10 Disappointing 2000s Sequels That Failed To Match The Originals

This isn’t about the worst sequels overall—we’re not including movies that were already bad to begin with. Instead, we’re focusing on sequels that simply didn’t measure up to the quality of the first film. While disappointing sequels happen in every era, the 2000s saw a particularly large number of them.

10 Great Family Movies to Watch on Thanksgiving

As a total movie buff, I have a real soft spot for those films that just feel like coming home. You know the ones – a little messy, super cozy, and full of genuine heart. They always remind me of my own childhood and family, and honestly, they make me appreciate those bonds even more now that I’m older and living on my own. They just give you that warm, fuzzy feeling inside, and isn’t that exactly what the holidays are for?

What Mikey Day Watches (and Reads) With His Son

Day explains that whenever he meets children aged 4 to 9, they’ve almost certainly seen his show, Is It Cake? He’s even had several Saturday Night Live hosts with kids that age tell him they need to take a picture with him because their children are big fans. He finds this level of recognition pretty amazing.

James Cameron Says Netflix Movies Shouldn’t Qualify For The Oscars

Netflix has become a significant contender at the Oscars in recent years, earning Best Picture nominations for films like All Quiet on the Western Front, The Power of the Dog, Marriage Story, and Roma. However, the streaming service has also faced criticism, with some accusing it of strategically creating films solely to appeal to Oscar voters – a perception that arose with 2023’s Maestro and intensified with the 2024 release of Emilia Pérez, which sparked considerable controversy.

Nurse Chapel Deserves Her Own Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Episode

Fans miss the days when Star Trek shows had 22 to 26 episodes each season. However, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has done a great job of developing its characters, even with only 10 episodes per season. While each episode tells a self-contained story, the characters themselves grow and change throughout the season.

James Cameron Says It Would Be a “Disaster” If Netflix Buys Warner Bros.

In a conversation with Matt Belloni of The Town, James Cameron discussed the potential sale of Warner Bros., with Paramount and Netflix as the main contenders. Cameron expressed a clear preference for Paramount to acquire Warner Bros., believing they would be the better fit. He then explained his reasoning, stating: