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It’s strangely fitting – and yet unexpected – how perfectly Godard’s first film captures his style. After sixty-five years, Breathless is firmly established as one of the most important and influential works of the 20th century. Though it hasn’t received quite as much formal recognition as Orson Welles’s Citizen Kane (it never ranked among the top ten in Sight & Sound’s prestigious “Greatest Films of All Time” poll, which initially propelled Kane to fame), Breathless is likely the second most significant debut film ever made. It’s a landmark achievement, no matter how you view it. Bernardo Bertolucci famously compared Godard to Christ, suggesting that cinema was fundamentally changed by his work – meaning that everything before Breathless is different from everything after it.

In a clip shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Variety, Joel Edgerton responded to James Cameron’s comments at the Gotham Awards. Edgerton explained that Cameron seemed to overlook the fact that many filmmakers rely on funding and distribution from streaming services to get their projects made. His reply was measured, well-considered, and realistic.

The horror film Doctor Sleep, a sequel to The Shining and based on a novel by Stephen King, will be removed from Netflix on January 1, 2026. Starring Ewan McGregor, the movie has been well-received, earning a ‘Fresh’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes with a 78% approval score from critics and an 89% audience score.

Even though Andrew Drake joked about the lack of luxury hotels during the apocalypse, and Goggins pointed out Drake isn’t used to staying in them anyway, Goggins believes Rick wouldn’t handle a high-pressure situation well. Ultimately, he doesn’t think Rick would survive for very long.

The original 1989 film, The ‘Burbs, directed by Joe Dante and starring Tom Hanks and Carrie Fisher, follows a suburban dad who gets caught up in a strange mystery involving his new neighbors, teaming up with a quirky group to investigate. The new Peacock remake features a young couple (Palmer and Whitehall) who return to the husband’s hometown, only to find themselves entangled in long-held secrets and danger when new residents arrive. Here’s what Peacock says about the remake:

The new show, The Abandons, appears to be built around a bitter fight between Fiona Nolan (Lena Headey) and Constance Van Ness (Gillian Anderson). They’re battling over land that Fiona’s family lives on, as Constance wants to mine it for silver.

Comparisons have been made between Jacob Elordi and Leonardo DiCaprio, suggesting he’ll be a similar heartthrob for a new generation. However, Margot Robbie believes Elordi’s talent reaches an even higher level, comparing him to Daniel Day-Lewis. She specifically praised his portrayal of Heathcliff, the brooding and passionate hero of Wuthering Heights. The casting has sparked discussion because some readers envisioned Heathcliff as a person of color, based on Emily Brontë’s description of him. While Robbie didn’t directly address this controversy, she strongly defended Elordi, pointing out that many previous actors who’ve played the role – including Laurence Olivier, Richard Burton, Ralph Fiennes, and Tom Hardy – were white. She urged audiences to trust her judgment, saying, “Just wait. You’ll be happy.” Wuthering Heights has a strong legacy to uphold, and Robbie is confident Elordi will deliver a memorable performance.

Quan and Goodwin previously appeared in a Disney Parks Instagram video revealing that the Zootopia character Clawhauser was being added to photo ops at Disney California Adventure. A new video just dropped that shows that the pair also made it over to Disneyland, and went on the Indiana Jones Adventure attraction, one of the best Disneyland rides, together, and Ke Huy Quan even brought the right hat for the ride. Check it out.

Okay, movie fans, heads up! One of my all-time favorite thrillers, Collateral – you know, the 2004 Michael Mann film with Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx – is leaving Netflix on January 1st, 2026. It’s got a fantastic cast, including Mark Ruffalo, Jada Pinkett Smith, Javier Bardem, Peter Berg, and Bruce McGill. If you haven’t seen it, or want to rewatch, you’ve got a little while, but don’t wait too long to stream Collateral before it’s gone!

The HBO series IT: Welcome to Derry took a risk with its first season by delaying the appearance of Pennywise, the iconic clown played by Bill Skarsgård, until the fifth episode. While viewers were eager to see him return, the show held back, leading to some frustration online. The creators explained this choice by saying they wanted to emphasize Pennywise’s ability to change forms. However, the real reason was actually convincing Bill Skarsgård to play the character again.