Movies

Here are a few impressions out of the films included in this year’s block...

We’re hearing from some celebrities like Rosie O’Donnell, Mark Ruffalo, and Jane Fonda, but many big names and rising stars are staying silent. There’s a new financial reason for celebrities to avoid controversial topics that might upset moviegoers – something they haven’t faced in a long time.

I’ve noticed that really good psychological thrillers always seem to do well on streaming, even though there are so many out there. So, it’s not surprising to me that Dead of Winter is getting a lot of attention on HBO Max – it’s got this incredibly unsettling vibe, and the performances from Thompson and Judy Greer are just captivating. I was totally hooked!

Paramount and Skydance have finalized their deal, and as a result, Paramount+ and Showtime will be merged into a single streaming service. This combination will take place once the merger between the two studios is complete.

Anthony Anderson, famous for his role in Black-ish, surprised the audience at Saturday night’s event by mentioning a recent incident involving Pete Davidson at the BAFTAs. This incident gained attention because Davidson has Tourette syndrome, a medical condition that causes involuntary movements and vocalizations.

Jagged Edge Productions, the team behind the horror film Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, has released a trailer for their next scary movie, Pinocchio Unstrung. This new version of the classic Pinocchio story features the puppet turning into a killer.

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This action thriller, released in the US on November 21, 2025, continues the story of Aatami Korpi – the character famously known as “the man who refuses to die.” This time, instead of battling Nazis, Korpi fights against the Soviets and the man who killed his family. Although it didn’t perform as well in theaters as the first film, it’s become a huge streaming success since its release on HBO Max overseas on February 28th.

The upcoming film, Heat 2, is based on a 2022 novel by Michael Mann and Meg Gardiner. This new movie expands on the story of Mann’s classic 1995 film, Heat, serving as both a prequel and sequel. After much anticipation about the cast, it’s now confirmed that Leonardo DiCaprio and Christian Bale will star in key roles.

Netflix has a huge selection of both old and new movies, and they’re also making their own films. Because content changes every month, it can be tough to choose something to watch. Luckily, we’ve put together a list of three great movies to help you start March off right.