Rob Reiner’s 91% RT Rated “Masterpiece” Stephen King Adaptation Set To Chill Fans on New Streaming Home

Directed by Reiner and released in 1990, Misery was his second and last film based on the work of Stephen King, following Stand By Me in 1986. The movie is widely praised for closely following King’s 1987 novel and offers a disturbing exploration of obsessive fandom. It centers on an author held captive by a devoted fan who forces him to rewrite a story to bring back a beloved character. Misery was a major box office success, earning $62 million, and famously won Kathy Bates an Academy Award for Best Actress – her only Oscar to date.

Heated Rivalry Needs Carly Rae Jepsen to Call Them, Maybe

Tierney explained that the budget for the first season of Heated Rivalry didn’t allow for a CRJ track. Now, with the boy aquarium gaining so much attention, there might be enough money to commission a new song from Jepsen. Tierney had even planned to ask her, saying, “I was going to ask if she’d be interested in writing a new song.” However, Jepsen’s recent marriage and pregnancy might make that difficult. If a new song isn’t possible, Pete Blackburn from What Chaos suggests releasing Jepsen’s existing song, ‘Disco Darling,’ instead.

The Housemaid’s Director Broke Down The Challenges Of Making A Book-To-Screen Adaptation (And It Makes So Much Sense)

Paul Feig, who successfully adapted the book A Simple Favor into a film that spawned a sequel, is now directing The Housemaid, a thriller based on Freida McFadden’s popular novel. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Feig discussed the challenges of adapting a book for the screen – specifically, deciding what to keep and what to cut. He explained that this process can be quite difficult.

20 Most Anticipated Movies 2026

Many exciting films are scheduled for release throughout 2026. Instead of listing them all, here’s a look at 20 of the most anticipated movies coming out that year.

This 10/10 Hard Sci-Fi Series Is the Perfect ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Replacement

If you’re a sci-fi fan and haven’t seen Planetes, you’re in for a treat! This show, which originally aired in 2003, is a hidden gem of the 21st century, based on the manga Vinland Saga by Makoto Yukimura. It’s set in the future, where space travel is common but divided by class. While the wealthy enjoy luxurious trips, working-class people are stuck with the difficult and unglamorous jobs, like cleaning up dangerous space debris. Planetes follows a team of these space cleaners – some are ambitious and climbing the corporate ladder, others are content with their roles, and a couple dream of escaping their current lives. Here’s what the show is about:

The Wire’s Isiah Whitlock Jr. Dies at 71

Isiah Whitlock Jr. was born in South Bend, Indiana, in 1954. After college, he trained at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. He began his film and television career in the late 1980s and early 1990s, appearing in small roles in films like Gremlins 2: The New Batch and Goodfellas, and on the television show As the World Turns. Like many actors in New York, he played various characters across several shows in the Law & Order franchise.

Mad Max Streams on Peacock in 2026: Mel Gibson Sci-Fi Classic Gets New Home

Mad Max is set in a dangerous, post-apocalyptic future where a violent motorcycle gang controls the highways. They terrorize people and openly defy the police. But they make a mistake when they target Max Rockatansky, a law officer. After they cruelly attack Max’s friends and family, he’s consumed by a desire for revenge, becoming driven by one purpose alone.