Critics, general viewers, and book fans are all responding well to the new Disney+ TV show, Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Unlike the previous movies, this adaptation stays much closer to the original story, making it a more satisfying experience overall.
With the new season of Stranger Things not arriving until December, fans will have plenty of free time. While they could spend it with family and enjoying the holidays, many will likely miss the show and be looking for something to fill the void. Luckily, there’s a lesser-known sci-fi movie from 2011 that captures a similar feel to Stranger Things and might just satisfy that craving.
Renowned director James Cameron, known for films like Titanic and Aliens, recently discussed the growing use of generative AI with SAG-AFTRA’s Duncan Crabtree-Ireland. In the podcast, Cameron expressed his worries about the technology, stating that it’s important to distinguish between traditional computer-assisted filmmaking and true generative AI. He explained that the film industry has long relied on computers and performance capture, but these shouldn’t be confused with the new possibilities – and potential problems – of AI that creates content on its own.
As a huge fan of Avatar: The Last Airbender, I was thrilled to hear Toph Beifong was joining the live-action adaptation! She first showed up in Season 2 of the original animated series and immediately became a favorite. This character is a blind earthbender – meaning she can basically control stone, sand, metal, you name it – but it’s her personality that really makes her special. She’s got this incredible sass and a really quick wit. Honestly, she was so crucial to Aang’s story that it felt inevitable she’d be part of the live-action show, and I couldn’t be more excited.
On a recent episode of Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s show, Dinner’s On Me, Josh Hutcherson, who played Peeta in The Hunger Games, shared that he was raised working all the time. He thought landing the role in The Hunger Games would finally provide long-term security. But when the franchise ended unexpectedly, he realized he hadn’t developed the skills to cope with failure. He explained:
The new Tubi Original movie, A Mother’s Confession, which premiered this month, features Ciera Angelia (known from Empire), Raymond Seay (Mindhunter, Judas and the Black Messiah), George Murray Jr. (Spilled Paint), Brandon McGee (A Dark Place), Keon Black (The Last Assignment), James Jay Alexander (Abbott Elementary), Stephanie Benkovich (Christy), Sencere Brown (Friend Zone), and Shawn Ray (Man in the Blue Suit). Directed by Maya Table and written by Donna Christopher and LisaBeth Willis, the film has quickly become popular and reached the #1 spot on , despite being a relatively unknown title.
Below, the full list of films playing Sundance Film Festival 2026.
I’m starting by acknowledging the disappointments of the past year in horror releases, which helps explain what isn’t on this list and provides background for what is. Instead of focusing on films that failed to impress, I’ve highlighted the horror movies that truly stood out. You’ll find a range here – some are daring and original, pushing the boundaries of the genre, while others are simply enjoyable surprises. But what they all have in common is that they left a lasting impression, giving me something new to ponder or fear – which is particularly noteworthy considering how much real-world horror we’ve all been facing.
In July 2022, Shah admitted to laundering money and initially received a six-and-a-half-year prison sentence. However, she served less than half of that time thanks to good behavior, participation in prison programs – including a fitness class she led – and payments she started making to those she harmed, according to People magazine. She was required to pay a total of $6.5 million to her victims.
The term “Arrowverse” usually refers to six TV shows: Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, Batwoman, Black Lightning, and Legends of Tomorrow. These shows are known for their crossover events. But the Arrowverse actually includes several other series that don’t often get mentioned.