yes, there were some titles that were shared across multiple lists, but no single title landed on all five lists. That speaks to the great diversity not just in taste, but in film this year. It was easily possible to come up with completely different Top 10 lists because there were so many good movies this year....

On the East Coast, this November saw temperatures in the 70s last weekend. It barely feels like November - the seasonal crux approaching winter - but there are markers that it is. Leaves are falling, costumed and adorned young (and adult) people were out a few weeks ago celebrating Halloween and Day of the Dead, and the commercial calendar continues with wintertime songs and decorations.Hulu’s new slate of films this month reveals a disparity of emotional tasting as well, or, maybe, to put it better, the confirmation that a range of sentient exploration in the world of cinema is what makes cinema itself extraordinary....

Recently, a somewhatspoileryBlack Pantherclipwas featured onThe Ellen Show. Today, the full clip has been revealed a long with a lot more context as to what exactly is going on. It’s stillspoileryif you want to go into the movie as fresh as possible, so I’d advise skipping it altogether if that bothers you. For everyone else, the clip, which you may watch in its entirety below, reveals quite a bit about the powers of T’Challa’s suit, Wakandan technology, and just how smart Shuri (Letitia Wright) really is....