Movies

A recent American comedy, a remake of a 2018 French romance, has received very poor reviews, scoring only 18% on Rotten Tomatoes. Netflix often creates original movies inspired by existing stories. Films like the sci-fi adventure The Electric State and the mystery drama Remarkably Bright Creatures were originally books or other types of media before becoming movies. Sometimes, though, Netflix films are based on other movies.

Mike Flanagan, known for his successful adaptations of Stephen King’s work, is adding a new version of Carrie to his list of projects. But Carrie won’t be his last King adaptation – he’s also working on a new take on The Mist, a story often praised for its similarities to the work of H.P. Lovecraft.

Sneaker fans are getting excited about a major new release that could be one of the biggest of the year. Travis Scott, Cactus Plant Flea Market (CPFM), and Nike are joining forces for a special collaboration. They’re releasing a new version of the Nike Flea 1, called the “Cactus Jack,” that combines CPFM’s unique style with Travis Scott’s popular influence. This shoe has been highly anticipated, and its release follows some delays.

Following the combination of Warner Bros. and Discovery, the already-filmed final season of Westworld was canceled as a cost-saving measure, along with the movie Batgirl and other projects. Now, with Warner Bros. Discovery planning a merger with Paramount, Westworld is being revived as a feature film.

The final season of How I Met Your Mother felt like a letdown, prioritizing shocking twists over the show’s original idea. Later seasons of Game of Thrones moved too quickly, making it hard to follow the characters’ motivations. Similarly, the ending of The Boys suffered because it had to leave things open for potential future seasons.

The latest season of Rick and Morty launched this weekend to rave reviews, less than a year after the previous season ended. It’s set to wrap up in late June, and good news for fans: Adult Swim has already renewed the show through season 12! While we won’t see those future seasons for a while, the team behind the show is making great headway on them.

With Robert Taylor, the star of Longmire, and leading actors Anna Torv and Michael Dorman, Territory clearly draws inspiration from Taylor Sheridan’s popular Western, Yellowstone. However, this influence actually benefits the show. In fact, Territory is among the best modern Western series available on Netflix.

The sequel to the first film, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, features most of the original cast alongside some new faces. This time, Mario and Luigi’s adventures take them to outer space. The movie was a huge success, breaking numerous records, and became available to rent or buy digitally on May 19th. Since its release, it has continued to be incredibly popular.

It’s debatable whether his actions have actually helped him, but he doesn’t seem concerned. He’s always embraced a reputation as someone who causes problems, believing he’s acting according to his principles, regardless of how unconventional his opinions might be.

Netflix hasn’t had a breakout hit since Stranger Things ended in 2025. However, Wednesday, with Jenna Ortega, has proven popular with a wide range of viewers and has the potential to continue for many seasons.