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A girl reads a book in A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.

Why is this unusual mystery one of Netflix’s most popular shows right now?

This six-episode murder mystery starring a cast of largely unknown actors is Netflix's most popular show right now. Is it worth streaming?
Taylor Kitsch in John Carter.

If you have to watch one Hulu movie in August 2024, stream this one

Our pick for the one Hulu movie that you need to watch in August 2024 is a much-maligned science-fiction epic that deserves to be rediscovered.
Two people look at a tornado in Into the Storm.

10 years ago, this disaster movie delivered as much summer fun as Twisters

Twisters is breaking box office records in 2024, but this similar disaster movie about a deadly storm made some waves 10 years ago as a late-summer hit.
A fighter pilot shoots a gun in Midway.

3 underrated movies on Hulu you need to watch in August 2024

Check out these three underrated movies on Hulu to watch in August 2024. Our picks include alien horror, a unique romantic comedy, and an epic war film.
Three people hang from nooses in The Sixth Sense.

25 years ago, one of the best horror movies ever made became a box office sensation

In 1999, this horror movie topped the box office throughout August and was even nominated for some Oscars. Find out what it is and why it's still great.
Nikola Jokic squares up a free throw on the court.

How to watch USA vs Serbia men’s basketball at the Olympics

Team USA takes on Nikola Jokic and Serbia in the men's basketball Olympic semifinals today. Here's how you can watch a live stream for free.
UEFA soccer league goal-line technology

How to watch the men’s soccer finals at the Olympics: France vs Spain

France take on Spain for the gold medal in men's soccer at the 2024 Olympics today. Here are some different ways you can watch the match live online for free.
An animated Batman with a fiery scene behind him in Batman: Caped Crusaders

The best Amazon Prime original series right now

This month, new releases Batman: Caped Crusader and Sausage Party: Utopia highlight the best Amazon Prime Video original series right now.
Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law as Holmes and Watson in Sherlock Holmes.

The best movies on Max right now

Sherlock Holmes, Beetlejuice, and How to Train Your Dragon are some of the best movies to watch on Max this month.
A girl looks scared as her family stands off in the background.

Presence teaser: Neon releases eerie footage for Steven Soderbergh’s haunted house thriller

A supernatural spirit lives inside the house in the first teaser for Presence, an upcoming psychological thriller from Steven Soderbergh.
Players play on a football field at the Super Bowl LII.

Watch NFL Preseason Games 2024: Full streaming schedule

The NFL is back, and we have all the best ways you can watch a live stream of every 2024 NFL preseason game no matter what market you live in.
Simon Pegg and Lake Bell walking together and laughing in Man Up.

3 rom-coms on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in August

Simon Pegg, Freida Pinto, and Theo James are among the mix of actors starring in three rom-coms on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in August 2024.
rebel ridge trailer jeremy saulnier netflix thriller

Rebel Ridge trailer: Jeremy Saulnier’s new thriller pits one man against corrupt cops

One man is determined to defeat small-town corruption in the trailer for Rebel Ridge, a new Netflix film from Jeremy Saulnier.
A man stands in the middle of an abandoned field, a woman in the background in a scene from Radius.

3 underrated sci-fi movies on Amazon Freevee you should watch in August

From a unique take on Frankenstein to a hidden Canadian gem, here are three underrated sci-fi movies on Amazon Freevee you should watch in August 2024.
Cate Blanchett burns a book over a sink while staring behind her.

Disclaimer teaser: Cate Blanchett hides a dark secret in Alfonso Cuarón’s Apple TV+ series

Apple unveiled the first teaser for Disclaimer, a thrilling limited series starring Cate Blanchett from Academy Award winner Alfonso Cuarón.
Daisy Ridley in Young Woman and the Sea.

If you have to watch one Disney+ movie this August, stream this one

A sports drama featuring a Star Wars actor released in theaters earlier this year is the one Disney+ movie this August that you have to watch.
Blanchard Ryan and Daniel Travis huddle close in their wetsuits in a still from the movie Open Water.

20 years ago, one of the most unsettling movies ever made divided audiences

Upon its divisive release 20 years ago, this low-budget movie impressed critics, but enraged audiences. All these years later, is it still worth watching?
Tom Cruise in Jack Reacher Never Go Back.

This Tom Cruise action sequel is No. 1 on Netflix right now. Is it worth watching?

Tom Cruise has the topped the Netflix movie charts with this 2016 action sequel. But is it worth watching? Or is it best ignored like Cocktail or Rock of Ages?
John Belushi wearing a college sweater with his mouth open in shock in a scene from National Lampoon's Animal House.

3 comedies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in August

From the classic Animal House to a Will Ferrell gem and a musical remake, these are three comedies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in August.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in an elevator.

10 years later, is Michael Bay’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot any good?

In 2014, the live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie produced by Michael Bay was a late-summer hit. Ten years later, does it hold up?
Joel cries in The Last of Us season 2.

Everything you need to know about The Last of Us season 2

HBO's hit video game adaptation is coming back for another round on HBO, and we've got everything you need to know about The Last of Us season 2.
A woman looks at another woman in Carol.

The best LGBTQ movies on Netflix right now

Get ready to say goodbye to the summer season with the best LGBTQ+ movies on Netflix, including rom-coms, dramas, and everything in between.
Hannah Berner in a promo pic for her comedy special, We Ride At Dawn.

The best stand-up comedy on Netflix right now

The best stand-up comedy on Netflix includes new specials from Hannah Berner and Chad Daniels, plus a live special from Joe Rogan.
Three book covers for Ti West novels.

Ti West’s X, Pearl, and MaXXXine to receive novelizations

On Tuesday, A24 announced the company will be releasing novelizations of Ti West's X film series — X, Pearl, and MaXXXine.
Two boys and one girl stand next to each other in the dark while holding flashlights.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow heads to Broadway in 2025

Stranger Things: The First Shadow is heading to Broadway next year. The hit stage play will begin previews in March 2025, before opening in April 2025.
Deadpool and Elektra stand next to each other and stare.

Jennifer Garner stuns in Elektra training video for Deadpool & Wolverine

In a video posted to social media, Jennifer Garner explains how she trained and prepared for her appearance as Elektra in Deadpool & Wolverine.
A man and woman stare at a jukebox.

5 underrated movies on Netflix you need to watch in August 2024

Our picks for five underrated movies to watch on Netflix in August include a stylish spy adventure and two inspiring sports biopics.
Daemon Targaryen walks through a crowd of soldiers in House of the Dragon season 2.

5 questions we have after House of the Dragon’s season 2 finale

Here are the five biggest questions we have after House of the Dragon's anticlimactic season 2 finale.
6 people stand together in Deadpool & Wolverine.

Deadpool & Wolverine isn’t the solution for the MCU’s problems

Deadpool & Wolverine may be a massive hit, but it's only a short-term fix. Here are the reasons why Deadpool & Wolverine isn't the MCU's long-term solution.
Tom Cruise holds and points a gun.

20 years ago, Tom Cruise gave his best performance ever in this great action thriller

Twenty years ago, Tom Cruise gave the best performance of his career in this great neo-noir action movie. Find out what it is and why Cruise is so good in it.
Rene Russo and Pierce Brosnan in The Thomas Crown Affair.

25 years ago, the sexiest action movie ever made was released. Here’s why it still sizzles

The Thomas Crown Affair is a great Pierce Brosnan movie, and a great movie more generally.
Steph Curry shoots a jump shot on a basketball court.

How to watch USA vs Brazil men’s basketball at Olympics

Team USA takes on Brazil in the quarterfinals of the Olympics men's basketball tournament, and we have all the best ways to watch a live stream for free.
Sarah Wayne Callies as Sara in Prison Break.

If you have to watch one Netflix show this August, stream this one

The one Netflix show that you have to watch this August is a thrilling drama that's closing in on its 20th anniversary.
A Roblox-designed Beetlejuice sitting next to an old woman with a cat. There's a sign for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice above him, and live-action pictures of the cast are on the walls.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice tickets are now for sale … inside Roblox

There is now an official Beetlejuice Beetlejuice game inside Roblox that'll also let you purchase tickets for its release.
Section Editor, Entertainment

Jason is a writer, editor, and pop culture enthusiast whose love for cinema, television, and cheap comic books has led him to work in the entertainment industry. A proud graduate of both Whitman College (Adam West’s alma mater!) and Syracuse University, he has worked at Marvel Entertainment, DC Comics, Warner Bros., and Screen Rant. At Digital Trends, he covers all things film and television, from ranking Alfred Hitchcock’s best films to examining the everlasting neuroses of Larry David.  When he’s not obsessing over the latest Marvel Studios trailer, you can find him either working or surfing the web looking for the perfect fudge brownie recipe.