Born in Paris in 1934, Brigitte Bardot started her career as a model in 1949 and soon transitioned into acting. She first met director Roger Vadim while auditioning for his film, Les Lauriers sont coupés. Though she didn’t get the part, Vadim personally called to deliver the news, and a romantic relationship blossomed. Bardot was just 15 years old, while Vadim was 22, and they later married when she turned 18.
I’m really excited for January 9th! Netflix is dropping two new movies that day – I’ve been hearing buzz about Stone Cold Fox, which is especially cool because it’s Sophie Tabet’s first time directing a feature film. They’re also releasing a new adaptation of People We Meet On Vacation, so it’s going to be a good start to the year for movie lovers like me!
Despite competition from new releases like Anaconda and the wider release of Marty Supreme, the sci-fi hit continued to perform incredibly well in its second weekend in theaters, experiencing only a small drop in ticket sales compared to its opening. See the complete top ten films below, and check back for a more detailed breakdown.
This is presumably a replica of the famous bike from Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, which TopMob noted sold for auction back in 2014 for $36,600 on eBay. Kourtney Kardashian posted a photo of the bike to her Instagram Stories and was obviously thrilled to have it in her possession. Check out the post, which includes a thank you message:
While Nicholas Cage’s role in Into the Spider-Verse has generated buzz, he isn’t the only familiar face joining the live-action Spider-Noir series. A total of four actors who have previously appeared in Marvel projects – including those both inside and outside the main Marvel Cinematic Universe – have been cast.
I have to be honest, despite Neil Diamond having written some fantastic songs, I really dislike “Sweet Caroline.” It genuinely bothers me – I can’t stand it when it comes on. Everyone else seems to love singing along, but I immediately want to escape the situation. It’s not just the song itself, but the whole experience, and honestly, it doesn’t help that it’s so closely associated with the Red Sox.
Timothée Chalamet, known for his role in Call Me by Your Name, shared a birthday post on Instagram Sunday. He included several photos, including childhood snapshots – some even showed him playing soccer! In a humorous caption, he thanked fans for their birthday wishes and playfully referred to himself as “Uncle TimmyTim.” You can see the post below.
Fans of the classic film Scarface have until January 1, 2026, to watch it on Netflix. The movie, originally released in 1983, stars Al Pacino as Tony Montana, a Cuban refugee who rises to become a powerful drug lord. The cast also includes Michelle Pfeiffer, Steven Bauer, Robert Loggia, and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio.
Starting January 1, 2026, Peacock subscribers will be able to stream the sci-fi film Ad Astra, starring Brad Pitt. The movie will become available on the platform over six years after it first came out in theaters, according to ComicBook.com.
The Golden Age of cinema established the standard language of filmmaking and turned movie production into an industry. Innovations like sound and color made films more widely enjoyed, and this era is often considered the peak of the art form. While many types of movies thrived, family films especially became popular and well-developed during this time.