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A thriller rated 4.9 on IMDb has knocked Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Again? off No. 1 on Netflix US
Rylee Reagan plays an 18-year-old who cons her way into an au pair job in Lisa France’s Seemingly Perfect Family, No. 1 in the US on 17 September.
September 20, 2026 1:47 pm
120 Beats per Minute meaning: what the title of the ACT UP Paris drama refers to
The title of Robin Campillo's ACT UP Paris drama is a measurement, and it's measuring two things at once. What 120 beats per minute actually refers to, how the film's score and editing keep proving it, and why the English-language release quietly dropped the number.
September 19, 2026 10:13 pm
Lance Armstrong has sold his life rights for the first time - Edward Berger and Austin Butler start shooting the biopic in January 2027
Austin Butler’s Lance Armstrong sports biopic has kicked up a gear, as Oscar-winning director Edward Berger pushes production toward a target start date.
September 17, 2026 7:42 am
Eleven Emmys in two seasons, and HBO Max's answer to The Pitt is a French copy about Paris paramedics
HBO Max has announced a new French drama inspired by The Pitt's success — not a spin-off, but close enough to wind up some fans and delight others.
September 17, 2026 4:10 am
What was Tommy's job in the war in Peaky Blinders?
What Tommy Shelby did in the First World War: his rank, his unit, the underground job that explains half of Peaky Blinders, and the real Royal Engineers history behind it — including the mine crater you can still visit today.
September 13, 2026 11:48 pm
General Hospital has a new therapist for Anna, because Kevin Collins is off in Ireland
Kearran Giovanni has officially arrived on General Hospital — but the big question now is who she’s playing.
September 13, 2026 2:53 am
Ad Vitam is now Netflix's ninth most-watched non-English film ever, with 38% on Rotten Tomatoes
At just 98 minutes, an action thriller starring Guillaume Canet has blown past expectations on streaming, barging into the all-time biggest hits.
September 7, 2026 9:39 pm
A Swedish five-parter is Netflix's number one in 29 countries, and critics like it twice as much as viewers
A gripping mystery has dominated the streamer for weeks since its debut, stubbornly clinging to the title of most-watched series.
September 6, 2026 7:28 pm
What drug is used in Peaky Blinders? Tommy's habit goes back to the tunnels of France
What drug does Tommy Shelby use in Peaky Blinders, why the show keeps returning to it, and what the real history of shell shock after the First World War has to do with Birmingham's best-dressed gangster.
August 27, 2026 8:50 pm
Filming brings good news for the Ocean’s Eleven prequel as Wagner Moura shares details
Wagner Moura has shared a promising update on the Ocean’s Eleven prequel — and when he’ll start filming — teasing the progress without giving the game away upfront.
August 13, 2026 9:20 pm
Who was Denis Guyenon in Death in Paradise? The story behind the on-screen tribute
Viewers who stayed through the final scenes of the Death in Paradise series 14 finale on 28 March 2025 saw a dedication card appear on screen, written in French: "En la mémoire de notre ami Denis Guyenon 24/06/1965 – 06/07/2024" — "in memory of our friend".
August 12, 2026 2:37 pm
Streaming surge for Prime Video’s 84-minute Statham meets Bourne action thriller
Prime Video has a big new hit on its hands — an action thriller that plays like five years of Jason Statham with a side of Jason Bourne.
August 11, 2026 9:22 pm
Why was Dear England made? James Graham's answer starts thirty years ago
The BBC's four-part Dear England arrived on BBC One on 24 May 2026, three years after James Graham's play about Gareth Southgate sold out the National Theatre. Ask Graham why he wrote it, though, and he doesn't start with Southgate the manager.
August 11, 2026 4:29 pm
Already past $1B globally, Nolan’s The Odyssey still has major international markets to come
If you’re a Nolan fan, The Odyssey has crossed a blockbuster threshold worldwide, with major international markets still ahead — and it’s on course to become his biggest film.
August 9, 2026 2:10 pm
What is Death in Paradise based on — and how much of it is real?
Death in Paradise looks like it must be adapted from a cosy crime series — it has that Agatha Christie shape. It isn't. The show was invented for television, but there's a genuine true-crime story buried in its origin, and a real fishing village behind every sun-drenched shot.
August 8, 2026 2:43 pm
Tom Cruise’s next five movies — and how far along they actually are
The man simply will not stand still.
August 4, 2026 9:20 pm
Baywatch reboot sets its streaming home and premiere date
A heavyweight streamer has snapped up international rights to a revival of TV’s most famous lifeguard saga, confirmed today via a regional licensing announcement.
August 4, 2026 8:47 pm
Spider-Man 4 easily beats The Odyssey, despite its IMAX advantage
After one weekend, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has already overtaken Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey on a major box-office metric, per Deadline — despite the latter’s three-week head start.
August 3, 2026 11:22 pm
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