Companion’s Ending Echoes Ex Machina: A Familiar Twist in Sci-Fi

Among the 2025 films, Companion stands out as my top pick for the year’s first outstanding horror movie, despite not being a typical horror flick like some other recent releases. The dark comedy by writer and director Drew Hancock revolving around Iris (played by Sophie Thatcher), a woman who uncovers through gruesome events that she is a sophisticated robot bought by her boyfriend, Josh (Jack Quaid), offers the same fun, challenging, and thought-provoking elements as some of the best episodes from Black Mirror I’ve ever watched.

My Hit Rate Was Not Great

The 34-year-old attended Sundance to promote the Andrew Ahn-directed Wedding Banquet and caught up with IMDb to address his popularity online. Via the site’s Instagram account, the Awkwafina is Nora from Queens alum weighed in on the virality of his dance moves during the song, “What is this Feeling,” and spoke to the shock that came with it, as well as how thankful he is that his whole body wasn’t seen. In his words:

First Marriage Secrets: Georgie & Mandy Keep Big Bang Spin-Off Alive

Based on Deadline’s report, the show titled “Georgie and Mandy” was the most-watched program during primetime TV, attracting a massive audience of 6.54 million viewers. The viewership only dropped slightly from its debut, suggesting that there remains unwavering interest in the characters initially introduced on “The Big Bang Theory,” which have been further developed throughout the successful series “Young Sheldon.

Darkest Thing I’ve Ever Written

During a panel discussion, Eggers casually mentioned his upcoming film, slated for release in December 2026, maintaining the holiday horror legacy initiated by Nosferatu. The director simply shared, “It’s a medieval werewolf tale. This is by far the darkest story I’ve ever penned.” Such a brief reveal has already stirred anticipation among fans, particularly those well-versed in his creative output.

David Lynch’s Unrealized Movie with Madonna: The Untold Story

During that period, Madonna made her mark in notable films like “A League Of Their Own,” demonstrating a decent acting ability as a singer. Yet, for some unknown reason, it wasn’t destined to happen, and despite any potential projects David Lynch might have envisioned, it never progressed beyond the planning stage.