The nominees for this year’s Academy Awards  were officially revealed earlier today, setting the stage for Hollywood’s most prestigious celebration of film. The announcement took place in Beverly Hills, where industry members, press, and fans alike tuned in to see which films, performances, and creative teams rose to the top after a year packed with ambitious storytelling, box office triumphs, and breakout talent. While a few races remain tight, this year’s nominations largel

By Klep Napier l Wearecritix.com Two years without the sound that quietly reshaped action cinema still feels unreal. David Sanborn , born July 30, 1945, passed away on January 12, 2024, and yet his voice remains everywhere if you know where to listen. When I think about Lethal Weapon, I don’t start with explosions or punchlines. I start with that saxophone. Lonely, reflective, and human. A sound that didn’t just score the film, it spoke for it. David Sanborn Sanborn’s relati

Some true stories are so unbelievable they feel fictional until cinema gives them new life. Dead Man’s Wire , directed by Gus Van Sant , is one of those films. Based on the shocking real-life hostage crisis that unfolded in the 1970s, the film revisits a moment in American history when one man hijacked the airwaves to make himself heard. Starring Bill Skarsgård , Colman Domingo , Da’Vine Joy Randolph , and legendary screen presence Al Pacino , the film also features a ground

If there were an award for best-dressed ensemble of the night, the cast of Cross  would have walked away with it effortlessly. As awards season buzz filled Hollywood, the stars of Prime Video’s Washington, DC–set crime thriller made a striking appearance that reminded everyone why Cross  remains one of the platform’s most anticipated returning series. On Sunday, January 11, members of the Cross  Season Two cast attended Vanity Fair and Amazon MGM Studios’ third annual awards

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com As Power Book IV: Force  races toward its highly anticipated series finale, STARZ has unveiled an exclusive sneak peek clip that captures the emotional gravity fans have come to expect from the final chapter of Tommy Egan’s journey. The high-octane drama starring Joseph Sikora returns for its final episode on Friday, January 16 , and if this clip is any indication, the ending will be as raw and devastating as it is explosive. The clip centers

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Amazon MGM Studios is pulling back the curtain on Mercy , a tense new sci-fi thriller that puts morality, technology, and justice on a collision course. Directed by visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov , the film stars Chris Pratt  in one of his most grounded and psychologically intense roles to date. Set in the near future, Mercy  imagines a world where artificial intelligence does not just assist the justice system, it is  the justice syst

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com The 83rd Golden Globe Awards delivered a night that felt both celebratory and quietly revealing about where entertainment is headed in 2026. Hosted by Nikki Glaser at the Beverly Hilton, the ceremony balanced sharp comedy with meaningful industry reflection, spotlighting not just prestige storytelling but also cultural impact in its many forms. While casual viewers may have caught only the major wins, the full broadcast painted a much broade

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com The 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards delivered a night full of affirmation, momentum shifts, and clear awards-season frontrunners, as critics crowned the year’s most celebrated achievements across film and television. Leading the pack was One Battle After Another , which emerged as the night’s biggest winner, solidifying its status as a dominant force heading deeper into awards season. Paul Thomas Anderson took home Best Director  for One Bat

By Klep Napier| Wearecritix.com There are television shows that entertain, and then there are shows that raise people. At this year’s Rhode Island Comic Con, that distinction was felt loud and clear as the cast of Degrassi  reunited for an emotional, hilarious, and deeply reflective panel that reminded fans why the series continues to matter decades later. Hosted by CritiX Media Editor-in-Chief Klep Napier  as part of an Altered Reality Entertainment event, the panel became

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com If Power Book IV: Force  fans were hoping for something extra under the tree this year, STARZ just delivered. Following the explosive momentum of Episode 308, we’re still receiving Christmas gifts  with an exclusive sneak peek clip from Episode 309 , dropping well ahead of its January premiere and teasing the chaos still to come in the final stretch of the series. Episode 309, titled “War Requiem,”  pushes the season into full collision mode.

By Klep Napier/ Wearecritix.com As Power Book IV: Force  barrels toward its endgame, Episode 308 signals a turning point that fans have been waiting for. STARZ has dropped an exclusive sneak peek clip  from the upcoming episode, and it captures Tommy Egan at a critical crossroads as the fallout from recent events forces him to move faster, smarter, and more ruthlessly than ever before. Following a major shakeup in Chicago’s already volatile power structure, Episode 308, title

The gaming industry is reacting to tragic news following the death of Vince Zampella , a pioneering developer best known for his role in shaping some of the most influential video game franchises of the last two decades. Zampella was killed Sunday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on Angeles Crest Highway in Southern California. He was 55. Zampella was a former CEO of Infinity Ward , the studio behind the blockbuster Call of Duty   franchise. The series went on to become on

By: Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Prime Video is officially turning the page on its next chapter of crime and consequence. Today, the streamer unveiled striking first look images from Season Two of Cross , offering fans an early glimpse at the escalating danger and psychological tension set to define the series’ return. The new season premieres Wednesday, February 11, 2026 on Prime Video , launching in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Led once again by Aldis

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com As the horror calendar for 2026 begins to take shape, one upcoming release is already signaling that it plans to leave audiences shaken long after the credits roll. Primate , the latest survival-horror thriller from filmmaker Johannes Roberts , is heading exclusively to theaters on January 9, 2026 , and a newly released featurette offers a chilling behind-the-scenes look at what might be one of the most unsettling transformations audiences wi

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com While keeping tabs on upcoming releases beyond the studio system, we recently came across a spiritual indie film that stopped us in our tracks. Titled Yesterday Today Forever  (YTF) , the project has been quietly building momentum for years and is now set to celebrate its long-awaited premiere this Sunday, December 21, 2025 , in Duluth, Georgia . It’s the kind of discovery that reminds us why digging through the independent circuit still matt

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Awards season is officially heating up, and the road to Hollywood’s biggest night is now firmly underway. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled the official shortlists across 12 categories for the 98th Academy Awards, offering the clearest picture yet of which films and creators are surging ahead as Oscar contenders. With nominations voting set to begin in January and the ceremony fast approaching, this year’s shortlists

Fans of Power Book IV: Force are still recovering from last week’s devastating twist, and STARZ just turned the heat up again with a brand-new exclusive clip from tomorrow’s Episode 6. Before we dive in, here is your official spoiler alert. If you are not caught up, pause now, binge up to Episode 5, and then meet us back here ready for the chaos. ⚠️ LAST WEEK EPISODE SPOILER WARNING! ⚠️ The energy heading into Episode 6 is tense and unpredictable. Claudia Flynn’s death has l

Amazon MGM Studios has dropped a brand-new first look at MERCY , the upcoming sci-fi action thriller starring Chris Pratt in one of his most intense roles to date. Directed by Timur Bekmambetov and filmed for IMAX and 3D, the film pushes viewers into a near-future world where justice is no longer in human hands and time is the only currency that matters. With a chilling premise centered on artificial intelligence gone judicial, MERCY  is shaping up to be one of 2026’s biggest

By Klep Napier/ Wearecrtiix.com Hollywood’s awards season officially ignites with the announcement of the 2026 Golden Globe nominations , and it’s Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another  that comes out swinging with nine total nods. Close behind is Sentimental Value  with eight, while Sinners , Hamnet , Frankenstein , and Wicked: For Good  all earned strong showings across both drama and musical/comedy categories. On the television side, The White Lotus  leads with

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Awards season is officially underway, and the Critics Choice Association has unleashed one of its most competitive nominee slates in years. Warner Bros’ Sinners  leads all films with an impressive 17 nominations, followed closely by Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another , which scored 14 and continues to build serious Oscar buzz across the industry. Netflix’s Frankenstein  and Focus Features’ Hamnet  follow with 11 nods each, all fo