Cobra Kai is a treat for fans, but it's also accessible to newcomers. Whether you've seen the movies before and need a quick refresher or if you want a crash course so you can jump straight to Cobra Kai, here's what you need to know.
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Between creepy holiday tales, historical gems, sibling ghost hunting teams, and straight-up bonkers horror, the chills and thrills don't have to stop with Hill House. Here are the movies you need to see before watching The Haunting of Bly Manor on Netflix.
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When Netflix launched its streaming platform in 2007, it set a number of precedents for how streaming would work. And one of the most interesting parts of Netflix as a platform is not just what it does have, but one major thing it doesn't: ads.
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A surprising amount of time in the new trilogy-capper is spent not with Bill and Ted but with their progeny, Thea and Billie and here's where you know them from
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Ana de Armas has a history of playing roles that defy expectation and require a wide range of acting ability. Even if you can't quite place where you've seen her before, there's a chance that she's already impressed you with her previous work. Here's why Paloma from No Time to Die looks so familiar.
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The narrative of Jurassic Park centers around one man, a cynic who we have to empathize with to bring us into the world and make us believe it. Dr. Alan Grant's initial derision turns to wide-eyed wonderment and all-consuming fear along with the audience.
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From evil dragons and fiery demons to heroic hobbits and epic wars, here's Lord of the Rings' Third Age of Middle-earth explained.
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In Tenet, there is a puzzling new concept called 'time inversion.' Our first instinct is to think that it is a unique approach to time travel, but a deeper dive proves that to be far from the truth. Let's break down how the time inversion in Tenet really works.
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As Looper learned in an exclusive interview with actor Chen Tang, who plays Mulan's wise-cracking squad-mate Yao in the 2020 remake, what Mulan didn't do sets it apart from its sword-swinging peers.
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As brought to life by director Ben Wheatley, the latest take on du Maurier's classic novel is a moody and stylish thriller that's full of color, top-tier actors, intrigue, and at least one major twist. It's a fresh take on a timeless tale, and may be the best rendition of Rebecca yet. Here's why.
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As Chadwick Boseman's agent recalls, the actor wanted to make sure that he represented the fullness, joy, and pride of the Black experience in America without trafficking in stereotypes or edging into offensive territory. Here's the story about one movie that Chadwick Boseman bravely turned down.
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While I'm Thinking of Ending Things is a movie that deals in uncertainty, one thing that's certain is that everyone involved does outstanding work. In particular, Jesse Plemons as Jake delivers a stellar performance. Let's take a look at why Jake from I'm Thinking Of Ending Things looks so familiar.
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Do the movie's flaws offer a compelling argument to skip Christopher Nolan's latest mind-bending blockbuster? Judge for yourself: Here's a look at the best and worst things about Tenet's story and cinematic execution.
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Netflix is helping viewers beat the heat with one of the most chilling screen villains of all time. Red Dragon, the prequel to the 1991 horror classic Silence of the Lambs and its sequel Hannibal, has made its entrance onto the streamer's Top Ten list for movies in the U.S.
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Netflix is a true juggernaut of nearly every form of small-screen entertainment, but there's one major exception: live sports. In a recent interview with Variety, Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings opened up about the streaming network's notorious lack of traditional sports programming.
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Now that Disney's latest live-action remake of one of its animated classics is here, it's time to take a look at how the new Mulan pays respect to its predecessor. Grab your sword and your armor as we check out the Easter eggs you missed in the live-action Mulan.
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Today's high-stakes action film landscape — where seemingly every new film, irrespective of franchise, outdoes both itself and its competitors — means you have to put in special effort to turn heads. Mission: Impossible 7's production, then, seeks to do it in the most eye-popping way possible.
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Quick, recite the names of every James Bond actor — and no, while he might be the internet's all-time favorite 007 casting choice, Idris Elba won't count until he's been cast. Done? If you somehow missed George Lazenby, don't fret. You wouldn't be the first.
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Ever wanted to see a fry cook become a superhero? Well, lighting up Netflix's top ten list is new movie titled Freaks: You're One of Us (not to be confused with the unrelated 2018 flick Freaks), that hails from Germany, and puts some new twists on the genre.
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Disney's live-action Mulan remake may have had a rocky road to release day, between various delays and outrages, but the film is now available for streaming on Disney+. However, as with most remakes, reboots, and adaptations, not everything from the original made the cut.
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Strange But True is one of those movies that premiered at a film festival, got released quietly, and was reborn once it hit streaming. Even though it didn't make a splash when it came out in 2019, the movie was added to Netflix right at the end of August, and has since found its audience.
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From symbolic imagery to systemic societal issues, here are some of the things only adults notice in the live-action Mulan.
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Let's dig into the surprising ending of Inheritance, including each of the secrets that were hidden away in that creepy bunker.
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From family drama to odd aliens, here are the things only adults notice in Zathura.
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Here are the biggest questions Tenet left hanging without definitive answers — and what we can try and parse from those non-answers, understanding Christopher Nolan and his creative approach the way we do.
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On August 28, 2020, news broke that Chadwick Boseman unexpectedly died at the age of 43. In a recent article by The Hollywood Reporter, Disney's main priority following Boseman's passing has been revealed.
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Since former Batman guru Christopher Nolan has recently worked with Robert Pattinson, who will become the new Batman, on Tenet, it's only natural to wonder what Nolan thinks of Pattinson taking over such an iconic role. Here's how Nolan feels about Pattinson's Batman.
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