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Crocodile Horror Movie ‘Thesis’ Swimming into Thailand This Year

Headed to Thailand this year is a brand new crocodile horror movie titled Thesis , and we’ve got some details for you today along with a piece of early promotional art (seen above).

Jetniphat Sasing directed Thesis . Here’s the synopsis…

“This thriller begins when a herb called Chalawan is sent to a fourth-year student of the Botany faculty, Nawa. Wanting to know the source of the rare plant, Nawa invites his friends Burin, Namwhan, Champagne, Fifa, et al. to travel through the western forest to meet with his relative Phee Sak who discovered the Chalawan plant.

“They meet with the village leader Ongsu at the lagoon deep in the forest who tells them Phee Sak has already left. He also tells them that the Chalawan herb they’re looking for is on an island far away. Importantly, gathering the herb can only be attempted at twilight.

“As the journey of finding the Chalawan plant progresses, so too do the past relationships of each member. All the while, the darkness creeps up on them and they discover they’re in danger of falling prey to an ancient crocodile.”

Fluke Natouch Siripongthon, Biw Nattapon Raiyawong, PP Phatchaya Phiansamoe, Ploy Ploynarin Sornarin , and August Vachiravit Paisarnkulwong star in the crocodile horror movie.

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‘Stream’ – Horror Movie from the Team Behind ‘Terrifier’ Sets August Theatrical Release

While you wait for Damien Leone’s Terrifier 3 later this year from Cineverse and Bloody Disgusting, the team’s next horror movie Stream is headed to theaters in August.

Deadline has announced this afternoon that Terrifier 2 theatrical distributor Iconic Events Releasing will bring Stream to theaters nationwide on August 21, 2024 .

The film will be coming to theaters in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Director  Michael Leavy ‘s  Stream  comes from Fuzz on the Lens Productions with the film’s makeup FX being handled by  Terrifier  and  Terrifier 2  director  Damien Leone!

Leavy said in a statement today, “We are beyond thrilled to partner with Iconic Events Releasing again, but this time to bring an all new and modern horror film to the big screen! We built a very good relationship with Iconic through  Terrifier 2  and now with the upcoming  Terrifier 3 , so we are honored to keep this train rolling and continue to deliver fun and exciting horror movies to our incredible fanbase and beyond.”

The cast is stacked with familiar faces, including  Tony Todd  ( Candyman ),  Jeffrey Combs  ( Re-Animator / Would You Rather ),  Danielle Harris  ( Halloween 4, 5 / Hatchet 2 ),  Tim Reid  (Stephen King’s  IT / WKRP Cincinnati ),  Dee Wallace  ( E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial / The Howling ),  Mark Holton  ( Leprechaun ),  Felissa Rose  ( Sleepaway Camp / A Nun’s Curse ),  Daniel Roebuck  ( The Fugitive / Final Destination ),  Dave Sheridan  ( Scary Movie / The Devil’s Rejects ),  Terry Alexander  ( Day of the Dead / Night of the Living Dead II ),  David Howard Thornton  ( Terrifier / Terrifier 2 ),  Charles Edwin Powell  ( Exorcist III/Screamers ),  Bob Adrian  ( The Conjuring 2 ),  Sydney Malakeh  ( Cheer Camp Killer ),  Wesley Holloway  ( Terrifier 2 ),  Damian Maffei  ( The Strangers: Prey at Night ), and  Michael Leavy  ( Terrifier ).

In the film, “As the Keenan’s try to bring their family closer together, they unwittingly enter themselves into a game of life or death. With four deranged killers patrolling the halls of their hotel and competing for the most creative kills, the odds are definitely stacked against them.”

Produced by Steven Della Salla ( Terrifier 2, Abnormal Attraction ), Jason Leavy ( Terrifier 2, Abnormal Attraction ), Michael Leavy ( Terrifier 2, Abnormal Attraction, Pennywise The Story of IT ), Marcus Slabine ( Dark Offerings, Island of the Dead ), Damien Leone ( Terrifier, Terrifier 2 ), Phil Falcone ( Terrifier, Terrifier 2, Joes War ) and George Steuber ( Terrifier, Terrifier 2 ).

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"Redeeming Love" is based on a best-selling novel by Francine Rivers , set during the California Gold Rush and inspired by the Biblical story of Hosea, a prophet, who married Gomer, an unfaithful woman. Publisher’s Weekly said about the book, “Writers like Rivers are why people buy Christian fiction,” and, as with the film, for some people that will be a recommendation and for others a warning. The novel has a lot of passionate fans who will want the movie to be exactly what they imagined on the page, and that is what they will find. It is sincerely made, with exceptionally attractive actors who give heartfelt performances in some beautiful settings, in a story that fits comfortably and reassuringly into a particular spiritual world view. For those who do not share that view or the storytelling traditions of giving oral testimony about horrific challenges leading to a connection to God, the film will not be as satisfying.

The title makes it clear that there will be no ambiguity about where it is going. First there will be sin and then there will be redemption through prayer. As Shakespeare said, though, the heroine in this story is “more sinned against than sinning.” She is called Angel (the angelically lovely Abigail Cowen ) and the man who will help her find redemption is Michael Hosea ( Tom Lewis ). I already pointed out the lack of ambiguity, but just to be even clearer, in the spirit of a movie that really spells everything out, it begins with a bunch of people panning for gold in the muck, one jubilantly finding a shining nugget. 

Angel is the most sought-after prostitute in the town, so prized that there is a daily lottery to be with her. We first see her gazing dully out of the window as behind her a man puts money on the table before he leaves. One of the other young women from the brothel tells her, “You’ve got to hope for something more in this world.” Angel says she gets by because “I never look back and never look forward.” That is not exactly true as there are a bunch of flashbacks as she does look back, giving us several flashbacks to see the horrific abuse she has suffered. 

Michael is a farmer who prays for a wife. He is led to Angel. He goes to the brothel and pays for her time but just talks to her. She is so traumatized that she is incapable of responding to kindness or even simple decency. He does not give up, though he wryly admits, “The next time I pray for a woman to share my life I’m going to be much more specific.” Finally, he gets her to marry him. Though she goes with him to the farm, she tells him she will only “play along until I pay you what I owe you.” He is so gentle and respectful that she begins to trust him, and so she leaves because she cannot be the woman she thinks he deserves. There will be more abuse and more healing before, well, see the title.

The relentlessness of the litany of tragic pain and loss inflicted on Angel, including incest, suicide, theft, abortion, child molestation, abandonment, sex trafficking, arson, and much more, may come across as unsettling to those not schooled in this specific form of Christian storytelling. Those from more fundamentalist traditions will be more at home with the “ Hell House ”-style fascination with (and amplification of) the sins of the world and the eternal damnation that is the consequence. Whether innate or learned, there are narrative beats familiar from most mainstream stories that make “Redeeming Love” uncomfortably unbalanced for audiences who are from other faith traditions or secular.

Cowan and Lewis make a very appealing couple, warm and natural even with the most heavy-handed dialogue. It's impossible not to root for them, and Lewis somehow makes Michael’s near-saintly patience and gallantry seem human. But the other characters are barely sketched-in props, the storyline is wildly melodramatic, and the movie is at best casual and at worst an endorsement of lynching (guilty) people accused of crimes. The biggest problem is that the most touching moments are hammered so hard. "Redeeming Love" could have tried to reach a broader audience but settles for preaching to the choir.

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Below is a selection of dissertations from the Film Studies program in Dodge College of Film and Media Arts that have been voluntarily included in Chapman University Digital Commons. Additional dissertations from years prior to 2019 are available through the Leatherby Libraries' print collection or in Proquest's Dissertations and Theses database.

Theses from 2023 2023

Desire for Transformation: The Actualization of Self-identity Through Change In the Films Raw and Titane , Owen Bradford

The Rape-Revenge Genre in the Digital Age of Heightened Visibility: The Rise of Female Storytellers and Fourth-Wave Feminism , Marynell Dethero

The Audrey Hepburn Image: Stardom, Gendered Authorship, and Creative Agency , Livi Edmonson

How Donald Trump and the 2016 Presidential Election Eclipsed Frank Underwood’s Election in ‘House of Cards’ , Charna Flam

Balancing Multiple Worlds: The Multiverse and the Fractured Asian American Experience in Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) , Austin Kang

The Disintegration of Marriage in Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Happy Hour (2015) , Afra Nariman

What Are You Crying For?: Renegotiating White Masculine Hegemony through Melodramatic Excess in the 1990s Films of Tom Hanks , Bryce Thompson

“Let’s Do The Time Warp, Again!” The Rocky Horror Picture Show as Hysterical Theatre , Frances Wendorf

Theses from 2021 2021

(De/Re)Constructing ChicanX/a/o Cinema: Liminality, Cultural Hyphenation, and Psychic Borderlands in Real Women Have Curves and Mosquita y Mari , Diana Alanis

Obsessed With the Image: Vulgar Auteurism and Post-Cinematic Affect in the Late Films of Tony Scott , Ethan Cartwright

The Ben-Hur Franchise and the Rise of Blockbuster Hollywood , Michael Chian

Cinematic Palimpsests: Polysemy and In(ter)dependency in the Spectator Experience , Lyric Luedke

Beyond the Image: Marilyn Monroe, Shelley Winters, and The Method , Emily K. Oliver

Layer Cake: Post-Cinematic Aesthetics and the “Social Justice Impulse” in Kaneza Schaal's Jack & , Amber M. Power

Re-animating Post-Digital Cinema: [Animated] Fluidity and Hybrid Aesthetics in Tomm Moore’s Celtic Trilogy , Thomas James Schwaiger

Curation of the Video Art Exhibition in the Museum , Kamla Thurtle

Pennies from Heaven: Death and the Afterlife in World War II Fantasy Films , Elise Williamson

Theses from 2020 2020

Unreal Reality: Post-socialist China's Massive Infrastructural Agenda in Jia Zhangke's "Three Gorges Films" , Weiting Liu

Smell as Self-identity: Capitalist Ideology and Olfactory Imagination in Das Parfum’s Multimedia Storytelling , Xinrong Liu

Revitalizing Hollywood Stardom: Classical Star Power and Enduring Marketability at Warner Bros. in the Beginning of New Hollywood , Tham Singpatanakul

Bong Joon-Ho’s Transnational Challenge To Eurocentrism , Lisa - Marie Spaethen

Theses from 2019 2019

Stardom, Spectacle, Show, and Salability: United Artists and the Founding of the Hollywood Blockbuster Model , Jessica Johnson

Iranian Cinema in Transition: Relative Truth and Morality in Asghar Farhadi’s Films , Mazyar Mahdavifar

AI Film Aesthetics: A Construction of a New Media Identity for AI Films , Priya Parikh

A Cauldron of Chaos and Cultivation: Rediscovering Disney Animation of the 1980s , Thomas Price

Inflicted Viewing: Examining Moral Masochism, Empathy, and the Frustration of Trauma Cinema , Kira Smith

Representative Biodiversity: The Ecosystem of Cartoon Network , Carl Suby

Bending Family Friendly into Fear: Nostalgia, Minstrelsy and Horror in Bendy and the Ink Machine , Isabelle Williams

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The Criterion of Quality: A Paratextual Analysis of the Criterion Collection in the Age of Digital Distribution , Jonathan Charles Hyatt

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The Best New TV Shows and Movies to Stream on Netflix, Hulu, Max and More for the Week of April 22

Each week, ET rounds up the best shows and movies across streaming services to help you decide just what to watch.

With Prime Video , Hulu , Disney+ , Max  (formerly HBO Max), Apple TV+ ,  Paramount+ , Netflix , Peacock , Starz and even more streaming services , there’s no shortage of options when choosing what to binge-watch in your free time. However, sometimes, the sheer amount of great films and television shows available to stream can be overwhelming and lead to aimless scrolling — hoping to land on that perfect thing to watch. Scroll no more! To help you out, we've rounded up the best movies and TV shows to stream this week , including new arrivals, nostalgia-filled favorites, and more. For starters, breakout Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney has a hit rom-com dropping to Netflix on Tuesday, and Sonic the Hedgehog's former-rival-now-friend Knuckles — voiced by Idris Elba — is getting his own show on Paramount+. 

There are plenty more new series and movies in store to stream. Those wanting to learn something while they watch can check out a nature documentary exploring tiger cubs narrated by  Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Viewers can also discover more about one of the greatest rock and roll bands in history with Hulu's new documentary about Bon Jovi. Plus, HBO's award-winning series We're Here is back for a fourth season.

It's time to make your weekly streaming plans. Here are this week's best TV shows and movies to stream.

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Anyone But You

Starring  Sydney Sweeney  and  Glen Powell ,  Anyone But You  was the highest-grossing R-rated rom-com since 2016's  Bridget Jones's Baby  and the highest-grossing live-action Shakespeare adaptation of all time. The film follows two former rivals (played by Sweeney and Powell) who hate each other but must pretend to be a couple at a destination wedding in Australia. Inevitably, sparks start to fly between them. Now, the classic enemies-to-lovers movie drops to Netflix on April 23.

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Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story

Thank You, Goodnight: A Bon Jovi Story  is a four-part docuseries chronicling the group's legendary rise and staying power. Featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with band members — including singer  Jon Bon Jovi , keyboard player David Bryan, bassist Hugh McDonald, drummer Tico Torres and guitar player Phil X — this is a  streaming event  fans won't want to miss.  Thank You, Goodnight: A Bon Jovi Story  premieres on Hulu on Friday, April 26.

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Knuckles (Miniseries)

A hilarious, action-packed adventure, Knuckles centers around the red hedgehog, Knuckles, from the beloved Sonic the Hedgehog video games. Idris Elba voices Knuckles, who agrees to train Wade Whipple ( Happy Endings ' Adam Pally ) in the ways of an Echidna warrior. Things quickly get out of hand as forces try to steal Knuckles' power. The six-episode miniseries premieres on Paramount+ on April 26.

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas narrates Disneynature's latest documentary, Tiger . The nature film documents 1,500 days in the forest of India where a young tigress has just given birth to cubs. Viewers will get to see how the tigress raises these clumsy cubs to be fierce predators while dealing with predators of their own as they grow including pythons, bears and rivaling male tigers. 

Watch on Disney+

We're Here (Season 4)

The Emmy-winning HBO original series  We're Here  is, well, back for a fourth season on Max on April 26. Renowned drag queens Sasha Velour, Priyanka, Jaida Essence Hall, and Latrice Royal will visit towns in small-town America on a mission to spread love.

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Under the Bridge

Under the Bridge is based on the book of the same name written by Rebecca Godfrey and the book is based on true events. The story follows the gruesome murder of 14-year-old Reena Virk (Vritika Gupta), who never returns after attending a high school party. A local police officer ( Lily Gladstone ) and the writer Godfrey ( Riley Keough ) dive into the case to reveal the likely suspects are a group of teenage girls. The thriller began streaming on Hulu on April 17.

Conan O'Brien Must Go (Season 1)

Beloved comedian  Conan O'Brien  is back for a new Max series,  Conan O'Brien Must Go,  which began streaming on April 18. The series follows the Emmy-winning television host as he travels around the globe to visit some of his most memorable podcast guests while taking in the local culture. 

Going Home with Tyler Cameron (Season 1)

Bachelor Nation will remember Tyler Cameron , who was a contestant on Bachelorette Hannah Brown 's season. Since his time accepting roses, Cameron has launched a flourishing home renovation business. Going Home with Tyler Cameron showcases his house remodels with special appearances from other Bachelor contestants including Matt James, Rachael Kirkconnell and Jason Tartick. The series premiered on Prime Video on April 18. 

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Orlando Bloom: To the Edge

Orlando Bloom is no stranger to pushing himself to the limit and now he is taking it one step further in Orlando Bloom: To the Edge . In Peacock's upcoming docuseries, Bloom chronicles his journey to master three extreme sports: wingsuiting, free diving and rock climbing. Facing his fears as he is trained by experts in these fields, Bloom learns about himself along the way. Orlando Bloom: To the Edge began streaming on Peacock on April 19.

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Dinner with the Parents (Season 1)

Dinner with the Parents is a Freevee Original series — meaning anyone can watch the new show for free with ads. The hilarious series, about a dysfunctional family's weekly dinners, stars some of our favorite comedians like Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' s Carol Kane, The Unicorn 's Michaela Watkins and Veep 's Dan Bakkedahl. The series premiered on Freevee on April 18.

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Fallout (Season 1)

Gamers, rejoice! The Fallout series is finally premiering this week. It has all the characters you know and love from the video game including the beloved pup, Dogmeat. You'll find vault dwellers, ghouls and the Brotherhood of Steel in the series about surviving in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Starring Walton Goggins , Aaron Moten and Ella Purnell ,  Fallout  premiered on Prime Video on April 11.

The Sympathizer

A Pulitzer Prize-winner for fiction,  The Sympathizer  by Viet Thanh Nguyen tells the story of a double agent (Hoa Xuande) in the wake of the Vietnam War. After the war ends, the man is sent to the States to continue spying for Vietnam, but things quickly become treacherous. Max began streaming the HBO adaption of the novel, which stars  Robert Downey Jr , on April 14.

Franklin  (Limited Series)

Academy Award winner Michael Douglas plays Benjamin Franklin in Apple TV+'s new limited series Franklin .  Franklin  documents the forefather's trip to France as he tries to gain allies for the upcoming Revolutionary War. Danger looms for Franklin and his grandson (Noah Jupe) as he navigates this foreign land. The series premiered on Apple TV+ on April 12.

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The Greatist Hits

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Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion

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John Sugar ( Colin Farrell ) is a private investigator in Los Angeles who struggles with personal demons. When a wealthy Hollywood producer (James Cromwell) tasks Sugar with finding his missing granddaughter, the investigator quickly realizes something bigger is going on. Sugar will do whatever it takes to find the truth. Sugar premiered on Apple TV+ on April 5. 

Mary & George

Julianne Moore plays the Countess of Buckingham in Starz's newest series, Mary & George . Trying to reclaim her family's former glory, the Countess molds her son, George ( Nicholas Galitzine ), to seduce and conquer King James I (Tony Curran). If all goes to plan, George will be an all-powerful adviser and lover to the king. Mary & George premiered on Starz on April 5.

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How to Date Billy Walsh

Archie ( Heartstopper 's Sebastian Croft) and Amelia ( Bridgerton 's Charithra Chandran) have been best friends since childhood. Unbeknownst to Amelia, Archie is in love with her, which gets even more complicated when she develops feelings for the new American transfer student, Billy Walsh ( Cobra Kai 's Tanner Buchanan). Watch it all go down by streaming the delightful rom-com on Prime Video now.

A Gentleman in Moscow (Limited Series)

Showtime's latest series, A Gentleman in Moscow, is based on the international best-selling book by the same name. Ewan McGregor stars as the Russian aristocrat Count Alexander Rostov who is put under house arrest and must live his days from the attic of a luxury hotel. He finds an unexpected ally in a young friend who makes his days watching history unfold from the window more bearable. The series premiered on Paramount+ on March 29.

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After she's framed for murder, Nell Jackson ( Derry Girls ' Louisa Harland) has no choice but to pick up a life of highway robbery to survive. When a magical sprite ( Ted Lasso 's Nick Mohammed) gives her extraordinary powers to fight the strongest and toughest foes, she puts an even bigger target on her back. The new Disney+ series premiered on March 29.

We Were the Lucky Ones  (Limited Series)

The original Percy Jackson,  Logan Lerman  and The Kissing Booth actress  Joey King  star in Hulu's adaptation of the New York Times  best-selling novel  We Were the Lucky Ones.  The story follows a Jewish family who were separated during World War II and will try everything in their power to reunite. The limited series premiered on March 28. 

The Truth vs. Alex Jones

After tragically losing their children in a mass shooting, the parents of Sandy Hook had barely begun grieving when InfoWars' Alex Jones began telling his followers the elementary school shooting was a hoax. Max's new documentary The Truth vs. Alex Jones dives into the lawsuit and court case where these parents fought back against misinformation and held Jones accountable. The documentary premiered on Max on March 26.

American Rust: Broken Justice (Season 2)

Jeff Daniels is back as police chief Del Harris in the second season of Prime Video's  American Rust: Broken Justice . Harris and Grace Poe ( ER 's Maura Tierney) are trying to rebuild after the events of season one, but when a string of murders seems to lead to a bigger conspiracy, the two must find the truth. The new season premiered on March 28.

Palm Royale (Miniseries)

Maxine ( Kristen Wiig ) will do anything to get into the elite high-society Palm Royale club in this new Apple TV+ miniseries. She first schmoozes with the lady who runs the scene, Evelyn ( Allison Janney ), but when that doesn't work out, she schemes instead. The all-star cast of Palm Royale also includes Ricky Martin , Josh Lucas , Leslie Bibb , Laura Dern and Carol Burnett .

Road House (2024)

Taking inspiration from Patrick Swayze 's 1989 film, the new Road House stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Elwood Dalton, an ex-UFC fighter hired to help clean up the clientele at a bar in the Florida Keys. However, when a real estate developer wants the bar's land for his next project, he hires a lethal hitman (played by UFC lightweight champion  Conor McGregor ), posing big trouble for Dalton. The new movie premiered on Prime Video on March 21.

3 Body Problem (Season 1)

After the military sends signals to an alien race, the humans of Earth split into camps that either welcome them or plan to hurt them in Cixin Liu's award-winning novel  The Three-Body Problem . Netflix has adapted the beloved book, with the help of Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss . The highly-anticipated series premiered on Netflix on March 21.

Dinner Party Diaries with José Andrés (Season 1)

World-renowned chef José Andrés invites his celebrity friends over for a delightful dinner party in Prime Video's newest series. Watch as Andrés whips up a feast with the help of his guests, like Jamie Lee Curtis and Bryan Cranston . You'll also get some great cooking tips to use for your next culinary adventure. The series premiered on March 19.

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Continuing the story from the 1992 show  X-Men: The Animated Series , X-Men '97 centers around the band of mutants as they save the world from evil forces. Featuring some of the most iconic Marvel characters — like Magneto, Cyclops, Wolverine and Storm — and with many using the same voice actor featured in the '90s, this will be a major dose of nostalgia and entertainment. The series premiered on Disney+ on Wednesday, March 20. 

When her best friend plans to marry the man she feels is the one who got away, Maddie ( Lindsay Lohan ) wishes she could marry him instead. In a twist of fate, her wish comes true — but will it be everything she expected? Find out by watching  Irish Wish, starring Lohan and Jane Seymour , streaming on Netflix now.

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Uncharted 2 must use the games to fix a major problem i had with the tom holland movie.

2022's Uncharted movie made some unusual decisions when it came to its villains, but Uncharted 2 can do a better job if Sony greenlights the sequel.

• Uncharted 2 should use villains from the game series to avoid the mistake of introducing unnecessary characters like in the first movie.
• The Uncharted movie sequel has a rich catalog of antagonists to choose from, each of whom can translate brilliantly to the big screen.
• The first Uncharted movie missed the mark with the introduction of a new two-dimensional villain, making it crucial for the sequel to tap into the source material for stronger adversaries.

Uncharted 2 has the chance to make up for one of the first movie's biggest downfalls, and it can find the solution by turning to the source material in the game series. The Uncharted movie cast was a blend of actors being assigned pre-existing characters as well as those stepping into original personas. 2022's Uncharted movie made various changes to the games , with results being mixed at best. The characters developed specifically for live-action were perhaps unnecessary, as the source material has no shortage of ancillary characters and compelling antagonists.

While Uncharted 2 has yet to be confirmed , various figures attached to the first movie have commented on the script's progress. Additionally, the first film was a success at the box office, so it would make sense for Sony to put a sequel into production sooner rather than later. As such, it seems inevitable that Tom Holland will eventually return as Nathan Drake , but his next adversary needs to be better than his last.

Uncharted's Shock Ending, Secret Characters & Sequel Setup

Uncharted 2 needs to use a villain from the games, 2022's uncharted included a brand-new villain.

One of the most surprising changes the Uncharted movie made was introducing a new villain to oppose Nathan Drake and Mark Wahlberg's Victor "Sully" Sullivan. All the Uncharted games are practically overflowing with bad guys that would have made a great addition to the movie adaptation of the story. While 2022's Uncharted explored the confusing option of creating an original antagonist , the sequel needs to take another look at the source material rather than making up another unfamiliar individual.

While broadening the Uncharted universe with a new villain could have been an interesting decision once the movie franchise was more established, doing so in the first movie was a waste of source material. Parts of the adaptation are already unrecognizable when placed alongside the games, and adding a new bad guy to the formula only compounds the disparities. Using one of the nefarious figures from the Naughty Dog game series would correct some of the issues with the first movie, and set up a more promising future for the film franchise.

Why Antonio Banderas' Uncharted Villain Didn't Work

Santiago moncada lacked depth.

Antonio Banderas played a new villain in the Uncharted movie called Santiago Moncada. While Banderas' performance was as brilliant as always , the character was a little two-dimensional. In addition, while the movie made an effort to use the protagonists from the games, it gave them an unproven adversary to race against for the treasure. While this may not have been a huge issue for those unfamiliar with the original games, it would have been a little unusual for any pre-existing fans waiting to see a familiar bad guy rear their head.

Uncharted should at least be commended for letting Benderas play "against-type," and the actor did a very good job.

While Banderas has been more prone to playing villains in recent years , he's still heavily associated with heroic figures such as Zorro and Shrek 's Puss in Boots. As such, Uncharted should at least be commended for letting Benderas play "against-type," and the actor did a very good job. However, the scenario in which he was playing Monacada was wrong, as in any other action-adventure movie franchise, the character would have been much more effective.

The Uncharted Games' Villains Are One Of The Games' Biggest Strengths

The uncharted movie sequel has a rich catalog of antagonists to choose from.

The main Uncharted games were released on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4, but there were also lesser-known games within the same continuity. In the collection, every Uncharted villain would translate brilliantly to the big screen. There aren't many franchises with so many ready-made bad guys primed for use, so Uncharted is in a very fortunate position . Ignoring these potential film antagonists is nothing short of a huge waste, so Uncharted 2 needs to avoid making the same mistake twice. With both Moncada and Tati Gabrielle's Jo Braddock dead at the end of Uncharted , the slate is clean to start again.

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Jo Braddock, another villain from the first Uncharted movie, is based on Nadine Ross from 2016's Uncharted 4: A Thief's End , and even shares a similar dynamic with Moncada as her game counterpart does with her underling. So, Nadine is likely to be out of contention for an appearance in Uncharted 2 due to her similarities to Braddock. Nadine is one of the best Uncharted villains, so it's a shame to see her movie equivalent disposed of so quickly. That being said, her exit from the film franchise means any number of the game villains could appear in Uncharted 2 .

2022's Uncharted movie can be streamed on Hulu. Uncharted 2 has yet to be confirmed.

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The 5 best free movie apps: Grab the popcorn and settle in

At the end of a long day, there is nothing like curling up with a great movie, but that can be easier said than done when you are on a budget. 

Renting and buying movies can quickly get very expensive, as can going to the actual movie theater, but the good news is that you do not always have to pay for your Hollywood entertainment. There are several free movie apps that you can use to watch tons of hit and classic movies, as well as more specialized genres like classics, kids content, and anime. 

Before your next movie night, consider these best free movie apps for the entire family.

Best free movie app overall

• No charges ever
• Award-winning content
• New content each month
• Limited content
• Few new releases

Specs: Developer: AMZN Mobile LLC | App Store rating: 2.9 | Google Play rating : 3.8 | Concurrent streams: Unlimited | Original programming: Yes | Ads: Yes

Freevee is a free streaming service provided by Amazon with thousands of movies and shows of all genres, as well as Freevee Originals. These releases come directly from Amazon Studios and include shows like Bosch: Legacy, Sprung and Judy Justice. If you do not feel like looking for something to watch, there are live channels, too, running 24 hours a day. They include picks for Freevee's Stories You Love and Crime 360 to keep you entertained, no matter the time or day. New Originals are added each month, so you never run out of options. When you are ready to begin watching, just search by title, genre, or cast member. There is no need to provide any payment information since the service is free, but you will still need an Amazon account to begin watching. It is compatible with a whole host of devices, including Amazon fire tv, Apple TV, LG, Roku, Xbox, and PS5. 

Best free movie app for new movies

• Recommended for cord-cutters
• Live sports and news
• Peacock Originals
• Must upgrade to access all content
• Most content restricted to NBCUniversal family

Specs: Developer: Peacock TV LLC | App Store rating: 4.6 | Google Play rating: 3.9 | Concurrent streams : 3 | Original programming: Yes | Ads: Yes

As a part of NBCUniversal, Peacock is a leading streaming service that is best for new movies. It is forever providing exclusive content with new movies like The Bad Guys and They/Them. With access to major studios like Universal and DreamWorks Animation, there is no shortage of blockbuster films to keep you busy. Peacock also includes its own catalog of shows like Modern Family, The Office, and Yellowstone. There is news via services like NBC News and MSNBC for the news junkie at home, as well as live sports for the sports enthusiast in the family, including access to NFL, MLB, and WWE. You also get to enjoy Peacock Originals and Spanish-language programming from Telemundo. Current programming is included from Bravo and NBC, but if you want access to everything Peacock has to offer, you will have to upgrade to Peacock Premium for $4.99 per month. 

Best free movie app for live TV

• 27 movie channels
• Several popular channels
• Few new episodes
• Limited TV programming

Specs: Developer: Pluto.tv | App Store rating: 4.8 | Google Play rating:   4.3 | Concurrent streams: Unlimited | Original programming: Yes | Ads: Yes

Pluto TV has long been one of the best free movie apps for live TV and movies. You get to benefit from live TV with a ton of channels to choose from, plus full seasons of shows like CSI and Narcos are available for streaming. You also get access to thousands of movies that include classics and blockbuster films, as well as new releases. Options can include popular films like The Hitman's Bodyguard, Hitch, The Italian Job, Titanic, Insidious, and Friday the 13th. 

No matter your fancy, Pluto TV has 27 different exclusive movie channels, so you never run out of things to watch. There are also more than 50 Spanish-language channels with both native language and subtitle options, plus reality TV, crimes, and sports. There is no cost ever to use the service, either, a rarity when it comes to live TV programming.

Best free movie app for popular movies

• New content added each week
• Parental controls available
• Watchlist feature
• Ad-supported content
• Older movie titles

Specs: Developer: Tubi, Inc | App Store rating: 4.7 | Google Play rating:   4.8 | Concurrent streams : Unlimited | Original programming: No | Ads: Yes

Tubi offers free streaming for both movies and TV. It is an ad-supported app, which means that you will have commercials, but Tubi claims to have three times fewer ads than cable TV. And like live TV, you also get access to live news, sports, and live entertainment channels. Plus, you get access to hit movies from studios like MGM, Paramount, and Lionsgate. Special categories make it easy to find something to watch with options like "Not on Netflix" and "Highly Rated on Rotten Tomatoes." 

There are over 40 genres available, including rarer categories like Spanish telenovelas, Korean dramas and British TV with international films also available. As you find content that piques your interest, you can create your own personal playlist to organize your favorites. Parents will also be reassured by the parental controls that help wayward children stay in line. 

Best free movie app for quality streaming

• 4K UHD content
• Ability to purchase other content
• Built-in Rotten Tomatoes reviews
• Older TV shows

Specs: Developer : VUDU, Inc. | App Store rating: 4.7 | Google Play rating: 4.6 | Concurrent streams: 3 | Live TV: No | Ads: Yes

Vudu claims to have the largest collection of 4K UHD titles, making for an even better streaming experience. Here you will find content with Dolby Vision(R), Dolby Atmos(R) and HDR10 for fantastic clarity and quality. There are thousands of titles that are free to watch without a subscription through Vudu's Movies On Us feature. Plus, more than 200,000 movies and TV shows are available to rent or buy, including new releases. Even though you have to pay for this content, there are tons of discounts and Mix & Match bundles you can use to save money. 

You will also get personalized offers based on your own preferences and viewing activity. Vudu is a part of the Fandango family, which means that you have free access to Rotten Tomatoes reviews. You also benefit from VIP+ loyalty rewards and discounts from partner programs. 

What is the best free movie app?

The best free movie app is Freevee by Amazon. In addition to 24/7 live TV programming, you will find tons of content, including Freevee Originals from Amazon Studios. Plus, with unlimited concurrent streams, there is no fighting in the family over the TV. 

To see how Freevee stacks up, here is an overview of the best free movie apps.

Which is the right free movie app for you?

To help you find the best free movie app for your needs, we offer our expert recommendations based on our research.

How did we choose these free movie apps?

There are several factors we consider when choosing the best free movie apps. This is why they matter.

Titles: We look to see what content is available on each platform, looking for a variety of genres and titles to appeal to a wide audience. 

Ads: Many free apps opt for advertisements as a way to make money, which means that you are plagued by pesky commercials. We consider whether an app is ad-supported and if there is another plan available for upgrade.

User ratings: Viewers know a platform best, so we review thousands of real customer reviews to find the best free movie apps.

Concurrent streams: If you come from a big household, concurrent streams can be a lifesaver by allowing multiple people to stream content at once.

The best free movie apps all offer excellent advantages when it comes to streaming movies and TV shows. 

What is a free movie app?

A free movie app is an app that allows you to view content like movies and TV shows without requiring a paid subscription.

Are free movie apps really free?

Free movie apps are free to use, but you may find that some titles or services have a fee associated with them. There may be a requirement to upgrade your subscription for premium content. 

What kind of movies and shows can I watch on a free movie app?

The exact movies and TV shows on a free movie app may vary over time and from service to service, with many free apps recycling out old content on a regular basis. Before you sign up, the best free movie apps will give you an example of the titles currently available so you know what you expect.

Are there alternative free movie apps worth considering?

In our search, we also found a few other free movie apps that may be worth your consideration.

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‘Civil War’ and Its Terrifying Premonition of American Collapse

By Michelle Goldberg

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Going into Alex Garland’s astonishing new film, “Civil War,” I expected to be irritated by the implausibility of its premise. I’m not talking about the idea that America could devolve into vicious internecine armed conflict. That seems possible, if not probable. In one 2022 poll , 43 percent of Americans said they thought a civil war within the next decade was at least somewhat likely. I wouldn’t go that far, but I won’t be surprised if political violence spikes after the upcoming election and eventually spirals out of control. I’m pretty confident, however, that if the sort of war Garland depicts ever actually broke out in this beleaguered nation, California and Texas wouldn’t be on the same side.

“Civil War” has received plenty of adulatory reviews, but Garland has also been widely criticized for eliding the ideological forces driving America’s fracturing. He’s repeatedly spoken about the dangers of polarization, a bit of a cop-out, given that only one American political party has leaders who lionize violent insurrection. This month A24, the powerhouse indie production company behind “Civil War,” released a map of the film’s fictional divisions on social media, under the hokey caption “Pledge your allegiance.” It showed an America split among the Loyalist States, stretching from the East Coast through the center of the country; the southern Florida Alliance; the secessionist Western Forces of California and Texas; and the New People’s Army of the northwest, which sounds vaguely Maoist.

This suggested a fictional universe in which far-right militias and antifa groups pose comparable threats, an impression strengthened by some of Garland’s comments at South by Southwest, the Austin, Texas, cultural festival where “Civil War” debuted . “I have a political position, and I have good friends on the other side of that political divide,” he said . “Honestly, I’m not trying to be cute. What’s so hard about that?” The obvious answer is that friendly disagreement between left and right is possible on some issues but not others; there’s no fruitful debate to be had about, for example, whether migrants are “poisoning the blood” of our country. Garland’s No Labels-style denunciation of extremism in general — as opposed to the particular kind of extremism behind America’s most deadly recent political violence — seemed to me a little glib and cynical, as if he wanted to make a hugely provocative movie but not risk offending potential audiences. If you’re going to dramatize many of our worst fears about the trajectory of American politics, I thought you should take the substance of those politics seriously.

But now that I’ve seen “Civil War,” which is neither glib nor cynical, Garland’s decision to keep the film’s politics a little ambiguous seems like a source of its power. The emphasis here should be on “a little” because, contrary to some of what I’d read, its values aren’t inscrutable, just lightly worn. Yes, there is a reference, early on, to “Portland Maoists.” We learn that the film’s heroine, a valiant, traumatized combat photographer named Lee, is famous for shooting the “antifa massacre,” but we never find out if antifa members were the perpetrators or victims. Still, it’s not a stretch to interpret the film as a premonition of how a seething, entropic country could collapse under the weight of Donald Trump’s return.

As “Civil War” opens, America’s third-term president — a man who will later be compared to Benito Mussolini, Nicolae Ceausescu and Muammar el-Qaddafi — is practicing a blustering speech. “We are now closer than we have ever been to victory,” he says, falsely, adding, “Some are already calling it the greatest victory in the history of mankind.” Nick Offerman, who plays the president, doesn’t imitate Trump’s mannerisms, but the phrasing — the absurd, mendacious hyperbole attributed to nameless third parties — is extremely familiar. Soon after this scene, a journalist imagines asking him if, in retrospect, disbanding the F.B.I. was a mistake.

The action in “Civil War” is driven by Lee and her colleagues’ quest to make it from New York to Washington, D.C., to capture the president’s overthrow by rapidly advancing rebel forces. (The front line, in a resonant note, is in Charlottesville, Va.) In the film’s most gutting scene, a paramilitary soldier filling a mass grave asks each of the journalists where they’re from. Lee is from Colorado, and a younger reporter whom she’s reluctantly taken on as a protégée is from Missouri. To the soldier, these women, who are, like him, both white, are the right kind of American. Others in their party don’t qualify.

Given this setup, the ideological indeterminacy of the rebels helps the movie avoid seeming schematic or didactic. “Civil War” is an antiwar war movie; you’re not supposed to root for anyone except the journalists witnessing it. Part of what makes it so searing, though, is that aside from its unlikely California-Texas alliance, its story doesn’t require too much explanation to make sense. Garland has said that the dynamics depicted in “Civil War” aren’t specific to America, but had he attempted a similar movie about his native England, a lot more narrative scaffolding would have been required to show how citizens turned fratricidal, not to mention where all the heavy weapons came from. In America, you need less signposting on the route from our uneasy present to an imagined implosion. The movie’s refugee camps don’t look all that different from the tent encampments in many American cities. The paramilitary guy, in his fatigues and goofy red sunglasses, could easily be a Boogaloo Boi or an Oath Keeper. The culminating battle in the capital is a more intense version of scenes we witnessed on Jan. 6.

Early in the movie Lee says, “Every time I survived a war zone and got the photo, I thought I was sending a warning home: Don’t do this.” “Civil War” works as a similar sort of warning. It’s close enough to where America is right now that we don’t need Garland to fill in all the blanks.

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Need a way to celebrate 420? Weed recommend these TV shows and movies about stoners

Puff, puff, pass the remote. 

The "high" and holy holiday of 4/20 is upon us once again, with plenty of pungent programming to toke. For the uninitiated, April 20 is an unofficial holiday also known as "Weed Day," dedicated to all things marijuana . It's traced back to 1971, when a group of high schoolers from San Rafael, California, known as the Waldos, agreed to meet at 4:20 p.m. with map in hand to search for a plot of marijuana plants that had been abandoned by its owner.

The notion of 420 as a countercultural celebration became a thing in the 1990s when a group of Grateful Dead fans posted flyers in Oakland, California, urging fans to light up on April 20 at 4:20 p.m.

What is 4/20? How April 20 became a holiday for weed-lovers everywhere

Wherever you fall on the pot spectrum, we're here to suggest stoner-themed movies and TV shows for just about every altered state, all of which are available to rent, buy, watch for free or stream with a subscription. 

If you need a toke of stoner wisdom: 'The Big Lebowski' 

If you think there's a more quotable stoner movie than "The Big Lebowski," well, that's just, like, your opinion, man. The Coen brothers' 1998 cult classic is an offbeat crime caper about a shaggy, White Russian-swilling stoner named The Dude (Jeff Bridges), who gets pulled into a ransom scheme involving a rich philanthropist's two-timing trophy wife (Tara Reid). Featuring an all-star cast including Philip Seymour Hoffman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi and John Goodman (Oscar-worthy as a foul-mouthed Vietnam vet), the film also has plenty of outlandish dream sequences that are best enjoyed after a few bong rips. 

Where to watch:   Hulu and Peacock

If you want to have your mind completely blown: 'Annihilation'

Next to 2023's " Beau Is Afraid ," one of the trippiest movies we've ever seen bar none is "Annihilation," Alex Garland's highbrow, thought-provoking 2018 thriller that bombed at the box office but has since become a source of endless analysis by science fiction fans. Natalie Portman stars as a biologist who ventures into a mysterious, bubble-like area called "The Shimmer" to find her missing husband (Oscar Isaac). There, she and her all-female team of scientists discover mutated creatures and eye-popping landscapes as they gradually lose their minds. The final 30 minutes – in which Portman encounters her alien-like double – will make you feel high without even smoking. 

Where to watch: Prime Video

If you miss getting high with your friends: 'Broad City'

Oh, Abbi and Ilana, how we miss you. Few series better capture New York in all its sweaty, smelly, scrappy glory than "Broad City." If you want to live vicariously through Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson as they smoke a bowl and go on delightfully absurd adventures, this is your show. 

Where to watch: Hulu and Paramount+

If you want to see how much attitudes about marijuana have changed: 'Reefer Madness'

Picture an after-school special with 1930s production values and you've got "Reefer Madness," a black-and-white morality tale intended to scare young people away from experimenting with "the burning weed with its roots in hell" – which, if you believed the film, might lead teens to commit murder, suicide or order someone to play the piano as fast as possible. But by the 1970s, "Reefer Madness" came to be seen as a case study of everything pot opponents got wrong – and something unintentionally hilarious to watch while blazing up. It even inspired a 2005 musical parody starring Alan Cumming and Kristen Bell.

Where to watch: Tubi and MGM+

If you want a classic with your chronic: 'Up In Smoke'

Pot comedy got its start this 1978 Cheech and Chong caper, in which the comics unwittingly drive a "fiberweed" van built entirely out of hardened marijuana resin from Mexico to the USA while being tailed by an incompetent narcotics officer (Stacy Keach).

Where to watch:   Paramount+ and Pluto TV

If you're going to be at it for a while: 'That '70s Show'

Eight seasons' worth of basement antics from Eric Forman and his friends should be more than enough to outlast anyone's weed supply.

Where to watch:   Peacock

If Sean Penn will always be Spicoli to you: 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'

If you're under 30, you've probably only ever known Penn, a two-time Oscar winner, as a Serious Dramatic Actor, having played a grieving father in "Mystic River," a condemned prisoner in "Dead Man Walking" and a gay political icon in "Milk." But Penn's big break came in this 1982 high school comedy, in which he played stoner dude Jeff Spicoli, whose worldview can be summed up thusly: "Surfing's not a sport, it's a way of life, it's no hobby. It's a way of looking at that wave and saying, 'Hey, bud, let's party!' "

Where to watch:  AMC+ and Philo

If you like bromantic bud comedies: 'Pineapple Express'

"Up in Smoke" may have invented the stoner movie genre, but this 2008 comedy starring Seth Rogen and James Franco as a process server and a pot dealer having a very bad night gave rise to an entire strain of marijuana. "As we were writing it," Rogen explained to The Cannabist in 2014, "we said, 'If we're ever at a weed store or buying weed and someone offers us Pineapple Express, we'll know we've made it !"

Where to watch: Netflix

If you like to contemplate the universe while high: 'Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey' 

At least you'll know you are high while watching Neil deGrasse Tyson ponder the mysteries of the galaxy, as opposed to the time I nearly collided with Neil deGrasse Tyson while getting on the elevator at work and wondered if the cold medicine I was on at the time was messing with my head. (Thankfully, we had photographic evidence of his visit, proving that I did not hallucinate the whole thing.)

Where to watch:   Tubi

If you want to feel alright, alright, alright: 'Dazed and Confused'

Like Penn, Matthew McConaughey has graduated to playing Oscar-caliber roles – and thinking deep thoughts in Lincoln commercials. But the difference is that McConaughey still begins his Oscar acceptance speech by saying, "All right, all right, all right!" And that unscripted line came from his very first scene in his very first movie: "Dazed and Confused," the 1993 Richard Linklater comedy in which the unknown Texan played a 20-something who had nothing better to do than hang out with high schoolers on the last day of classes.

Where to watch:  Peacock

If you still quote 'Chappelle's Show' regularly: 'Half Baked'

Catch glimpses of Dave Chappelle's future greatness (including his Lil' Jon impression) in this 1998 comedy, which he co-wrote and starred in as Thurgood Jenkins, a research laboratory janitor who sells the pot intended for use in an FDA study so he can bail his friend out of jail. Eventually, Thurgood and his pot-selling alter ego, Mr. Nice, become a little too successful, incurring the wrath of the local drug dealer.

If you've ever used the phrase 'Bye, Felicia': 'Friday' 

Rapper Ice Cube and writing partner DJ Pooh set out to create a "hood classic," and they pulled it off with this semi-autobiographical 1995 comedy about two friends (Cube and Chris Tucker) trying to figure out how to repay their pot dealer $200 before 10 p.m. And one throwaway line ("Bye, Felicia") entered the popular lexicon as a way to dismiss annoying people. Not too shabby for your first major script. In 2015, Friday even returned to theaters for a special 20th anniversary engagement on – you guessed it – 4/20.

If you'd do anything to satisfy your munchies: 'Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle'

Potheads are a suggestible lot. Mention any kind of junk food to them when the munchies are kicking in and they'll set off on an epic quest to find it. Such is the case for investment banker Harold (John Cho) and his medical school applicant buddy Kumar (Kal Penn), who see an ad for White Castle while getting stoned in this 2004 film and decide nothing else will satisfy their hunger but a bag of sliders – even if they have to survive a ride of terror with Neil Patrick Harris and hang-glide to get their hands on them.

Where to watch:  Tubi

If you think it's fun to mix Mickey Mouse and marijuana: 'Fantasia'

More than 75 years after its release, this animated classic, consisting of eight segments – including one on the history of Earth and another featuring Mickey as a sorcerer's apprentice – remains Disney's trippiest film, and the best companion for cannabis.

Where to watch:  Disney+

If you like to combine your sinsemilla with superheroes: 'Chronic-Con Episode 420: A New Dope'

Comedian and @midnight panelist Doug Benson has managed to milk two documentaries out of his marijuana habit: 2008's "Super High Me," in which he took a cue from Morgan Spurlock and spent a month off of pot and the next on a lot of it, and 2015's "Chronic-Con," in which he spends an entire Comic-Con stoned. And he may be onto something: being high would at least make it easier to stomach the exorbitant wifi fees at the convention center.

Where to watch: Tubi