It’s been a tough year, and with so much happening, it’s easy to forget many of the movies that came out in 2025. Honestly, some of these films probably wouldn’t be memorable even in better times. I enjoy revisiting overlooked movies – it’s interesting to see why they didn’t succeed and to learn about the stories behind their making, especially with the benefit of time and perspective.
Captain America: Civil War created a major conflict within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, putting almost all of its heroes against each other – with the exception of Hulk and Thor. While the movie started with discussions about what was right and wrong, it ultimately led to a spectacular fight between many of Marvel’s biggest stars. Audiences didn’t want to see the Avengers hurt each other, but they still naturally took sides. The film presented it as a complex issue with no clear answer, pitting Iron Man and Captain America as leaders of opposing teams. However, looking back, the situation isn’t as morally ambiguous as it seemed at the time.
On his show this week, Stephen Colbert expressed concern that the current excitement around AI might be a financial bubble, potentially leading to a serious economic downturn – he actually delivered this message silently to the camera. During an interview with CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin, Colbert took a more critical stance on AI than other hosts, pressing Sorkin with several follow-up questions. He even challenged seemingly harmless anecdotes, like asking Sorkin to reveal the cost of an expensive taxi ride. Colbert is skilled at creating a real back-and-forth conversation with his guests, a dynamic that may become rarer in late-night television. This week’s best late-night moments are detailed below.
When medical doctor and FBI agent Dana Scully found Fox Mulder, it changed television forever. The X-Files pioneered a format of combining self-contained stories with complex, ongoing mysteries—a style many shows would later copy. But despite facing countless frightening creatures, the most unsettling thing for the team wasn’t a monster at all—it was a censored episode that felt deeply personal.
For a show to keep viewers hooked past the first episode, or even into its second, it needs to immediately grab their attention. This is a difficult task, and it often gives an advantage to shows with lots of drama and action. Several well-regarded shows on Prime Video haven’t found a large audience because they didn’t have that initial, exciting impact.
The marriage of Heather and Todd Newport-Bradley has been a central issue this season on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Bronwyn shared that Todd admitted to infidelity, explaining that his drive for success—always wanting more—makes it hard for him to be fully present in their relationship. She expressed her deep love for Todd, saying she values his opinion above all else and believes she’s a significant person in his life. However, she also admitted that she feels her feelings for him are stronger than his feelings for her.
HBO recently shared a two-minute preview of its upcoming shows for 2026, and it included a first look at David’s new comedy! Though the clip for his show was just five seconds long, it showed fans a glimpse of his reunion with the cast of Seinfeld. You can watch the preview here, starting at the 54-second mark.
A new image from Empire magazine reveals Barry Keoghan at the front of the group, a surprising sight for viewers of the show, as Cillian Murphy’s character, Tommy Shelby, typically leads the way.
A report in Page Six says Tom Cruise’s ambitious plan to film a movie in space has been scrapped. Apparently, the project fell apart because Cruise wouldn’t discuss a request from President Trump that was necessary for it to move forward.
Film noir movies are famous for their dramatic visuals. Often filmed in black and white with strong, dark shadows inspired by German Expressionism, these films usually feature detectives who aren’t clearly good or bad. These detectives commonly face betrayal from loved ones or their employers, making their investigations incredibly difficult to solve.