40 Hygge Movies to Get You Through the Long Dark Winter
There’s comfort viewing, and then there are movies in which the characters are comfortable. They’re not always the same thing. Some of these movies are comfy, cozy watches—though tastes vary…
The 30 Best Teen Movies You Can Stream Right Now
Before the 1950s, filmmakers didn’t think about teenagers as anything other than adults-in-waiting—accessories to the adult characters in films. That changed circa the release of Nicholas Ray’s 1955 James Dean…
The 45 Best Classic Movies (1970s and Earlier) You Can Stream Right Now
What exactly makes a movie a “classic” varies wildly and with the viewer, as does the appropriate timescale. For some, a movie from a decade ago might be eligible (I…
12 Cozy Podcasts to Warm Your Mind, Body, and Soul
In today’s fast-paced world, as glaring screens and blaring social media notification demand our attention, the allure of a cozy podcast offers a soothing respite. Picture yourself nestled under a…
The 30 Best Animated Movies You Can Stream Right Now
From the earliest days of cinema history, cartoons were never just for kids, and it’s important not to confuse the medium with a genre. Animation has produced movies that are…
The 42 Best 2000s Movies You Can Stream Right Now
The 2000s, in some ways, feel, culturally, neither here nor there: They don’t have the strong neon vibe we associate with the 1980s, and lack the grunge appeal of the…
The 25 Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Movies on Netflix
We use the umbrella term “science fiction and fantasy” all the time—but, in truth, these are twin genres that each contain multitudes. An SFF movie might be a big, loud,…
Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for September 29, 2023
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Friday, September 29, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there…
What’s New on Max in October 2023
Max’s October slate includes the second season of the 19th-century period piece The Gilded Age (October 29), as well as season two of the 18th-century pirate drama Our Flag Means…
21 of the Best Action Movies on Netflix Right Now
Looking for a fast-moving car chase? Aerial acrobatics? How about a bit of fisticuffs? Or a tiger eating a dude? Look no further: Netflix has your number There are movies…