Movies

Andy Weir’s realistic and scientifically detailed writing first captured audiences with 2015’s The Martian, which cleverly showed how to survive on Mars using resourceful methods. In contrast, directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, known for the playfully self-aware humor of 2014’s The LEGO Movie, bring a very different style. This seems like an odd pairing, given how much science is in Weir’s book. While the directors mostly respect the original story, the movie’s blend of science, comedy, and emotion doesn’t always flow perfectly. However, their direction is fantastic, creating stunning visuals that easily overshadow any minor tonal issues.

Rosamund Pike recently discussed her experience making the movie Doom on the How to Fail with Elizabeth Day podcast, and didn’t hold back. She described it as a complete disaster and one of the worst films ever made. Doom, a sci-fi action horror movie inspired by the popular video game, starred Pike as Dr. Samantha “Sam” Grimm, alongside Dwayne Johnson as “Sarge” and Karl Urban as the lead character, “Reaper.” Pike admitted she felt unprepared for the action-heavy role, especially considering her background in films like Pride & Prejudice, and shared her honest thoughts about the production.

The film Reminders of Him, starring Maika Monroe and Tyriq Withers, had a limited release in theaters by Universal Pictures, hoping to continue the success of previous movie adaptations of Colleen Hoover’s novels. Audiences have already shown strong support for these adaptations, with It Ends With Us earning $351 million and Regretting You bringing in $90.4 million at the box office.

As a longtime fan, I’ve been following the whispers about a potential Supernatural revival, and it sounds like the stars, Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki, are finally warming up to the idea. They’ve mentioned wanting to give the show a bit of breathing room – around five years – before revisiting Dean and Sam’s story. Considering the series finale aired back in 2020, and it definitely left some fans wanting more, that waiting period is now over. The demand is high, and it seems like a return could actually happen!

I was so excited to finally meet Bartolomeo in the latest episode! This green-haired, slightly toothy pirate immediately became Luffy’s number one fan when the Straw Hats crossed paths with Buggy the Star Clown and his crew. It was a really fun introduction!

In addition to her work on Wednesday Season 3 and the upcoming film Klara and the Sun (directed by Taika Waititi), Jenna Ortega will star in a remake of a popular movie from thirty years ago. This adds another exciting project to her growing list of roles.

Amber Love’s new documentary, One Another, recently premiered at SXSW 2026 and beautifully explores the power of both long-lasting friendships and the new connections we make—even if those new bonds mean letting go of old ones. It’s a genuinely heartwarming and enjoyable film.

The movie is finishing a hugely successful run, solidifying its place as a major cultural event of 2025. This weekend’s Oscars are the final step, and it’s expected to win both Best Animated Feature and Best Song for “Golden” – a track that already made history as the first K-pop song to win a Grammy in February. This recognition is well-earned, as the film’s music has proven to be incredibly popular and enduring. Last year, on our podcast Switched on Pop, hosts Charlie Harding and Nate Sloan analyzed what makes five songs from the movie so effective. Before this weekend’s ceremony – which will include a performance of “Golden” by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami – here’s a look at their discussion.

Marking his first feature film, director Mark Tuason’s horror movie follows Evy, a young woman who co-hosts a podcast about urban legends and creepy online stories with her friend Justin. While Evy is dealing with her mother’s illness, they receive strange audio files for the podcast, unknowingly unleashing something evil.

Last year, it was revealed that Valentina Allegra de Fontaine bought Avengers Tower from Tony Stark and changed its name to Watchtower. This became the new base of operations for the New Avengers by the end of the Thunderbolts story arc, and was briefly shown in a scene after the credits of the movie (which was confirmed to be part of the making of Avengers: Doomsday’s).