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The story begins in Cambridge, England, in 2007. We meet Helen MacDonald (Foy) as she observes a pair of goshawks flying high above. She’s thrilled and immediately calls her father, Alisdair (Brendan Gleeson), a well-known photographer, to share what she’s seen. Alisdair, who instilled in Helen a love of nature and birds, was known for his bold spirit and dedication to his work. Helen’s mother (Lindsay Duncan) worried because he wouldn’t consider retiring.

Usually, finding out what Max has been experiencing inside Henry’s mental prison would be a highlight, but this episode has so much going on that it feels less important. Sadie Sink does a great job delivering a lot of necessary information, but this storyline mostly serves as a pause in the action. Max explains everything that happened in season four to Holly, then fills her in on the events after Max’s death and revival, leading to her current comatose state. Essentially, Max figures out she’s stuck in a confusing labyrinth of Henry’s memories. We revisit the Hawkins Lab massacre (again), see a flashback to Hawkins High in 1959, and ultimately, Max finds herself confronting Henry’s memories of her.

John Krasinski not only directed a highly praised horror film, but he also starred in it alongside his wife, Emily Blunt. This movie is now considered a career highlight for him. Since then, he’s appeared in several other popular films, including Free Guy, The Fountain of Youth, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Netflix has a fantastic range of movies, offering something for everyone. With so many options, it can be hard to decide what to watch, but these top picks should help you find the perfect film for your weekend.

Alfred Hitchcock is widely considered a cinematic master, but Quentin Tarantino has consistently disagreed, believing Hitchcock’s work is overrated. Surprisingly, Tarantino even dislikes one of Hitchcock’s most famous horror films and actually prefers a remake of it – a remake that most people consider inferior.

Lorelai Gilmore especially loves the first snowfall, highlighting how important winter is to the show Gilmore Girls. The series deeply focuses on bonds between family and friends, which are central to any holiday. Gilmore Girls features numerous holiday-themed episodes, from Thanksgiving to winter festivals, and some have become truly iconic.

In a recent interview with People magazine, Wicked: For Good director Jon M. Chu explained the creative choice to keep Dorothy’s face hidden throughout the film. While they filmed scenes showing her face, the team ultimately decided it was a distraction from the story. Chu shared that the casting process focused on finding someone whose physicality would instantly convey the character, even without seeing their face – a challenge Bethany Weaver successfully met, earning her the role.

With millions of copies sold, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is one of the most popular games on the Nintendo Switch. While it’s incredibly successful, it hasn’t held players’ attention as long as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the best-selling Switch game, and many players have since stopped playing.

Released over Thanksgiving weekend, Zootopia 2 is on track to break several records. Critics have given it a very high score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the most successful Disney Animation sequel since Ralph Breaks the Internet exceeded the performance of its original film seven years ago. The film has also earned over $81 million globally, surpassing the $75.1 million opening weekend of the first Zootopia movie.

Trier once again collaborates with the talented Renate Reinsve, marking their third project together. Reinsve plays Nora Borg, an actress working in both theater and television. Nora and her sister, Agnes (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas), are deeply affected when their long-absent father, Gustav (Stellan Skarsgård), suddenly returns. Gustav left when the girls were young, and his reappearance stirs up difficult emotions, particularly for Nora.