Though it may seem too good to be true, the line up of new movies coming to Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBO Now and Netflix this month is no April Fool’s joke. From recent blockbuster hits such as Jurassic World and Minions to nostalgic all-time favorites like Casper, My Best Friend’s Wedding, and Risky Business, there is plenty for the whole family to enjoy this month.
With this much to watch, there’s no time to waste. Grab your popcorn and the remote and hit the couch – it’s time to get streaming!
For Kids and the Whole Family (Rated G/PG): Bananas (Amazon Prime; 4/1)
Casper (HBO Now; 4/1)
Dennis the Menace (Amazon Prime; 4/1)
Gremlins (Amazon Prime; 4/1)
Kong: King of the Apes (Netflix; 4/15)
Minions (Netflix; 4/24)
Teen Wolf Too (Hulu; 4/1)
The Princess Bride (Netflix; 4/1)
The Right Stuff (Netflix; 4/1)
You’ve Got Mail (Amazon Prime; 4/1)
For Teens, Young Adults and the Young at Heart (Rated PG-13): Batman (1989) (Amazon Prime; 4/1)
Deep Impact (Netflix; 4/1)
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (Amazon Prime and Hulu; 4/1)
Into the Blue (Amazon Prime; 4/1)
Jurassic World (HBO Now; 4/23)
Lars and the Real Girl (Amazon Prime; 4/1)
Men in Black II (Amazon Prime; 4/1)
My Best Friend’s Wedding (Hulu; 4/1)
Scrooged (Netflix; 4/1)
Something’s Gotta Give (Netflix; 4/1)
The Fault in Our Stars (Netflix; 4/1)
The Perfect Storm (Netflix; 4/1)
For Adults (Rated R): Erin Brockovitch (Netflix; 4/1)
Inherent Vice (HBO Now; 4/11)
Lucy (HBO Now; 4/9)
Mad Max (1989) (Amazon Prime; 4/12)
Risky Business (Amazon Prime; 4/1)
Swimming with Sharks (Hulu; 4/1)
The Big Lebowski (Amazon Prime; 4/1)
The Devil’s Advocate (Amazon Prime; 4/1)
It’s officially spring, which means it’s about time for every household’s annual purge and deep clean. While satisfying and always worthwhile, spring cleaning can tend to be extremely time consuming – and even a bit frustrating. So this year, after clearing out all of your extraneous unused appliances, do yourself a favor and buy the only popcorn maker you’ll ever need: West Bend’s Popcorn on Demand!
The Popcorn on Demand Hot Air Popcorn Machine is the fastest, most efficient way to make air-popped corn. One press of the lever on the side of this machine dispenses a single 100-calorie/5oz. serving, or the lever can be pressed again, up to four times, creating enough popcorn for the whole family at once. Essentially a one-stop-shop, the unit stores up to 32 oz. of kernels in the built-in storage compartment, dispensing conveniently pre-measured portions at any time without having to reload kernels (which are infamous culprits for spills!). For an added bonus, the machine’s popping chamber and popcorn chute’s smart design minimizes those pesky unpopped kernels, and directs only popped corn into the bowl. With minimal clean up necessary, this spring cleaning purchase will pay off with every snack session! And the Popcorn on Demand machine’s sleek, state-of-the-art design allows you to cross “spruce up the kitchen” off of your list of to-do’s the minute it lands on your countertop.
Not to mention, popcorn is a whole grain packed with fiber and antioxidants, and a super-healthy snack when made without all the additives added at the movie theater or in microwavable bags. So your body will be thankful for the internal spring cleaning you’ve done, too!
To purchase the Popcorn on Demand or find out more information about West Bend’s extensive line of kitchen appliances, please visit West Bend’s website.
We’ve had a good run, but sadly it’s time for some of our favorite winter TV shows to come to an end. We will have a few final laughs this week as Portlandia and Younger air their season finales, and we’ll have to find another source for supernatural thrills in April as we temporarily bid farewell to The Walking Dead, Shadowhunters, and Limitless. Life will become a bit more drama-free this spring when HBO wraps up Girls, Togetherness, and Vinyl; especially since Showtime will simultaneously conclude the current seasons of Shameless and Billions. America will shed our last unanimous tears as FOX crowns the 15th and final pop icon on American Idol, which will air in a three-night series finale April 5, 6 and 7.
So get ready to post up in front of your TV with your friends, family, and fresh bowl of popcorn; there are plenty of finales here you won’t want to miss!
Comedy Younger (TV Land; Mar. 23 @10/9c)
Portlandia (IFX; Mar. 24 @10/9c)
The Big Bang Theory (CBS; May 12 @8/7c)
2 Broke Girls (CBS; May 12 @9:30/8:30c) Mike & Molly (CBS; May 16 @8/7c)
Action/Science Fiction The Walking Dead (AMC; April 3 @9/8c)
Shadowhunters (Freeform; April 5 @9/8c)
Supergirl (CBS; April 18 @8/7c)
Limitless (CBS; April 26 @10/9c)
The Vampire Diaries (CBS; May 13 @8/7c)
DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (The CW; May 19 @8/7c)
The 100 (The CW; May 19 @9/8c)
The Flash (The CW; May 24 @8/7c)
Arrow (The CW; May 25 @8/7c)
Supernatural (The CW; May 25 @9/8c)
Crime/Drama Shameless (Showtime; April 3 @9/8c)
Billions (Showtime; April 10 @10/9c)
Togetherness (HBO; April 10 @10:30/9:30c)
Girls (HBO; April 17 @10/9c)
Vinyl (HBO; April 17 @9/8c) The Good Wife (CBS; May 8 @9/8c)
Elementary (CBS; May 8 @10/9c)
Reality TV American Idol (FOX; 3-night finale April 5-7 @8/7c)
The Amazing Race (CBS; May 13 @8/7c)
Survivor (CBS; May 18 @8/7c)
Titles in red note series finale.
But not to worry; spring and summer have a whole slew of series and season premieres in store. Check back here in a few weeks for a full breakdown of small screen shows to look forward to!
Get your brackets and your popcorn ready- it’s officially March Madness season! With so many wild and unpredictable matchups this year, we’re sure to be spending lots of time with our TVs over the next few weeks.
The NCAA Tournament officially kicks off tonight in Dayton, Ohio with the First Four tournament. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect from SB Nation:
The first game features Atlantic Sun champ Florida Gulf Coast (20-13) against Northeast Conference champ Fairleigh Dickinson (18-14). Florida Gulf Coast became a national phenomenon after its Cinderella run to the Sweet 16 in the 2013 tournament, but this year’s team plays nothing like the Dunk City you know and love. Fairleigh Dickinson, meanwhile, is making its first tournament appearance since 2005 after upsetting top-seeded Wagner in the NEC title game.
The winner will earn the No. 16 seed in the East Region and the right to play No. 1 North Carolina in the Round of 64.
Following the conclusion of that game, the Vanderbilt Commodores (19-13) will take on the Wichita State Shockers (24-8). Despite being a First Four game between two bubble teams, this could be one of the most intriguing matchups of the opening round. Vanderbilt has two projected first-round NBA draft picks in point guard Wade Baldwin IV and center Damian Jones, but the Commodores have been inconsistent all season. On the other side, Wichita State is led by the most experienced backcourt in the country, Ron Baker and Fred VanVleet. The Shockers earned an at-large bid after being upset by Northern Iowa in the MVC tournament.
The winner will claim the South Region’s No. 11 seed and face the No. 6 Arizona Wildcats.
The First Four games will air on truTV, and will be available on the March Madness Live stream as well as the app.
Tuesday, March 15
Game 1: Florida Gulf Coast vs. Fairleigh Dickinson, 6:40 p.m. ET
Game 2: Vanderbilt vs. Wichita St., after conclusion of Game 1
Wednesday, March 16
Game 3: Holy Cross vs. Southern, 6:40 p.m. ET
Game 4: Michigan vs. Tulsa, after conclusion of Game 3
For the full schedule of March Madness games, visit the NCAA website.
After years of built-up hype, the highly anticipated release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is finally only two short weeks away. And according to Variety, the action-packed comic book film looks like it will be a box office smash, with early tracking suggesting it will open to at least $120 million on March 25.
The film brings together some of DC Comics’ most iconic characters in Superman (Henry Cavill), Batman (Ben Affleck) and Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot). In the follow up to Man of Steel, Superman returns after the events of the Kryptonian attack on Metropolis that marked the beginning of his journey, and a weary, seasoned Batman suits up to take him on in a battle royale of unchecked power. While the world wrestles with what kind of hero they really need, Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg) seizes the opportunity to present a new threat to humanity.
And in case that didn’t get you excited enough, here are some highlights of what the cast, crew and critics have to say about what’s sure to be the showdown of the year:
When asked whether Ben Affleck has any trepidation about starring in the upcoming Batman,given his regrets about the 2003 film Daredevil, Affleck replied:
Indeed I have regrets about Daredevil. I have regrets about all the movies that I don’t think were executed properly. … Look, if I thought we were remaking Daredevil, I’d be out there picketing myself … and that goes for other movies as well that I haven’t been happy with. You know, I’m hard on myself and I have exacting standards and I want to do excellent work and I don’t always succeed, but I think you have to start out with that drive.
[Batman] was written by Chris Terrio, who wrote Argo, who’s not a comic guy. And it’s directed by Zach Snyder, who’s a incredibly magical sort of visual stylist who’s steeped in the comic world. And you have this sandwich of talents. I felt very confident about it. … I thought it would be nice to make one of these movies really, really good.
In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Tonight, Morgan Freeman, who played Lucius Fox in the Nolan trilogy, said that for his money, no one will ever stack up to Bale’s Batman.
You know, I’m happy for Ben [Affleck, who dons the cowl in the upcoming Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice], but I don’t know how that’s gonna work. Because the Dark Knight was almost ‘it.’ Pretty much ‘it,'” Freeman said. “Did you see Batman Begins? I don’t think you can beat that.
While Bale was happy to hear his co-stars praise, he was much more diplomatic in his answer.
Everyone brings their own element to that — Ben [Affleck] will do that as well,” he added. “I think the trailers are looking great and I’m looking forward to that. But right on for Morgan [Freeman] for saying no one will ever be that, I very much like him.
In an insightful interview with Empire for their Batman v Superman issue, director Zack Snyder opened up about the time he went to Christopher Nolan, director of The Dark Knight trilogy and executive producer on Man Of Steel, about his plans for the next DC film. Specifically, that he intended to pit Superman against Batman – and that Batman would essentially be the bad guy.
“You tell me if you don’t want me to do it,” Snyder told Nolan. After a silence, Nolan said, “Well, we don’t own these characters. When you’re done making Batman movies, someone else will [make them].”
But with Nolan’s blessing, Snyder has set about creating what he sees as a very intimate battle between two superheroes. “In a lot of ways Batman v Superman is a very personal concept,” he insists. “It is just two people trying to understand each other’s point of view.”
If you need us, we’ll be at home with a fresh bowl of popcorn, marathon watching every Batman and Superman movie we can get our hands on.
Didn’t your movie fix leading up to the Oscars? Have no fear! There are dozens of new movies being released on Amazon Prime, HBO, Hulu and Netflix that are guaranteed to keep everyone in the family entertained all month long.
With so many phenomenal G- and PG-rated movies now available to stream, there are plenty of bonding opportunities for the whole family this month. From old-school classics like Ghostbusters and Revenge of the Pink Panther to brand-new releases such as Pee-Wee’s Big Holiday, shared laughs are guaranteed among audiences of all ages.
007 enthusiasts will be glued to Hulu this month as the service begins streaming nine different Bond films on March 1. The collection spans from Sean Connery’s heyday in Dr. No (1963) and Thunderball (1965) to Pierce Brosnan’s suave stint in GoldenEye (1995) and Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), with several unforgettable Bond performances from Roger Moore and Timothy Dalton in between.
And for football fans mourning the off-season, you’ll be thrilled to hear that Remember the Titans, Friday Night Lights and Gridiron Gang are all available to stream for free this month.
So grab a fresh bowl of popcorn and hit the couch – it’s time to start streaming!
For Kids and the Whole Family (Rated G/PG): A View to Kill (1985) (Mar. 1, Hulu)
Dr. No (1963) (Mar. 1, Hulu)
For Your Eyes Only (1981) (Mar. 1, Hulu)
From Russia with Love (1964) (Mar. 1, Hulu)
Ghostbusters (Mar. 1, Amazon Prime)
Ghostbusters II (Mar. 1, Amazon Prime)
Good Burger (Mar. 1, Netflix)
Groundhog Day (Mar. 1, Netflix)
Moonraker (1979) (Mar. 1, Hulu)
Pee-wee’s Big Holiday (Mar. 18, Netflix)
Remember the Titans (Mar. 1, HBO Go)
Revenge of the Pink Panther (Mar. 1, Hulu)
Thunderball (1965) (Mar. 1, Hulu)
Top Gun (Mar. 1, Hulu)
For Teens, Young Adults and the Young at Heart (Rated PG-13): Charlie St. Cloud (Mar. 16, Netflix)
Dude, Where’s My Car? (Mar. 1, Hulu)
Friday Night Lights (Mar. 1, HBO Go)
Gattaca (Mar. 3, Amazon Prime)
Goldeneye (1995) (Mar. 1, Hulu)
Gridiron Gang (Mar. 16, Netflix)
Larry Crowne (Mar. 16, Netflix)
License to Kill (1989) (Mar. 1, Hulu)
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (Mar. 1, HBO Go)
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (Mar. 1, Netflix)
The Seven Year Itch (Mar. 1, Amazon Prime)
Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) (Mar. 1, Hulu)
For Adults (Rated R): Capote (Mar. 1, Hulu)
Flawless (Mar. 1, Hulu)
The Ninth Gate (Mar. 1, Hulu)
The 2016 Oscars are coming up this Sunday, and unless you’ve been at the theaters every weekend over the past 6 months, there’s a good chance that you- like us- might have some catching up to do on this year’s nominees.
Thankfully, many of the most-talked about films are already available to stream online. While you’ll still have to take a trip to the movies to catch Leonardo DiCaprio’s celebrated performance in The Revenant, Eddie Redmayne’s groundbreaking role in The Danish Girl, or gawk over the star-studded cast of The Big Short, there are more than enough of this year’s nominated films to keep you busy all week without having to leave your couch (or your popcorn machine!). We’ve rounded them up for you:
Amy (Amazon Prime): Best Documentary Feature
Bridge of Spies (Amazon Prime): Best Picture, Original Screenplay, Production Design, Set Decoration, Original Score, Sound Mixing
Cartel Land (Amazon Prime, Netflix): Best Documentary Feature
Cinderella (Amazon Prime): Best Costume Design
Ex Machina (Amazon Prime): Best Original Screenplay, Visual Effects
Fifty Shades of Grey (Amazon Prime, HBO): Best Original Song
Inside Out (Amazon Prime): Best Animated Feature, Original Screenplay
The Look of Silence (Amazon Prime): Best Documentary Feature
Mad Max: Fury Road (Amazon Prime, HBO): Best Picture, Best Director (George Miller), Cinematography, Film Editing, Production Design, Costume Design, Makeup and Hairstyling, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, Visual Effects
The Martian (Amazon Prime): Best Picture, Best Director (Ridley Scott), Best Actor (Matt Damon), Adapted Screenplay, Production Design, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, Visual Effects
Shaun the Sheep (Amazon Prime): Best Animated Feature
Sicario (Amazon Prime): Best Original Score, Cinematography, Sound Editing
Spectre (Amazon Prime): Best Original Song
Spotlight (Amazon Prime): Best Picture, Best Director (Tom McCarthy), Supporting Actor (Mark Ruffalo), Supporting Actress (Rachel McAdams), Original Screenplay, Film Editing
Steve Jobs (Amazon Prime): Best Actor (Michael Fassbender), Supporting Actress (Kate Winslet)
Straight Outta Compton (Amazon Prime): Best Original Screenplay
The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out a Window and Disappeared (Amazon Prime): Best Makeup and Hairstyling
What Happened, Miss Simone? (Netflix): Best Documentary Feature
Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom (Netflix): Best Documentary Feature
And for the dedicated moviegoers who are already up to speed on all of this year’s contenders, there are plenty of past Oscar-winning films that you can stream this week to get you even more excited for Sunday’s awards ceremony:
Available on Netflix (sorted by most Oscars won):
The English Patient: Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress (Juliette Binoche), Best Director (Anthony Minghella), Best Cinematography, Best Set Decoration, Bets Costume Design, Best Sound, Best Film Editing, Best Score
Shakespeare in Love: Best Picture, Best Actress (Gwyneth Paltrow), Best Supporting Actress (Judi Dench), Best Original Screenplay, Best Set Decoration, Best Costume Design, Best Score
Forrest Gump: Best Picture, Best Director (Robert Zemeckis), Best Actor (Tom Hanks), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Visual Effects, and Best Film Editing
Patton: Best Actor (George C. Scott), Best Director (Franklin J. Schaffner), Best Writing, Best Set Decoration, Best Sound, Best Film Editing
The Apartment: Best Picture, Best Director (Billy Wilder), Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing, and Best Art Direction
The French Connection: Best Picture, Best Actor (Gene Hackman), Best Director (William Friedkin), Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Film Editing
The Silence of the Lambs: Best Picture, Best Actor (Anthony Hopkins), Best Actress (Jodie Foster), Best Director (Jonathan Demme), and Best Adapted Screenplay
Annie Hall: Best Actress (Diane Keaton), Best Picture, Best Director (Woody Allen), and Best Original Screenplay
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, Best Set Decoration, and Best Foreign Film
High Noon: Best Actor (Gary Cooper), Best Film Editing, Best Music – Original Song, and Best Score
Marty: Best Picture, Best Actor (Ernest Borgnine), Best Director (Delbert Mann), and Best Original Screenplay
Ordinary People: Best Picture, Best Director (Robert Redford), Best Supporting Actor (Timothy Hutton), and Best Adapted Screenplay
Rain Man: Best Picture, Best Director (Barry Levinson), Best Actor (Dustin Hoffman), and Best Original Screenplay
Who Framed Roger Rabbit: Best Film Editing, Best Sound Effects Editing, Best Visual Effects, Special Achievement Award (Richard Williams)
A Room With a View: Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Set Decoration, and Best Costume Design
Moonstruck: Best Actress (Cher), Best Supporting Actress (Olympia Dukakis), and Best Original Screenplay
Fargo: Best Actress (Frances McDormand), and Best Original Screenplay
Good Will Hunting: Best Supporting Actor (Robin Williams), and Best Original Screenplay
The Iron Lady: Best Actress (Meryl Streep), and Best Makeup
The 58th Annual Grammy Awards take place tonight, and whether you’re a Swiftie rooting for 1989 to take “Album of the Year” or hope Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly gets the recognition it deserves, there’s one thing everyone will agree on: popcorn is a must when it comes to viewing parties!
And thanks to West Bend’s innovative technology, you won’t miss a beat while serving up everyone’s favorite snack. The Popcorn on Demand Hot Air Popcorn Machine is the fastest, most efficient way to make air-popped corn; and with a 32 oz. built-in storage unit, you can feed everyone at the party with just the lift of a finger – literally! One press of the lever on the side of this machine dispenses a single 100-calorie/5oz. serving, or the lever can be pressed again, up to four times, creating enough popcorn for the whole group at once. For an added bonus, the machine’s popping chamber and popcorn chute’s smart design minimizes those pesky unpopped kernels, and directs only popped corn into the bowl! To find out more about the Popcorn on Demand and West Bend’s extensive line of popcorn machines, visit westbend.com.
If it almost sounds too easy, that’s because it truly is! If you’re looking to go the extra mile to impress your guests, try making one (or more!) of West Bend’s deliciously creative popcorn recipes.
So sit back, relax and enjoy the show – we’re all pop fans tonight!
Valentine’s Day falls over President’s Day this year, and the serendipitous long weekend will allow for plenty of extra down time to snuggle up with our loved ones – be that a significant other or a fresh bowl of popcorn and a bottle of wine – and enjoy many a mushy movie marathon.
Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, or just love being in love, there are plenty of films you’ll be fond of streaming this weekend:
Family-friendly (G/PG): Anastasia (Netflix)
Bicentennial Man (HBO)
My Big Fat Greek Wedding (HBO)
Rio (HBO)
Tarzan (Neftlix)
The Book of Life (HBO)
For tweens, teens and the young at heart (PG-13): 10 Things I Hate About You (HBO)
A Good Year (HBO)
A Knight’s Tale (HBO)
Across the Universe (Netflix)
Drive Me Crazy (Netflix)
Ghost (Netflix)
Moonrise Kingdom (Netflix)
Notting Hill (Netflix)
Practical Magic (Netflix)
Roman Holiday (Netflix)
Serendipity (Netflix)
The Fault in Our Stars (HBO)
The Longest Ride (HBO)
The Switch (Netflix)
For the grown-ups (R): Atonement (Neflix)
Broken Flowers (HBO)
Cruel Intentions (Neftlix)
Gone Girl (HBO)
Knocked Up (HBO)
Shakespeare in Love (Netflix)
Silver Linings Playbook (Netflix)
The English Patient (Netflix) The Piano (HBO)
It’s a new month, which means we have a whole new slew of movies available to stream online. While we will be sorry to say goodbye to a few of our favorite go-to films, there are plenty of exciting new titles coming out on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime and HBO throughout the month of February that we have to look forward to.
February’s offerings span the spectrum from old-school classics like The Karate Kid and An Officer and a Gentleman to brand new releases such as Amy and Dope, as well as timeless family favorites including Men in Black and Charlie’s Angels. While Jerry Maguire will no longer be available on Netflix, you can get your fix at the end of the month when Hulu begins streaming the iconic rom-com. Plus, if you have yet to see the new Kung Fu Panda 3 in theaters, you can start preparing the whole family by streaming the original on HBO.
So grab a fresh bowl of popcorn and hit the couch – it’s movie night!
For Kids and the Whole Family (Rated G/PG): Astro Boy (Feb. 1, Hulu)
Coraline (Feb. 1, HBO)
Evan Almighty (Feb. 1, HBO)
Jonas Brothers: The Concert Experience (Feb. 1, HBO)
Kung Fu Panda (Feb. 1, HBO)
Open Season (Feb. 15, Netflix)
Scooby Doo (Feb. 1, Netflix)
The Karate Kid (Feb. 1, Amazon Prime)
The Little Engine That Could (Feb. 1, HBO)
For Teens, Young Adults and the Young at Heart (Rated PG-13): Armageddon (Feb. 1, Netflix)
Batman (1989) (Feb. 1, Amazon Prime)
Charlie’s Angels (Feb. 1, Netflix)
Furious 7 (Feb. 13, HBO)
Men in Black (Feb. 1, Amazon Prime)
San Andreas (Feb. 27, HBO)
School Ties (Feb. 1, Hulu)
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (Feb. 1, Netflix; Feb. 4, Amazon Prime)
Transformers (Feb. 1, HBO)
For Adults (Rated R): Ali (Feb. 1, HBO)
Amy (Feb. 1, Amazon Prime)
An Officer and a Gentleman (Feb. 1, Hulu)
Braveheart (Feb. 1, Hulu)
Dope (Feb. 10, Netlflix)
Jerry Maguire (Feb. 29, Hulu)
Lost in Translation (Feb. 1, Amazon Prime)
Mortdecai (Feb. 6, Hulu)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (Feb. 1, HBO)
Sin City (Feb. 1, Netflix)
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