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The sequel to Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman’s 26% Rotten Tomatoes fan favorite comedy just got some major reinforcements to its ensemble. Deadline reports that Lee Pace (Foundation), Xolo Maridueña (Blue Beetle), Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones), and Solly McLeod (The Dead Don’t Hurt) have all joined the cast of Practical Magic 2, which is eyeing a September 18, 2026, release date. The report also dropped the bomb that Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing are also due to reprise their roles as Aunt Jet and Aunt Frances, respectively. It was reported earlier this year that Joey King (A Family Affair) had also joined the cast of Practical Magic 2. Production on the sequel has officially begun, which should give the crew plenty of time to ensure it hits its fall release date.

Although not particularly well-received by critics upon release — the 26% Rotten Tomatoes score is evidence of that — Practical Magic has become...

Exclusive: Chris Witaske (The Bear), Christine Horn (Classified), and Sophia Reid-Gantzert (Death and Other Details) have joined Netflix‘s Bert Kreischer comedy Free Bert in recurring roles.

Character details are under wraps. Stand-up comedian Kreischer co-created, exec produces and stars as himself — shirtless comedian, party legend, perpetual wildcard — in Free Bert, where he finds himself in uncharted territory when his daughters are accepted to an elite Beverly Hills private school. When his unbridled antics turn his family into outcasts, he decides to “put on a shirt” and stifle his true nature to better fit in.

As previously announced, Arden Myrin also stars in the six-episode series, along with newcomers Ava Ryan and Lilou Lang, with Mandell Maughan aboard in a recurring role. In addition to Kreischer, the show is co-created and exec produced by Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel, who serve as writers, directors and showrunners.

Fans are waiting with bated breath to see Joe Keery return for one last performance as Steve Harrington in the final season of Stranger Things, but before he returns to Hawkins, the star will feature in another project that just got an exciting new look. Keery stars alongside Lily James, Willem Dafoe, and Rachel Sennott in the first trailer for Finally Dawn, which can be found below. The period drama follows a young Roman woman who finds herself in a life of stardom that isn’t all it's cracked up to be. Finally Dawn has been set for release next month on July 18, and it hails from writer/director Saverio Costanzo. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2023, and it will finally be released in the U.S. now, nearly two years later.

The stars of Finally Dawn, which is partially in French and was formerly titled Finalmente I’alba,...

On Sunday 22 June 2025, BBC Two broadcasts Later … with Jools Holland!

Season 66 Episode 6 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Later … with Jools Holland” promises an exciting mix of musical talent. This episode features Rotherham’s own Self Esteem, known for her powerful voice and engaging performances. Joining her is Tom Odell, a singer and pianist who has captured hearts with his heartfelt lyrics and melodies.

Emma-Jean Thackray, a musical polymath, brings her unique sound to the stage. Her ability to blend different genres makes her a standout artist. Chicago’s Ezra Furman adds his own flair, known for his energetic performances and thought-provoking songs. Lastly, the episode includes Greentea Peng, a psychedelic songstress whose music offers a dreamy and immersive experience.

In addition to the musical performances, Jools Holland will have a chat with Guy Garvey. The conversation is expected to delve into Garvey’s experiences in the music industry and...

On Sunday 15 June 2025, BBC Two broadcasts Later … with Jools Holland!

Season 66 Episode 4 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Later … with Jools Holland” promises an exciting mix of musical talent. Scheduled to air on BBC Two, this episode features a diverse lineup that showcases both established and emerging artists.

The iconic girl group Sugababes will take the stage, bringing their signature pop sound and harmonies. Fans can expect a performance that highlights their rich history in the music scene. Alongside them, the London rock band Wolf Alice is set to deliver their energetic and captivating style, known for blending various genres.

Kae Tempest, a talented wordsmith, will also be featured. Their powerful lyrics and unique delivery are sure to leave a lasting impression. The episode will also introduce Obongjayar, a Nigerian-born artist whose music often blends different cultural influences, adding to the variety of sounds.

From Donegal, George Houston will share his musical talents,...

On Sunday 15 June 2025, BBC Two broadcasts Later … with Jools Holland!

Season 66 Episode 5 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Later … with Jools Holland” promises an exciting mix of musical talent. This week, viewers can look forward to a diverse lineup that includes the energetic rock band Wet Leg, known for their catchy tunes and vibrant performances. They bring a fresh sound that has captured the attention of many.

Joining Wet Leg is the legendary band Sparks. With a career spanning decades, Sparks is sure to deliver a memorable performance that showcases their unique style. Fans of classic rock will appreciate their presence on the show.

The episode also features Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi, who is celebrated for his emotive piano compositions. Einaudi’s music often creates a serene atmosphere, offering a nice contrast to the rock sounds of the other artists.

South London and Colombian singer Sasha Keable adds another layer...

It looks like Tom Holland's new Spider-Man movie will be taking some pointers from Robert Pattinson's The Batman when it begins filming. To avoid shooting in New York City, the movie will be shot in Scotland.

The Herald Scotland reports that Spider-Man 4 filming is set to take over Glasgow this summer, beginning in mid-August. Production crews will be in the city center to shoot scenes forSpider-Man: Brand New Day, with Tom Holland reprising his role as Peter Parker/ Spider-Man. Filming notifications for the production (under the working title 'Blue Oasis') were sent out to residents in Glasgow city center earlier this week.

The letters reveal that Spider-Man's production crews are "working towards" filming on Bothwell street, St. Vincent Street, Waterloo Street and Oak Street through Richmond street, The Herald reports. Some of the scenes will involve vehicles being in the road, meaning that these areas will be...

On Sunday 1 June 2025, BBC Two broadcasts Later … with Jools Holland!

Season 66 Episode 3 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Later … with Jools Holland” promises an exciting lineup for music fans on BBC Two. The show will feature performances from a mix of established artists and fresh talent, making it a must-watch.

Sheffield Britpop legends Pulp will take the stage, bringing their iconic sound and memorable hits. Fans of the genre can expect a nostalgic experience as the band showcases their unique style. The Hives, known for their energetic rock performances, will also be featured. Their Swedish roots and lively music are sure to get the audience moving.

American singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega will offer a different vibe with her thoughtful lyrics and melodic tunes. Her presence adds depth to the episode, appealing to those who appreciate storytelling through music. Rising star Nectar Woode will make an appearance as well, introducing audiences to her fresh sound and talent.

The proliferation of streaming services means that audiences are constantly bombarded with things to watch, and it's easy for individual movies to get lost in the fray. Yet, every once in a while, a film that might very well have faded into obscurity before the streaming era manages to secure a new lease on life when it hits, say, Prime Video.

Time and time again, Amazon's streaming platform has proved itself to be a golden opportunity for movies that failed at the box office. Prime Video helped Gareth Edwards' ambitious 2023 sci-fi movie "The Creator" find an audience, but it has also benefitted films that are, for want of a more polite phrasing, pretty bad. Ryan Reynolds' worst-reviewed movie became a Prime Video hit 12 years after its release, after all -- and Nicole Kidman's 2025 critical flop "Holland" did the same immediately after it hit streaming platform.

Now, singer Rihanna's first major blockbuster movie,...

On Sunday 25 May 2025, BBC Two broadcasts Later … with Jools Holland!

Season 66 Episode 2 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Later … with Jools Holland” promises an exciting mix of music and conversation. Set to air on BBC Two, this episode features a lineup that showcases both established and emerging talent. Fans of live music can look forward to performances from the popular band Franz Ferdinand, known for their energetic sound and catchy tunes.

Joy Crookes, a rising star in the music scene, will also take the stage. Her unique voice and powerful lyrics have been gaining attention, making her a must-see in this episode. Billy Nomates, with her distinctive style, adds to the diverse musical offerings, while Alt Blk Era brings a fresh perspective with their innovative sound.

Cameron Winter and Jackson Dean round out the lineup, promising a variety of performances that highlight different genres and styles. Each artist is set to bring their own flair,...

Nicole Kidman has offered an exciting update on Practical Magic 2. The Oscar winner is set to reunite with co-star Sandra Bullock on the long-awaited sequel.

The follow-up to 1998's hit supernatural comedy landed a 2026 release date, with Bird Box and The Night Manager filmmaker Susanne Bier stepping in for original director Griffin Dunne. Kidman and Bullock have both worked with Bier before — on Netflix original series The Perfect Couple and 2018 movie Bird Box, respectively. Like the original, Practical Magic 2 is based on characters created by author Alice Hoffman in her 1995 novel of the same name.

Practical Magic Hits Theaters in 2026

Kidman offered some brief comments about the project during an appearance the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival on Saturday (May 18), according to The Hollywood Reporter.

"Sandy’s worked with [Bier on Bird Box], too, so the two of us were like, well, this is the perfect triangle because we all...

Nicole Kidman has touched down at the Cannes Film Festival, where she is set to receive the Woman in Motion Award from Kering chairman and CEO François-Henri Pinault, Cannes president Iris Knobloch and festival director Thierry Fremaux. Ahead of the awards dinner, Kidman joined Variety’s Angelique Jackson for a Kering Woman in Motion talk in which the Oscar winner spoke passionately about her commitment to uplifting female directors.

It was in 2017 when Kidman made a public vow to work with a woman director every 18 months. She had no idea if that would even be possible, but she was determined to see it through. And see it through she has. In the last eight years, plus factoring in her current projects in development, Kidman has teamed up with 27 female directors across her her various film and television projects.

“I was going to make it possible,” Kidman said during the Kering talk about her vow.

On Sunday 18 May 2025, BBC Two broadcasts Later … with Jools Holland!

Season 66 Episode 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Later … with Jools Holland” promises to be an exciting mix of music and talent. Jools Holland, known for his engaging style, will bring together a variety of artists, from well-known legends to fresh, undiscovered talents. This blend of musicians is what makes the show special, as it highlights different styles and sounds.

Viewers can expect live performances that showcase the artists’ unique skills. Each performance is a chance to experience something new and enjoy the energy that comes from live music. Jools Holland often engages with the artists through interviews, giving insight into their backgrounds and creative processes. This adds depth to the performances and helps the audience connect with the music on a personal level.

The episode will likely feature a mix of genres, appealing to a wide range of musical tastes.

The excitement builds as “Later … with Jools Holland” returns for Season 66 with its first episode airing on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 10:00 Pm on BBC Two. Jools Holland, known for his charm and musical expertise, will once again create a vibrant atmosphere filled with live performances, engaging interviews, and a mix of genres that appeal to all music lovers.

In this season opener, Jools is set to showcase a lineup that includes both legendary artists and fresh, undiscovered talent. This unique blend promises to deliver unforgettable musical moments that highlight the diverse landscape of today’s music scene. Fans can expect a night filled with energy and creativity as these artists take the stage to share their passion for music.

The show not only features live performances but also provides a platform for artists to connect with the audience through candid interviews. Jools Holland’s natural ability to draw out stories...

Hulu has just released the trailer for season 2 of Nine Perfect Strangers. The series stars Nicole Kidman, Henry Golding, Lena Olin, Annie Murphy, Christine Baranski, Lucas Englander, King Princess, Murray Bartlett, Dolly de Leon, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Mark Strong and Aras Aydin. The show hails from David E. Kelley, Bruna Papandrea’s Made Up Stories, Nicole Kidman’s Blossom Films, and Fifth Season. Fifth Season is handling distribution on the series as well. The series is executive produced by David E. Kelley, Nicole Kidman, Per Saari, Bruna Papandrea, Steve Hutensky, Molly Allen, Jonathan Levine, Rachel Shukert, Liane Moriarty, Matthew Tinker, Anthony Byrne and Jh Butterworth.

The official synopsis reads,

“Nine new strangers connected in ways they could never imagine are invited by mysterious guru Masha Dmitrichenko (Nicole Kidman) to join a transformational wellness retreat in the Austrian Alps. Over the course of a week, she takes them to the brink. Will they make it?...

Nicole Kidman will soon be in motion heading back to Cannes.

The Oscar winning actress — coming off a dizzying 2024 that included screen outings in Babygirl, Holland, Lioness, The Perfect Couple, A Family Affair and Expats — has been confirmed to receive the next Women in Motion Award. The honor, presented during the Cannes Film Festival from the fest itself and longtime partner Kering, will be doled out May 18 during a glamorous gala, which is typically attended by the Cannes jury, A-list stars, auteurs and industry insiders.

Kidman will be the milestone 10th Women in Motion recipient, joining a roster of honorees that includes NBCUniversal chief Donna Langley, Jane Fonda, Isabelle Huppert, Patty Jenkins, Geena Davis, Susan Sarandon, Viola Davis, Michelle Yeoh, Gong Li and Salma Hayek Pinault. The award is designed to honor “female artists who, through their career and commitment, advance the place of women in cinema and in society.

Director and producer Todd Holland has signed with Buchwald for representation.

The Emmy and Directors Guild Award winner has helmed more than 150 episodes of television throughout his career, along with a host of pilots and several feature films. He’s most associated with HBO’s The Larry Sanders Show and Fox’s Malcolm in the Middle — he directed 51 episodes of the former and 26 installments of Malcolm, winning Emmys for his work on both shows.

Holland’s directing credits also include episodes of 30 Rock, Twin Peaks, My So-Called Life, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Not Dead Yet and Grace and Frankie, among many others. He also helmed the pilots of Go On, The Real O’Neals, Girls Club and Mr. Mayor, among others, helping set the visual template for those shows.

Most recently, Holland directed and shared a story credit on Paramount+’s movie Monster High 2 (he also directed its predecessor), which...

Andrew Garfield is opening about playing Spider-Man again.

The 41-year-old played the superhero in two of his own standalone movies, and reprised his version in the most recent, Spider-Man: No Way Home.

During a recent Comic Con stop in Abu Dhabi, Andrew opened up about portraying the web-slinging Marvel character and what it would take for him to do it again.

Keep reading to find out more…

“I would love to play the character again in some capacity, but I think it would have to be very weird. I would want to do something very strange. I would want to do something very unique and offbeat and surprising,” he shared, via Et bel Arabi. “Kind of like the creative freedom they have with the animated Spider-Verse movies.”

Andrew previously mentioned why he thought he would never be cast as Spider-Man, and in October 2024, he dished why reprising his version was healing in No Way Home.

"Holland," a thriller starring Nicole Kidman and Matthew Macfadyen, first premiered at the South by Southwest film festival in early March. I was there for its second screening at the festival and had a great time, but apparently I was the odd one out: the movie has a 23% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes, a solid 37% below what it needed to be certified fresh. When it was released on Prime Video on March 27, audiences didn't seem to like it either. It has a 24% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, as well as a 5.0 out of 10 rating on IMDb. The low rating is baffling to me because "The Astronaut," which is the actual worst movie at the festival, is somehow beating it with its 45% Rt score. 

Despite all that, Prime Video subscribers are watching "Holland" in droves. It's currently the #2 most-viewed movie of the week on the platform, right behind the hit 2024 blockbuster "Twisters.

Walter Salles has revealed he is eager to work again with The Motorcycle Diaries star Gael García Bernal, and that an opportunity nearly arose ahead of his making Oscar-winning drama I’m Still Here.

“We’ve been trying for a long time,” Salles told journalists at the Doha Film Institute’s Qumra event this weekend, saying they had worked on a project involving characters from different Latin American countries that had not come to fruition.

“I developed it for Gael. I would love to work again with Gael. He’s one of my closest friends and one of the persons I love most in life and in cinema as well, he was an incredible co-author of The Diaries,” Salles said of the Mexican star, whose recent credits include La Máquena and Holland.

“I love the idea of cinema being done by a family, and Gael is certainly part of that family…...

This week's Empire Podcast sees the long-awaited return of one of our favourite guests, the wonderful British actor Will Poulter, who talks to Chris Hewitt about his role in Alex Scharfman's surreal new satire Death Of A Unicorn and what it's like to play a prize A-hole before engaging in some impromptu tongue-twisters. [20:38 — 33:28 approx] And Willy P (as nobody calls him) isn't the only returning guest joining us this week, as the uber talented Amber Midthunder sits down on Zoom with Amon Warmann to dive deep into her role in new Jack Quaid led action comedy Novocaine. [1:07:21 - 1:23:34 approx]

Either side of those, Chris is joined in the podbooth by James Dyer and, for the first time in forever, Ben Travis. Together, they discuss the videogames they'd like to see adapted into movies, review Death Of A Unicorn, Holland, Last Swim, and The Most Precious Of Cargoes, and go deep on tons of movie news,...

Holland’ is a 2025 American psychological thriller directed by Mimi Cave, featuring an ensemble cast led by Nicole Kidman, Matthew Macfadyen, and Gael García Bernal. The film delves into the seemingly idyllic life of Nancy Vandergroot, a dedicated teacher and homemaker in the quaint town of Holland, Michigan. Nancy’s world unravels as she begins to suspect her husband, Fred, of harboring dark secrets. The narrative intricately weaves suspense and drama, exploring themes of trust, deception, and the facades maintained in suburban life. Premiered at the South by Southwest Festival on March 9, 2025, ‘Holland’ became available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video on March 27, 2025.

Plot Overview

Set in the early 2000s, ‘Holland’ follows Nancy Vandergroot, who leads a picture-perfect life with her husband, Fred, an optometrist, and their 13-year-old son, Harry. However, Nancy’s suspicions about Fred’s frequent absences and secretive behavior lead her to believe he is living a double life.

You need to add these movies and shows to your Prime Video watchlist, for they are cannot-miss events.

We have entered springtime, the season of renewal and beauty. Thus, it is time to get excited about the biggest movies and shows hitting Prime Video this season.

Orlando Bloom, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Nick Mohammed in Deep Cover. Credit – Metronome Film.

Spring not only brings the return of massive hits like The Boys Season 5 or Fallout Season 2 but also fresh and exciting new projects. The lineup is promising, to say the least.

So, here are the five biggest Prime Video movies and shows to stream in Spring 2025.

The must-watch titles: A quick breakdown The Bondsman. (Image credit: Amazon Prime Video).

Holland:

Nicole Kidman stars as Nancy Vandergroot, a seemingly perfect teacher in tulip-filled Holland, Michigan, whose life unravels when she suspects a dark secret lurking beneath the surface.

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Nicole Kidman’s South by Southwest lovely “Holland” has officially landed on Prime Video, and we’re here with all the details on how and where to watch.

Kidman is back in her thriller bag with a film that slightly pulls in some of her vibes from “The Stepford Housewives.” But instead of Stepford, Connecticut, she’s living in Holland, Michigan as Nancy Vandergroot where she learns everything in her windmill town isn’t quite what it appears to be.

The film is an original screenplay by Andrew Sodroski and it was directed by “Fresh” filmmaker Mimi Cave. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch.

When does “Holland” come out?

“Holland” comes out on Thursday, March 27.

Will “Holland” be streaming?

Yep, “Holland” will be available to stream on Prime Video when it premieres on Thursday, March 27.

Is “Holland” in theaters?

Nope, it will be skipping out...

Directed by Mimi Cave, Hollandunfolds in the heart of the picturesque town of Holland, Michigan. The film comprises a stellar cast, led by Nicole Kidman in the lead role of Nancy Vandergroot, Matthew MacFadyen as her husband Fred, and Gael García Bernal as her colleague and lover Dave Delgado. The film takes viewers on a suspenseful journey, unraveling a gripping narrative packed with complexities relating to trust, deception, and the maintenance of facades.

At the start of the film, Nancy appears to have the most picture-perfect life and the ideal family. However, the film soon shatters all senses of perfection by intertwining domestic drama with psychological thriller. Nancy's quest for the truth leads her down a volatile path filled with twists and turns, with the lines between perception and reality becoming increasingly blurred. The deeper she delves into Fred's secret life, the more her own life unravels. Nothing is as she believed it to be.

Fan favorite Jason Statham is almost always guaranteed to get seats in the theaters despite his movies often being at odds with critics. This trend will likely continue with A Working Man landing in theaters this weekend. It offers an action-packed tale of an ex-operative turned blue-collar worker tasked with saving his boss's daughter. Moreover, it reunites David Ayer with Jason Statham after their success in The Beekeeper, which should have fans of the previous hit hyped up going into the theaters this weekend.

Can't make it out to the theaters, or not interested in action? Streaming also offers a few treats this weekend, including the Oscar-nominated Queer finally making its way to Max and the Nicole Kidman-led mystery thriller Holland landing on Prime Video. Netflix is also set to share some love with The Life List. For horror fans, The Woman in the Yard lands in theaters, and...

Nicole Kidman is opening up about one special gift!

The 57-year-old Lioness actress dished in a new interview about a gift that she likes to get for people that are very special to her.

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“I love giving flowers, but I like growing them in the garden. I grow roses. My greatest gift to someone can be a bunch of my own wild roses,” she tells People while promoting her upcoming thriller movie Holland.

“So if you get that, it means you’re super special. There’s only a few of them though,” Nicole continued.

She also noted that her favorite flowers at the moment are tulips and daffodils, and some of her favorite fragrant varieties include night-blooming jasmine, honeysuckle, gardenias, hyacinths and lilacs.

In fact, she says, “I’d like to have a flower shop.”

Nicole and some of her co-stars premiered Holland earlier...

In Holland’s ending, both Dave and Nancy raised the same question, “Was it even real?” The opening and end credits of the film were eerily similar, except for the fact Fred Vandergroot, Nancy’s husband, disappeared from her life. [Spoiler Alert] Yes, Nancy killed him… smashed his head in and blew his brains out with the white clog, which was a part of their traditional folk dances. This footwear could symbolize the shiny shackles that Fred and men like him had put on the women of the town to turn them into their prisoners, only they weren’t really aware of the true nature of their imprisonment. The miniature diorama in Fred’s home explored the recurring themes of the film, i.e., individual freedom and gender roles, similar to Ibsen’s play “A Doll’s House.” But the question that still lingers at the end is, did Nancy really find a way out,...

Nicole Kidman once led a modern-day reboot of The Stepford Wives, certain generations might recall. Two decades later, the busy Oscar winner is starring in yet another edgy thriller set in a "perfect" little society where beautiful spouses seem to bow down to their hardworking, idyllic husbands. There's an unspoken notion in the new movie Holland, particularly between Kidman's character and her charming hubby (Succession Mvp Matthew Macfadyen), that the man of the house can do no wrong after "rescuing" her years prior and now providing her with a sort of utopian lifestyle within the eponymous town in Michigan.

But just like The Stepford Wives — and the numerous other high-brow thrillers Kidman has led of late, things go wrong once her heroine starts to sniff things out. Despite the nifty little twists and turns along the way in Holland — directed by Mimi Cave and written by Andrew Sodroski — the 108-minute...

Prime Video’s latest addition, “Holland,” presents itself as an enthralling mystery thriller that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Directed by Mimi Cave and penned by Andrew Sodroski, the film boasts a star-studded cast led by Nicole Kidman, alongside Matthew Macfadyen, Gael García Bernal, and Jude Hill. A rollercoaster of suspense, blending elements of drama and psychological intrigue, “Holland” is visually elegant with undeniable directorial style. It features an exceptional lead in Nicole Kidman, who plays a role she’s nearly specialized in: a married woman unsatisfied with her life.

It has all the ingredients for success, and yet, it fails to fully convince us.

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Plot Summary

Set in the picturesque town of Holland, Michigan, the film follows Nancy Vandergroot, portrayed by Nicole Kidman, a meticulous teacher and housewife whose seemingly perfect life descends into chaos. As Nancy and a...

Kidman stars as a picture-perfect mom whose life takes a dark turn in this new mystery.

“Sometimes in life, you’ve just got to follow the clues wherever they take you.” And this one takes you straight to Holland, Michigan, where Nicole Kidman - the queen of these kinds of stories - lives a perfect life. Or so it seems. The new film, “Holland,” kicks off in a picture-perfect Michigan town full of tulips, tidy homes, and a seemingly normal family… until Kidman’s character starts digging into a secret that flips everything upside down. Matthew Macfadyen plays her husband (and might not be who he says he is), while Gael García Bernal and Jude Hill round out a cast that gets pulled into a web of lies and surprises. The movie had its world premiere at SXSW and now it’s heading straight to Prime Video on Thursday, March...

Mimi Cave’s Holland needs a sub-title: I can’t believe it’s not Paul Schrader! It’s not just the way the film immerses itself into the Dutch-American culture of Western Michigan that’s traditionally been Schrader’s territory, but so much of it seems redolent of his primary thematic obsessions. It may even potentially be regarded as a feminist subversion of Schrader’s typical work, with Nicole Kidman’s heroine challenging the “toxic masculinity” (for the lack of a better word) that characterizes so many of his films, being especially reminiscent of Hardcore (1979) in many ways. Unfortunately, the story hangs not on just on a predictable plotline, but it has nothing new or particularly insightful to say about small-town America either. What this movie really needed was a writer of Schrader’s caliber to freshen it up.

The story is set in the real-life city of Holland, Michigan,...

The following contains spoilers for Holland, premiering March 27, 2025 on Prime Video.

Mimi Cave's Prime Video film Holland refers not to the Netherlands -- but Holland, Michigan, where Dutch-Americans dutifully attend their tulips and every citizen owns a pair of klompen for special occasions. Nicole Kidman's character Nancy Vandergroot teaches home economics, or "Life Management," where she educates malleable youths in the art of how to make Dutch baby pancakes. The film's iteration of Holland isn't a place where people need to manage anything, but rather learn the traditions that will make it easiest to go with the general flow of the town and its people.

The stick in the mud is Nancy, who -- upon losing an earring and summarily firing a babysitter -- rouses from her passivity with a hellbent verve. Suddenly she's alert, paranoid, and begins to look for trouble where, ostensibly, there is none. As...

To help you anticipate and navigate all that television has to offer across broadcast, cable and streaming, TVLine offers daily, weekly and monthly What to Watch digests, as well as an overview of every new TV show premiering in 2025.

This week, you’ll find 11 new shows (including Mythic Quest spinoff Side Quest, Matt Bomer and Nathan Lane in Mid-Century Modern, and Seth Rogen in The Studio), seven returning favorites (including Bosch: Legacy, The Cleaning Lady and The Conners) and seven finales (including The Bachelor, Reacher and When Calls the Heart).

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This year’s South by Southwest Film and TV Festival was a more star-studded affair than ever. Big movie stars from Nicole Kidman to Ben Affleck and Jenna Ortega descended on the city of Austin, TX to celebrate the premieres of their latest projects. Meanwhile, the festival also served as an exciting showcase of some of the most promising up-and-coming talents in the indie film scene.

From blockbusters to indie gems, this writer saw a total of 51 movies at this year’s SXSW Film and TV Festival. Although narrowing it down to our top ten was challenging, we have decided which films we think you don’t want to miss — whether they come out a few weeks from now or are still looking for a distribution deal.

And if you keep reading after our top 10, you’ll catch some of our additional thoughts on other films that we saw at this year’s festival.

At the premiere of the mystery thriller Holland at the South by Southwest Festival, Gael García Bernal shared insight on his experience working with Nicole Kidman, “One of the best actors in – forever.” Holland follows Kidman’s character Nancy, a teacher who lives in Holland, Michigan with her husband, Bernal’s character. Bernal said of the film, “So this film is a sort of mystery that unravels very quickly, but very profoundly and in ways that you couldn’t imagine. It happened to me while I was reading it, and while doing it as well, so I hope that everyone gets that sort of roller coaster feeling of, ‘Ok, what’s going to happen next, what’s going to happen, everything is not what it seems!’” On working with veteran actors Kidman and Matthew Macfadyen, Bernal gushed, “They’re the best guys. Nicole is of course, this is maybe a redundance to say,...

Actress Nicole Kidman answered questions on her experience making the movie Holland at the premiere at South by Southwest Film Festival on March 9. The 2025 mystery thriller Holland follows Kidman’s character Nancy, a teacher who lives in Holland, Michigan with her husband. Kidman gave an overview of her character and her journey, “Nancy is a housewife who is living what she perceives as a pretty perfect life with a white picket fence, but she has inner conflicts and she’s looking for adventure and hoping for adventure – and she finds it but not in the way she thinks.” Asked about her experience working with actor Matthew Macfadyen, Kidman gushed, “He is so talented, and obviously we were just so lucky to have him and also Gael [García Bernal]… They are the good guys.” Holland is set to be released on Amazon Prime Video on March 27.

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Director Mimi Cave made a big splash on the scene with her feature debut, Fresh, and her second feature, Holland, is another stylish genre picture. Like her previous film, Holland proves that Cave is an exciting director who doesn’t always get the best scripts. However, Holland has enough strong elements that it manages to overcome some of the more underwhelming aspects of its narrative.

Holland Review

Holland follows a woman (Nicole Kidman) living a seemingly idyllic life in small-town Michigan as she begins to suspect that her husband (Matthew Macfadyen) harbors a secret, causing her to investigate the truth with the help of a friend (Gael Garcia Bernal). Although the story will certainly unravel with even the slightest bit of scrutiny, it’s a lot of fun to watch play out, and that makes it a lot better than most thrillers that come out these days.

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The 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival, which concludes on Saturday, featured a time-traveling Rv, a disemboweling unicorn, a transracial surgery and credible testimony that extra-terrestrials exist. Here’s what rose to the top, and what failed to take flight.

Homicidal Unicorns and a Singing Matthew McConaughey Stole the Show

SXSW has distinguished itself among the top film festivals with its Headliners section, a lineup of star-driven, studio-backed, crowd-pleasing premieres that thrill SXSW audiences and help launch the films into their wide releases — from “Bridesmaids,” “21 Jump Street,” and “A Quiet Place” to “Us,” “John Wick 4” and “The Idea of You.”

This year, only one Headliner fully fit the bill: The gory horror comedy “Death of a Unicorn,” starring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega, had the audience laughing, screaming and cheering along with its story of a pair of homicidal fantasy creatures dispatching a über-wealthy family in the Canadian wilderness.

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This week marks the end of another SXSW Film & TV Festival, where IndieWire’s “Screen Talk” co-host Ryan Lattanzio was on the ground to review and cover films including Nicole Kidman’s suburban satire “Holland,” A24’s horror-comedy “Death of a Unicorn,” and Matthew McConaughey’s first film role in six years with the bluegrass-tinted Oklahoma Western “The Rivals of Amziah King.”

We recap the festival on this week’s “Screen Talk” episode, where documentaries including “The Python Hunt” (the latest nonfiction film from Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s Artists Equity after U2 doc “Kiss the Future” and Jennifer Lopez’s “The Greatest Love Story Never Told”) and the UFO investigation “The Age of Disclosure” popped on the ground. “The Python Hunt” centers on a snake-hunting contest in the Florida Everglades and has earned comparisons to “Tiger King.” Meanwhile, while “The Age of Disclosure” wowed audiences with its talking-heads...

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Matthew Macfadyen has booked his next TV role!

The 50-year-old Emmy-winning actor is attached to star in the upcoming Legacy of Spies TV series based on the spy novels by John le Carré. Matthew will be playing career intelligence officer George Smiley.

Keep reading to find out more…The project is described as “an amalgamation of a number of le Carré’s novels, including The Spy Who Came In From The Cold, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, and The Honorable Schoolboy, as well as others and some unpublished work,” according to Variety.

The Ink Factory, which owns the rights to le Carré’s work, is producing the project and Fifth Season is distributing the drama in both Europe and the United States.

Other stars that have played George Smiley on screen include Rupert Davies in 1965’s The Spy Who Came In From The Cold, Gary Oldman in 2011’s Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,...

“Succession” star Matthew Macfadyen may have found his next TV project. According to early reports, the Emmy-winning actor is attached to star as the lead in The Ink Factory’s new show, “Legacy of Spies,” which is based on author John le Carré’s series of George Smiley novels.

If the project finds a home and is greenlit, Macfadyen will play Smiley, the legendary intelligence officer at the center of multiple le Carré novels. The rights to the author’s work are owned by The Ink Factory, which is producing “Legacy of Spies.” Fifth Season is set to distribute the project, which has reportedly been shopped around and has already caught the attention of multiple potential buyers.

“Legacy of Spies” will draw inspiration from all of le Carré’s Smiley novels, as well as some of the author’s unpublished work. Ink Factory co-founder Stephen Cornwell and Clarissa Ingram have...

A TV series based on the works of John le Carré with Matthew Macfadyen attached to star is heating up the marketplace.

Variety has learned that the drama “Legacy of Spies” is currently in the works from producer The Ink Factory and with Fifth Season onboard to distribute. Macfadyen would star as George Smiley, a central character in a number of le Carré’s novels. Stephen Cornwell and Clarissa Ingram have written the initial scripts for the potential series, with Graham Yost onboard as an executive producer.

The project is described as an amalgamation of a number of le Carré’s novels, including “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold,” “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,” and “The Honorable Schoolboy,” as well as others and some unpublished work.

According to an individual with knowledge of the project, it has already been pitched to buyers both in the U.S. and U.

Slanted, directed by Amy Wang, won the grand jury prize in the narrative competition section of the 2025 SXSW Film and TV festival.

Slanted follows Joan Huang, a senior in high school who undergoes an experimental racial transformation to become white and win Prom Queen.

“This unflinching satirical thriller examines racial identity in a bold and skin-tingling new way. Featuring simmering performances by the cast, this film is both specific to the fractured identity of Asian Americans and universally relatable in its theme of desperately needing to belong,” wrote the competition jury, Variety‘s Clayton Davis, Vanity Fair’s Rebecca Ford and IndieWire’s Ryan Lattanzio, about Slanted.

In the narrative section, special jury awards were given to Annapurna Sriram for Fucktoys and Amanda Peet for Fantasy Life for multihyphenate and performance, respectively.

Shuffle directed by Benjamin Flaherty, which follows three people in treatment to dig into insurance-fueled cycle of addiction treatment fraud,...

The SXSW Film and TV Festival always offers fans a first look at some of the biggest TV shows and films that will be making their way to our screens throughout the year. But the fun doesn’t stop with the official screenings at festival venues. Activations from major studios, networks, and streaming services turn the entire city of Austin into a playground for pop culture junkies, with fans receiving one-of-a-kind opportunities to interact with their favorite properties. And SXSW 2025 hit the ground running on the activation front, with the likes of Paramount, Prime Video, and FX on the ground to welcome fans into worlds they usually only see on screen.

This year’s class of activations is headlined by the return of an annual favorite, Paramount+’s The Lodge. Taking over every floor of the Clive Bar in Austin, the sprawling activation gave fans an opportunity to engage with...

Few cinematic experiences have left a bigger impact on me recently than the 2022 Sundance premiere of Fresh.

Director Mimi Cave made a striking impression with her body-horror thriller starring Sebastian Stan and Daisy Edgar-Jones. The film was shocking, disturbing, and utterly fascinating, announcing the arrival of a bold new filmmaker.

Now, Cave is back with Holland, an homage to ’90s erotic thrillers, featuring a stellar cast. Nicole Kidman stars as Nancy Vandergroot, a seemingly happily married woman whose husband, Fred (played by the incredibly talented Matthew Macfadyen), is the local optometrist in the small town of Holland, Michigan. The town, steeped in Dutch culture, is in the midst of its annual Tulip Festival when Nancy’s world begins to unravel.

As paranoia takes hold, Nancy starts to question the people around her and the inconsistencies in her husband’s behavior. Her suspicions reach a breaking point when Fred fails to...

There’s a scene in the searing Amazon Prime series “Expats” where Nicole Kidman’s character, a moneyed American living in Hong Kong, breaks into her neighbor’s apartment, convinced he’s perhaps kidnapped her missing son. Rifling through his personal effects, she picks up a pair of binoculars and holds them to her face, apropos of nothing, to perhaps see what the neighbor might’ve seen from out the window across the way. Or perhaps, to understand, “What are binoculars? How do they work?” It’s an unintentionally comic moment, and it’s pretty much what’s happening for the entirety of Amazon Prime Video’s latest partnership with Kidman and her Blossom Films, “Holland.”

Kidman here plays another, less fortunate housewife, Nancy Vandergroot, in Mimi Cave’s thriller, and as in the ill-conceived but retrospectively campy 2004 remake of Ira Levin’s “The Stepford Wives,” she’s back to the cookie-cutter,...

“Look closer,” exhorted the tagline for a certain 1999 best picture winner that could just as easily apply to Mimi Cave’s thriller Holland, which seeks to find the rot beneath the veneer of American suburbia. In Fresh, Cave’s feature-length directorial debut from 2022, misogyny is literalized as cannibalism, but the rot is harder to boil down to a simple metaphor here, underlying everything like decayed animal matter that feeds a bed of tulips. Narration bookends the film, but it’s aloof and tidy, as if Holland doesn’t seem to want us to know what to make of it. Look closer it orders us, but what are we meant to see?

Nancy Vandergroot (Nicole Kidman) finds her perfect life upended by a missing pearl earring. Living with her doting optometrist husband, Fred (Matthew Macfayden), and precocious son, Harry (Jude Hill), in Holland, Michigan, Nancy is confounded by the loss of...

Nicole Kidman, the Oscar-winning powerhouse, has a knack for keeping fans on their toes. Now that her recent film Holland has been released, the actress has already given us a hint of what’s next to come, and it could possibly involve The White Lotus.

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This has sent the show’s fandom into a frenzy, as it could also give them a clue about where Mike White’s creation is headed next. So, let’s dive into what Kidman said and how her words might just be early signs of what we’ve been waiting for.

Nicole Kidman’s admiration for The White Lotus and Mike White Nicole Kidman in Big Little Lies | HBO

Nicole Kidman is no stranger to iconic television roles, and we’ve all loved her in Big Little Lies and The Undoing. So, during the SXSW premiere of Holland, she spoke...