Movies

Writer Ben Kesslen jokingly dubbed Nicole Kidman’s recent film choices a “kidmanslop” cinematic universe, and many fans agree there’s something to it. Despite being a major advocate for the movie-going experience, Kidman frequently appears in films and shows released directly to streaming services. In the last two years alone, she’s starred in several streaming titles, including A Family Affair and Spellbound on Netflix, Holland and Expats on Prime Video, and second seasons of Lioness on Paramount+ and Nine Perfect Strangers on Hulu. She even did a film called The Last Anniversary for the Australian streaming service Binge. Like a doctor who’s always on call, Kidman seems to constantly be working on new projects.

James Van Der Beek publicly shared his battle with colorectal cancer. He announced his diagnosis in November 2024, expressing a positive outlook and saying he was feeling well. Though his health prevented him from attending a Dawson’s Creek reunion in September 2025, he continued to report feeling good. Van Der Beek was surprised to learn he had stage-three cancer, as he hadn’t experienced any symptoms. In a December 2025 interview with Today, he emphasized the importance of getting regular screenings, saying, “If anybody takes anything away from this interview, it would be get tested.”

In 2024, the actor publicly shared that he had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer the previous year. As medical bills piled up, he began selling items from his career – including costumes and props from his films and TV shows – in late 2025 to help cover the cost of his treatment, just three months before he passed away.

I’m really excited about this new superhero movie! The lead actor is Taylor Lautner – I remember him as Jacob Black from the Twilight Saga movies, but I was surprised to learn he actually started out as Sharkboy in The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl way back in 2005! It’s cool to see how far he’s come.

The critically praised sci-fi Western series, which debuted on Prime Video in 2022, stars Josh Brolin as Royal Abbot, a Wyoming rancher. Abbot is caught in a feud with a competing ranching family, the Tillersons, but his problems take a strange turn when a puzzling black hole appears on his land, and a mysterious stranger shows up at his ranch.

Robert Downey Jr. has had a remarkably diverse career, long before becoming famous as Iron Man. Early on, he played Charlie Chaplin in a serious biographical film and collaborated with acclaimed directors like Robert Altman and Oliver Stone. He’s shared the screen with a wide range of actors, from the esteemed Ian McKellan to the comedic Rodney Dangerfield. Even after initially stepping away from Marvel, he continued to take on significant roles, culminating in an Academy Award-winning performance in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer.

Currently, How to Train Your Dragon is the most popular movie on Netflix in the U.S., according to FlixPatrol. This comes after the film was available on another streaming service until recently.

It can be difficult to start reading popular superhero comics like Uncanny X-Men, Batman, or Daredevil mid-story – you might feel lost without knowing what happened before. That’s where independent comics shine. Because they don’t rely on years of established backstory, indie comics are ideal for people new to the medium, offering self-contained stories that are easy to jump into. Here are ten of the best indie comics to get you started.

Similar to his previous films, Bait and Enys Men, Jenkin’s Rose of Nevada hints at folk horror, tapping into our fear of what we don’t understand. By the time one of the characters finds the chilling message “GET OFF THE BOAT NOW” carved into the boat’s wood, the danger has already begun.

Bridgerton consistently delivers delightful drama and silly, unimportant conflicts, and the first part of season four is no exception. Get ready for plenty of gossip and minor frustrations – the kind you’ll be excitedly sharing with friends. Here’s a rundown of some of the pettiest moments so far.