Movies

It’s easy to see why self-contained, short stories like mysteries are so popular – the format works well. However, it’s often the long-running crime dramas that truly endure, constantly refreshing themselves with new characters and plots while still staying true to their original appeal. While very few British detective shows reach ten seasons or more – even beloved series like Inspector Morse didn’t – some of Britain’s most famous procedural dramas have managed to achieve that impressive longevity.

Stephen King is still one of the most famous and highly-regarded authors in the horror genre. Many of his stories have been made into movies and TV shows, with Edgar Wright’s The Running Man (2025) being the latest adaptation. Beyond writing new books, King is also a regular on social media, where he frequently praises shows and films he likes.

The award-winning comic book series Southern Bastards, created by Jason Aaron and Jason Latour, is now being adapted into a TV show. It’s a compelling blend of small-town Americana, intense crime drama, and the passion of high school football. The story starts with a veteran searching for his roots, but quickly spirals into a larger criminal conspiracy. If you enjoy shows like Justified and Ozark, with a touch of Friday Night Lights, you’ll likely be hooked. Here’s what the pilot episode is about:

Warner Bros. is returning to the world of Middle-earth after a long break. The first project will be Andy Serkis’ The Hunt for Gollum, a story that takes place early in The Fellowship of the Ring and includes characters like Gandalf, Frodo, and Aragorn. Following that, Stephen Colbert is creating Shadow of the Past, which will jump ahead in time after the events of the original trilogy, even though it’s based on a scene originally cut from Peter Jackson’s films.

A listing on Techbox for the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day movie has given fans their first glimpse of the Grey Hulk as he’ll appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), along with details about new merchandise.

If you’re looking for a new show to watch on Netflix this week, don’t miss Radioactive Emergency. It’s a true story about the 1987 accident in Goiânia, Brazil. While it’s similar in theme to the acclaimed HBO series Chernobyl, this Brazilian miniseries is arguably even more disturbing, though not quite as visually impressive.

Halle Bailey shines as Anna, a cheerful and energetic woman who temporarily watches homes for the wealthy in New York. Despite being described as someone avoiding her own life, Anna’s positive attitude suggests she’s actually quite resourceful. The details of how she ends up in Tuscany, accidentally staying in the villa of a man she had a brief encounter with (Matteo), are complicated, but the important thing is that Matteo isn’t there. When she’s discovered by his family, they mistakenly believe she’s his fiancée, and she goes along with it. It’s a familiar premise – similar to the movie While You Were Sleeping, but without the coma or stalking, and set in Italy. Bailey is naturally funny and does a great job with the physical comedy required for the deception, which makes you wish the movie had embraced more slapstick humor.

As a huge Marvel fan, I’m getting really excited! It sounds like things are finally starting to come together for the X-Men’s big screen debut. Apparently, the director of the upcoming Thunderbolts is involved in shaping their future, and we’re even hearing names for who might play Rogue and Beast! It’s great to see some potential casting choices emerging – it feels like the project is really gaining momentum.

Okay, so when Kevin Costner decided to leave Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan made a pretty bold move – he just killed off John Dutton. The second half of season 5 really shifted to Kayce (Luke Grimes) and Beth (Kelly Reilly) trying to figure out what happened to their dad, and ultimately deciding what the future held for the Yellowstone Ranch. It was all about their investigation and the big choices they had to make.

Netflix has given fans a first glimpse at its upcoming animated film, Steps, with two newly released images. The sneak peek reveals a bright and unique animation style, presenting a Cinderella who seems strong and proactive, rather than helpless. One image shows her doing chores with a mouse companion, while the other features her with Lilith, one of the film’s main characters. According to the movie’s description, Cinderella and Lilith will have to team up to protect the kingdom from danger.