Hallmark has made a lot of Christmas movies, and while most are enjoyable, some just don’t quite measure up. This list points out 15 of the weaker ones – movies that, despite having pretty settings and likable actors, feel predictable or lack depth. They’re not terrible – even the less successful Hallmark romances can be fun in a silly way. However, compared to the network’s best films, these ones don’t quite capture the same lasting holiday spirit.
A revival of the popular show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, titled Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale, is in the works. Sarah Michelle Gellar will reprise her role as Buffy, and Ryan Kiera Armstrong will star as a new young slayer. Armstrong recently shared with TVLine that she’s been watching the original series and has already picked a favorite episode.
Ronald Field recently discussed the film with IndieWire, following its re-release by Criterion in a new 4K restoration. He shared his appreciation for having worked with the director of classics like Paths of Glory and 2001: A Space Odyssey, but noted that the version he viewed was likely an early cut and may have been altered before the film’s final release.
Film noir’s roots lie in German Expressionism. Early, iconic noir films like The Maltese Falcon combined those filmmaking styles with the gritty, detective-focused stories of pulp fiction. Over time, classic film noir evolved into neo-noir, refreshing the genre for modern audiences, and even blended with elements of horror.
Released in 2022, The Northman is the third feature film from director Robert Eggers, following The Witch (2015) and The Lighthouse (2019). He’s currently working on Nosferatu, due in 2024. Eggers co-wrote The Northman with Icelandic writer Sjón, drawing inspiration from the Danish legend of Amleth – the same story that inspired Shakespeare’s Hamlet – and incorporating elements of Norse mythology.
Even though Supernatural hasn’t been on the air for five years, it’s still incredibly popular. Fans continue to enjoy Sam and Dean’s adventures and actively celebrate the show at conventions, keeping its legacy alive.
Tom Hanks recently shared a story on Late Night With Seth Meyers about what happens after performances of Toy Story. He described how the cast found out Tim Allen, his co-star, was nearby after the show and eager to take pictures with everyone.
Shows like The Walking Dead and The Last of Us became huge hits, but they aren’t the only zombie TV shows worth watching. Many other, lesser-known series offer unique takes on the zombie story and explore the genre in interesting ways.
The movie Superman introduces a team of heroes called the Justice Gang, funded by Maxwell Lord (Sean Gunn). The team includes Green Lantern (Nathan Fillion), Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced), and Mr. Terrific (Edi Gathegi). While not yet the Justice League, they assist Superman in saving the city from destruction caused by Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult).
The ending of The Thing is famously unclear, and director John Carpenter meant it to be that way. Its brilliance lies in the fact that, by the film’s conclusion, the audience can’t be certain who—or if anyone—is still human. This uncertainty gives the film a lasting power that very few horror movies achieve, demonstrating that the most frightening thing of all is the fear of what we don’t understand.