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The 10 Coolest Native Americans in Film

ComingSoon.net has picked some of the coolest Native American characters in cinematic history. Check out our picks below!

When you see a Native American character on the big screen, you make note of it. When it comes to representation in Hollywood, Native Americans have gotten the short end of the stick… sort of like they did with that whole colonization thing. That said, the least a listicle can do is pay homage to the best crime fighters, historical figures, superheroes, or otherwise stereotypical Native American characters to grace the silver screen. The following are our picks for the coolest and most memorable Native Americans in film.

Gary Farmer as Nobody in ‘Dead Man (1995)’

Nobody both subverts and adheres to your expectations. As a Native American, he’s very spiritual and serves as William Blake’s (Johnny Depp) introduction to Native American culture (as well as the spiritual world). However, it is revealed that Nobody was captured and taken to England where he received a formal education. Therefore, he knows all about the white man’s culture and aims to find harmony between Native American and “western” culture. He rejects all of the Native American stereotypes established in popular culture and epitomizes the philosophical complexities of Dead Man.

Russell Means as Chingachgook in ‘The Last of the Mohicans (1992)’

The titular The Last of the Mohicans. Chingachgook is the father of Uncas and, like the latter, is proud of his heritage. He’s also known as Les Gros Serpent AKA “The Great Snake” due to his innovative intelligence.

Adam Beach as Slipknot in ‘Suicide Squad (2016)’

As far as superheroes/supervillains go, you probably don’t think a rope/knot expert who’s skilled at climbing would be the most imposing force but Slipknot is pretty cool, at least in the comics—an ex-chemist who develops a formula for extra durable ropes and an expert fighter (with heightened abilities). Unfortunately, 2016’s Suicide Squad cut Slipknot’s backstory/exposure due to time constraints and had Captain Boomerang trick him into getting killed by an implanted nano-bomb relatively early.

Will Sampson as Chief Bromden in ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)’

In the books, Chief Bromden AKA “Chief Broom” (because he sweeps the halls), is the narrator of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest—he’s more of the main character than McMurphy. The novel is a story about the hospital and its occupants as well as Bromden’s exploration of his sanity and journey towards becoming fully communicative (not just uttering “juicy fruit.” In the movie, Jack Nicholson’s McMurphy is central to everything. Still, he’s an important, unforgettable (and cool) secondary character.

Graham Greene as Kicking Bird in ‘Dances with Wolves (1990)’

Graham Greene received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor portraying Kicking Bird, the Lakota-Sioux medicine man, in 1990’s Dances with Wolves. As the foster-father of Stands With Fist (John Dunbar’s love interest), Kicking Bird’s approval carries an inimitable weight in regards to the tribe and story. His rapport with Dances with Wolves’ protagonist is some of the most memorable in the film.

Sonny Landham as Billy Sole in ‘Predator (1987)’

Billy Sole is one of the mercenaries in Dutch’s (Arnold Schwarzenegger) team that runs into the Predator during a rescue mission in Guatemala. He’s an expert tacker who dies in hand-to-hand combat (armed only with a machete) with the Predator. It doesn’t get cooler than that.

Irene Bedard as Pocahontas in ‘Pocahontas (1995)’

Everyone knows Pocahontas. The titular protagonist of the 1995 Disney animation is the first Disney Princess to be based on an actual person (albeit embellished). She’s the daughter of Chief Powhatan who leads a Native American tribe in Virginia. After falling in love with settler John Smith, Pocahontas aims to bring about peace between the settlers and natives, ultimately risking her life to save Smith. Pocahontas’ character model was inspired by voice actress Irene Bedard, who also happens to be Native American.

Litefoot as Little Bear in ‘The Indian in the Cupboard (1995)’

Omri’s (Hal Scardino) brave Native American toy that comes to life after being locked inside the magic cupboard.

Lou Diamond Phillips as Jose Chavez y Chavez in ‘Young Guns (1988)’

The twenty-something outlaw of Mexican-American and Native-American heritage and famous outlaw and cohort of Billy The Kid (Emilio Estevez), joining the Lincoln County Regulators in the war that lasted from 1878 to 1879.

Graham Green as Walter Crow Horse in ‘Thunderheart (1992)’

The reservation police officer (played again by the inimitable and underappreciated Graham Green with an extra amount of swagger) who views FBI agent Ray Levoi (Val Kilmer) as an outsider.

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POLL: What 2020 Video Game Are You Most Thankful For?

POLL: What 2020 video game are you most thankful for?

With recent events keeping people in doors for most of this year, fans have been given a lot of exciting new titles in the world of video games this year and in the spirit of Thanksgiving, we’re asking our readers to vote on which new game they’re the most thankful for this year. From the web-slinging action of Insomniac’s Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales to the latest entry in Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed franchise, Valhalla, and more demon-ripping action of id Software’s Doom Eternal, there’s a lot of titles to be grateful for, so be sure to let us know your thoughts in the poll and comments below!

From us here at ComingSoon.net, we wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!

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The 10 Most Memorable Thanksgiving Feasts in Film

Most Memorable Thanksgiving Feasts in Film

ComingSoon.net has determined some of the memorable Thanksgiving feasts in cinematic history. Check out our picks below!

Every Thanksgiving dinner is unique to the people and places hosting it. In the Midwest, they eat green bean casserole, cranberry relish in the Northeast, and fried turkey in Texas. The characters in movies have just as much effect on the circumstances of the feast as we do. Many scenes in cinema have been dedicated to the aforementioned meal. Some are dramatic, funny, and others are so awkward that they’ll give you déjà vu. Regardless, they’re memorable. These are some of the most memorable Thanksgiving feasts in film.

Pieces of April (2003)

For us spectators (who have never been charged with cooking a Thanksgiving meal), the culinary arts can be intimidating. In Pieces of April, Katie Holmes’ April Burns invites her estranged/emotionally distant family to her low-rent New York City Apartment for Thanksgiving. As an inexperienced cook, April drops the turkey, breaks the oven, and succumbs to asking her neighbor for help. It’s a nightmare, capturing all our fears. However, director Peter Hedges has said that every dish that his protagonist makes has appeared on his dinner table. Heartwarming, relatable, and timely.

Spider-Man (2002)

Who can forget the tense Thanksgiving at Peter Parker and Harry Osburn’s apartment? Mary Jane, Aunt May, and Norman Osburn were there, the latter moonlighting as the Green Goblin. After a spat with the Goblin, Spider-Man AKA Peter shows up late to Thanksgiving dinner with a war wound. As Norman begins carving the massive Turkey, he notices the cut on Peter’s forehand (who says a bike messenger clipped him), putting two and two together (among other things).

Avalon (1990)

Avalon follows the immigrant Krichinsky clan as they settle in early 20th century Baltimore. Portrayed in this (based largely on director Barry Levinson’s family history) film are the cultural and generational gaps that existed in its respective period, a time when everyone lived near one another and ate dinner together every night/day. The Thanksgiving meal in Avalon reflects this— generations sitting side by side as they contemplate/aspire towards the American Dream.

Funny People (2009)

Like almost all Judd Apatow movies (or at least the best ones), Funny People walks the tightrope between comedy and drama. Perhaps no scene accentuates this better than George Simmons’ (Adam Sandler) Thanksgiving toast. Surrounded by a plethora of “funny people” at the table including characters played by Jonah Hill, Seth Rogan, Aubrey Plaza, and Jason Schwartzman, Sandler talks about impermanence, friendships and how someday, we’ll look back on this as the most memorable Thanksgiving ever.

Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)

John Hughes knew how to pull at the audience’s heartstrings (while simultaneously making them laugh) and Planes, Trains and Automobiles is his Magnum Opus (well, one of them). The film follows control freak Neal Page (Steve Martin) as he tries to get home to Chicago and spend Thanksgiving with his family. Unfortunately, a snowstorm delays his flight, and he is forced to spend his layover with the talkative Del Griffith (John Candy). While the bulk of the film is about the time they spend together overcoming the various holiday travel shenanigans, perhaps the film’s most memorable (and poignant) moments comes at the end—when Neal realizes that Del has no family to go home to (having lost his wife years prior), prompting Neal to invite Del to Thanksgiving. We might not see the feast but we can picture Del at the table.

The Blind Side (2009)

The Blind Side is based on the true story of football star Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), a homeless black teen who’s taken in by Tuohy (Sandra Bullock) and her husband Sean (Tim McGraw). Unfamiliar with family gatherings (let alone Thanksgiving), Michael’s reaction to this Thanksgiving meal puts things in perspective for all those unappreciative of the love and delicious grub (seen in the cover photo) that surrounds us annually.

Scent of a Woman (1992)

Poor old Charlie (Chris O’Donnell) is tasked with babysitting Col. Slade (Al Pacino) over Thanksgiving break. During Slade’s farewell tour in New York (unbeknownst to Charlie), the pair make a visit to Slade’s brother’s house for Thanksgiving dinner. While there, Slade agitates everyone by telling inappropriate/provocative stories until a physical altercation occurs. Clearly, Slade and his family are estranged (understatement) and don’t want the Col. there in the first place. Thanksgiving is ultimately ruined, resulting in one of the most uncomfortable dinners in cinematic history and one we’ll never forget.

Home For The Holidays (1995)

Home for the Holidays follows single mother Claudia Larson who travels home alone for a holiday dinner with her family. The Thanksgiving dinner features a disgusting, burned turkey and a beautiful one, made by Claudia’s sister (Cynthia Stevenson). On top of all the dysfunction is Claudia’s unforgettable declaration, “it’ll be OK if we stuff ourselves until we can’t think anymore.” Director Jodie Foster’s film used 65 birds and over a dozen pumpkin pies to shoot this dinner.

The Ice Storm (1997)

Director Ang Lee’s The Ice Storm paints a disconcerting picture of the American family in the 1970s. Why is it upsetting? The Thanksgiving dinner, featuring a Mom, Dad, and two kids, is as mundane/bleak as one can imagine— salt shakers shaped like pilgrims and a prayer about massacred Indians. Depressing? Yes. Memorable? Yes.

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973)

Although A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is technically a television special and not a film, a holiday is not complete without the Peanut gang. Charlie forgets the turkey and instead serves buttered toast, chips, popcorn, pretzel sticks, and cherries. It’s exactly the kind of Thanksgiving dinner one would expect from kids and a dog prepare it unsupervised—sweet and perfectly bizarre.

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POLL: What 2020 TV Show Are You Most Thankful For?

POLL: What 2020 TV show are you most thankful for?

With Thanksgiving upon us and a tumultuous year almost behind us, ComingSoon.net is asking our readers to look back at the television delivered to us in the past 11 months and vote on which new show they’re most thankful for this year, with everything from Hulu’s Solar Opposites to Netflix’s The Haunting of Bly Manor, HBO’s Lovecraft Country and Amazon Prime Video’s Upload. Be sure to let us know your thoughts in the poll and comments below!

From us here at ComingSoon.net, we wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!

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The 10 Best Thanksgiving Episodes of Television

ComingSoon.net has determined some of the very best episodes of Thanksgiving television to binge this holiday season. Check out our picks below!

Now more than ever we are glued to our television screens and that doesn’t change just because the holiday season is well underway. In fact, this time of year has a direct effect on the type of things we see as we channel surf (for those who still do that kind of thing) and stream. Like us, fictional characters have to endure the same awkward family gatherings for which they are thankful. As a result, turkey-themed television has become an annual occurrence. These are some of the very best Thanksgiving episodes of television.

The West Wing

Season 2, Episode 8 – “Shibboleth”

Morally-righteous soliloquies, just the right amount of sappiness, and an inspiring/trust-worthy president, The West Wing is officially retro, and just what we need this holiday season. “Shibboleth” follows President Jed Bartlet and his crew as they argue over granting asylum to a group of evangelical Chinese immigrants (talk about awkward conversations). On top of that, this episode includes C.J’s humorous pardoning of presidential turkey and Bartlet imparting carving-knife wisdom upon Charlie (the aforementioned sap).

Friday Night Lights

Season 4, Episode 13 – “Thanksgiving”

Because football and Thanksgiving go and hand, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the time the Taylors hosted Thanksgiving dinner. Much like the rest of us, all eyes are on the Friday night football game, Lions vs. Panthers.

Seinfeld

Season 6, Episode 8 – “The Mom and Pop Store”

The show about nothing has a penchant for making fun of the mundane and, sometimes, that’s exactly what Thanksgiving is, Macy’s Day Parade and all. Also, Kramer gives away all of Jerry’s shoes to save a small shoe-repair business, George wants to buy a convertible owned by Jon Voight (a timely celebrity), and Elaine wins a radio quiz, allowing Mr. Pitt to be in the illustrious NYC parade.

The Sopranos

Season 3, Episode 6 – “He Is Risen”

Wiseguys love to eat as evident by all of the meatballs and lasagna (apologies for the stereotype). Turns out, they also do Thanksgiving pretty well. While not exactly the family-friendly, feel-good episode like the others on this list, “He is Risen” follows Thanksgiving at the Sopranos’ as Carmela prepares to host a large number of guests including Aaron Arkaway, a narcoleptic Christian who loves to announce how “he is risen.” The episode also features the growing feud between Tony and Ralph resulting in more than enough dysfunction.

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Season 9, Episode 10 – “The Gang Squashes Their Beefs”

Dysfunction knows has never been better suited to television than with It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. “The Gang Squashes Their Beefs” sees Frank, Mac, Charlie, Dee, and Dennis confront people they have wronged during subversive Thanksgiving dinner. While said dinner doesn’t take place until the end of the episode, as a climax, it’s more than satisfying. Enemies/guests/legacy characters include Gail the Snail, Bill Ponderosa, Cricket, Hwang, and the McPoyles.

How I Met Your Mother

Season 3, Episode 9 – “Slapsgiving”

If Friends is on this list, then of course so is How I Met Your Mother (AKA Friends 2.0). The story of Ted Mosby’s seemingly-never-ending search for the mother loves Turkey Day. Its best entry is season 3’s “Slapsgiving”—which introduces the reverenced jingle “You Just Got Slapped.” The episode sees the gang at Marshall and Lily’s house for Thanksgiving and Barney terrified of the long-prophesied third slap coinciding with their slap bet. Framed by Ted and Robin’s precarious relationship, and eventual reconciliation thanks to a long-running military joke, “Slapsgiving” is not only HIMYM at its best but the epitome of a “Friendsgiving.”

Friends

Season 5, Episode 8 – “The One With All the Thanksgivings”

In the opinion of man, Friends set a golden standard for sitcoms (it did the opposite for others). It also set a precedent for Thanksgiving episodes; its Magnum Opus being “The One With All the Thanksgivings.” This “one” flashes back to every Thanksgiving Ross, Rachel, Joey, Phoebe, Monica, and Chandler have spent together, including the time Monica’s clumsy flirting resulted in the loss of Chandler’s toe. Considering the present-day status of the pair’s relationship and the subsequent Mr. Bean-esque turkey-to-head shenanigans, this outing is one fans will never forget.

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Season 1, Episode 12 – “Talking Turkey”

Fresh off of watching The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’s 30-year reunion on HBO Max (and experiencing all its nostalgia and awkwardness) there’s nothing more appropriate than revisiting the show’s first season. This Thanksgiving outing, featuring Janet Hubert as Aunt Viv, sees Viola Smith visit her son in Bel-Air for Turkey day. The kids are forced to cook dinner after Viola (and the other adults) witness their mistreatment of Geoffrey the Butler. Obviously, things go less than swimmingly.

Master of None

Season 2, Episode 8 – “Thanksgiving”

All family dinners/gatherings (not just the ones that take place over the Holidays) are plagued by that which goes left unsaid—the people expected to know you the most, often know very little. Master of None’s “Thanksgiving”—which won an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (as well as a nomination for Angela Bassett)—follows Denise’s (Lena Waithe) coming-out story as framed by the annual gathering she has shared with Dev (Aziz Ansari) throughout the years. It explores Denise’s sexuality and its effect on the relationship she has with her mother (Bassett), who eventually accepts her.

Cheers

Season 5, Episode 9 – “Thanksgiving Orphans”

“Making [our] way in the world today…sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name.” On November 27, 1986, Sam Malone, his staff, and the regulars of the place “where everybody knows your name” Thanksgiving at Carla’s for a potluck dinner. With Carla’s many children away at their father’s (Nick), the gang does their best to cook Norm’s increasingly cold turkey and get along. The situation goes awry, resulting in a food fight, the likes of which ruins one of the only opportunities audiences ever got to see Vera’s face. Cheers‘ Thanksgiving abandons civility in favor of belligerence and it’s beautiful.

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POLL: What 2020 Movie Are You Most Thankful For?

POLL: What 2020 movie are you most thankful for?

As the year draws near a close and we celebrate everything we’re thankful for this week, ComingSoon.net is asking our readers to join us in the spirit of Thanksgiving and look back at which 2020 movie they’re most thankful for. With everything from Christopher Nolan’s Tenet to Cathy Yan’s Birds of Prey, Alan Ball’s Uncle Frank and Clea DuVall’s Happiest Season, we may not have been able to attend theaters as much as we wanted but it’s been a good year or film, so be sure to let us know your thoughts in the poll and comments below!

From us here at ComingSoon.net, we wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!

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Joss Whedon Exits His HBO Series THE NEVERS and Explains Why in a Statement

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Joss Whedon has made the decision to exit the HBO series he’s been working on for the past couple of years, The Nevers. Whedon was the creative force behind the show, and was serving as the writer, director, executive producer, and showrunner.

The series is described as an “epic science-fiction drama about a gang of Victorian women who find themselves with unusual abilities, relentless enemies, and a mission that might change the world.” It sounds like a super cool concept, and it’s a series that I’ve been looking forward to watching.

Whedon said that the reason for his departure was because he was unable to meet “the physical challenges of making such a huge show during a global pandemic.” His full statement reads:

“This year of unprecedented challenges has impacted my life and perspective in ways I could never have imagined, and while developing and producing ‘The Nevers’ has been a joyful experience, I realize that the level of commitment required moving forward, combined with the physical challenges of making such a huge show during a global pandemic, is more than I can handle without the work beginning to suffer. I am genuinely exhausted and am stepping back to martial my energy towards my own life, which is also at the brink of exciting change. I am deeply proud of the work we have done; I’m grateful to all my extraordinary cast and collaborators, and to HBO for the opportunity to shape yet another strange world. ‘The Nevers’ is a true labor of love, but after two plus years of labor, love is about all I have to offer. It will never fade.”

HBO said in their statement, “We have parted ways with Joss Whedon. We remain excited about the future of The Nevers and look forward to its premiere.”

I’m sure a lot of people might think that his departure from the series has something to do with the allegations made by Justice League actor Ray Fisher. Fisher seems to think so and shared in a recent Tweet:

“I have no intention of allowing Joss Whedon to use the old Hollywood tactic of ‘exiting’, ‘stepping down’, or ‘walking away’ to cover for his terrible behavior. WarnerMedia’s JL investigation has been in full swing for over 3 weeks now. This is undoubtedly a result of it. A>E”

When the show was first ordered, Whedon described it as “the most ambitious narrative I’ve created,” which is saying something coming from the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Firefly. Maybe it was too much for him. But maybe it also had something to do with the investigation. At this point, no one other than the people on the inside really knows for sure, not even Fisher. But, I’m sure the truth will eventually find its way to the surface.

In the end, I’m still looking forward to watching the show, the cast of which includes Laura Donnelly, Olivia Williams, Nick Frost, Kiran Sonia Sawar, Elizabeth Berrington, Ella Smith, Viola Prettejohn, Anna Devlin, and Martyn Ford.

An HBO spokesperson said the show is still scheduled to premiere next summer.

Source: Variety

Everything Coming to and Leaving HBO Max in December 2020

HBO Max has revealed everything coming to their streaming service next month. Of course, the highlight for everyone is going to be the release of Wonder Woman 1984 on December 25. Other highlights include Gladiator, Jujutsu Kaisen, and The West Wing. What are you most excited to watch?

Available December 1

3 Godfathers, 1949
40 Days And 40 Nights, 2002 (HBO)
Absolute Power, 1997
Adam Ruins Everything, Seasons 2-3
The Adventures of Pinocchio, 1996
Amanpour: Sex & Love Around the World, 2018
Amistad, 1997 (HBO)
Annabelle: Creation, 2017 (HBO)
The Bay, 2012 (HBO)
The Beguiled, 2017 (HBO)
Beyond Reasonable Doubt, 2017
The Bishop’s Wife, 1947
The Blind Side, (HBO)
Blow-Up, 1966
The Book Of Henry, 2017 (HBO)
Bright Young Things, 2004 (HBO)
Bundle of Joy, 1956
The Carbonaro Effect, Seasons 2-5
Chasing Life with Sanjay Gupta, 2019
Cinderella Story: If The Shoe Fits, A, 2016
Code 46, 2004 (HBO)
Comedy Knockout, 2016
Contraband, 2012 (HBO)
Crimes of the Century, 2013
The Crow, 1994 (HBO)
The Crow: City Of Angels, 1996 (HBO)
The Crow: Wicked Prayer, 2005 (HBO)
Dead Wives Club, Season 1
Death Row Stories, Seasons 1-4
De Blanco La Patuda (aka White Is For Virgins), 2020 (HBO)
Deep Blue Sea, 1999
Demolition Man, 1993
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Dog Days, 2012 (HBO)
Fallen, 1998
Falling Skies, 2011
The Family Man, 2000 (HBO)
Father of the Bride, 1950
Fifty Shades Of Black, 2016 (HBO)
Final Destination, 2000
Final Destination 2, 2003
Final Destination 3, 2006
The Final Destination, 2009
Finding Jesus: Faith, Fact, Forgery, 2015
Freelancers, 2012 (HBO)
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home, 1995
Free Willy 3: The Rescue, 1997
Free Willy: Escape from Pirate’s Cove, 2010
The Girl With All The Gifts, 2016 (HBO)
Gladiator, 2000
Gun Crazy, 1950
Harry And The Hendersons, 1987 (HBO)
Hell in the Heartland, 2019
Hero, 2004 (HBO)
The History of Comedy, 2017
Holiday Affair, 1949
Hot Fuzz, 2007 (HBO)
How It Really Happened, Seasons 1-4
The Human Stain, 2003 (HBO)
The Hunt with John Walsh, 2014
Inside Evil with Chris Cuomo, 2018
It Happened on Fifth Avenue, 1947
Joe Versus the Volcano, 1990
Juice, 1992
Just My Luck, 2006 (HBO)
Kung Fu Panda 2, 2011
Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks, 2018
The Last Samurai, 2003
La Unidad, 2020
Logan’s Run, 1976
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, 2001
The Man Who Came to Dinner, 1942
Mars Attacks!, 1996
Meet Me in St. Louis, 1944
Michael Clayton, 2007
Misery, 1990 (HBO)
The Misery Index, 2013
My Dream is Yours, 1949
Nancy Drew, 2007
No Blade of Grass, 1970
Omega Man, The, 1971
On Moonlight Bay, 1951
Outbreak, 1995
Paid Off with Michael Torpey, 2018
Phantom Thread, 2017 (HBO)
Period of Adjustment, 1962
Pope: The Most Powerful Man In History, 2018
Project X, 2012 (Extended Version) (HBO)
Rachel Dratch’s Late Night Snack, 2016
The Redemption Project, 2019
Risky Business, 1983
Robots, 2005 (HBO)
Rock Of Ages, 2012 (Extended Version) (HBO)
Romance on the High Seas, 1948
Room for One More, 1952
Sanctum, 2011 (HBO)
The Sentinel, 2006 (HBO)
Sex and the City, 2008
Sex and the City 2, 2010
Shaun Of The Dead, 2004 (HBO)
The Shawshank Redemption, 1994
Shop Around the Corner, The, 1940
Snakes on a Plane, 2006
Snow White And The Huntsman, 2012 (Unrated Version) (HBO)
Something’s Killing Me, 2017
Southland, Seasons 1-5
Soylent Green, 1973
SPAWN, 1997
Stargirl, Season 1
Striptease, 1996
Susan Slept Here, 1954
Talk Show the Game Show, 2017
Tea for Two, 1950
Those Who Can’t, 2016
Three Godfathers, 1936
THX 1138, 1971
Timeline, 2003 (HBO)
Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale, 2007
Tom And Jerry: Santa’s Little Helpers, 2014
True Grit, 2010 (HBO)
Unfaithful, 2002 (HBO)
Unmasking a Killer, 2018
Very Scary People, Season 1
The Wedding Date, 2005 (HBO)
Westworld, 1973
What Bitch? (HBO)
Wrath of the Titans, 2012 (HBO)
Wrecked, 2019
Yogi Bear, 2010
Young Man with a Horn, 1949

Available December 2

Baby God, Documentary Premiere (HBO)
- Baby God is a shocking examination of the work of a Las Vegas fertility specialist, the late Dr. Quincy Fortier, who assisted hundreds of couples struggling with difficulty conceiving and the many women he guided to pregnancy through the use of his own sperm without their knowledge or consent

Available December 3

Full Bloom, Season Finale
Heaven’s Gate: The Cult of Cults, HBO Max Documentary Premiere
- An intimate, four-part series that explores the infamous religious movement and the stranger-than-fiction circumstances that culminated in the biggest mass suicide to ever take place in the U.S.
Looney Tunes Cartoons,Bugs Bunny’s 24 Carrot Holiday Special Premiere
My Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood, HBO Max Special Premiere
- Underwood will appear with a live orchestra and choir, performing a combination of beloved traditional favorites celebrating her faith and the spiritual nature of the holiday, as well as new original material from the highly anticipated album which was released on vinyl October 30th.
Stylish with Jenna Lyons, HBO Max Original Series Premiere

Available December 4

Beyond the Spotlight, Season 1
Bright Now: Alien Worlds, 2020
Engineering the Future, 2020
La Leyenda Negra (HBO)
Jujutsu Kaisen (Crunchyroll Collection)

Available December 5

The Photograph, 2020 (HBO)

Available December 6

Euphoria Special, Special Episode Premiere (HBO)
- In the aftermath of being left by Jules at the train station and relapsing, the first special episode follows Rue (played by Emmy®-winner Zendaya) as she celebrates Christmas. Written and directed by series creator Sam Levinson, the episode, titled “Trouble Don’t Last Always,” also stars Colman Domingo, who appeared in season one.
Murder On Middle Beach, Docuseries Finale (HBO)

Available December 7

Axios, Season Finale (HBO)

Available December 8

40 Years A Prisoner, Documentary Premiere (HBO)
- HBO Documentary Film’s 40 Years a Prisoner chronicles the controversial 1978 Philadelphia police raid on the radical back-to-nature group MOVE and the aftermath that led to a son’s decades long fight to free his parents.
La Jauria (The Pack), Season 1
One Night in Bangkok, 2020

Available December 9

Alabama Snake, Documentary Premiere (HBO)
- Alabama Snake, directed by Theo Love and produced by Bryan Storkel, explores the story of October 4, 1991, when a violent crime was reported in the sleepy town of Scottsboro, Alabama.
The Trial of Christine Keeler

Available December 10

4 Blocks, Seasons 1-3
Esme & Roy, HBO Max Holiday Special Episode
Haute Dog, HBO Max Holiday Special Episode
- It’s a Winter Wonderland – but the competition isn’t heating up, it’s cooling down! Join our groomers as they get in the howl-iday spirit, unleashing festive creations on their furry friends for a shot at a holly jolly gift of $10,000.
House of Ho, HBO Max Original Series Premiere
- The multi- generational family docusoap House of Ho chronicles the daily lives of patriarch Binh Ho, matriarch Hue Ho, their daughter Judy Ho, their son Washington Ho and his wife Lesley Ho, Aunt Tina, and Cousin Sammy.
Let Them All Talk, HBO Max Original Film Premiere
- Let Them All Talk tells the story of a celebrated author (Meryl Streep) who takes a journey with some old friends (Candice Bergen and Dianne Wiest) to have some fun and heal old wounds. Her nephew (Lucas Hedges) comes along to wrangle the ladies and her literary agent (Gemma Chan) also books herself on the trip.
Summer Camp Island, Season 3 Premiere
- Season three follows best friends Oscar and Hedgehog as they have strange encounters with mystical creatures, discovering their own magical potential along the way. As Oscar and Hedgehog dive deeper into the magical community, they hear fables of friendships and discover how Susie and the witches first came to the island.
Veneno, Season Finale
Valley of Tears, Season Finale

Available December 11

Adult Material
Midnight Family, 2020 (HBO)
One Way Or Another, Season Finale (HBO)

Available December 12

The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart, Documentary Premiere (HBO)
- Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Frank Marshall (“Seabiscuit”, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”), the documentary chronicles the triumphs and hurdles of brothers Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb, otherwise known as the Bee Gees.

Available December 15

Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel (HBO)

Available December 16

The Art Of Political Murder, Documentary Premiere (HBO)

Available December 17

CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute
The Flight Attendant, HBO Max Limited Series Finale
Homeschool Musical Class of 2020, HBO Max Special Premiere
- Inspired by Tony Award winning actress Laura Benanti’s (“My Fair Lady” and “She Loves Me” on Broadway, Younger, Supergirl, Nashville) online movement #SunshineSongs, in which she offered to be an audience for the students around the country whose spring musicals were cancelled because of COVID-19, this television event will give students the opportunity to sing and dance like the stars they are, from the safety of their homes.
Love Monster, Season 1-2
Sesame Street: Holiday at Hooper’s
- It’s Holiday time on Sesame Street! When their parents run late from the holiday concert, Elmo and Baby Bear stay with Alan and Nina at Hooper’s store. But they are disappointed not to celebrate Christmas Eve and Hanukkah as they had planned. Alan wonders how to make Hooper’s feel more festive. What if they make their own holiday decorations? Elmo, Baby Bear, Nina, and Alan sing carols, eat latkes, and make lots of decorations. They create a wonderful holiday celebration all by themselves—and Elmo and Baby Bear realize that the best part of holidays is being together with friends and family.

Available December 18

Diego Torres Sinfonico, Season 1 (HBO)
Hasta Que La Boda Nos Separe (aka The Wedding Unplanner), 2020 (HBO)

Available December 19

Wendy, 2020 (HBO)

Available December 20

I Used To Go Here, 2020 (HBO)

Available December 21

Industry, Season Finale (HBO)

Available December 23

Squish, Season 1

Available December 25

The West Wing, Season 1-7
Wonder Woman 1984

Available December 26

Independence Day (Extended Version), 1996 (HBO)
Road Trip, Season 1

Available December 28

His Dark Materials, Season 2 Finale (HBO)

Available December 29

Los Dias De La Ballena (AKA The Days of the Whale) (HBO)

Available December 31

The Champ, 1979
Conan Without Borders

Sadly, some items must go. Two films I’m sad to see leave are Monsters vs. Aliens and The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part. Hurry and watch these items before they go.

Leaving December 10

Lights Out, 2016 (HBO)

Leaving December 15

The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part, 2019 (HBO)

Leaving December 26

American Animals, 2018 (HBO)

Leaving December 27

Arizona, 2018 (HBO)

Leaving December 31

An American in Paris, 1951
Analyze This, 1999
Austin Powers In Goldmember, 2002
Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery, 1997
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, 1999
Batman & Robin, 1997
Batman Forever, 1995
Batman v Superman: Ultimate Edition, 2016
Bonnie and Clyde, 1967
Boogie Nights, 1997
Bringing Up Baby, 1938
Clash Of The Titans, 2010
Constantine, 2005
Demolition Man, 1993
Dirty Harry, 1971
Doctor Zhivago, 1965
Empire of the Sun, 1987
Friday the 13th, 2009
Free Willy, 1993
Giant, 1956
Gladiator, 2000
The Hey Arnold! The Movie, 2002
The Hobbit, 1977
Jonah Hex, 2010
La La Land, 2016 (HBO)
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle Of Life, 2003
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, 2001
The Lego Ninjago Movie, 2014
Lucy In The Sky, 2019 (HBO)
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted, 2012 (HBO)
Monsters vs. Aliens, 2009
Rugrats Go Wild, 2003

Hilarious Trailer For NBC Series MR. MAYOR Starring Ted Danson, From the Creators of 30 ROCK

We’ve got a hilarious trailer for you to check out for a new NBC series called Mr. Mayor. The show stars Ted Danson as a man running for the mayoral seat in Los Angeles to prove to his daughter and himself that he’s still got it. Once he gets elected, he has to figure out what he stand for while trying to win over his biggest critics.

His daughter is played by the super funny actress Kyla Kennedy (Speechless), and they are joined in the cast by Holly Hunter and Bobby Moynihan.

The series is created by 30 Rock’s Tina Fey with Robert Carlock writing. Check out the super fun trailer below, and catch Mr. Mayor on NBC on January 7, 2021.

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You can Back Both Volumes of the Dice Game KAPOW! on Kickstarter Now

White Wizard Games has their customizable dice game, KAPOW! out on Kickstarter right now. This game looks really cool to me. You play as a superhero or supervillain and then it’s rolling dice while being able to also use panels to create custom dice to help your strategy.

There are two volumes of KAPOW!, each one being a complete two-player game. Of course, you can always get both and that will unlock even the potential for up to four players to play together. Each volume is $45 and comes with Kickstarter exclusives and stretch goals unique to the volume you purchase. You can also get both for $89 unlocking everything for you.

It is important to note that KAPOW! is set to be delivered in December 2021, so you will have to wait for roughly a year before you can even play. On the bright side, the campaign is fully funded, so you don’t have to worry about getting your hopes up for nothing.

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