What to Watch

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Roland Emmerich’s 1994 classic is the kind of sci-fi Hollywood forgot how to make

Before the television empire, Roland Emmerich delivered the ultimate '90s sci-fi adventure

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10 years later, MAPPA’s forgotten WWII anime remains one of the best

Watercolors and war make for a heartbreaking combo

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The MCU probably wouldn't exist without CBS's ridiculous 1970s superhero show

Watch it for free on Tubi

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The neo-noir classic that launched Martin Scorsese's career is free to stream on Pluto TV

Days go on and on. They don't end

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Nobody remembers this Robert Downey Jr. horror movie, but it's coming to Netflix next week

You don't have to be crazy to work here, but it helps

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Last call: Netflix is about to lose a modern biopunk classic

It’s been over a decade, and the show remains a rare example of biopunk TV

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A woman running in Blade Runner
Ridley Scott’s most misunderstood sci-fi movie is free on YouTube – in his preferred cut

The movie had a troubled production, resulting in numerous cuts over the years

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Melanie Scrofano wearing a cop outfit in Revival
This underrated Syfy zombie show just landed on Netflix. It deserves a second life

The series came out last year and has yet to be picked up for a second season

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Goodbye, Lara captures what makes old-school anime so special

Takushi Koide resurrects The Little Mermaid in Lake Biwa with a stunning, tactile modern feel

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Rachel McAdams is weirdly good at falling in love with time travelers

It's happened twice, which feels like a strange coincidence

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Ahead of VisionQuest, check out Paul Bettany's forgotten action-thriller before it leaves Netflix

Biblically accurate Vision

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The Mission Impossible movie that saved the franchise is free to stream on Tubi

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In defense of the 'worst' season of Fargo

Even the worst season of a great show is still pretty good

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The most unforgettable zombie movie of the 21st century is about to leave Netflix

17 years later, this lightning-in-a-bottle classic remains gloriously chaotic and unexpectedly sincere

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Rachael looks at Deckard during their first meeting in Blade Runner
The 5 best sci-fi movies you can watch for free on YouTube right now

There's something for everyone

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10 years later, we're still debating Chris Pratt's weirdest sci-fi movie

A sad romance about doomed people, or seeing the galaxy by gaslight?

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Tom Cruise's most unforgettable performance of all time is currently free to watch on YouTube

Long before Digger, Cruise wore prosthetics to deliver Hollywood's greatest cameo ever

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Catch Michael B. Jordan’s near-perfect trilogy before it leaves Netflix

Float like a butterfly, sting like a Michael B.

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Ridley Scott’s historical crime drama is a dark look at the American dream

Before you see The Dog Stars watch the director’s spin on The Godfather

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Mob Psycho 100's best quote proves it doesn’t need a chosen one

Niegen offers a surprisingly different answer to what makes someone important

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