Hacksaw Ridge Remains the Last Great Masterpiece of Its Kind

War movies share similarities with historical dramas and intense, character-driven stories. They often feature a lot of action and large-scale visuals, a trend that started early on with classic films like All Quiet On the Western Front (1930), The Last of the Mohicans (1936), and Gunga Din. The genre has grown and changed significantly, particularly in the last half-century, producing powerful films such as Saving Private Ryan, The Hurt Locker, and Dunkirk. Director Mel Gibson, however, seems particularly skilled at bringing epic true stories to life, and many consider his work in this area to be his best.

Beloved Timothée Chalamet Fantasy Movie To Stream on Netflix Soon

As a huge movie fan, I’m thrilled to hear that Wonka, with Timothée Chalamet, is coming to Netflix! Apparently, it’ll be available starting November 1, 2025, according to What’s on Netflix. It’s a musical fantasy that shows us how Willy Wonka became the eccentric chocolatier we know and love, before the story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory even began. Paul King directed it, and I can’t wait to see it!