Movies

In December 2025, Quentin Tarantino made a harsh comment on a podcast, calling actor Paul Dano the “weakest actor in SAG.” This immediately sparked a strong reaction, with many people rushing to defend Dano and criticize Tarantino. Several prominent figures, including George Clooney and Ben Stiller, publicly praised Dano’s talent. Zach Woods even went further, attacking Tarantino’s filmmaking style and accusing him of plagiarism. The support continued at the Sundance Film Festival, where Toni Colette, during a screening of Little Miss Sunshine, angrily dismissed Tarantino’s comments, suggesting he was either high or simply didn’t understand Dano’s performance. Co-director Jonathan Dayton added that Tarantino was likely unsettled by the depth and unconventional nature of Dano’s work, implying Tarantino prefers easily categorized performances. Essentially, the message was clear: people believe Tarantino is uncomfortable with nuance and genuine emotion.

If you recently watched the crime thriller The Rip on Netflix, or you’re enjoying a Pedro Pascal marathon, you should definitely check out this overlooked action movie this week. It features a surprisingly great cast.

It’s been tough watching Michael J. Fox’s health decline, and naturally his acting work has become less frequent. But I was so thrilled to hear he’s coming back to TV in 2026! It’s been five years since his last role, and he’s joining what I think is one of the most genuinely lovely comedy-dramas out there right now: Apple TV+’s Shrinking. It’s just really wonderful to see him back.

Following Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon arrived, bringing a dramatic era of Targaryen history to the screen, though it wasn’t without its flaws. Like Game of Thrones before it, the series wasn’t perfect, and some characters differed from their portrayals in the original books.

I absolutely love Roman Polanski’s Chinatown. It’s a truly classic film noir, and Jack Nicholson is phenomenal as the private detective, J.J. Gittes. What really fascinates me is that it’s inspired by the actual struggles over water rights in 1930s Los Angeles, and it brilliantly exposes how deeply corruption was embedded in the city’s institutions back then.

AGBO, the production company created by Joe and Anthony Russo, has announced layoffs affecting around 15% of its staff, or about 20 people, as reported by Deadline. This news comes while the Russo brothers are working on a large-scale Marvel movie, leading to discussions about the company’s focus, its size, and the financial challenges facing big-budget films in Hollywood.

Ryan Coogler recently shared a surprisingly enthusiastic confession on Amy Poehler’s podcast: he loves experimenting with the Coca-Cola Freestyle machines. While not a big soda drinker generally, he admitted he got hooked when the machines allowed custom drink combinations. Coogler, known for his filmmaking vision, seems to appreciate the creative possibilities of mixing different sodas and flavors – like Sprite Zero, French Vanilla Barq’s, and Diet Powerade, or every Fanta flavor with Hi-C and iced tea. This playful admission has quickly become a popular topic on film-focused social media.

Sam Claflin recently shared what it was like to be in a Pirates of the Caribbean film when he was just 25 years old, during an interview on Radio Andy.

The Hollywood Reporter says Apple TV’s deal with author Brandon Sanderson is unlike anything seen before. The upcoming Mistborn films and The Stormlight Archive TV series are just the beginning, with many more adaptations of Sanderson’s extensive fantasy worlds planned.

Tom Cruise is still a major Hollywood star, largely due to the huge popularity of the Top Gun and Mission: Impossible series, and memorable films like Jerry Maguire and Collateral. While he doesn’t often appear in science fiction, his sci-fi movies, such as Edge of Tomorrow and Minority Report, are generally very well-received.