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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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Jon Stewart on The Daily Show.

Jon Stewart had more to say about the election after cameras stopped rolling on ‘The Daily Show’ election special

The Comedy Central host told his in-person audience that they would feel okay again eventually.
The logo for Stranger Things season 5.

We now know what the ‘Stranger Things’ series finale will be called

The series will debut in 2025, and the episode titles offer some cryptic hints about what the final season could contain.
Daniel Craig in Wake Up Dead Man

Daniel Craig is hoping that ‘Knives Out 3’ stays in theaters for more than a single week

The third installment, which is called 'Wake Up Dead Man,' is set to be released in 2025.
Daisy Ridley in The Force Awakens

Daisy Ridley’s latest project is an action movie from a ‘James Bond’ director

The film is one of several upcoming action movies that Ridley is collaborating with director Martin Campbell on.
The logo for Connections.

NYT Connections hints and answers for November 5, 2024

Connection from NYT Games is the hottest new craze, and we've got all the tips, tricks, hints, and answers to help you win every day.
Isabelle-Fuhrman-in-Orphan-First-Kill

This hugely popular horror franchise will be back for a third installment

The Orphan franchise was dormant for more than a decade before the second installment was released in 2022.
The cast of Agatha All Along

More seasons of ‘Agatha All Along’ could be in the works

The series was submitted as a comedy series even though it was originally commissioned as a limited series.
Paula Patton and Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol.

Every Mission: Impossible movie, ranked

The Mission: Impossible franchise is one of the most consistent in Hollywood, and we're counting down every installment.
Alan Ritchson in Reacher

November binge guide: The best shows on Amazon Prime

Dive into the best shows on Amazon Prime right now with these great shows that are available to stream on the platform.
Jeremy Allen White in The Bear.

What to watch: The best shows on Hulu in November

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.
Netflix logo on TV with red backlighting

The best Netflix movies: Top picks for November

From Netflix Original movies 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 movies on Amazon Prime to watch this November

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.
Bojack Horseman and Princess Caroline

November streaming guide: The best Netflix shows to enjoy

Save some time browsing for the perfect title — we've found the very best shows on Netflix to binge this month.
Austin Butler in Masters of the Air.

November’s top picks: What to stream on Apple TV+

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.
Princess Bride

Discover the best Disney+ movies to watch this November

Disney Plus contains all the Disney movies we know and more, detailed in this list of incredible fims available to stream.
Liam Neeson and Natalie Portman in The Phantom Menace

George Lucas cut a major reveal from the final version of ‘The Phantom Menace’

The film almost had a very different character named Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Sylvester Stallone in the original Cliffhanger

A ’90s Sylvester Stallone classic is getting a remake

The new version will star Lily James and Pierce Brosnan and has been described as a father-daughter version of Die Hard.
Timothee Chalamet in Dune Part 2

Your guide to the best movies on Max this November

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.
Penny Dreadful scene

Your November viewing guide: Best shows on Paramount+ this month

Paramount Plus is relatively new to the streaming world, but it already has a library of great shows.
Outlanders

November favorites: The best shows to watch on Starz

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.
John Krasinski in Jack Ryan

A ‘Jack Ryan’ movie is in the works at Amazon and is set to star John Krasinski

The film does not have any plot details or a release date, but capitalizes on one of Prime Video's most successful series.
Jack Black in Bernie.

Must-see films: The best movies on Peacock this November

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.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick

Top picks for November: The best movies on Paramount+

Paramount Plus is one of the newer streaming services, but its library of Paramount movies is nothing to sneeze at.
Jake Gyllenhaal in Presumed Innocent.

‘Presumed Innocent’ is adapting a totally new novel for its second season

The show will adapt an unreleased novel for its second season, but that season hasn't been cast yet.
Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey in Queer

Will this 2024 release be Daniel Craig’s ticket to an Oscar?

Daniel Craig has done a lot in his storied career, but he has yet to breakthrough at the Oscars.
Harvey Keitel and Tim Roth point guns at each other in Reservoir Dogs

The best heist movies in cinema history: A ranked list you can’t miss

These great heist movies help remind us how versatile the genre can be.
Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, and Jack Black in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

‘Jumanji 3’ is set to hit theaters in 2026, continuing the franchise reboot

The movie will hit theaters almost a decade after 'Welcome to the Jungle' put a new spin on the franchise.
Jon Stewart on The Daily Show.

Jon Stewart and ‘The Daily Show’ will both be back in 2025

The host previously hosted the show for 16 years from 1999 to 2015, and returned as a part-time host earlier this year.
Blade Runner Harrison Ford

Nostalgia alert: Must-see films from the 1980s

The 1980s were a great decade for movies, and we've pulled together the very best the decade had to offer.
Anya Taylor Joy in The Witch

The best new horror movies that rival the classics

These horror movies are a reminder that horror is alive and well among modern filmmakers.
Charlie Vickers in Rings of Power

‘The Rings of Power’ season 3: Everything we know so far

'Rings of Power' has not yet been renewed for a third season, but one is expected to become official.
Chris Evans in Knives Out, sitting at a table in a chunky knit sweater

The best murder mystery movies of all time

Murder mystery movies are as old as movies themselves, and these are the best.
John Wick Chapter 4

Will we be getting a ‘John Wick 5?’

The franchise had a fairly natural endpoint with Chapter 4, but director Chad Stahelski still thinks about a fifth film.
The cast of Severance

‘Severance’ season 2 trailer: Meet the new Lumon employees

The second season has been eagerly anticipated for almost three years following the season 1 cliffhanger.
Steven Yeun and Ali Wong in Beef.

The cast of ‘Beef’ season 2 is one of the best ever assembled

The first season of 'Beef' was hugely acclaimed, and the second season may have an even more stacked cast.
Adam Driver Ferrari Movie image

The producer of ‘Ferrari,’ ‘Lamborghini,’ and ‘Maserati’ movies is tackling Bugatti next

The film will focus on the founder of the legendary company, who lost his son in an automobile accident when his son was 30.
Kathy Bates in Matlock.

Will the ‘Matlock’ reboot get a second season?

The series has been one of the most critically acclaimed network dramas of the past few years.
Rebecca Ferguson in Dune Part 2.

Hans Zimmer’s score for ‘Dune 2’ will not be eligible for this year’s Oscars

Hans Zimmer's score has too much overlap with the score for the first part, and has therefore been ruled ineligible.
marvel studios blade logo

Marvel’s ‘Blade’ movie has been removed from their release calendar

The movie was originally slated for 2023, but has been pushed back several times due to various production delays.
Jake Gyllenhaal and Robert Downey Jr. in Zodiac.

Ranked: The best serial killer movies of all time

These movies get inside the heads of serial killers, with often disturbing results.
Tom Holland in The Devil All the Time.

A ‘Spider-Man’ might be joining Christopher Nolan’s next movie

The director has set the movie for a release in 2026, and cast Matt Damon as the central actor in his ensemble.
Sissy Spacek in Carrie

Mike Flanagan is adapting another Stephen King horror classic

Flanagan has already adapted several of King's stories to the big screen, but now he's adapting Carrie into a series.
A still from Alien (1979.)

The best horror movies you can stream now on Hulu

These horror movies are a reminder of how many great movies are available on Hulu more generally.
Ryan Gosling as Ken in Barbie

The best Ryan Gosling movies of all time

Ryan Gosling has had a fascinating, diverse career. We've gathered his best movies here. Check them out.
Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal in When Harry Met Sally

The 16 undisputed best comedy movies of all time

Comedy is the most controversial genre in film, but this list of the best comedy movies ever made shouldn't cause any arguments.
Christian Bale in American Psycho

A new version of a cult-classic serial killer movie may be hitting screens soon

American Psycho is getting adapted to the big screen again by acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino.
ESPN Plus logo on smartphone.

ESPN is folding ESPN+ into an even bigger streaming service

ESPN Flagship will include everything that is available on the linear television channel, as well as the ESPN+ offerings.
Emma Stone in Poor Things

Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone are teaming up again – will it bring more awards glory?

The sci-fi conspiracy thriller will be the Greek director's fourth collaboration with the two-time Oscar winner.
Evan Peters in American Horror Story.

The creative powers behind ‘American Horror Story’ have opened up about the show’s future

Ryan Murphy isn't currently promoting an American Horror Story season, but that doesn't mean the show has disappeared for good.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in the poster for 'Wicked.'

Cynthia Erivo calls the edited version of the ‘Wicked’ poster that hides her face ‘offensive’

The actress will play Elphaba in the film, which is set to hit theaters in November.