In his latest film,45 Years, acclaimed filmmakerAndrew Haighturns a riveting short story byDavid Constantineinto an emotional tour-de-force featuring superb performances byCharlotte RamplingandTom Courtenay.The romantic drama takes a fresh look at relationships, old age, and forgiveness when past pain and jealousy unexpectedly reemerge on the eve of Geoff (Courtenay) and Kate’s (Rampling) 45thwedding anniversary. Haigh captures with poignant accuracy the emotional landmines that threaten to destroy the strongest bonds of an apparently stable marriage and cause both parties to look back and wonder if they made the right choice....

The struggle is real. You’re thumbing through Netflix, scrolling through category after category, and can’t find something to watch. We’ve all been there. But what if you’re looking for something new to watch? Each month, Netflix adds a number of movies to its streaming library – from older titles to brand new releases – and even then it can be hard to find exactly what’s new, and which of the new movies are worth watching....

No one does it quite likeCharlie Kaufman. The writer-director, who took the world by storm with his writing debut inSpike Jonze’sBeing John Malkovich, has a unique approach to screenwriting that places him as one of the most creative and fascinating artists in the medium. With a knack for exploring complex themes in uniquely surrealist ways, Kaufman is the perfect match for audiences who enjoy outstanding weird films. Whether it’s with an incredibly fresh addition to children’s animation like the newOrion and the Darkor an abstract romantic drama likeEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,Kaufman always makes sure to deliver an unforgettable movie experiencethat lives on as a timeless classic with its entertaining story, memorable characters, and wild premise....

We haven’t seen the last ofLady Gagain the narrative television form. The performer made her small-screen debut last year in the fifth season of FX’sAmerican Horror Storyas a vampire-esque tragic figure overseeing a spooky hotel, and it appears Gaga had such a positive experience that she’s coming back for the anthology series’ sixth installment. Speaking with New York radio stationZ100, she answered “yes” when asked if she would return, adding, “I can’t promise you how or when or anything like that,” which suggests she may not have as prominent a role in the next season....

The clock is ticking as the hotly anticipated Indian tent-poleKalki 2898 ADnears its release date. Touted as themost expensive Indian film ever made— the movie is said to have been produced on a reported budget of $75 million —Kalki 2898 ADstarsPrabhas, best known for leading the two-part Baahubali blockbusters, directed byRRR’sS.S. Rajamouli. Described as a “mythological science-fiction” spectacle, the moviewill debut its first trailer on June 10. The trailer release date was announced on Tuesday, alongside a brand-new poster that provides a closer look at the elaborate world that has been crafted for the film....

In 2013, “Olympus” fell, forcing disgraced Secret Service agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) to step up to the plate, protect the President, and take control of the White House (ie Olympus) back from the terrorists. He did this with the help of Speaker Allan Trumbull (Morgan Freeman), who also assisted from the relative safety of D.C. as the new VP in the 2016 plot forLondon Has Fallen. That movie upped the stakes for Banning who had to contend with a plot to assassinate a heaping helping of world leaders....

Opening this weekend isAlice Through the Looking Glass, the long-awaited follow-up toTim Burton’s2010 box office behemothAlice in Wonderland. Directed byThe MuppetsandMuppets Most WantedhelmerJames Bobin, the sequel picks up a few years after the events of the first film, as Alice has been sailing the high seas and following in her father’s footsteps. However, when she returns to London, a magical looking glass returns her to Underland where she must go back in time to save the Hatter’s (Johnny Depp) life, battling new villain Time himself, played bySacha Baron Cohen....

[Editor’s Note: There are not many good new fall TV series this year, but there are some returning gems you may have overlooked. Better Things is one of these, and if you missed out on Season 1, catch up quickly or just dive in – Chris explains why] One might feel out of sorts as the second season ofBetter Thingsbegins. As the premiere opens, Sam, played by series co-creatorPamela Adlon, is throwing a party for her friends, including her bestie Sunny (Alysia Reiner) and her mother, Phyllis (Celia Imrie)....

It sounds like Warner Bros. and DC’s long-gestatingBlack Adammoviemay be in the mold of the studios’ recent, more bold adaptations as opposed to trying to fit into some pre-defined universe.Dwayne Johnsonsigned on to play the Black Adam character years ago, initially in aShazam!movie before it was decided to separate the hero and his nemesis into two separate movies. And because of Johnson’s insanely busy schedule, it’s taken a while forBlack Adamto come to the forefront....

WhenBlade Runner 2rolls around, it’ll certainly be a high profile sequel, but directorDenis Villeneuveis keeping it “all in the family” when it comes to the behind-the-scenes team. When Villeneuve first signed on we learned he was bringing hisPrisonersandSicariocinematographerRoger Deakinsinto the fold, marking an unbelievably exciting prospect for one of the best directors of photography working today. And now we’ve learned that Villeneuve is adding anotherSicarioveteran to his team: composerJóhann Jóhannsson....

The first glimpse at the newBlade Runner 2049came courtesy of a futuristic yet instantly recognizable bit of concept art; now, thanks to theDenis Villeneuve-directed film’sfirst teaser trailer, we have a handful of gorgeous and striking scenes that give frustratingly vague hints as to the movie’s plot. Fans of the original film will quickly pick up on certain familiar elements: the steamy streets of L.A., the fashionable trench coat ofRyan Gosling’s K, and the iconic pistol ofHarrison Ford’s Deckard....

With today’snews that Star Wars Celebration wouldn’t happen this year, with the officialStar Warsconvention not returning until 2022, we thought it might be fun to look back at Disney’s first, all-but-forgotten attempt at an official sci-fi convention: Contact 96. Don’t worry if you’ve never heard about it because honestly nobody has (people who weretherebarely remember it), but from its inauspicious beginnings, it would end up inspiring one of the key special events at Walt Disney Worldfor decadesand feed into the resort’s emphasis on food festivals and other limited time offerings, even while Contact 96 is very much lost in space....

Well, well, well — looks like Beth and Rip aren’t done with us just yet. According to a new report fromLucas Shawin Bloomberg,Kelly ReillyandCole Hauser’sYellowstonespin-offmay have a working title, and that isDutton Ranch.Previous reports had indicated that the title would include the prefixYellowstone, soYellowstone: Dutton Ranchmight well be the direction thatParamount andTaylor Sheridanare heading in. If it is, it makes perfect sense. TheYellowstoneSeason 5B finale ended with Beth and Rip finally settling into a quieter life, miles away from the chaos of the Dutton ranch — quite literally....