The increasing ubiquity of Netflix has posed a serious issue for the Academy Awards and the industry at large, and thus far the Oscars have been reluctant to acknowledge Netflix’s increasing output of original films.Beasts of No Nationwas the first Netflix film in awards contention, but it failed to score any Oscar nominations. This past year, however, Netflix’s most serious contender yetMudboundfared far better, scoring four nominations including a groundbreaking Best Cinematography nod forRachel Morrison....

In the modern era of television, there is no such thing as a “break” from new series — even in the summer months, networks and streaming services find ways to fill up hours of airtime. While production shutdowns this spring may mean that the number of series released this year may drop dramatically, the next few months are still pretty packed with new releases and returning favorites. From Netflix’s youth-targeted offeringsThe Baby-Sitters ClubandCursed, to Apple TV+ premiering new shows meant to inspire, includingDear…andLittle Voice, to whatever the hell HBO’sPerry Masonmight end up being, there are a lot of fascinating shows on the horizon....

The 100is a dark show. Excepting some odd, Imagine Dragons-fuelled early episodes when the series was still finding its footing,The 100has always been a dark show and never pretended to be anything else. There’s a lot of torture and murder, and more than one genocide, and as we head into Season 4, the apocalypse is extremely night… again. But hoo boy, based on this latest teaser, it’s going to befun –high fives and all....

It’s hard to imagine that AMC’s long running dystopian dramaThe Walking Dead, which is based onRobert Kirkman’s comic book series, is entering its final season. Since its premiere on Halloween in 2010, the series amassed a hardcore and loyal fanbase, who have proven their love time and time again as they appear in droves and stand in line for hours to secure their spot at various comic cons across the country....

Sony Pictures has released the first trailer for the upcoming filmThe Front Runner. Co-written and directed byJason Reitman(Juno), the political drama is a chronicle of the true story ofGary Hart, a politician who was the front runner for the 1988 Democratic presidential nomination until he dropped out over allegations of an extramarital affair.Hugh Jackmanfills the role of Hart here, and while Reitman has deftly traversed various genres over the course of this career, this very much looks to be in the vein ofUp in the Air—a film that’s somewhat funny but mostly dramatic....

20th Century Fox has released the firstThe Greatest Showmanimages. The original musical is based on the life of P.T. Barnum and follows him from his poverty-stricken childhood to the launch of his first circus in New York.Hugh Jackmanstars as Barnum alongsideZac Efron, who plays Barnum’s business partner. That character in turn falls in love with a trapeze artist played byZendaya.Michelle Williamsco-stars as Barnum’s wife Charity. The movie was originally a traditional biopic but changed into a musical following a suggestion from directorMichael Gracey....

Decompression. It’s a problem thatThe Walking Deadhas grappled with throughout its initial six seasons and it’s a problem that remains to this day. Following the brutal murders of Glenn and Abraham in the season premiere, and a detour that showed us the inner working of Ezekiel’s Kingdom alongside Morgan and Carol, we’re brought into Daryl’s world now as he’s tortured at Negan HQ. As punishment for punching Negan in the face, he’s being subjugated to show tunes and “top of the charts hits” while being fed dog food sandwiches, but the main antagonist of this season has also taken a shine to him....

If you haven’t seenThor: Ragnarok, stop reading now since there are major spoilers ahead. Thor: Ragnarokis a movie that’s fun from start to finish, going unexpected places and making surprising gags throughout. Perhaps the most surprising joke involves a scene where Thor (Chris Hemsworth) returns to Asgard to see a play reenacting Loki’s “death” scene fromThor: The Dark World. However, in the scene, Thor is being played byLuke Hemsworth, Odin is being played bySam Neill, and Loki is being played by none other thanMatt Damon....

Ready for some paws-itively adorkable news, Scooby-Doo fans? In the year 2022, over half a century since the show’s conception, Velma Dinkley is officially confirmed to be a lesbian. The gang’s delightfully nerdy brains of the outfit is finally able to step up and out to thunderous applause. The news is revealed in the brand-new animated movieTrick or Treat Scooby-Doo!in a precious scene that leaves Velma speechless - for once!...

20th Century Fox has unleashed a final international trailer forAssassin’s Creed, and it’s a pretty swell piece of marketing (that, yes,is 100% real—we promise). This new trailer offers up a bevy of new footage, as it begins by outlining the motives of the Templars withJeremy Irons’ villainous character explaining the need to track down an artifact called the “Apple of Eden.” We then seeMichael Fassbender’s puzzled present day character Callum Lynch attempting to figure out what in the world is going on as he’s sent back to relive the memories of his ancestor in 15th century Spain....

There are a few elements that a racing movie can’t miss — speed, passion, stakes, and, most of all, the risk.Michael Mannsuccessfully captures all that inFerrariand puts the audience in the driver’s seat, making the tragic final sequence depicting Alfonso de Portago’s (Gabriel Leone) crash in the 1957 Mille Miglia all the more terrifying. Mann takes some artistic liberties throughout the movie, even thoughde Portago’s incident is a mostly accurate representation of what really took place at that moment, including its most dreadful consequences; the driver, his navigator, and nine spectators — including five children — were killed....

With the massive success ofM3GANproving the undying appeal of the killer doll subgenre, perhaps now is the perfect time to resurrect another iconic toy terror from the past.M3GANis dominating the conversation these days, but it will be interesting to see her face-off against a competitor, and none would be more worthy thanAnnabelle— the one who walked so she couldrundance. Much like her high-tech successor,Annabellebecame an instant fan favorite following her debut inThe Conjuring, which led to her own trilogy of spin-offs....

In an age where major streaming companies likeDreamWorks are firing their animatorsand big budget animated films fromDisney fell short during award season,Flowhas been quitethe breath of fresh air among animationfans. The little cat that could with a budget of about $4 million took downjuggernaut films likeInside Out 2,Moana 2, andThe Wild Robotat the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards, which has made directorGints Zilbalodisa national hero for his country. The Latvian people showered the creator with a hero’s welcome after his Oscar win....