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Prime Video is a fantastic place to find science fiction movies, offering both hidden treasures and delightfully cheesy options. From classic, low-budget monster movies of the 1950s to more recent, over-the-top action sci-fi, it’s a valuable streaming service for fans who enjoy a bit of fun and aren’t afraid to embrace the less polished side of the genre.

There’s been speculation that Taylor Swift wrote a touching song about childhood for Bonnie in Toy Story 5. However, director Andrew Stanton recently told USA TODAY that wasn’t the case – they were surprised and honored by the rumors! He confirmed the song playing at the end of the movie isn’t a Taylor Swift track. But there’s still a possibility she contributed a song somewhere else in the film – we’ll have to wait and find out.

The world of Pacific Rim – a post-apocalyptic landscape overrun by massive creatures called kaiju, where humanity fights back with giant robots – seemed ripe for a huge franchise. While the first movie received good reviews and earned a lot of money, it hasn’t really taken off. A TV show prequel is stalled, and the 2018 sequel, Pacific Rim Uprising, didn’t live up to expectations.

Since it first aired in 2020, Ted Lasso has become a major hit for Apple TV+. The Emmy-winning comedy, created by Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly, centers around an American football coach who surprisingly begins coaching a professional soccer team in England, even though he doesn’t know much about the sport. After three successful seasons, Ted Lasso is coming back for a fourth season.

Many consider Zac Efron’s most moving performance to be one of his latest roles, which continues to generate discussion. This is due both to his acting and the story’s connection to a significant and often heartbreaking chapter in entertainment history.

With shows like His & Hers, Bridgerton season 4, The Lincoln Lawyer season 4, The Night Agent season 3, One Piece season 2, Virgin River season 7, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, Beef season 2, Running Point season 2, Stranger Things: Tales from ’85, and The Boroughs already announced, 2026 is shaping up to be a huge year for Netflix content.

Eastwood’s Unforgiven is a powerful and realistic take on the Western genre, focusing on an aging gunman who reluctantly takes on one last job. Unlike traditional Westerns like Tombstone which often portray heroic and larger-than-life figures, Unforgiven shows the harsh realities and moral complexities of the Wild West. It’s a bleak and gritty film that deconstructs Western myths, offering a more honest and unsettling portrayal of violence and its consequences, and is considered a must-see for any fan of the genre.

Despite strong acting and generally good writing that made Buffy the Vampire Slayer a beloved show, some aspects haven’t held up well over time. The series sometimes treats its female characters in a way that feels condescending and uncomfortable, and it often oversimplifies difficult issues. While the show occasionally demonstrates a surprisingly insightful understanding of mental health, it unfortunately relies on grief and trauma for easy jokes or melodramatic storylines.