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3 Big Things That Work In ‘Thunderbolts*’ (And One Little Thing That Doesn’t)

3 days ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Evan E. Lambert

There was a time when Marvel movies regularly raked in at least $100K on their opening weekend. Now they make headlines if they get more than $70K. People just don’t get excited about watching celebrities punch things like they used to. That said, MCU hasn’t exactly lost its touch, despite straying ever so slightly with critically besmudged yawnfests like The Eternals and Quantumania. The proof is in the Thunderbolts*, MCU’s latest entry into the ongoing Infinity Phase 7 Saga Wars.
The 3 Best Action Films Streaming On Paramount+ This May

3 days ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Richard Chachowski

There’s nothing quite like watching a worthwhile action movie from the comfort and safety of your home. Whether marveling at a high-stakes spy thriller or gripping the arms of your chair at an explosive sci-fi film, a decent action movie has the potential to capture and hold our interest from its magnetic start up to its satisfying conclusion. Fortunately, Paramount+ has plenty of fantastic action movies currently lining its digital catalog.
The 7 Best Movies To Watch For Mother’s Day

4 days ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Richard Chachowski

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, marking another exciting year in which we can celebrate the important maternal figures in our lives. Supporting us through times both thick and thin and providing us a helpful shoulder to cry on when we’re in dire need of comfort, mothers are the unsung glue that holds our lives together, encouraging us every step of the way along our own personal journeys through life.
‘Conclave’ Isn’t Just A Stuffy Old Man Drama-It May Have Predicted The New Pope

6 days ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Evan E. Lambert

You may have heard of a certain movie that came out this last. With intrigue to spare, an iconic friend duo at its core, misogynistic politicians, and a wicked soundtrack, it’s unsurprisingly a real crowd-pleaser. Oh, I’m not talking about Wicked, by the way. Did y’all think I was talking about Wicked? I’m referencing, of course, another long, semi-allegorical film. I’m talking about Conclave.
7 Times Michael Was Actually A Great Boss On ‘The Office’

6 days ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Richard Chachowski

Anyone who has ever seen The Office likely knows that Michael Scott is often anything but a good boss. Characterized by his constant immaturity, remarkable irresponsibility, and shockingly poor social skills, Michael is routinely shown to be one of the least qualified individuals to run Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch.
7 Hilarious Sitcoms That Wouldn’t Exist Without ‘The Office’

6 days ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Jamie Lerner

The Office premiered in 2005, marking a revolution for American sitcoms. Based on the U.K.’s version of The Office created by Ricky Gervais, the American version of The Office popularized the mockumentary sitcom style as a serial television program. While mockumentaries had been the basis of cult film classics such as Best In Show and Spinal Tap, The Office brought the widely used format to mainstream American television. Beyond this, it introduced us to some of the best sitcom writers today.
11 Reasons Why Movies Just Don’t Feel The Same Way They Used To

1 week ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Mishal Ali Zafar

There was a time when movies didn’t just entertain us — they set the tone for everything from fashion to friendships, and gave us moments we all experienced together. There was a time when a new Spielberg release could clear your weekend. When quoting Clueless wasn’t just a high school ritual — it was a cultural rite of passage. But lately, even the biggest blockbusters struggle to leave a mark.
‘Ginny & Georgia’ Returns To Netflix 6/5-What To Expect From Season 3

1 week ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Mishal Ali Zafar

Ginny & Georgia returns to Netflix with Georgia behind bars and both Miller women facing their greatest challenges yet. After that stomach-dropping finale back in January 2023, fans have been dying to know what happens next with their favorite disaster-prone mother-daughter duo. Luckily, the wait’s almost over — Ginny & Georgia finally crash-lands back on Netflix on June 5, 2025. Here’s what to expect when Georgia’s criminal past and Ginny’s uncertain future collide in Season 3.
7 Sitcoms That Owe Their Existence To ‘The Office’

1 week ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Jamie Lerner

The Office premiered in 2005, marking a revolution for American sitcoms. Based on the U.K.’s version of The Office created by Ricky Gervais, the American version of The Office popularized the mockumentary sitcom style as a serial television program. While mockumentaries had been the basis of cult film classics such as Best In Show and Spinal Tap, The Office brought the widely used format to mainstream American television. Beyond this, it introduced us to some of the best sitcom writers today.
3 Cult Documentaries To Watch This May

1 week ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Mishal Ali Zafar

From seemingly harmless self-help groups to full-blown doomsday cults, here are 10 jaw-dropping documentaries that’ll leave you questioning just how thin the line between devotion and destruction really is. Most of us think we’d never fall for a cult, but here are 10 documentaries that expose just how easily even the smartest people can get tangled up in something dangerous when they’re feeling vulnerable.