Ben White

A summer underdog just sprinted past Netflix’s biggest blockbuster. KPop Demon Hunters, the animated phenomenon about a girl group moonlighting as monster slayers, has amassed a staggering 236 million views since its June 20 debut, officially eclipsing Red Notice for the streamer’s all‑time movie crown. Even more surprising? A sing‑along cut briefly topped the domestic … Read more

Materialists, a romantic satire released in July 2025, holds a 79% Rotten Tomatoes score. Set in New York’s elite circles, the film follows young professionals navigating love, money, and ambition. Some critics call it a sharp social commentary, while others see it as elitist mockery. Need to Know: Rotten Tomatoes score: 79% Directed by Celine … Read more

Park Chan‑wook returned to the Venice Film Festival on Aug. 29, 2025 with No Other Choice, and the crowd rewarded the director with a bold, six‑minute standing ovation. The 2‑hour‑19‑minute black comedy — delayed by about 30 minutes because another screening ran late — provoked laughter, gasps and a rare festival fervor. Park’s press line … Read more

Julia Roberts’ emotional moment at the Venice premiere of After the Hunt has become the story of the weekend. After a six‑minute standing ovation on Aug 29, 2025, Roberts pushed back at preemptive controversy with a line that reporters replayed: “It’s such a story to me… We’re not making statements.” The phrase has split critics … Read more

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners is stunning critics with a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score, making it one of the year’s highest-rated films. Yet its mix of vampire horror and musical spectacle has triggered controversy. Some argue it glorifies violence while others praise it as groundbreaking cinema. Need to Know: Rotten Tomatoes score: 97% Directed by Ryan Coogler … Read more

Netflix’s September calendar lands as a shock to casual viewers and binge-watchers alike: a massive licensed batch lands Sept. 1 while originals and live events fill the rest of the month. The streamer adds 46 titles on day one, then closes out with Wednesday Season 2 Part 2 on Sept. 3, plus a live Canelo … Read more

Park Chan‑wook returned to Venice on Aug 29, 2025 with No Other Choice, a twisted black comedy that left the crowd buzzing after a reported 6–8.5 minute standing ovation. Early industry reviews are polarized — Variety hailed it as a dazzling satire while The Hollywood Reporter called it uneven — and Deadline noted the ovation … Read more

Eddington, the new Amazon Prime dark comedy, is triggering debate among critics. With a 69% Rotten Tomatoes score, it mixes surreal humor with small-town tragedy. Some hail it as sharp satire, while others dismiss it as pretentious filler. The split is making the film impossible to ignore. Need to Know: Rotten Tomatoes score: 69% Streaming … Read more

Jurassic World: Rebirth roared onto streaming with a divided response. Holding a 51% Rotten Tomatoes score, the film continues Universal’s billion-dollar dinosaur saga. Yet, while it offers spectacle, many critics say the franchise feels tired. Fans are asking: is this the end of Jurassic cinema’s dominance? Need to Know: Rotten Tomatoes score: 51% Released: July … Read more

Need to know Ariana Grande announces 2026 Eternal Sunshine tour on Aug. 28. Tour starts June 6, 2026 in Oakland; hits LA, Atlanta, Chicago, Montreal. London finale: five O2 Arena shows in August 2026. U.S./Canada presale Sept. 9, 2025; London presale Sept. 16; signup by Sept. 7. First tour since 2019; album logged 3 weeks … Read more