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Joe Allen is a freelance culture writer based in upstate New York. His work has been published in The Washington Post, The Charleston Post & Courier, and Paste Magazine.

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NYT Connections hints and answers for April 18, 2024

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All of James Cameron’s films, ranked

From Terminator and Titanic to Avatar, these are the best James Cameron movies.
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LeBron James-backed Stan Smith documentary celebrates a tennis and sneaker icon

Stan Smith was a trailblazer in multiple fields, and a new documentary will highlight his accomplishments.
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The 16 best Netflix Original movies for you to watch right now

Netflix has become one of the world's dominant streaming services and has created plenty of great original movies in the process, but which ones are the best?
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The best shows on Paramount Plus to binge in April

Paramount Plus is relatively new to the streaming world, but it already has a library of great shows.
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The best shows on Starz to watch in April

Over the years, Starz has taken bets on some highly ambitious series, and some of those bets have led to truly great TV shows. Here's a list of our favorites.
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Paramount Plus is one of the newer streaming services, but its library of Paramount movies is nothing to sneeze at.
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The best shows to binge on Peacock in April

Peacock has established itself as a prime streaming player thanks to its library of classic shows. Here are our top picks.
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Both on its ad-supported and premium levels, Peacock is more than just a TV service, and it has plenty of movies worth checking out.
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These are the best Disney Plus movies to watch in April

Disney Plus contains all the Disney movies we know and more, detailed in this list of incredible fims available to stream.
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The best shows and movies to watch on Apple TV Plus in April

Apple TV+ may not be the most essential streaming service, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have great shows and movies to watch.
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The best shows on Netflix to stream in April

You don't need to waste time browsing for the perfect title — we've found the very best shows on Netflix to binge this month.
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The best shows on Amazon Prime to binge in April

Dive into the best shows on Amazon Prime right now with these great shows that are available to stream on the platform.
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The best movies on Max you can stream in April

Max has one of the best movie libraries of any streaming service, but here are the very best movies available to watch on the service.
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The best Netflix movies to stream in April

From Netflix originals to acclaimed older films, we've got you covered with an up-to-date list of the best movies to watch on Netflix this month.
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The best shows to watch on Hulu in April

Looking for a new show to watch? We've narrowed down the best options on Hulu, all of which are well reviewed and easy to binge.
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The best movies on Amazon Prime to watch in April

Amazon Prime has some of the best movies to stream online right now, but finding them can be a real pain. We've rounded up some top picks right here.
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Everything we know about Netflix’s Ripley miniseries

Ripley is hitting Netflix soon, so here's everything we know about the miniseries.
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Is there a new James Bond?

A new actor may soon be taking on the mantle of James Bond.
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Everything points to Apple TV+ making a change you’re not going to like

Apple TV Plus may be bringing ads to its platform, whether users want them or not.
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How to smoke a cigar properly: The ultimate beginner’s guide

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Netflix has become synonymous with TV for some, and it has also developed plenty of original series that stand up to the best shows from any network.
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If you love Masters of the Air, you need to watch this Apple TV+ documentary

A new documentary on Apple TV Plus will tell the true story of Masters of the Air.
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Apple TV Plus finally adds this feature that other streaming platforms have — but there’s a catch

Apple TV Plus added a bunch of older movies, but they're only available for a limited time.
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Will Amazon Prime Video ditch Freevee?

Reports that Freevee might get folded into Amazon Prime Video may not actually be true.
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What does CBD feel like? All your questions answered

What does CBD oil feel like? Like all legal drugs, the decision to take CBD is up to you, but this guide may prove helpful as you weigh your options.
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From Neo in The Matrix to an underdog football quarterback, Reeves' filmography deserves a dissertation. Until then, we ranked his best films.
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The 11 best Jake Gyllenhaal movies, ranked

Jake Gyllenhaal has been one of the best actors working in Hollywood for more than 20 years now. Here are some of our favorite films in his catalog.
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Everything we know about Joker Folie a Deux

Joker: Folie a Deux is on the horizon, but there’s still plenty we don’t know about it.
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Here’s every new movie coming to Netflix in 2024

Netflix is bringing more than 50 new movies to its service this year.
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HBO makes a change to John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight, aims to boost viewership on Max

Last Week Tonight episodes will no longer appear on YouTube on Mondays.
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From Alien 3 to The Killer, these are the best David Fincher movies ranked

Known as a formidable force in the thriller genre, David Fincher has come to be known as a director who is detailed to the point of exhaustion.
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The 5 best Super Bowl commercials of all time (and the 4 worst)

These Super Bowl commericals represent the best of what advertising has to offer.
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Malignant, His House, and more: The 8 best horror movies to stream on Netflix right now

Netflix has plenty of thrills that will make leaving your couch feel totally unnecessary. These are the best horror movies on Netflix.
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These movies are among the best that Amazon has ever produced.
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Apple TV Plus’ Masters of the Air: Everything we know about Austin Butler, Steven Spielberg’s follow-up to Band of Brothers

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The Legend of Drunken Master, Enter the Dragon, and more: The 10 best Kung Fu movies you can watch online, ranked

Dating all the way back to the 1920s, Kung Fu films have been a crucial genre in Hollywood history.
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The Cloverfield Paradox, Stowaway, Awake, and more: The 14 best sci-fi movies to stream on Netflix in 2024

There are plenty of great sci-fi movies on Netflix to choose from. Here are our best picks for this year.
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Running out of movies to stream? Try spicing up your selection with fun movie drinking games you can play while watching the films.
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Everything we know about Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, including trailers and cast updates

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire - everything you need to know, including trailers and cast info
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From Vinland Saga to Carole & Tuesday: These are the best anime series on Netflix to watch right now

Netflix has a surprisingly impressive collection of anime if you know where to look. Dive into some of the best anime series available this year.
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Everything we know about Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: Trailers, cast, and more

A full rundown of everything we know about Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: Cast, trailers, and more.
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Action movies are best watched on the big screen. These are the flicks we can't wait to see in 2024.
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Netflix, Disney Plus, or Max? All the major streaming services, ranked

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