It wouldn’t be a stretch to say thatRoger EbertandGene Siskelhelped change the conversation around film criticism, thanks toSiskel and Ebert at the Movies. For roughly 20 years,the duo became thede factosounding boardfor films that were released in theaters - long beforeRotten Tomatoesexisted, or people had social media as a way to express their opinion about movies. But Siskel and Ebert had a way ofbreaking down what they loved(or didn’t love) about a movie; in a way, they were breaking down film criticism for their audience....

With the Marvel Cinematic Universe thriving as a box office juggernaut and several figures from DC Comics becoming landmark triumphs, superhero cinema can only be viewed as being emblematic of the movie-going experience throughout the 21st century thus far. While it’s the barnstorming and bombastic blockbusters that have defined the era of commercial success,it is worth noting that the genre has seen plenty of more cerebral hits over the years as well....

After 2024’s strong slate ofApple TV+ movies and showscame to an end, the standard was set for 2025 to follow. So far, the January release of a second trip to Lumon Industries inSeverance,Leo Woodall’s fast-paced thrillerPrime Target, and a side-splitting fourth installment ofMythic Questhave already proven that the year has every chance of not just matching its predecessor but outdoing it. With that in mind, here’s a look at all the new movies and shows coming to Apple TV+ in February 2025....

At long (long) last,Stephen King’sThe Dark Toweris coming to the big screen withIdris Elbaplaying Roland Deschain andMatthew McConaugheyas the infamous sorcerer The Man in Black. DirectorNikolaj Arcelhas beenfilming the adaptation for some time now, so when might there be enough material to cut together the first trailer? Sooner than you think. According tothe program highlights for EW’s PopFest, the magazine’s two-day festival in Los Angeles, the “first footage from Stephen King’sThe Dark Tower” will be revealed....

Oh, Flash, you poor poor speedster. The long-planned solo movie forEzra Miller’s Justice Leaguer has faced a rocky path to production since it was announced back in 2014. In the midst of Warner Bros. and DC Films redirection for the DC Extended Universe,The Flashhas lost two filmmakers –Abraham Lincoln Vampire HunterscribeSeth Grahame-SmithandDopehelmerRick Famuyiwa– and now the studio has recruitedJoby Haroldto rewrite the script. PerVariety, Harold will do a “page one rewrite” of the script while the studio is on the hunt for a new director with an aim to “take script in a different direction”....

Netflix released the first full-length trailer forThe Good Cop, the streaming network’s upcoming police series fromMonkcreatorAndy Breckman.Josh Grobanstars as a no-nonsense NYPD detective who “makes a point of always following the rules”, at odds with his father—played byTony Danza—a former New York cop who record scratch hasno timefor rules. Tony Danza’s name is Big Tony. In the show. Presumably in real life as well. Yeah, I’m not quite sure what to make of this, a show that appears to have been developed by picking random names and nouns out of a hat....

Few filmmakers remain as influential in cinema asMartin Scorsese, and the list of his achievements in his long career remains vast. None of them, however, remains as iconic asGoodfellas, the 1990 gangster classic. The filmhas been praisedby none other thanSteven Spielbergas an inspiration for future generations, describing it asa “master class for any aspiring filmmaker who wants to see a breathtaking balancing act of multiple storylines, timelines, shocking violence and violent humor....

Make yourself a cup of hot cocoa, put on some Mariah Carey, and go ahead and put up that Christmas tree because the holiday season is officially here. And to ring in the season, Netflix has just released some new first-look pictures from their upcoming Christmas movieThe Noel Diary, which is set to be released on Thanksgiving Day, June 26, 2025. The Noel Diarywill tell the story of best-selling author Jake, played byJustin Hartley, who returns home for Christmas in order to settle his estranged mom’s estate....

News on HBO Max’sThe Penguinhas been rather scarce since it was first announced back in March. Following the resounding success ofMatt Reeves’sThe Batmanfilm, Oswald Cobblepot was set to finally take the spotlight withColin Farrellreprising his role from the film. With the spinofffinding a directorinMare of Easttown’sCraig Zobel, it seems the series is still going forward despite the Warner Bros. shakeups, and Farrell gave everyone a bit of a teaser during Collider editor-in-chiefSteve Weintraub’s interview with he andBrendan Gleesonfor their hit filmThe Banshees of Inisherin....

After his critically acclaimed filmThe Father, the trailer for directorFlorian Zeller’snewest film,The Son, starringHugh Jackman, has been released and teases a familial drama at the center of its story. The trailer was uploaded on Twitter by Jackman himselfin a tweetin which he states he is honored to present, before receiving a wide release. The trailer showcases the acting talents of the actor as his character Peter must adjust to his estranged son Nicholas' (Zen McGrath) staying with him after being dropped off from his mother Kate (Laura Dern)....

Rick and Morty,created by the minds ofJustin RoilandandDan Harmon,is an adult animation following the adventures of scientist and sociopath Rick Sanchez and his grandson, Morty Smith (Justin Roiland). The pair, alongside their family,take us along on their adventuresthroughout the universe, which on face value seems like fairly wholesome animation. However, the show is filled to the brim with absurd, grotesque, and crazy moments from never-ending clones,pickle adventures, and expeditions across the multiverse....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for The Rookie Season 7, Episode 8.The journey of Tim Bradford (Eric Winter) throughout the run of the ABC hit series,The Rookie, stands out as one ofthe most compelling character arcssince the show debuted in 2018. Watching Tim’s recent changes and evolution in Season 7 is a gratifying experience. Throughout Season 7, Tim showcases significant growth, gradually transforming into a more emotional, empathetic character, exemplified inhis relationship with his ex-girlfriend, Lucy Chen (Melissa O’Neil), and other characters in the main cast....

When it comes tozombie movies, no one made them quite likeGeorge A. Romero. Starting with the 1968 classicNight of the Living Dead, a flesh-eating franchise started to walk the Earth. In the 55 plus years since, the series has spawned countless sequels of their own merit, likeDawnandDay of the Dead. Romero sadly passed away in 2017, leaving behind a large blood-soaked hole in the horror community. However, now Romero’s daughter, writer-directorTina Romero, is keeping her father’s legacy lovingly alive with her upcoming filmQueens of the Dead....