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Watching the Super Bowl on TV.

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.
Watching the Super Bowl on TV.

Here’s how to watch the Super Bowl for free

Want to watch the Super Bowl for free? Here is how you can watch the big game without having to pay.
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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.
The Report

From Air to The Tomorrow War, these are the 14 best Amazon Original movies you can stream anytime

These movies are among the best that Amazon has ever produced.
The cast of Coco

Ranked: The best Disney movies of all time (for kids of all ages) – Up, Toy Story 2, and more

These are the 16 best Disney movies, as chosen by one incredibly nostalgic '90s kid.
Austin Butler in Masters of the Air.

Apple TV Plus’ Masters of the Air: Everything we know about Austin Butler, Steven Spielberg’s follow-up to Band of Brothers

Here's everything you need to know about the new World War 2 miniseries from Tom Hanks and Steven Spileberg.
Kung Fu

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.
Poster for The Mitchells vs. The Machines

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.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail

It Follows, The Boondock Saints, and more: The 12 best movie drinking games to play while watching the films

Running out of movies to stream? Try spicing up your selection with fun movie drinking games you can play while watching the films.
Godzilla and Kong running together.

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
Demon Slayer

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.
Noa in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.

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.
Anya Taylor-Joy in Furiosa.

Dune 2, Furiosa, and more: 10 best action movies to look forward to in 2024

Action movies are best watched on the big screen. These are the flicks we can't wait to see in 2024.
Remote close-up watching TV

Netflix, Disney Plus, or Max? All the major streaming services, ranked

It's hard to tell which streaming service to pick, which is why we've built this list.
Florence Pugh in Midsommar.

Oppenheimer, Midsommar, Black Widow, and more of the best Florence Pugh Movies (so far)

Oppenheimer, Midsommar, Black Widow, Don't Worry Darling – the list of great Florence Pugh movies is long, and these are our favorites
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72 Dangerous Places to Live, Dark Tourist, and more: Sate your wanderlust with the best travel shows and documentaries on Netflix

You may not be able to travel for one reason or another, but thankfully, you can travel virtually by watching the best Netflix travel shows and documentaries.
The Tomorrow War

The 11 best action movies on Amazon Prime that will blow you away

These movies prove that Amazon has plenty of great action for any fan of the genre.
A t-rex roaring in Jurassic Park.

Jurassic Park, Men in Black, The Matrix, and more: The best ’90s sci-fi movies

Jurassic Park, Men in black, The Matrix, and more 90's sci-fi favorites
Trio of logos for the Disney plus bundle that includes Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu.

Disney is finally buying all of Hulu, but this is what that actually means for Disney Plus, Hulu subscribers

Will Disney's acquisition of Hulu change your favorite streaming services? This is what you need to know.
Jodie Foster and Kali Reis in True Detective season 4.

HBO’s True Detective Season 4: Jodie Foster hunts a serial killer (and everything else we know)

This is everything you need to know about the True Detective cast, release date, and more in season four.
The cast of the Iron Claw.

Reviews are in for the Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White-led wrestling drama The Iron Claw, and they’re incredible

The Iron Claw is getting rave reviews, and may shake up this year's awards season.
The cast of The Marvels

Disney CEO says there are so many Marvel movies it’s causing the franchise to lose steam (and revenue)

There's no denying that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has lost some of its luster. Here's what Disney CEO Bob Iger has to say.
Squid Game: The Challenge cast

Everything we know about Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge

Squid Game is a fictional TV show, but Squid Game: The Challenge is very real.
Donald Glover and Maya Erskine in Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Smith reboot is Donald Glover’s latest Amazon Prime series: Everything we know

Amazon Prime will debut Donald Glover's Mr and Mrs Smith next year. This is what you need to know about it.
Baseball player hitting at the plate.

Hitting a baseball is insanely hard, but MLB legend Tony Gwynn breaks it down to 2 disciplines

Watch MLB Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn break down hitting a baseball as only he can.
Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti in Palm Springs

The best sci-fi movies on Hulu to stream right now

These sci-fi movies are among the best you can find on any streaming service.
Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel

Report: Disney Plus is moving away from Marvel limited series TV shows (but that’s a good thing for fans)

Disney Plus is reportedly changing up how it creates Marvel TV shows in the MCU.
Timothee Chalamet in Dune Part 2.

Dune 2: What we know about the delayed Timothee Chalamet, Austin Butler epic

Can't wait for the Dune part 2 release date? This is everything we know about the star-studded flick.
Baseball game at the Coliseum in Oakland.

MLB playoffs ump cam gives first-hand look at why baseball is so beautifully difficult

MLB pitching might look easy to hit on TV, but this ump cam from a playoff game shows how tough batters actually have it.
Netflix Cup still from poster.

Netflix is getting into live sports with golf, the slowest sport ever

Netflix announces a new golf tournament featuring players from two of its reality series.
Tom Hanks, Tom Sizemore, and other actors playing as American soldiers riding a boat in "Saving Private Ryan."

From Inglourious Basterds to The Thin Red Line, these are the best war movies of all time, ranked

The best war movies teach us a great deal about both the beauty and horror that humanity is capable of perpetrating.
Taika Waititi in Our Flag Means Death.

What to watch this weekend: F1, Our Flag Means Death, Creepshow, & more

These new shows, movies, and sports will give you plenty of options for what to watch this weekend.
Close-up of a hand holding a remote navigating to Disney Plus on a TV .

How many different devices can watch Disney Plus at the same time?

Disney Plus is a great streaming service for the whole family. Here's how many people can watch it at once and other additional information.
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Think MLB umps are making terrible calls this year? They are, and this Instagram account proves it

It seems like MLB umps are making some really terrible calls this year, and one Instagram account proves it's not all in your head.
Bruce Willis and Cybil Shepard in Moonlighting

Your weekend watch list for October 14-15: John Oliver, Moonlighting & more

These new shows, movies, and sports will give you plenty of options for what to watch this weekend.
Three men with American football equipment

Why watching NFL games is harder than ever before

Watching NFL games is tougher than ever, especially without a cable subscription.
Formula 1 cars winding their way down a track.

Could F1 follow MLS to Apple TV Plus? Apple is reportedly considering a $2 billion offer

F1 may soon be available as an add-on to your Apple TV Plus subscription.
Alden Ehrenreich and Phoebe Dynevor in Fair Play.

Your weekend watch list for October 7-8: F1, The Boogeyman, Fair Play & more

Here's a full guide to what you should watch this weekend, from shows to movies to sports.
Jack Nicholson in Chinatown

These are the best film noir movies of all time

Film noir movies are seductive, thrilling, and moody, and these are the very best movies in the genre.
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The Silence of the Lambs, Pan’s Labyrinth, and more: Here are the 12 best thriller movies that stand the test of time

The best thriller movies stand the test of time because of the ways they continue to define the genre.
Miguel Cabrera holding the wine alongside the manager of the Oakland A's.

Everyone is dunking on MLB’s Oakland Athletics about a gift they gave player Miguel Cabrera – here’s why

The Oakland A's gave Miguel Cabrera a particularly thoughtless and cheap gift.
babe ruth swinging a bat

Babe Ruth explains how to swing a baseball bat in this incredible 90-year-old-video

In a recently resurfaced video, Babe Ruth explains the two most popular ways to hit a baseball.
baseball on pitchers mound

Incredible video shows how hard it is for MLB players to actually hit a baseball

This video highlights how hard it is for MLB players to actually hit a baseball. You might not believe it.
Shohei Otani playing baseball

Shohei Ohtani all but gone, MLB franchise LA Angels may also lose Mike Trout: Report

The LA Angels are in big trouble. A report claims Shohei Ohtani is almost sure to leave, and Mike Trout may follow him.
The ESPN+ logo on a blue background.

How to watch ESPN Plus: Stream on your PC, TV, and more

Here's a detailed description on how to watch ESPN Plus on your PC, TV, and more.
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.
Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson in Marriage Story

The best Adam Driver movies, ranked

Adam Driver is a genuinely great actors, and these are his best movies.
Netflix logo on TV with red backlighting

A new analysis says streaming services now cost more than cable (but the truth isn’t that simple)

Is TV streaming really that expensive? It's certainly gotten much more so.
Bradley Cooper in A Star is Born.

The 11 best Bradley Cooper movies of all time

As one of the great actors of his generation, a Bradley Cooper movie is almost guaranteed to be good.
Netflix logo on TV with red backlighting

The 19 best true crime documentaries on Netflix right now

If you're like the rest of the country, you're probably obsessed with true crime right now. Here are the best documentaries on Netflix to get your fix.