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The Best Movies New to Every Major Streaming Platform in May 2025

From Netflix to Prime Video, and Shudder to the Criterion Channel, here are the best movies coming to each streaming platform this month.

By David Ehrlich

May 9, 2025 3:00 pm

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The 30 Best Romantic TV Shows to Watch Now, from ‘Moonlighting’ to ‘Normal People’

From fizzy period fantasy romance to modern drama, TV is filled with indelible love stories to savor.

By Wilson Chapman

May 7, 2025 8:00 pm

27 Best Movies Not Available on Streaming

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The 27 Best Movies Currently Not Streaming Anywhere: ‘Short Cuts,’ ‘Pink Flamingos,’ ‘Cocoon,’ and More

From Hitchcock's "Rebecca" to "Short Cuts" by Robert Altman, there are far too many classics that have been left behind in the streaming age.

By Wilson Chapman

May 7, 2025 7:00 pm

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The 25 Scariest Movies on Netflix: ‘Hereditary,’ ‘Fear Street,’ and More

Netflix's horror catalog can be overwhelming, but there are some serious scares if you know where to look.

By Wilson Chapman

May 6, 2025 7:00 pm

(Clockwise from bottom left): 'Nobody Knows I'm Here,' 'Sleight,' 'Catfight,' 'Outside In,' 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind,' and 'The Fundamentals of Caring'

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The Best Indie Movies on Netflix: 35 Overlooked Films Streaming This May

Netflix has a bounty of must-see indie movies that you might have missed, including "I'm No Longer Here," "Blue Jay," and more.

By Wilson Chapman

May 6, 2025 3:00 pm

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The 19 Best Thrillers Streaming on Netflix in May, from ‘Fair Play’ to ‘Emily the Criminal’

There are many bad thrillers on the streamer, but you can dig into the best of the genre if you know where to look.

By Wilson Chapman

May 6, 2025 10:30 am

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All 36 Marvel Movies, Ranked

From way back with "Iron Man" (2008) all way through "Avengers: Endgame" (2019) and up to "Thunderbolts," this is every title in the Marvel Cinematic Universe ranked.

By Wilson Chapman, Proma Khosla, Christian Zilko

May 5, 2025 7:30 pm

Sirens. (L to R) Glenn Howerton as Ethan, Milly Alcock as Simone, Meghann Fahy as Devon in episode 101 of Sirens. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2025

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The 7 Best New Shows on Netflix in May

Netflix is readying for the Emmys with starry new shows like "Sirens" and "The Four Seasons," plus ambitious adaptations like "Forever" — all out this month.

By Ben Travers

May 4, 2025 10:00 am

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The Best Rom-Coms on Netflix: ’13 Going on 30,’ ‘The Holiday,’ and More

From "Duck Butter" and "Set It Up" to modern gems and Bollywood classics, these are the best romantic comedies to stream on Netflix.

By Wilson Chapman

May 2, 2025 6:00 pm

PAST LIVES, from left: Teo YOO, Greta Lee, 2023. ph: Jon Pack / © A24 / courtesy Everett Collection

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The 7 Best New Movies Streaming on Netflix in May 2025

This month's offerings include an underrated Spielberg gem and a whole lot of Brad Pitt.

By Christian Zilko

May 2, 2025 3:00 pm

Honoree Olivia Wilde (C) and 'Meadowland' director Reed Morano (C, L) converse with SCAD students during a Brunch at Gryphon Tea Room during Day Two of 18th Annual Savannah Film Festival.

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Got a Project? Submit to These Summer 2025 Grants, Fellowships, Labs, and Funding Opportunities

Often the greatest barrier to entry in entertainment is finances, but these programs are here to help those needing that extra support.

By Harrison Richlin

May 1, 2025 5:30 pm

Martin Scorsese's Favorite Movies: 'The Changeling,' 'An American in Paris,' Martin Scorsese, 'Rebel Without a Cause,' and 'Land of the Pharaohs'

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Martin Scorsese’s Favorite Movies: 86 Films the Director Wants You to See

Movies from the U.S., India, South Korea, Senegal, Italy, and more make up an impressive list of Scorsese's favorite films, including "A Trip to the Moon," "Pearl," "Diary of a Country Priest," and more.

By Wilson Chapman

April 30, 2025 8:00 pm

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