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Check out the new DVDs, Blu-rays and streaming shows (Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, BritBox, Disney+, Acorn TV, Sundance Now) coming out this week, including the shocking true crime docu-series ~Alexandra Heilbron Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer – This limited docu-series takes viewers back to the sweltering summer of 1985, when a record-breaking heatwave hit Los Angeles, along with a series of murders and sexual assaults that at first seemed disconnected. The victims were men, wo...

New on DVD Jan. 12: Jungleland pulls no punches By Katie Foran-McHale, Tribune News Service © Paramount Pictures Charlie Hunnam, left, and Jack OConnell in a scene from "Jungleland." A heartbreaking tale of a boxer and his brother tops the new DVD releases for the week of Jan. 12. "Jungleland": The Kaminski brothers (Charlie Hunnam and Jack OConnell) are in dire straits. Their story begins with a familiar morning routine sequence unfolding as manager Stanley (Hunnam) prods yo...

"T he Poseidon Adventure” wouldn’t have been much of a disaster movie (or my most cherished film at age 11) if the ocean liner could handle a 90-foot tidal wave. Decades later the 1972 smash has become a water-tight favorite for New Year’s Eve viewing. As the fateful “Ten! Nine! Eight!” countdown commences, whoosh goes the tsunami and “aaaaarrrrrrggghhh!!!!” go the stuntpeople, rolling or flying to their spectacular exits. From the perspective of late December...

Cash-strapped couple Gemma (Thalissa Teixeira) and Kieran (Gary Carr,  Downton Abbey)) decide to open their small apartment up to a third resident. Surprisingly, their new lodger Ray (Ariane Labed,  The Lobster) seems to make things easier for the couple. But they soon enter a polyamorous relationship and each of them must learn how to navigate love and relationships in an entirely new way. Refreshingly original, authentic and funny, this brand-new show from the UK is about love, bravery a...

All the Times Meredith Grey Almost Died (or Suffered Another Trauma) Grey’swill end whenever Ellen Pompeo is done with the role. Even so, we still bite our nails whenever Mer has a brush with death — like here, in Season 17, when she’s battling COVID-19. And Meredith has had many, many close calls over the years — in addition to all of her assorted other trials and tribulations. Between bomb blasts and patient attacks and hospital shooters and multiple visits from the Grim Reaper, our ...

Josh Millican’s Top 10 Horror Movies of 2020 By Josh Millican Candyman, A Quiet Place 2, and Godzilla vs Kong in 2020—but COVID-19 had other plans for us. This year saw the entertainment industry upended, with theaters, studios, and distributors scrambling to find a new way of conducting business during a pandemic. As a result, many of my most anticipated horror movies of 2020 were shelved. It doesn’t mean that this was a b...

45 Best Christmas Movies That Everyone Should Watch During the Holidays From time-honored classics to new favorites, there’s a festive film for everyone on this list. Dec 22, 2020 This year’s holiday season is unlike any we’ve experienced before. In the age of COVID-19, it’s dangerous to host parties, go caroling, or even just meet up with family for festive celebrations. But that doesn’t mean you have to skip every tradition this year—that’s where Christmas movies come...

It has been 25 years since the romantic drama Waiting to Exhale first hit theaters, and star Angela Bassett is taking a look back at the iconic film. The celebrated actress is reflecting on her experiences on set, and working alongside the late, great Whitney Houston. "You know, working with Whitney...  we were all such a fan. So to come to know each other, to play cards, to go bowling, to that regular simple joys of life stuff? It was great," Bassett recently told ETs Kevin Frazier. "It wa...

All this month, Essence.com will present TWENTY, THE REMIX—three digital exhibits I curated celebrating excellence in the worlds of acting, art, and fashion. Continuing with a theme I love, exalting Black greatness while telling our stories, these galleries showcase those who pave the way for the next generations. These are our superstars, bright lights illuminating the way for others to follow. TWENTY ICONIC ACTORS is a group of men whose work redefines the world of entertainment. Historica...

Netflix The holidays are upon us, which means its time to listen to Mariah Carey and Justin Biebers "All I Want for Christmas Is You" on repeat, deck yourself out in tinsel, and, of course, settle down with some Netflix. The streaming giant is a go-to destination for anyone itching to have a holiday movie night, thanks to its growing stable of Christmas #content. From family-friendly fare like The Christmas Chronicles and A Christmas Prince (and its sequels, A Christmas Prince: The Royal We...