Movies

While many remember it fondly, Malcolm in the Middle hasn’t become the endlessly rewatched hit that shows like The Office and New Girl have. Those shows have iconic quotes and popular rewatch podcasts hosted by their stars, but Malcolm in the Middle hasn’t had the same lasting impact. This is partly because it didn’t get the same boost from streaming services like Netflix. It’s also because, aside from Bryan Cranston, the cast hasn’t stayed in the public eye. Hulu’s new continuation, Life’s Still Unfair, quickly reminds viewers of the show’s chaotic energy. The opening montage is filled with violence and drama, and Frankie Muniz’s Malcolm immediately addresses the audience with his signature anxious tone. He boasts about learning to deal with difficult people, and suddenly, it all comes flooding back: this show was delightfully edgy and unpredictable.

The new film Faces of Death isn’t a remake of the controversial 1978 shockumentary, which pretended to be a collection of real-life tragedies (despite using a lot of fake footage). Instead, this surprisingly enjoyable horror movie – the third from directors Daniel Goldhaber and Isa Mazzei, known for Cam and How to Blow Up a Pipeline – is a smart and unsettling update of the original’s core idea. It explores not just the line between what’s real and fake, but also our fascination with gore and the strange pride some people take in not being shocked by it. Nowadays, you don’t need to sneak around to find violent videos – the internet readily provides everything from documented atrocities to live-streamed shootings, almost as if the goal is to make us numb to suffering. Being online means constantly dodging disturbing images, a task that’s nearly impossible for someone like Margot, whose job involves sifting through endless streams of shocking content.

It’s easy to see why self-contained, short stories like mysteries are so popular – the format works well. However, it’s often the long-running crime dramas that truly endure, constantly refreshing themselves with new characters and plots while still staying true to their original appeal. While very few British detective shows reach ten seasons or more – even beloved series like Inspector Morse didn’t – some of Britain’s most famous procedural dramas have managed to achieve that impressive longevity.

Stephen King is still one of the most famous and highly-regarded authors in the horror genre. Many of his stories have been made into movies and TV shows, with Edgar Wright’s The Running Man (2025) being the latest adaptation. Beyond writing new books, King is also a regular on social media, where he frequently praises shows and films he likes.

The award-winning comic book series Southern Bastards, created by Jason Aaron and Jason Latour, is now being adapted into a TV show. It’s a compelling blend of small-town Americana, intense crime drama, and the passion of high school football. The story starts with a veteran searching for his roots, but quickly spirals into a larger criminal conspiracy. If you enjoy shows like Justified and Ozark, with a touch of Friday Night Lights, you’ll likely be hooked. Here’s what the pilot episode is about:

Warner Bros. is returning to the world of Middle-earth after a long break. The first project will be Andy Serkis’ The Hunt for Gollum, a story that takes place early in The Fellowship of the Ring and includes characters like Gandalf, Frodo, and Aragorn. Following that, Stephen Colbert is creating Shadow of the Past, which will jump ahead in time after the events of the original trilogy, even though it’s based on a scene originally cut from Peter Jackson’s films.

A listing on Techbox for the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day movie has given fans their first glimpse of the Grey Hulk as he’ll appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), along with details about new merchandise.

If you’re looking for a new show to watch on Netflix this week, don’t miss Radioactive Emergency. It’s a true story about the 1987 accident in Goiânia, Brazil. While it’s similar in theme to the acclaimed HBO series Chernobyl, this Brazilian miniseries is arguably even more disturbing, though not quite as visually impressive.

Halle Bailey shines as Anna, a cheerful and energetic woman who temporarily watches homes for the wealthy in New York. Despite being described as someone avoiding her own life, Anna’s positive attitude suggests she’s actually quite resourceful. The details of how she ends up in Tuscany, accidentally staying in the villa of a man she had a brief encounter with (Matteo), are complicated, but the important thing is that Matteo isn’t there. When she’s discovered by his family, they mistakenly believe she’s his fiancée, and she goes along with it. It’s a familiar premise – similar to the movie While You Were Sleeping, but without the coma or stalking, and set in Italy. Bailey is naturally funny and does a great job with the physical comedy required for the deception, which makes you wish the movie had embraced more slapstick humor.

As a huge Marvel fan, I’m getting really excited! It sounds like things are finally starting to come together for the X-Men’s big screen debut. Apparently, the director of the upcoming Thunderbolts is involved in shaping their future, and we’re even hearing names for who might play Rogue and Beast! It’s great to see some potential casting choices emerging – it feels like the project is really gaining momentum.