The 8 Best Whodunit Shows on Max Right Now (January 2025)

Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Max. The first season is set in Hawaii, and the second in Sicily. Athird season, set and filmed in Thailand, is set to be released on February 16, 2025. The show then repeated its success with a second season that was even better received than the first. The series has also received several accolades, including 15 Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globes....

January 12, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · Andrew Davis

The Director Who Created Movies in Prison, Escaped, and Won Cannes' Highest Honor

Despite such impressive credentials, Guney’s life was anything but a Hollywood spectacle. For these directors, less is more. Atf Ylmaz, a left-wing director, cast Guney in a film,TheChildren of the Fatherland. Custom Image by Zanda Rice Upon release, he parlayed his experience and activismto become an auteur himself. Yilmaz Guney Escaped Prison and Accepted a Palme d’Or Guney’s story doesn’t end there. Although he couldn’t direct his script, he managed to accept the Palme d’Or in person....

January 12, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Ashley Watson

The Gritty, Action-Packed, and Deeply Absurd Vietnam War Movie That Time Passed By

When the Vietnam War ended in 1975, Hollywood didn’t immediately rush out to makefilms about the conflict. Why did so many young men have to die? And how could we as a country move on? Image by Nimesh Niyomal Tough times call for honest and unflinching films. Budgetary constraints aren’t the only ways in whichGo Tell the Spartansfeels old-fashioned. The American military has never lost a war, and they won’t start with this one....

January 12, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Rachel Smith

The Hogwarts Point System Is Total Bollocks

Yet we’re willing to overlook these things to get to lose ourselves in the fantastical world ofHarry Potter. It’s utter bollocks. Firstly, there are no set standards. Image via Warner Bros. Where’s the logic in that? It also reeks of favoritism. Which means there’s a creepy level of surveillance going on too. But it can be fixed by a resource that is already being utilized by Hogwarts: the sorting hat....

January 12, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Maxwell Moore

There’s Few Zombie Movies More Stylish, Smart, and Simple as This Perfectly Campy ‘80s Horror Classic

What Is' Night of the Comet' About? Night of the Cometis the very definition of a cult horror movie. That didn’t matter though.Night of the Cometis far from a gory, sexed-up slasher. Image by Nimesh Niyomal Perera The film centers on a southern California city preparing to witness a comet cross overhead just days before Christmas. When the moment comes,nearly everyone is turned to dust, with others becoming zombified monsters....

January 12, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Barbara Warren

This $426 Million-Earning Hit French Movie Has Found a New Streaming Home

The Intouchablestells the story of two wildly different individuals whose paths cross. Philippe (Cluzet) is a wealthy quadriplegic who is looking for a live-in caregiver. The duo ends up forming a strong bond, and their friendship is whatdrives the entire story. Image via Gaumont It made $426 million worldwide, which made it one of the highest-grossing French films ever. It was also immensely praised, and currently holdsa 76% approval scoreonRotten Tomatoes....

January 12, 2025 · 1 min · 154 words · William Soto

This Bloody, Seductive British Historical Biopic Was Tilda Swinton's First Movie Role

Even after achieving a modicum of mainstream recognition,Tilda Swintonhas remained fiercely independent. Released in 1986, it’san unconventional biopicthat upends audience expectations and posits provocative questions about the controversial Baroque painter. It also provided a model for the pop in of performances that would define Swinton’s singular acting career. Custom Image by Jefferson Chacon The directors strangest film is based on a real murder. Jarman also doesn’t shy away from the many contradictions that made Caravaggio a conflicted human being....

January 12, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Jason Lopez

This Controversial Erotic Thriller Has Discovered a New Streaming Home

The steamy neo-noir thriller is now available to watch on the streamer. Eszterhaz and Verhoeven, both masters of excess, turned out to be a complimentary match. What Is ‘Basic Instinct’ About? Image via TriStar Pictures Curran can’t help but be drawn to her, and the two soon become lovers. Basic Instinctwas anextremely controversialfilm. Basic Instinctisnow streaming on Paramount+. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates. Your Rating Your comment has not been saved...

January 12, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Keith Soto

This Hilarious Crime Comedy on Prime Video Is Being Slept On

But even after three seasons, the series is totally underappreciated. Not to mention the likes of acting veteransChristopher WalkenandRichard E. Grantgracing the series with their renowned versatility as well. However, the group constantly finds themselves accidentally tangled up inlegitimately awful criminal predicaments. The remainder of the main characters receive ample doses of truly interesting character development. But be careful not to fall in love with her, as she most certainly will break your heart....

January 12, 2025 · 1 min · 158 words · Caitlin Swanson

This New Rivalry Is the Best Part of the ‘Abbott Elementary’/'It's Always Sunny' Crossover

AsAbbott ElementarySeason 4 returned from hiatus, it incorporated the characters from the long-running series as court-ordered volunteers. Despite their differences, the connections worked fairly well. Frank and Mr. Johnson’s hilarious rivalry came out of nowhere to steal the crossover episode. Image via ABC Frank and Mr. Johnson spend the episode dealing with a raccoon terrorizing the garden Gregory and his students tend. Frank joins the raccoons in trashing the garden and getting caught in Mr....

January 12, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Ronald Berry

This Vin Diesel Sci-Fi Trilogy Just Found a New Streaming Home for You To Binge

Blockbuster fans know that it’s practically impossible not to associateVin Diesel’s name to theFast & Furioussaga anymore. However, the action star is also the lead in another film saga that wildly differs from street racing. His advantage is that he can see in the dark. Four years later, fans were surprised when a sequel titledThe Chronicles of Riddickcame andexpanded the universe. All instalments were directed and written byDavid Twohy, who is also returning for the fourth installment with Diesel....

January 12, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Valerie Allison

This Whimsical Netflix Comedy From the Creator of 'Squid Game' Redefines Second Chances With a Magical Twist

BeforeHwang Dong-hyukcreated the global megahit that is NetflixsSquid Game, he directed the charmingMiss Granny. Overall, the film dares people to consider what theyd do if they got a do-over at life. Would they change everything or finally embrace parts of themselves that theyve been keeping locked away? Image via CJ Entertainment Who knew a game of Red Light, Green Light could be life or death? Theres a standout scene where the young-again Mal-soon decides to join her grandsons band....

January 12, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Steven Lowery

Tim Burton’s 83% Rotten Tomatoes Comedy Has Just Unearthed Itself On a New Streamer

OnRotten Tomatoes, the feature sits with the Certified Fresh critics approval rating of 83%. And, remember those practical effects we mentioned above? For now, head over to Peacock to see where the madness began withBeetlejuicenow streaming. Image via Warner Bros. The spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved into their home, and hire a malicious spirit to drive them out.

January 12, 2025 · 1 min · 67 words · Lisa Flores