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A new crime thriller from Netflix has been well-received on Rotten Tomatoes. The streaming service, which is one of the biggest in the world, features a library of licensed movie and television titles, but they are best known for their original projects, which include massive hits such as Squid Game, Stranger Things, and the 2025 smash KPop Demon Hunters.

Because they produce releases in a wide variety of genres, there have been a number of major Netflix thrillers in the crime genre. While some have not been well-reviewed on Rotten Tomatoes, such as Pain Hustlers (23%) and Reptile (44%), others have been better-received, including The Irishman (95%), El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (92%), and their newest outing.

Night Always Comes Has Debuted With A Fresh Rotten Tomatoes Score

Netflix's Night Always Comes has won over critics so far. The new Netflix movie is a crime thriller directed by Benjamin Caron and based on the...

Martin Scorsese has dedicated his life to making movies, but a new documentary coming soon will turn the camera around on him and dive into critical aspects of his life, like his creative process and childhood. From acclaimed director Rebecca Miller comes Mr. Scorsese, a documentary series billed as a film portrait of a man through the lens of his work, exploring the many facets of the visionary who has redefined the world of filmmaking, both with his iconic career and deep personal history. As part of Collider's Exclusive Preview event for fall television, we’re thrilled to have had the chance to chat with director Rebecca Miller about the documentary and how she dove into such a dense filmography.

Miller spoke to us about her creative process in working with Scorsese, saying, "My first question to Scorsese was, 'What is your first memory?' – we immediately tunneled into his childhood.

Netflix has no lack of great crime movies for those looking for a great story about smash-and-grab robberies, lifetime criminals or even thieving magicians. Below, we’ve put together a curated list of some of the best crime movies on Netflix right now, ranging from Oscar-winning dramas to underseen indies and beyond. There’s a little something for everyone, which speaks to the diversity of stories inside the crime genre.

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Despite being the man behind classics like “Raging Bull,” “Taxi Driver” and “The King of Comedy,” Martin Scorsese didn’t win his first Oscar until 2006’s “The Departed,” a fairly straightforward crime thriller with tremendous commercial appeal. That’s not to ding “The Departed” – the movie’s a rich and wildly entertaining crime saga – but it was surprising that it was this film that finally netted Scorsese the trophy.

Despite being its most obvious inspiration, Martin Scorsese reportedly did not like The Sopranos because of all the New Jersey trees in the show. The HBO crime drama, created by David Chase and starring Michael Gandolfini, followed Tony Soprano, the head of the crime family in New Jersey, and his everyday life. It covered not only his criminal activities but also his home life and mental health.

Chase has credited Scorsese’s Goodfellas multiple times for inspiring the show, but the filmmaker reportedly did not take to the New Jersey setting. Scorsese rejected the series, claiming that he did not understand the life Chase was trying to depict (via THR).

I think I only saw one episode … because I can’t identify with that generation of the underworld. They live in New Jersey with the big houses? I don’t get it. They use language – four-letter words – in front of their daughters,...

From crime sagas to teen romances, Netflix is a top destination for standout book-to-film adaptations. With a growing lineup of originals based on bestselling novels, the platform delivers more than 18 of the best literary adaptations in streaming today (Netflix Tudum). These adaptations include powerful storytelling with star-studded casts to bring the best of the books to the screen.

Featuring A-list stars like Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Sandra Bullock, and Amy Adams, this list of six movies offers faithful retellings and the best cinematic experiences. Martin Scorsese, Joe Wright, and Sam Esmail have taken on these complex novels and delivered elite interpretations. Whether you’re watching for the performances or to see how the movie compares to the books, these titles are worth your time.

Here are six of the best book-to-film adaptations currently available on Netflix.

1. The Irishman (2019) Robert De Niro in a still from The Irishman | Credit: Netflix...

Dakota Fanning and Jake Johnson are to star in an upcoming romance drama for director Joe Swanberg.The 31-year-old actress and the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse star, 47, have signed on to the Uncle Kent filmmaker’s untitled romance movie, Deadline has said.Cory Michael Smith, 38, is also said to be attached to the project.While plot details about the film are unknown, Deadline reports the movie - which is being written by Swanberg - is set in several different locations across Alaska.As well as starring in the flick, Fanning will produce alongside Swanberg and Ashleigh Snead, while Dan Johnson, Kathy Gitibin Parsa and Ariana Parsa serve as executive producers.The upcoming film will be the fourth collaboration between Swanberg and Johnson, with the pair having worked together on 2013’s Drinking Buddies, Digging for Fire in 2015 and Win It All in 2017.Dakota Fanning is known for her role in The Equalizer 3,...

You know Molly Sims from her Sports Illustrated covers and that killer smile, but have you ever wondered about the man who swept this supermodel off her feet? Well, buckle up because we’re diving into the love story between Molly and Hollywood heavyweight Scott Stuber, and trust us, it’s got everything from bathroom encounters at award shows to building a media empire together.

Their romance proves that sometimes the best relationships happen when you least expect them, especially when both people are at the top of their game. From their 2011 Napa Valley wedding to raising three adorable kids while conquering Hollywood, this power couple has seriously mastered the art of having it all.

Meet Scott Stuber, the Hollywood Powerhouse You Should Know About Scott Stuber | Credits: multipleverses/YouTube

Let’s be real, Scott Stuber might not be a household name like his wife, but this guy is basically Hollywood royalty behind the scenes.

Two giants of cinema, Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, share a bond forged in the fire of 1970s Hollywood. Recently, Pacino singled out one of De Niro’s performances as the greatest in film history—a bold claim from a man who’s seen it all. That role was Jake Lamotta in the 1980 masterpiece ‘Raging Bull’.

‘Raging Bull’ is a raw, unflinching look at the life of Lamotta, a middleweight boxing champion whose personal demons outpunched his ring opponents. Directed by Martin Scorsese, the film dives into Lamotta’s rise, fall, and search for redemption, fueled by jealousy, violence, and guilt. De Niro’s transformation was staggering—he packed on 27 kilograms to show Lamotta’s later years, earning him an Oscar for Best Actor. Pacino called it ‘mind-blowing’, saying De Niro’s work as the troubled fighter set a bar no one’s touched.

Pacino and De Niro go way back,...

Prior to writing and directing "S1m0ne," Andrew Niccol penned 1998's delightfully existential "The Truman Show," a dramedy that was eerily clairvoyant about the ways technology would turn ordinary people into celebrities and our everyday routines into a fascinating spectacle (first via reality television and now through social media). Instead of focusing on the average individual, however, "S1m0ne" tackles similar themes but is centered on Hollywood. It predicts that our obsession with using technology to showcase our humanity would turn into artificial intelligence taking it away.

Al Pacino stars in "S1m0ne" as Viktor Taransky, a has-been director whose newest film is thrown off course when his mercurial star, Nicola Anders (Winona Ryder), quits. Casting a new lead would take time and money, so Viktor secretly uses a computer program that creates Simone (Rachel Roberts), an entirely digital star whose name is short for Simulation One. Viktor allows computer algorithms to modulate every gesture,...

The studio may not be as well-known as others around the movie-making world, but it still has plenty of hits to stream.

If you haven’t heard of STX Entertainment yet, it’s time to familiarize yourself. The studio has lent its hand to some memorable titles in recent years, including Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman,” the thriller “Strange Darling,” and the new “Happy Gilmore 2.” This is just a short list of the titles the company has helped to produce and distribute in recent years.

If you’re a fan of STX Entertainment movies, and you want to know more about where its movies stream when they leave theaters, keep reading! Our experts took a deep dive into that question, and we’ll fill you in on the results we came up with here.

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Luca Guadagnino is going to be on the road a lot in the coming months. One day after the Italian filmmaker's latest feature, After the Hunt, joined the Venice Film Festival lineup as an out of competition selection, the New York Film Festival announced that the Amazon MGM-released film will play as the opening night selection of its 63rd edition.

"We are excited to open this year’s festival with Luca Guadagnino’s latest, which confirms his status as one of the most versatile risk-takers working today," NYFF artistic director Dennis Lim said in a statement. "Brilliantly acted and crafted, After the Hunt is something rare in contemporary cinema: a complex, grown-up movie with a lot on its mind that also happens to be a deeply satisfying piece of entertainment."

In his own statement, Guadagnino called NYFF "an arbiter of global cinema," and provided a quick preview of the movie's themes.

Luca Guadagnino’s “After the Hunt” will kick off the 63rd New York Film Festival as its opening night feature.

The film boasts an all-star cast led by Julia Roberts in a story about the impact of an alleged sexual assault on an Ivy League campus. Michael Stuhlbarg, Ayo Edebiri, Chloë Sevigny and Andrew Garfield co-star in “After the Hunt,” which Amazon MGM Studios backed. Nora Garrett wrote the screenplay.

Previous opening night films at the festival have included Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman,” Joel Coen’s “The Tragedy of Macbeth” and Todd Haynes’ “May December.” RaMell Ross’s “Nickle Boys” opened last year’s edition.

Billed as the film’s North American premiere, “After the Hunt” will return Guadagnino to the festival, a place where he previously screened “Call Me by Your Name” and “Queer.” “After the Hunt” will screen at Alice Tully Hall on Friday, September 26, with Guadagnino...

Out of all the short-lived Chuck Lorre TV shows that have been canceled rather early and abruptly after a few seasons (like the controversial-ish "United States of Al" or "B Positive"), the axing of HBO Max's "Bookie" hurts the most. Admittedly, it's more of a bummer if you're a long-time fan of the show's Italian-American lead, comedian Sebastian Maniscalco (his early stand-up specials are stone-cold bangers that deservedly made him a megastar in show business), but even if you're not, it's easy to tell that "Bookie" was different from your average Lorre sitcom.

First of all, it wasn't lukewarm broadcast television like most of his productions (which usually air on CBS), but a show specifically made for streaming. That alone gave the half-hour comedy a distinct feel and allowed it to blossom in a playground with fewer limitations. The series needed that extended freedom due to its subject matter and shady characters,...

2019 was one of the greatest years in cinema this century. Sure, many of us look back at 2019 in a fond light for ... particular reasons, but that year boasted some remarkable films to define the end of the 2010s decade. Whether you look at the Best Picture winner "Parasite," which recently topped the New York Times' 21st century list, or Martin Scorsese's stunning achievement that was "The Irishman," that year's crop of Best Picture nominees really stood out. One of the more interesting nominees for Best Picture that year came in the form of James Mangold's effortlessly entertaining drama, "Ford v Ferrari," which starred Matt Damon and Christian Bale.

"Ford v Ferrari" tells the true story of automotive designer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale), who are both hired by Ford's CEO Henry Ford II (Tracy Letts) and vice president Lee Iacocca (Jon Bernthal...

Fans of Apple TV+'s critically lauded Severance should be prepared to witness the shocking transformation of one of the show's stars. Michael Chernus, known for his portrayal of Dr. Ricken Lazlo Hale, a quirky motivational author who serves as a source of comic relief in Severance, is stepping into a radically different role. Peacock has just unveiled a first look at Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy, an eight-episode scripted series premiering on October 16, where Chernus stars as the infamous "Killer Clown."

The just-dropped teaser for Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy focuses primarily on the crawl space beneath his home, where John Wayne Gacy buried the bodies of 26 of his victims. Chernus' Gacy is briefly shown towards the end of the teaser. You can check it out below.

Gacy was a respected community member: he was a successful contractor, involved in local politics, and even volunteered at children's hospitals,...

A new limited series based on the story of real-life serial killer John Wayne Gacy is heading to Peacock. Set to debut on streaming this fall, the series stars Michael Chernus as the "Killer Clown" himself, and a first look at the actor in character has been revealed.

Called Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy, the eight-part series is heading to Peacock on Oct. 16, 2025. On Tuesday, Peacock debuted a new teaser trailer for the series along with some first-look images. They include a look at Chernus as he'll appear in the series as Gacy. The teaser and photos can be viewed below.

Peacock's official description of the series reads, "From 1972-1978, thirty-three young men were kidnapped, murdered, and buried in a crawl space beneath their killer's house. And no one was the wiser. Not for all those years. Why? He was charming and funny. Had a good, All-American job. Was a community leader.

Peacock has revealed the premiere date, teaser, and tease art for Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy. All eight episodes of the limited crime drama will be available to stream on October 16.

From 1972-1978, thirty-three young men were kidnapped, murdered, and buried in a crawl space beneath their killer’s house. And no one was the wiser. Not for all those years. Why?

He was charming and funny. Had a good, all-American job. Was a community leader. He even volunteered to entertain sick kids… while dressed as a clown.

Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy peels back the twisted layers of Gacy’s life while weaving in heartrending stories of his victims, exploring the grief, guilt, and trauma of their families and friends, and exposing the systemic failures, missed opportunities, and societal prejudices that fueled his reign of terror.

The cast includes Michael Chernus, Gabriel Luna, James Badge Dale, Michael Angarano,...

Michael Chernus is unveiling his John Wayne Gacy.

The Severance and Orange Is the New Black star plays the hiding-in-plain-sight serial killer in Peacock’s true-crime series launching this fall, and Chernus makes a brief appearance in the role at the end of the eerie teaser trailer released Tuesday (below).

All eight episodes release Thursday, Oct. 16, on Peacock.

Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy is executive produced by showrunner Patrick Macmanus (Dr. Death, The Girl From Plainville). Alongside Chernus, the series stars Gabriel Luna (The Last of Us), Michael Angarano (Oppenheimer), Chris Sullivan (This is Us) and Marin Ireland (The Irishman).

Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy will explore the heartbreaking stories of Gacy’s victims and the immense grief and trauma that their families endured while his crimes went unnoticed for so long.

Chernus said he was initially hesitant to take on the role. “Absolutely in no way did...

Few things are more captivating than a con man in action, especially when the stakes reach deadly heights.

Ripley, written, directed, and executive produced by Academy Award winner Steve Zaillian, will immerse you in a suspense-filled journey set in Italy in the ’60s. Andrew Scott leads the eight-episode limited series as the roguish protagonist Tom Ripley — and snagged nominations from the Emmys, Golden Globes, and Screen Actors Guild Awards for his captivating turn. You can check out the trailer above, as well as find out everything else you need to know about the forthcoming thriller. Are you ready to dive into the mind of Tom Ripley?

Scott’s Tom Ripley is a grifter scraping by in early ’60s New York. He’s hired by a wealthy industrialist to travel to Italy to try to convince the man’s dilettante son, Dickie Greenleaf...

Every so often, Brad Pitt has been prone to tickling our funny bones, whether it's being a slap-dash hitman on a "Bullet Train," cracking wise with George Clooney in the "Ocean's 11" movies, or getting ping-ponged off car hoods in "Meet Joe Black." Okay, that last one wasn't intentionally funny, but it's sure been memed enough now to make it so.

Stacking up the star's funniest works, though, and the best of the bunch in Pitt's comedic efforts, is without question the one where he was borderline indecipherable. In 2000, the Hollywood icon played a man in trouble thanks to organized bare-knuckle boxing matches and hard-nosed British gangsters when he starred in the now beloved comedy crime caper, "Snatch," the second film from now well-established director, Guy Ritchie.

After getting on the map with his debut movie "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels," Ritchie got a call directly from Brad Pitt himself,...

Streaming films. Not only are they basically the modern equivalent of TV movies, but they’re also like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re going to get. Unless your company’s name is Netflix, there is a significant chance you will receive not a “Tudum” but rather a “Tun Tun Tuuuum.” Even so, occasionally you might get a good or even great film that receives major awards recognition, such as “The Irishman” or “The Power of the Dog.”

Then there’s Amazon Prime Video. A platform that’s been slowly making a name for itself in the streaming arena, I would personally probably place them in second place in terms of their quality. They also got a few films that have garnered some awards, love, and wins, such as “Sound of Metal” and “Manchester by the Sea,” but they also have a few stinkers or disappointing...

Randall Emmett has been released from writers-union jail.

The Writers Guild of America West first sentenced the film producer to its strike/unfair list in 2020, following a dispute over payments to writers on the television series Pump. The union claimed that Emmett and business partner George Furla still owed more than $477,000 in arbitration awards to writers on the series, which never saw the light of day but at one point was set to star Arnold Schwarzenegger.

The roughly 14,000 members of the Writers Guild of America West are prohibited from working with producers or companies on the strike/unfair list.

After sending over a payment of $630,000 to the WGA West on Friday, Emmett has been removed from the list, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Deadline was the first to report the story.

The move doesn’t mean that the union’s scribes can suddenly start working with Emmett again, as the...

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has welcomed a fresh wave of talent to its ranks this year, bringing together a diverse group of actors, actresses, and filmmakers who have left their mark on cinema. From rising stars to established names, the 2025 class showcases the vibrant energy shaping today’s film industry.

This group of 534 invitees, announced on June 26, 2025, includes performers and directors who have delivered standout work in recent projects, earning them a spot in Hollywood’s prestigious voting body. Below, we dive into the actors and filmmakers invited, highlighting their recent contributions and what makes them stand out.

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Danielle Deadwyler has captivated audiences with her powerful performances, most notably in ‘The Piano Lesson’ (2024) and ‘Till’ (2022). Her ability to bring depth to complex characters, like the mother of Emmett Till, has earned her critical acclaim. Deadwyler’s raw emotional range makes her a vital addition to the Academy.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited hundreds of artists and executives to join the organization!

Wicked star Ariana Grande, Dune‘s Jason Momoa and girlfriend, Hit Man star Adria Arjona, Superman‘s Rachel Brosnahan and Anora breakout Mikey Madison are among the actors who have “distinguished themselves by their contributions to motion pictures.”

“We are thrilled to invite this esteemed class of artists, technologists, and professionals to join the Academy,” Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang shared in a statement. “Through their commitment to filmmaking and to the greater movie industry, these exceptionally talented individuals have made indelible contributions to our global filmmaking community.”

Keep reading to see the full list of invitees…

According to the Academy website, “Membership selection is based on professional qualifications, with an ongoing commitment to representation, inclusion and equity remaining a priority. Of the 2025 invited class, 41% are women,...

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has extended invitations to join the organization to a new class of filmmakers. Over 500 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to motion pictures are now welcome to join one of the Academy’s 19 branches.

“We are thrilled to invite this esteemed class of artists, technologists, and professionals to join the Academy,” said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang via statement. “Through their commitment to filmmaking and to the greater movie industry, these exceptionally talented individuals have made indelible contributions to our global filmmaking community.”

The list of new invitees includes several of the cast and crew of “Anora,” including Best Actress winner Mikey Madison, Best Picture winners Alex Coco and Samantha Quan, and Best Supporting Actor nominee Yura Borisov. Other 2025 Oscar winners like “A Real Pain” star Kieran Culkin, “No Other Land” directors Yuval Abraham,...

2025 Academy Award winners Mikey Madison, Kieran Culkin and Lol Crawley and nominees Ariana Grande, Sebastian Stan and Brandi Carlile have been invited to become members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, as have other notables including incumbent Oscars host Conan O’Brien, his predecessor Jimmy Kimmel and their respective producers; top executives Tom Quinn of Neon, Jason Ropell of Mubi, Ravi Ahuja of Sony and Shannon Ryan of Disney; plus WME president Ari Greenburg, entertainment lawyer Nina Shaw and Christian Hodell, managing partner of the leading U.K. talent agency Hamilton Hodell.

The list of 534 invitees, released Thursday morning by the Academy, is the largest one issued since 2020, the last year of a half-decade stretch in which the organization recruited huge classes of unprecedented diversity, ranging in size from 683 to a record 928, as part of its response to the #OscarsSoWhite controversy of 2015 and 2016. Subsequent classes were smaller: 395 in...

Oscar has its new voters.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences handed out its annual invitations to membership today, with 534 new invitees. If all of them accept, the new overall membership would be 11,120, of which 10,143 would be eligible to vote for Oscars and run for governance elections.

Among those on the list are newly minted Oscar winners Mikey Madison (Best Actress for Anora) and Kieran Culkin. Among all the invitees this year 91 are past Oscar nominees including 26 winners. The prominent star names include Ariana Grande, Dave Bautista, Jodie Comer, Jason Momoa, Aubrey Plaza, Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong, Gillian Anderson, Stephen Graham, Andrew Scott, Danielle Deadwyler, and on and on.

The Academy said 41% of the new class are women, 45% belong to underrepresented communities and 55% are from 60 countries and territories outside the United States. If all accept, it would result in an overall AMPAS membership of 35% women,...

Netflix’s movies – to me, anyway – always fall neatly into two categories. There are the big audience blockbusters, such as The Electric State, Carry-On, and the upcoming The Old Guard 2 and Happy Gilmore 2, and then there’s the prestige fare. Sometimes the two categories meet, such as with the Knives Out movies, but for the most part, they are distinct. As much as some of their blockbusters seem to vanish into the ether of streaming, they’ve also bankrolled some intriguing prestige fare that rank among the most acclaimed films of our era, such as Roma, Marriage Story, The Irishman, and many others. After a quiet 2024 that saw them throw all their eggs into the Emilia Perez basket, the streamer is back with a bumper crop of awards fare this year, including Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, and more.

Among them is a low-key English drama called Steve,...

The mafia genre isn’t easy to recreate. With classics being made by legends, fans are extremely critical of how projects choose to adapt classic tropes from the category, having a very slim margin for error. Due to this, when Rick and Morty were trying their hand at the same, one could expect that it could either be a masterpiece or a mess.

Thankfully, the Gotron Jerrysis Rickvangelion episode from the fifth season worked well for many reasons. The complexities in its storyline, Rick being consumed by his own ambition, and the conflict between Morty and Summer are a few of the reasons why the episode was so good. However, it was its loyalty to Martin Scorsese in one very big way that made the episode stand out in front of other attempts at the genre.

Martin Scorsese Set the Standard

When a show is trying to reference something iconic,...

Barry Levinson’s The Alto Knights (2025) is a sprawling crime drama that resurrects the gritty legacy of classic mafia storytelling. Set in the volatile mid-century underworld, the film centers around the bitter fallout between Frank Costello (played by Robert De Niro) and Vito Genovese—once childhood friends, now mortal enemies. Co-starring Debra Messing, Cosmo Jarvis, and Kathrine Narducci, the film is a slow-burning epic filled with betrayal, ego, and shifting loyalties. With Levinson’s assured direction and Nicholas Pileggi’s screenplay (based on real-life events), the movie captures the cost of power and the tragic beauty of brotherhood turned sour.

If you’re drawn to movies like The Alto Knights—stories that dive deep into the psychology of gangsters, the structure of organized crime, and the humanity behind the violence—here are six gripping films that belong in your watchlist.

1. The Irishman (2019)

The Irishman is perhaps the closest spiritual companion to The Alto Knights.

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Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s 'The Studio' In-Depth Review Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s 'The Studio' is a love letter to Hollywood old school classical Hollywood, filled with comedic satire, executive in-jokes, and an energy reminiscent of Robert Altman’s 'The Player'. The series explores the power dynamics of 90s Hollywood through the lens of a contemporary setting, offering a humorous yet biting critique of the film industry’s inner workings. It's a tale as old as time, showing the ins and outs of Hollywood's execs. Things to do: Subscribe to The Hollywood Insider’s YouTube Channel, by clicking here. Limited Time Offer – Free Subscription to The Hollywood Insider Click here to read more on The Hollywood Insider’s vision, values and mission statement here – Media has the responsibility to better our world – The Hollywood...

One of two-time Academy Award-winning actor Robert De Niro's most recent big-screen endeavors is fresh off a forgettable box office run and bad reviews that make it one of his least heralded projects. However, the Hollywood legend can now enjoy his film's shot at redemption as his biographical crime drama, The Alto Knights, finds new life on streaming following its Max debut.

Per Flix Patrol,The Alto Knights ranks as the #1 film globally on Max, HBO's streaming service, outperforming Mountainhead, Mickey 17 and four installments from The Hunger Games franchise on the top 10 chart. De Niro's mob-inspired film shot to the top of Max's streaming charts just five days after debuting.

What Is The Alto Knights About?

Helmed by Oscar-winning director Barry Levinson, who previously directed De Niro in Sleepers and The Wizard of Lies, The Alto Knights chronicles the lives of 1950s New York mob bosses Vito Genovese and Frank Costello,...

What a wild year it has been for Warner Bros. film chiefs Pamela Abdy and Michael De Luca, who were nearly written off after the back-to-back box office failure of Bong Joon Ho's Mickey 17 and Barry Levinson's The Alto Knights earlier this year. Things became so bad that rumors began circulating about their possible firing. But the narrative changed almost overnight with a trio of blockbusters — A Minecraft Movie, Sinners, and Final Destination Bloodlines. Combined, the three movies have grossed nearly $1.5 billion worldwide. But The Alto Knightsremains the studio's biggest bomb of the year. The movie is now available to stream on Max, where it's actually doing quite well.

According to FlixPatrol, The Alto Knights was the number one movie on Max on June 10. Incidentally, it was followed by Mickey 17. Both box office underperformers beat out Jesse Armstrong's recently released satirical drama Mountainhead, which has earned negative reviews from audiences.

Al Pacino’s The Ritual Struggles With Storytelling & Style(Photo Credit –YouTube)

The Ritual started off with a shocking 0% score on Rotten Tomatoes which is a first for Al Pacino’s long and respected career. This new horror film, directed by David Midell, features Pacino alongside Dan Stevens, Ashley Greene, and Abigail Cowen. The movie stumbled critically despite the star power and has only just climbed to 8% as more reviews have come in.

Critics Slam The Ritual’s Cinematography and Storytelling

Critics pointed out that while the actors tried to bring life to the film, the cinematography fell flat and was loaded with tired exorcism clichés that made the experience dull. Reviews also mentioned that The Ritual leaned heavily on familiar horror tropes without adding anything fresh or engaging.

Joel Harley of Starbust wrote, “If it possesses anything, it’s a well-sustained atmosphere of doom and gloom, but the ugly...

Al Pacino is one of the most renowned actors in Hollywood, winning multiple accolades, including an Oscar for Best Acor for Scent of a Woman. So you can imagine the shock (but not surprise) when, in a career-first move, his latest project, The Ritual, debuted with a 0% Rotten Tomatoes score.

The Ritual is a horror movie directed by David Midell. It stars Pacino and Dan Stevens among a star-studded cast list that includes Ashley Greene (Twilight) and Abigail Cowen (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina). Unfortunately, the film received an abysmal response and, as of this writing, it has slightly increased and settled at 6% as more reviews roll in. It won't be long until the audience score is revealed.

Collider recently reviewed The Ritualand gave it a low score of 3/10. It praised the actors for making do with what they're given, but criticized the cinematography, which was lackluster and filled with every lazy exorcism trope imaginable.

Martin Scorsese created a dark and depressing ending for his 90s mobster movie Casino, and he recently doubled down on that decision. Scorsese has a big name in the gangster movie genre, with masterpieces like Goodfellas and more recent releases like The Irishman. As a film historian, he has a great respect for what came before, with gangster movies like Scarface and The Public Enemy as references for his own additions to the genre. He also loves to deconstruct genres, which is what he did with Casino.

Screen Rant was in attendance for the Casino 30th Anniversary celebration that included Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro in attendance. The two men sat down with a moderator and talked about the movie and its legacy. During the interview, the moderator asked Scorsese: "Is Vegas better when it's run by the mafia or the corporations?" Scorsese's answer was perfect (via X): "What's the difference?...

A new horror movie has earned a 0% score during its Rotten Tomatoes debut. Like any genre, horror tends to have major critical ups and downs. While many entries in the genre are well-respected classics with stellar reviews, including 2017's Get Out (which has a near-perfect 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes), 1991's The Silence of the Lambs (95%), 1975's Jaws (97%), and 1960's Psycho (97%), others have been widely lambasted, including 1987's Jaws: The Revenge (2%), 2002's FeardotCom (3%), and 2022's Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey (3%).

However, early 2025 has been a fertile period for horror movies that are both critically and commercially successful. While April and May have seen the most success, three of the Top 20 highest-grossing movies of 2025 in general are entries in the genre, namely February's The Monkey (which has a 78% Rotten Tomatoes score and grossed $68.6 million worldwide against a reported budget of $11 million), May's Final Destination: Bloodlines, and April's Ryan Coogler's Sinners. So far, June...

After my back-up plan to my back-up plan crashed and burned, I wound up in “extra land.” I became a background actor — no experience required. I played everything from a creepy nun to a Hasidic Jew to John Early (albeit from behind, with a bald spot shaved into my head). It was film school on the cheap. I observed the production process up close and took copious notes. In no particular order, then, here are my 13 Commandments of Being a Background Actor. Study them wisely before even attempting to walk in my extra shoes.

Never Speak To Principal Actors That is, unless they address you first. Production can’t have, uh, Bob Wiley-adjacent types bothering actors who are preparing. That said, it’s not uncommon for principals to speak to extras. The interaction that I’ll most cherish? Moments before “action” at Strand Books in the West Village, Amanda Peet...

Robert De Niro's ambitious movie The Alto Knights will make its streaming debut later this week. De Niro plays dual roles as two infamous crime bosses in the thriller based on a true story.

De Niro fans who missed The Alto Knights during its March 2025 theatrical release will be able to see the film when it has its Max premiere on Friday, June 6. The project features two important reunions for De Niro: he re-teamed with Wag the Dog director Barry Levinson on the film, as well as Goodfellas and Casino screenwriter Nicholas Pileggi.

The 1950s period crime drama centers around the real-life mafia war between Luciano family boss Frank Costello and conniving underboss Vito Genovese -- both played by De Niro. When Costello announces his intent to retire, a paranoid Genovese suspects it's all a ruse and starts plotting to take down the family's boss. Costello is forced into...

Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese might now be known as the iconic actor-director duo for their recent films like The Irishman and Killers of the Flower Moon—but prior to these modern classics, there were epics like Raging Bull. The 1980 movie that didn’t just save De Niro’s career, but also quite literally saved Scorsese’s life.

Back in the late ’70s, when Martin Scorsese was spiraling, Robert De Niro was desperate for a win, and Hollywood was not ready for a black-and-white boxing movie based on a violent, self-destructive athlete. But somehow, against all odds, these two legends pulled off one of the greatest cinematic comebacks ever. So today let’s explore the journey of making the 1980s classic.

Robert De Niro saved Martin Scorsese’s life with Oscar-nominated film

Fans who are into Hollywood classics know how Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese have always been the favorite tag team,...

Martin Scorsese may have another gangster movie in the works, in collaboration with Oscar-winning writer Eric Roth. Scorsese is a contender for one of the best directors of all time and is known for his epic crime dramas, including but not limited to Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, The Irishman, and Killers of the Flower Moon. Roth won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay back in 1995 for Forrest Gump but has produced acclaimed scripts across several genres, including movies such as The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Mank, A Star Is Born, and Dune: Part One.

During an interview with David Perell, Eric Roth revealed that he is working on a script about the mafia in New Orleans in 1890, which he hopes will be directed by Scorsese. According toWorld of Real, the movie may be titled Midnight Vendetta. The main characters appear to be connected to the original Sicilian Mafia, and the...

Apple TV+ has ordered a series based on Lars Kepler’s Joona Linna novels with Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz, and Stephen Graham attached to star. The untitled series has been given a 10-episode order. Production will begin this summer in Pittsburgh.

The official description of the series states:

“The project tells the story of Jonah Lynn (Schreiber), an ex-soldier turned homicide detective who, tired of working the tough streets of Philadelphia, moves to a small town in Western Pennsylvania for a quiet life. But, as the town and his family come under attack from the diabolically cunning serial killer Jurek Walter (Graham), Jonah must protect all that he holds dear. When the desperate search for Jurek’s last missing victim forces Jonah to send his adopted daughter FBI Agent Saga Bauer (Beetz) up against Jurek, how far will Jonah go?”

The project was first reported to be in development in...

This summer, Dorothy and Toto are going to skip down the Yellow Brick Road in the same cutting-edge Las Vegas arena that’s hosted everything from Phish and Backstreet Boys concerts to Mma fights. That’s right, one of Hollywood’s most beloved films, “The Wizard of Oz,” is coming to the Sphere.

But updating the cinema classic for the venue’s massive 16K resolution wraparound interior LED screen required more than a dozen visual effects houses, teams of researchers and archivists, and Jane Rosenthal, the superstar producer behind “The Irishman” and “Meet the Parents.”

As part of this week’s Variety cover story, Rosenthal offered a first look at the secretive project ahead of “The Wizard of Oz at Sphere’s” Aug. 28 opening.

1.) Yes, It Uses AI

The 1939 version of “The Wizard of Oz” was made for a much, much smaller screen than the 160,000-foot one that the Sphere holds.

It’s Jane Rosenthal versus the jackhammer.

As the legendary producer strolls onto the patio of The Greenwich Hotel, clad in her signature blue shades, she’s visibly aghast. A small army of workers is plastering a banner and some streamers onto trees in preparation for a bridal shower scheduled for later today. The conversation we’re meant to have over lunch about her glass-ceiling-shattering career as the CEO of Tribeca Enterprises is destined to be drowned out by the din.

This won’t do! Rosenthal, one of Hollywood’s most meticulous producers — with a list of credits that includes “The Irishman,” “Meet the Parents,” “Rent” and “About a Boy”— is used to navigating tricky situations. But as she sizes up the construction project, it dawns on her that this isn’t her set, and she can’t tell the workers to get lost. She drifts into the restaurant. A table among the masses?...

Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese’s pair is undoubtedly one of the greatest Hollywood actor-director duos ever. They have worked in 10 movies and a short film, and nearly all of them have received critical acclaim. But we could have never gotten all this if it were not for the 1973 movie, Mean Streets.

Mean Streets, directed by Scorsese and starring Harvey Keitel and Robert De Niro in the lead, presented exceptional work by the entire cast and crew. It marked the start of Martin Scorsese’s contribution to the gangster genre. Interestingly, Robert De Niro, who found himself in the Oscar conversation with Mean Streets, was initially reluctant to do it.

Robert De Niro’s Oscar journey began with Mean Streets Robert De Niro (L) with David Proval (R) in Mean Streets | Credits: Warner Bros.

Robert De Niro starred as a petty criminal and gambler, John ‘Johnny Boy’ Civello, in Mean Streets.

Bobby Cannavale, James Corden and Neil Patrick Harris will return to Broadway this fall in the first-ever Broadway revival of the Tony Award-winning Art by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton.

Tony Award nominee Scott Ellis will direct, with previews to begin at Broadway’s Music Box Theatre on Thursday, August 28, with an official opening night on Tuesday, September 16. The production will play a limited 17-week engagement through December 21.

The announcement was made today by producers Sand & Snow Entertainment (Michael Shulman), Atg Productions and Gavin Kalin Productions.

“On behalf of my partners Adam Speers, Gavin Kalin, and myself, we are thrilled to be producing the first-ever Broadway revival of this iconic Tony-Award winning play with three iconic, award-winning actors, Bobby Cannavale, James Corden, and Neil Patrick Harris, under the helm of the legendary Scott Ellis,” said producer Michael Shulman. “Ever since I first saw the original production,...

James Corden, Neil Patrick Harris and Bobby Cannavale will return to Broadway this summer in the revival of the play Art.

The production marks the first revival of the play, written by Yasmina Reza and translated by Christopher Hampton, which follows three longtime friends who launch into a debate about art after one of them purchases a large, expensive and completely white painting. The play, directed by Scott Ellis, is slated to run at Broadway’s Music Box starting Aug. 28, with an opening night Sept. 16.

The production is slated to play a 17-week limited engagement through Dec. 21, 2025.

The play first ran on Broadway in 1998 starring Alan Alda, Victor Garber and Alfred Molina, who won a Tony Award for best actor.

This marks the first return to Broadway for Corden since he starred in One Man, Two Guvnors in 2012 and won a Tony Award for best leading actor in a play.

Exclusive: Martin Scorsese has directed over a dozen documentaries from The Last Waltz to No Direction Home. But the filmmaker is now set to have the cameras turned on him in a new five-part series for Apple TV+.

Rebecca Miller, the filmmaker behind Personal Velocity: Three Portraits and She Came To Me, is to direct Mr. Scorsese for the streamer.

The project is a five-part film portrait of the legendary director behind Mean Streets, Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, The King of Comedy, The Color of Money, Goodfellas, Casino, The Wolf of Wall Street, The Irishman and Killers of the Flower Moon.

Miller, daughter of playwright Arthur Miller and photographer Inge Morath, and wife of Scorsese collaborator Daniel Day-Lewis, has gained exclusive, unrestricted access to Scorsese’s private archives.

Mr. Scorsese is anchored by extensive conversations with the filmmaker himself and never-before-seen interviews with friends, family, and creative collaborators including Day-Lewis,...

For Robert De Niro, an industry legend with over 5 decades of cinematic brilliance under his belt, exceeding limits has never been optional. But his latest political thriller series on Netflix, Zero Day, did a lot more than just slightly stretch his muscles. The limited series demanded more out of him than any of his previous roles, and that includes his intense and physically taxing performance in Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman.

The statement comes as a bit of a shock, honestly, given the marathon production and modern de-aging tech used in the 2019 hit. But with Zero Day, De Niro wasn’t just burdened with workload; it was the intense psychological depth, the ruthless shooting schedules, and the colossal task of justly portraying a former United States president navigating a country on the brink.

Zero Day tested Robert De Niro’s limits

Helmed by Noah Oppenheim, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Michael S. Schmidt,...

The wild, hydrated life of skincare guru to the stars Ole Henriksen is being prepped for the big screen.

The 74-year-old is the subject of a new biopic project mounted by frequent Martin Scorsese collaborator Niels Juul through his No Fat Ego along with author-turned-screenwriter James Wyllie. The news was announced during the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday morning at a press event aboard the Lady Jersey yacht docked on the Albert Edouard jetée in the city’s old port. Henriksen took a seat on a sofa on the yacht’s upper deck where he participated in a panel discussion about the vision for the project alongside his creative collaborators.

“It’s been two years in the making,” Juul told The Hollywood Reporter of the project which is in the early stages and does not have a director or talent attached but does have a finished screenplay from Wyllie reportedly titled The Glowing Man.