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Sam Raimi's Next Movie Could Be His Creepiest Yet
We've known for months that Sam Raimi was attached to produce a remake of 1978's Magic. But today we learned he will also direct the film, which makes its future existence all the more exciting. The original, directed by Richard Attenborough, has…
What's streaming this weekend? These are the best new movies and TV shows
Another week has passed, which means there's a new selection of fresh films and TV shows now streaming. We've scanned through the slush to highlight the six best movies, TV shows, and specials worth streaming the weekend of May 15, 2026. Among the…
Tony Seiniger, Poster Designer and Movie Marketer, Dies at 87
Tony Seiniger, known as “The Godfather of Movie Advertising” for his work on campaigns for films including “ Jaws,” died May 11 in Atlanta. He was 87. Born in New York City, he studied at the Rhode Island School of…
What To Watch This Weekend: New Shows And Movies To Stream On Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV And More
Credit: Hulu / Disney / Paramount+ Angels and devils working together to stop Armageddon. Elite spec ops mercenaries hired to retrieve stolen treasure. Vigilantes doling out justice in Hell's Kitchen, steamy romances in the English countryside, and…
3 must-watch movies leaving Netflix in May 2026
Netflix, like most streaming services, gives with one hand and takes with the other. While the popular platform is always adding new movies every month, it also removes some, too. May 2026 will be no different. As the calendar ticks over to June, a…
An Old and Tired Movie
Here's a letter to the Wall Street Journal. Greg Ip warns that China's “industrial policy of everything” will leave the “rest of the world in dust” (“ Beijing's ‘Industrial Policy of Everything' Leaves Rest…
The Great Black Horror Movie of the Year Is Here. Will It Leave You Scarred?
For die-hards, no horror movie can be too scary. But for you, a wimp, the wrong one can leave you miserable. Never fear, scaredies, because Slate's Scaredy Scale is here to help. We've put together a highly scientific and mostly spoiler-free system…
In the Grey' Review: Jake Gyllenhaal and Henry Cavill Star in 'Generic Action Movie: The Movie
There's a theory that says if you want your audience to like a character, make them good at their job. You can have a lot of character flaws but hey, if you're the world's best bank robber, people have to admit you know what you're doing. We may…
Movie Review: 'Is God Is
Updated: 2:29 PM CDT May 15, 2026 Revenge is only the tip of the iceberg Updated: 2:29 PM CDT May 15, 2026 Revenge is a trope probably as old as storytelling itself. Deep down inside all of us, no matter how good or nice you are in general, we have…
Jonathan Majors Set for 'Dinner at Nick's Movie
EXCLUSIVE: Jonathan Majors is set to star in Mark Brown's political thriller Dinner at Nick's. The pic, which the Barbershop film franchise creator wrote and will direct, unfolds over the course of a single dinner in the weeks following the 2024…
5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Peacock and more (May 15-16)
Spring is in the air, and the best streaming services are delivering a bouquet of new movies for you to add to your watchlist this weekend. Leading the pack this week is the sci-fi blockbuster 'Project Hail Mary,' which finally debuted on paid…
Augenschein Moves Up a Level With Filmmaker-Driven Movies With Stars Attached Like Anne Hathaway, Ethan Hawke, Kristen Stewart
Fresh off the success of “Mother Mary,” starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Cole, German production company Augenschein is stepping up a level with more Hollywood projects and higher budgets. The company, heading by Jonas Katzenstein…
Jane Schoenbrun's queer slasher movie 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' jolts Cannes
“A good electric chair” is how Jane Schoenbrun describes their first Cannes Film Festival premiere. “I really felt like my body was in a state of convulsion,” says Schoenbrun. The day after the premiere of…
37 biggest summer movies of 2026 - 'Spider-Man,' 'Star Wars,' 'The Odyssey,' 'Toy Story' and more
The summer movie season is almost upon us, and 2026's slate of blockbusters is pretty darn impressive. We'll see Marvel and DC once again doing battle, the first Star Wars movie on the big screen in seven years, the return of everybody's favorite…
15 Best Satire Movies Of All Time, Ranked
Some comedy movies are solely interested in making audiences laugh. There's not some higher goal other than to put a smile on your face, and that's perfectly okay. But some movies want to move beyond the simple label of 'comedy' or even 'parody.'…
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