Movies

As a critic, I’ve definitely noticed Apple TV becoming a real powerhouse for science fiction. Shows like Severance and Pluribus have really put them on the map – Severance racked up an incredible 41 Emmy nominations, winning 10, and Pluribus broke records as their most-watched series ever. But those aren’t the only gems Apple TV has to offer in the sci-fi genre; they’re consistently delivering high-quality content.

This is probably good news for both movie theaters and people who still want to watch the film on the big screen – maybe even a second or third time.

As the show gained more fans and critical acclaim, Game of Thrones quickly became a massive hit. By its fourth season, it was breaking viewership records for HBO, averaging around 6.6 million viewers for each new episode. With each season, the show’s popularity soared, culminating in a premiere night for season 8 that drew approximately 17.4 million viewers between HBO and streaming platforms.

A third Top Gun movie is officially happening, and Paramount has set a release date for its Call of Duty film. Plus, several original stars from The Lord of the Rings will return for The Hunt for Gollum. We’re also getting prequel movies for both Longlegs and Weapons – Longlegs will explore the backstory of Nicolas Cage’s character, while Weapons will delve into the origins of Amy Madigan’s witch.

According to FlixPatrol, the 2019 movie Crawl has been consistently popular on Paramount+ in the US, staying in the top ten for twelve days and currently holding the No. 7 position. While it briefly reached No. 2 on April 14th, it’s still performing well and doesn’t appear to be leaving the chart anytime soon. The film was produced by Sam Raimi.

As a huge fan of horror, I’ve seen a lot of Stephen King adaptations – some truly brilliant, and, let’s be honest, some pretty awful. But I want to focus on the really scary stuff today. I’ve put together five episodes from TV series, limited series, and miniseries based on his work that genuinely terrified me. These are the ones that really stuck with me!

The movie Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers was a surprising follow-up to the classic ’90s cartoon, and critics generally liked it (it has an 81% rating on Rotten Tomatoes). However, despite its positive reception, it’s largely been overlooked and doesn’t get the recognition it deserves.

Many people fondly remember the NBC show that aired from 1974 to 1983, which made Michael Landon a beloved star. The series was a huge success on network television and continued to be popular in reruns for years after it stopped filming. As a child, I always felt Michael Landon could do no wrong. He was good-looking, wholesome, and a sincere actor, writer, and director. Attempts to revive the show seem misguided to me, especially considering another similar project faced difficulties. What viewers of the original Little House series might not know is that the TV show differs significantly from the books it was based on. This difference is precisely why the new Netflix version has the potential to become as iconic as Landon’s classic.

What made this season’s top three so interesting was that none of them seemed like obvious frontrunners. If someone had told me after just a few weeks that these three would be the final contenders, I wouldn’t have believed it. (And just for the record, I did predict Nini would make the top four at one point, but I thought she was the weakest of that group, with Jane, Juicy, and Vita all performing better. Clearly, I’m not a psychic!)

The release of The Last Jedi in 2017 caused a major split among Star Wars fans, and that division still exists today. Some fans and critics praised the film for taking bold risks with the character of Luke Skywalker and the overall direction of the franchise. Others strongly disliked it, feeling it diminished Luke’s character, unnecessarily elevated Rey, and didn’t follow through on the story established in The Force Awakens.