Movies

Scars of Dracula, the fifth Hammer horror film featuring Christopher Lee as the Count, sees the vampire return from the dead. Dennis Waterman, later known for his role in Minder, plays a man who travels to Dracula’s castle with his fiancée to find his missing brother – a risky decision! In this film, Lee gets more opportunities to speak as the Count, and even performs a classic vampire move – climbing the castle walls like in Bram Stoker’s original novel.

Finding the perfect Christmas movies can be tough, especially when trying to please a crowd. Luckily, Prime Video has a wide selection, from beloved holiday favorites to newer films and hidden gems. Whether you’re looking to get into the festive spirit or take a break from the holidays, Prime Video offers plenty of great options.

Paramount+ will begin streaming Regretting You, featuring Allison Williams, McKenna Grace, and Mason Thames, on Tuesday, September 23rd.

Kate Winslet discussed the difficulties of directing and starring in a film on the Desert Islands Discs podcast, and shared memories of being bullied as a child. She talked about how she was treated unkindly by classmates when she was younger.

Channel 4’s alternative Christmas message in the UK is traditionally meant to be thought-provoking, surprising, and sometimes a little cheeky. But this year, it felt like a rerun of American late-night complaints, delivered by someone who seems to mostly express anger and sadness for effect.

This list comes from my reporting on the entertainment industry this year, combined with insights from three of my colleagues at Vulture: Roxana Hadadi, Nick Quah, and Kathryn VanArendonk. We discussed what worked and what didn’t with these platforms over the last year, considering both our expert opinions and what we’ve seen from people outside the industry—including whether they’re even paying attention. After a lot of discussion, we reached a consensus and created a list that accurately reflects the state of the industry this year.

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After more than two decades, Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick are reunited on screen in The Best You Can, but the film doesn’t quite live up to expectations. While the romantic comedy tries a fresh take on familiar tropes with its older lead characters and features some genuinely heartwarming scenes, the story feels somewhat disjointed and lacks focus.

Netflix has a history of cancelling shows after just one or two seasons. They often explain this by saying the show wasn’t cost-effective or didn’t attract enough viewers, particularly if many people stopped watching before finishing a season. However, it looks like , with its perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, might be an exception to this pattern, offering hope that more good series won’t be cut short.

Next year is shaping up to be huge for Hollywood franchises. Fans can anticipate the return of popular series like Avengers and Spider-Man, plus a new Supergirl film. Families will enjoy the latest Toy Story and Minions movies, along with a live-action Moana remake. And for science fiction enthusiasts, Dune: Part 3 and a brand new Star Wars movie – the first in seven years – are on the horizon.