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The new documentary, Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story, which premiered at Sundance, stands out because of its genuine interest in understanding its subject. Director Judd Apatow didn’t seem to approach the film with a pre-determined narrative; instead, he appears truly perplexed and fascinated by Bamford. She’s achieved a surprising amount of mainstream success – through voice acting, memorable commercials, and her Netflix series Lady Dynamite, among other projects – despite her unique comedic style. Her humor is often uncomfortable and deeply personal, as she openly discusses her mental health struggles, breakdowns, suicide attempts, and difficult family relationships – things many other comedians only hint at. As Conan O’Brien explains in the film, “Most comedians will tell you they have anxieties, and you assume it’s part of the act. Maria is like a lobster without a shell.” Bamford herself captures her approach, saying, while getting a prescription for tremors caused by her medication, “Weakness is the brand.”

One of Kristen Stewart’s most acclaimed films is the 2021 psychological drama Spencer, in which she portrays Princess Diana. The movie takes place during a pivotal winter in 1991, as Diana contemplates divorcing Prince Charles and leaving the royal family. It was written by Steven Knight, who also created the popular series Peaky Blinders.

According to FlixPatrol, The Lost Bus has climbed to number 5 on Apple TV’s most-watched list in the United States as of January 23rd. The film is directed by Paul Greengrass.

Eva Victor wrote, directed, and stars in the dark comedy Sorry, Baby, which follows a graduate student coping with the aftermath of a sexual assault by her mentor. The film explores her struggles to move forward and avoid letting this single event define her life. Despite receiving widespread critical praise – including being named the best A24 film of 2025 by MovieWeb and surpassing even Marty Supreme, a Best Picture nominee – Sorry, Baby didn’t receive any award nominations. This article explains why the film seemed certain to win at least Best Original Screenplay and why its complete shutout is so disheartening.

Universal Pictures hoped the movie Wicked: For Good would establish a successful, award-winning franchise. However, the Oscars revealed a harsh truth: the film received no Academy Award nominations. This was a surprising turn after the success of the first movie and suggests Hollywood is losing interest.

Even for a filmmaker known for unusual subjects, Tim Wilson’s documentary The History of Concrete presents a real challenge – it’s like willingly taking on an incredibly difficult task. The film, which premiered at Sundance, isn’t just a longer version of Wilson’s earlier short videos; it’s an experiment to see how his free-flowing style works with a remarkably dry topic. The result is charmingly rough around the edges, though it occasionally feels like it might fall apart. Wilson pretends his filmmaking is a casual, unplanned process, but it’s actually a carefully constructed story. He weaves together street footage, personal memories, and multiple storylines, building them into a cohesive whole with clever editing and a touch of humor.

Chris Pratt has been focusing on big franchise films recently, notably his role as Star-Lord in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which you can watch on Disney+. Some fans have jokingly suggested a team-up between Pratt and fellow Marvel actor Scarlett Johansson in a Jurassic World movie. When asked directly on the Happy Sad Confused podcast if he’d consider appearing in a fourth Jurassic World film, Pratt responded with:

CM Site Co. Ltd. recently surveyed around 1,772 anime fans, aged from teens to their 40s, to determine the best anime released since May 2019. The survey, titled “Ranking of Reiwa Era’s Best Anime to Watch Before You Die (2026 Edition),” covered both TV series and films. The resulting list includes a diverse range of genres like action, mystery, sports, and fantasy. You can find the complete rankings and vote counts below.

The Canadian actress recently shared that a cut scene from the movie Return to Silent Hill was a sex scene featuring both her and Jeremy Irvine’s character.

It’s surprising how quickly The Electric State has faded into obscurity – less than a year after its release on Netflix, most people have already forgotten about it. Even shortly after it premiered in February 2025, it seems many hadn’t heard of it, or actively chose to skip it. Perhaps, like me, they weren’t interested in another expensive Chris Pratt film. To Netflix’s credit, they seem to recognize that Pratt is better suited for streaming releases than big-screen blockbusters.