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Emma Stone's 15 Best Movies: www.metacritic.com/pictures/bes... #11pspecial
#10 - Crazy Stupid Love [68] is a $4 VOD - "Between the writing, acting, directing and the rest, it works. Not crazy, not stupid, and filled with love. Period." - Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times
#10 - Crazy Stupid Love [68] is a $4 VOD - "Between the writing, acting, directing and the rest, it works. Not crazy, not stupid, and filled with love. Period." - Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times
December 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Emma Stone's 15 Best Movies: www.metacritic.com/pictures/bes... #11pspecial
#10 - Crazy Stupid Love [68] is a $4 VOD - "Between the writing, acting, directing and the rest, it works. Not crazy, not stupid, and filled with love. Period." - Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times
#10 - Crazy Stupid Love [68] is a $4 VOD - "Between the writing, acting, directing and the rest, it works. Not crazy, not stupid, and filled with love. Period." - Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times
Every Guillermo Del Toro Movie, Ranked: www.metacritic.com/pictures/gui...
#7 - Hellboy [72] - "One of the most poetic comic-book adaptations to come along in years, yet it never loses its sense of lightness and fun...." - Stephanie Zacharek, Salon
#7 - Hellboy [72] - "One of the most poetic comic-book adaptations to come along in years, yet it never loses its sense of lightness and fun...." - Stephanie Zacharek, Salon
December 26, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Every Guillermo Del Toro Movie, Ranked: www.metacritic.com/pictures/gui...
#7 - Hellboy [72] - "One of the most poetic comic-book adaptations to come along in years, yet it never loses its sense of lightness and fun...." - Stephanie Zacharek, Salon
#7 - Hellboy [72] - "One of the most poetic comic-book adaptations to come along in years, yet it never loses its sense of lightness and fun...." - Stephanie Zacharek, Salon
3 Seasons of Blue Lights [82], making up a Metacritic Must-Watch series, are on BritBox: www.metacritic.com/tv/blue-ligh...
"By the end of the first episode, I’m engrossed." - Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian
"By the end of the first episode, I’m engrossed." - Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian
December 25, 2025 at 10:19 PM
3 Seasons of Blue Lights [82], making up a Metacritic Must-Watch series, are on BritBox: www.metacritic.com/tv/blue-ligh...
"By the end of the first episode, I’m engrossed." - Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian
"By the end of the first episode, I’m engrossed." - Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian
The Holiday [52] is a $4 VOD: www.metacritic.com/movie/the-ho...
"A lavishly overstuffed gift basket of a movie." - Justin Chang, Variety
"A lavishly overstuffed gift basket of a movie." - Justin Chang, Variety
December 25, 2025 at 10:09 PM
The Holiday [52] is a $4 VOD: www.metacritic.com/movie/the-ho...
"A lavishly overstuffed gift basket of a movie." - Justin Chang, Variety
"A lavishly overstuffed gift basket of a movie." - Justin Chang, Variety
The 20 Best New TV Shows of 2025: www.metacritic.com/pictures/bes...
#15 - The Chair Company [82] HBO - "It's like a sketch that never ends, continually building until the pressure is almost unbearable, and when it pops, it's a thrill." - Sarah Morgan, Screen Rant
#15 - The Chair Company [82] HBO - "It's like a sketch that never ends, continually building until the pressure is almost unbearable, and when it pops, it's a thrill." - Sarah Morgan, Screen Rant
December 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
The 20 Best New TV Shows of 2025: www.metacritic.com/pictures/bes...
#15 - The Chair Company [82] HBO - "It's like a sketch that never ends, continually building until the pressure is almost unbearable, and when it pops, it's a thrill." - Sarah Morgan, Screen Rant
#15 - The Chair Company [82] HBO - "It's like a sketch that never ends, continually building until the pressure is almost unbearable, and when it pops, it's a thrill." - Sarah Morgan, Screen Rant
The Big Sleep [86] is a Metacritic Must-See ($4 VOD) www.metacritic.com/movie/the-bi... #11pmspecial
"Remains one of Hollywood's most intriguing & enduring examples of film noir. It's a movie that every film student should study & every movie lover should watch at least once." - James Berardinelli
"Remains one of Hollywood's most intriguing & enduring examples of film noir. It's a movie that every film student should study & every movie lover should watch at least once." - James Berardinelli
December 25, 2025 at 8:48 AM
The Big Sleep [86] is a Metacritic Must-See ($4 VOD) www.metacritic.com/movie/the-bi... #11pmspecial
"Remains one of Hollywood's most intriguing & enduring examples of film noir. It's a movie that every film student should study & every movie lover should watch at least once." - James Berardinelli
"Remains one of Hollywood's most intriguing & enduring examples of film noir. It's a movie that every film student should study & every movie lover should watch at least once." - James Berardinelli
The Best Recent Additions to Netflix Streaming: www.metacritic.com/news/what-to...
Sports doc "Elway" was added Monday.
Sports doc "Elway" was added Monday.
December 25, 2025 at 8:39 AM
The Best Recent Additions to Netflix Streaming: www.metacritic.com/news/what-to...
Sports doc "Elway" was added Monday.
Sports doc "Elway" was added Monday.
Fallout Season 2 [73] is on Prime Video: www.metacritic.com/tv/fallout/s...
"While Season 2 isn’t as structurally tight as the first one was, the secrets and revelations unveiled here will keep viewers glued to their screens." - Variety's Aramide Tinubu
"While Season 2 isn’t as structurally tight as the first one was, the secrets and revelations unveiled here will keep viewers glued to their screens." - Variety's Aramide Tinubu
December 25, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Fallout Season 2 [73] is on Prime Video: www.metacritic.com/tv/fallout/s...
"While Season 2 isn’t as structurally tight as the first one was, the secrets and revelations unveiled here will keep viewers glued to their screens." - Variety's Aramide Tinubu
"While Season 2 isn’t as structurally tight as the first one was, the secrets and revelations unveiled here will keep viewers glued to their screens." - Variety's Aramide Tinubu
The Family Stone [55] is on Prime Video & Hulu: www.metacritic.com/movie/the-fa... #11pmspecial
"Keaton, a sorceress at blending humor and heartbreak, honors the film with a grace that makes it stick in the memory." - Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
"Keaton, a sorceress at blending humor and heartbreak, honors the film with a grace that makes it stick in the memory." - Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
December 24, 2025 at 10:26 PM
The Family Stone [55] is on Prime Video & Hulu: www.metacritic.com/movie/the-fa... #11pmspecial
"Keaton, a sorceress at blending humor and heartbreak, honors the film with a grace that makes it stick in the memory." - Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
"Keaton, a sorceress at blending humor and heartbreak, honors the film with a grace that makes it stick in the memory." - Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Anaconda [44] is in theaters now: www.metacritic.com/movie/anacon...
"Whenever there’s a lull here, a big laugh soon comes along with the force of a boa constrictor that conceals the flaws." - Johnny Oleksinski, New York Post
"Whenever there’s a lull here, a big laugh soon comes along with the force of a boa constrictor that conceals the flaws." - Johnny Oleksinski, New York Post
December 24, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Anaconda [44] is in theaters now: www.metacritic.com/movie/anacon...
"Whenever there’s a lull here, a big laugh soon comes along with the force of a boa constrictor that conceals the flaws." - Johnny Oleksinski, New York Post
"Whenever there’s a lull here, a big laugh soon comes along with the force of a boa constrictor that conceals the flaws." - Johnny Oleksinski, New York Post
Every Metroid Game Ranked, Worst to Best: www.metacritic.com/pictures/eve...
#12: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [79] Switch 2, 2025. "Whatever ideas swirled in your mind back in 2017, you can't have been dreaming of this." - EDGE Magazine Issue # 419
#12: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [79] Switch 2, 2025. "Whatever ideas swirled in your mind back in 2017, you can't have been dreaming of this." - EDGE Magazine Issue # 419
December 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Every Metroid Game Ranked, Worst to Best: www.metacritic.com/pictures/eve...
#12: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [79] Switch 2, 2025. "Whatever ideas swirled in your mind back in 2017, you can't have been dreaming of this." - EDGE Magazine Issue # 419
#12: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [79] Switch 2, 2025. "Whatever ideas swirled in your mind back in 2017, you can't have been dreaming of this." - EDGE Magazine Issue # 419
Marty Supreme [88] is now in theaters (expands tomorrow): www.metacritic.com/movie/marty-...
"The pure craziness is a marvel." - Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
"The pure craziness is a marvel." - Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
December 24, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Marty Supreme [88] is now in theaters (expands tomorrow): www.metacritic.com/movie/marty-...
"The pure craziness is a marvel." - Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
"The pure craziness is a marvel." - Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
It Follows [83] leaves HBO Max in 8 days: www.metacritic.com/movie/it-fol... #11pmspecial
"A horror film that will haunt your waking hours for weeks. Every frame of It Follows is stamped with nameless dread." - Total Film's Matt Glasby
"A horror film that will haunt your waking hours for weeks. Every frame of It Follows is stamped with nameless dread." - Total Film's Matt Glasby
December 24, 2025 at 1:45 AM
It Follows [83] leaves HBO Max in 8 days: www.metacritic.com/movie/it-fol... #11pmspecial
"A horror film that will haunt your waking hours for weeks. Every frame of It Follows is stamped with nameless dread." - Total Film's Matt Glasby
"A horror film that will haunt your waking hours for weeks. Every frame of It Follows is stamped with nameless dread." - Total Film's Matt Glasby
The 20 Best New TV Shows of 2025: www.metacritic.com/pictures/bes...
#5 - The Lowdown [86] - "A thoughtful, picaresque-pulp conspiracy story, abetted by an absolutely stacked cast." —James Poniewozik, The New York Times
#5 - The Lowdown [86] - "A thoughtful, picaresque-pulp conspiracy story, abetted by an absolutely stacked cast." —James Poniewozik, The New York Times
December 24, 2025 at 1:33 AM
The 20 Best New TV Shows of 2025: www.metacritic.com/pictures/bes...
#5 - The Lowdown [86] - "A thoughtful, picaresque-pulp conspiracy story, abetted by an absolutely stacked cast." —James Poniewozik, The New York Times
#5 - The Lowdown [86] - "A thoughtful, picaresque-pulp conspiracy story, abetted by an absolutely stacked cast." —James Poniewozik, The New York Times
Twin Peaks S1 [96], a Metacritic Must-Watch, is now on Paramount+ www.metacritic.com/tv/twin-peak... #XmasBinge
"Twin Peaks... is like nothing you've seen in prime time -- or on God's earth. It may be the most hauntingly original work ever done for American TV." - By Richard Zoglin, TIME
"Twin Peaks... is like nothing you've seen in prime time -- or on God's earth. It may be the most hauntingly original work ever done for American TV." - By Richard Zoglin, TIME
December 23, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Twin Peaks S1 [96], a Metacritic Must-Watch, is now on Paramount+ www.metacritic.com/tv/twin-peak... #XmasBinge
"Twin Peaks... is like nothing you've seen in prime time -- or on God's earth. It may be the most hauntingly original work ever done for American TV." - By Richard Zoglin, TIME
"Twin Peaks... is like nothing you've seen in prime time -- or on God's earth. It may be the most hauntingly original work ever done for American TV." - By Richard Zoglin, TIME
With the first 20 reviews lodged, Anaconda has a Metascore of [43] www.metacritic.com/movie/anacon...
"Anaconda constricts its premise a little tighter as it moves along ... and there are some undeniably amusing bits of stupidity along the way." - David Ehrlich, IndieWire
"Anaconda constricts its premise a little tighter as it moves along ... and there are some undeniably amusing bits of stupidity along the way." - David Ehrlich, IndieWire
December 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM
With the first 20 reviews lodged, Anaconda has a Metascore of [43] www.metacritic.com/movie/anacon...
"Anaconda constricts its premise a little tighter as it moves along ... and there are some undeniably amusing bits of stupidity along the way." - David Ehrlich, IndieWire
"Anaconda constricts its premise a little tighter as it moves along ... and there are some undeniably amusing bits of stupidity along the way." - David Ehrlich, IndieWire
Anaconda reviews are coming in now (in theaters tomorrow): www.metacritic.com/movie/anacon...
December 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Anaconda reviews are coming in now (in theaters tomorrow): www.metacritic.com/movie/anacon...
The Best Holiday Movies of the Century, Ranked: www.metacritic.com/pictures/the... #11pmspecial
#14: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang [73] - "This is one of Downey's most enjoyable performances, and one of Kilmer's funniest. It's a relationship comedy wrapped in sharp talk and gunplay..." - Oregonian
#14: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang [73] - "This is one of Downey's most enjoyable performances, and one of Kilmer's funniest. It's a relationship comedy wrapped in sharp talk and gunplay..." - Oregonian
December 23, 2025 at 6:39 AM
The Best Holiday Movies of the Century, Ranked: www.metacritic.com/pictures/the... #11pmspecial
#14: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang [73] - "This is one of Downey's most enjoyable performances, and one of Kilmer's funniest. It's a relationship comedy wrapped in sharp talk and gunplay..." - Oregonian
#14: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang [73] - "This is one of Downey's most enjoyable performances, and one of Kilmer's funniest. It's a relationship comedy wrapped in sharp talk and gunplay..." - Oregonian
The 20 Best New TV Shows of 2025: www.metacritic.com/pictures/bes...
#4 - Pluribus [87] is on Apple TV
#4 - Pluribus [87] is on Apple TV
December 23, 2025 at 4:37 AM
The 20 Best New TV Shows of 2025: www.metacritic.com/pictures/bes...
#4 - Pluribus [87] is on Apple TV
#4 - Pluribus [87] is on Apple TV
Wolf (2023) [67] comes to AMC+/Shudder Tues 12/30: www.metacritic.com/tv/wolf-2023/
"I can say that you will definitely be as surprised as you will be horrified as this superbly crafted intricate tale twists its tail." - Sean O'Grady, The Independent
"I can say that you will definitely be as surprised as you will be horrified as this superbly crafted intricate tale twists its tail." - Sean O'Grady, The Independent
December 23, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Wolf (2023) [67] comes to AMC+/Shudder Tues 12/30: www.metacritic.com/tv/wolf-2023/
"I can say that you will definitely be as surprised as you will be horrified as this superbly crafted intricate tale twists its tail." - Sean O'Grady, The Independent
"I can say that you will definitely be as surprised as you will be horrified as this superbly crafted intricate tale twists its tail." - Sean O'Grady, The Independent
New & Upcoming DVD/Blu-ray Releases: www.metacritic.com/news/dvd-blu...
Out tomorrow: Bugonia [72] - "It's another triumph from a singular voice in cinema, and another Lanthimos movie you sort of never see coming." - Matthew Jackson, Looper
Out tomorrow: Bugonia [72] - "It's another triumph from a singular voice in cinema, and another Lanthimos movie you sort of never see coming." - Matthew Jackson, Looper
December 23, 2025 at 1:05 AM
New & Upcoming DVD/Blu-ray Releases: www.metacritic.com/news/dvd-blu...
Out tomorrow: Bugonia [72] - "It's another triumph from a singular voice in cinema, and another Lanthimos movie you sort of never see coming." - Matthew Jackson, Looper
Out tomorrow: Bugonia [72] - "It's another triumph from a singular voice in cinema, and another Lanthimos movie you sort of never see coming." - Matthew Jackson, Looper
Nightsleeper comes to Britbox Fri: www.metacritic.com/tv/nightslee...
"Nightsleeper is built for binge-watching, its cliffhanger moments the TV equivalent of rubber-necking: you know you should look away but you really can’t. Suspend your disbelief & go along for the ride."- The Telegraph
"Nightsleeper is built for binge-watching, its cliffhanger moments the TV equivalent of rubber-necking: you know you should look away but you really can’t. Suspend your disbelief & go along for the ride."- The Telegraph
December 23, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Nightsleeper comes to Britbox Fri: www.metacritic.com/tv/nightslee...
"Nightsleeper is built for binge-watching, its cliffhanger moments the TV equivalent of rubber-necking: you know you should look away but you really can’t. Suspend your disbelief & go along for the ride."- The Telegraph
"Nightsleeper is built for binge-watching, its cliffhanger moments the TV equivalent of rubber-necking: you know you should look away but you really can’t. Suspend your disbelief & go along for the ride."- The Telegraph
Rhythm Doctor [PC - 87] www.metacritic.com/game/rhythm-...
"One of the hardest games I’ve played in a hot second, regardless of genre. But the music, the humor, and the characters are all so strong that it compelled me to stick with it." - Will Borger, IGN
"One of the hardest games I’ve played in a hot second, regardless of genre. But the music, the humor, and the characters are all so strong that it compelled me to stick with it." - Will Borger, IGN
December 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Rhythm Doctor [PC - 87] www.metacritic.com/game/rhythm-...
"One of the hardest games I’ve played in a hot second, regardless of genre. But the music, the humor, and the characters are all so strong that it compelled me to stick with it." - Will Borger, IGN
"One of the hardest games I’ve played in a hot second, regardless of genre. But the music, the humor, and the characters are all so strong that it compelled me to stick with it." - Will Borger, IGN
The 20 Best New TV Shows of 2025: www.metacritic.com/pictures/bes...
December 22, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The 20 Best New TV Shows of 2025: www.metacritic.com/pictures/bes...
The Bishop's Wife [73] is on Prime Video: www.metacritic.com/movie/the-bi... #11pmspecial
"In short, the third best Christmas film ever." - Donald Clarke, The Irish Times
"In short, the third best Christmas film ever." - Donald Clarke, The Irish Times
December 22, 2025 at 5:32 AM
The Bishop's Wife [73] is on Prime Video: www.metacritic.com/movie/the-bi... #11pmspecial
"In short, the third best Christmas film ever." - Donald Clarke, The Irish Times
"In short, the third best Christmas film ever." - Donald Clarke, The Irish Times