Lee Child, the author of thirty Reacher books and one short story collection, is retiring from all involvement with the Reacher franchise—including the popular Prime Video series—and passing creative control to his brother, Andrew Child.
The creators of Stranger Things, the Duffer Brothers, recently told Deadline that certain episodes will provide crucial answers about the mysterious Upside Down, the reason Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) was originally taken, and how it all connects to Holly Wheeler (Nell Fisher). Matt Duffer explained that these answers will be revealed in…
Okay, so Starbucks dropped this adorable glass bear cup earlier this month to kick off the holiday season, and it came with a straw and the cutest little Starbucks hat as a lid! But seriously, they only put out a tiny amount in each store. It was crazy! People were lining up hours before the stores even opened, desperate to get their hands on one. I’ve been seeing all these TikToks about it – people are sharing stories of how quickly they sold out, and even some baristas apparently buying them or hiding them for regulars! It’s become a whole thing!
Interestingly, one of the best Westerns made recently is actually a remake of an older film. The 2010 movie True Grit is a new version of the 1969 film with the same name, which originally starred John Wayne. This time, Jeff Bridges plays the lead role, alongside Hailee Steinfeld and Matt Damon. The remake was very well-received by both critics and audiences, earning 10 Academy Award nominations.
Before we talk about what she’s doing next, I have to say, she absolutely killed it in Predator: Badlands! I’ve been watching her work since she was a kid, growing up alongside her sister Dakota Fanning, but this was her big sci-fi break, and she really delivered. And get this – she was literally strapped to her co-star for a lot of the filming! Talk about commitment.
When Inglourious Basterds came out, critics and audiences loved it. It received multiple Academy Award nominations, and Christoph Waltz won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. The film is also highly rated by critics, with an 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes, and audiences generally enjoy it, giving it an 88% audience score.
The new holiday movie Spirited, a fresh take on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, is currently the sixth most popular film on Apple TV, according to FlixPatrol. As of November 28th, the musical comedy starring Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell, Rose Byrne, Octavia Spencer, and Tracy Morgan is performing better than other titles like Highest 2 Lowest, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, Fountain of Youth, and The Gorge, which round out the top ten.
The Magnificent Seven is a reimagining of the classic film Seven Samurai by Akira Kurosawa. It follows seven gunslingers who unite to protect a small Mexican town from the ruthless bandit Calvera and his gang. The 2016 version builds upon the original story with fresh characters, larger-scale action sequences, and a more lively town, ultimately establishing itself as the most compelling adaptation of this Western tale.
The action thriller, Colombiana, features Zoe Saldaña as a highly skilled assassin on a violent quest to avenge her parents’ deaths. The film also stars Michael Vartan, Cliff Curtis, Lennie James, Callum Blue, and Jordi Mollà. Colombiana will be available to stream for free starting December 1, 2025. Read the official synopsis below for more details.
Season 5 of Stranger Things started giving us some answers about Will and Vecna’s connection in episode 4, “Sorcerer,” but honestly, it felt like just half the story. Their reunion definitely shed some light on why they’re linked, but a lot remains unexplained, and I suspect we’ll get the full picture when the final episodes drop. The show is heavily hinting that Will’s disappearance wasn’t random; there’s something truly unique about him, something that makes him central to everything. And honestly, a pretty out-there theory is gaining traction – one that suggests Eleven might be the key to understanding Will’s trauma. It’s a bold idea, and I’m eager to see if the Duffer Brothers go there.