Reel Perspectives January 24, 2026 A24 If you missed the critically acclaimed 2025 biographical film "The Smashing Machine," which stars Dwayne Johnson as former amateur wrestler and MMA fighter Mark Kerr, it is now available to stream on HBO Max. The film, praised by critics as Johnson's best performance to date, premiered on the streamer on Friday, January 23.   The film is written, directed, and produced by Benny Safdie, and premiered at the 82nd Venice International Film

Reel Perspectives January 19, 2026 Courtesy of Steffan Hill/HBO George R. R. Martin's newest book-to-drama HBO show opens with a grounded, character-driven premiere that trades spectacle for sincerity, following an awkward and super tall hedge knight and a persistent orphan as they navigate the unforgiving margins of Westeros.   We Learn Knighthood Is Earned, Not Inherited If you’re coming to A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms  expecting dragons, dynastic scheming, and a morally

Reel Perspectives January 14, 2026 Rue Bennett played by Zendaya; Eddy Chen/HBO Five years later, Rue and the crew are older, louder, and still running from the same damage. 😬💸 Euphoria Is Back — and the Mess Has a Mortgage Guess who’s back… back again? Rue’s back and running — from her life choices, her demons, and possibly the plot itself. That’s right, Euphoria   is clocking back in to terrorize our nervous systems, with Season 3 premiering Sunday, April 12 . HBO Max jus

Reel Perspectives January 12, 2026 HBO Max The highly addictive fourth season of Industry, created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, is wilder and bolder, elevating the series to new heights and immersing it in a world of chaotic unpredictability that is maddening, erotic, and mesmerizing. Following an already impressive Season 3, our favorite financial bankers returned on January 11 exclusively on HBO Max and have left Pierpoint behind ready to conquer the world - quite liter

Reel Perspectives January 8, 2025 HBO MAX The sophomore season of the MAX original The Pitt , created by R. Scott Gemmill and starring Noah Wyle, drops on January 8. Season 2 reminds us why the highly acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning series is the best medical drama and one of the best shows on television, thanks to its outstanding writing and exceptional performances by the cast. The Pitt  doesn't try to reinvent itself; instead, it digs deeper into what made it work. Season 2

Reel Perspectives December 26, 2025 Courtesy of HBO Director Penny Lane explores why children’s music deserves more respect—and still knows how to move us Clap Your Hands or Not, Children’s Music Still Matters Do you remember the first children’s song you ever heard?   Mine was “Itsy Bitsy Spider”—right alongside “You Are My Sunshine” and “Old MacDonald Had a Farm.” Long before playlists and algorithms, those songs taught me how music could feel: simple, repetitive, and weird

Reel Perspectives December 22, 2025 HBO "We might be standing on the verge of something great," - Eric Tao. You already are, Eric! HBO released the trailer for the highly anticipated new season of Industry , set to premiere on January 11, teasing new power dynamics, complicated relationships, and heightened sexual exploits for our favorite financial bankers. With Season 3 nominated for Best Drama at the Critics' Choice Awards, the new eight-episode season will deliver high-oc

Reel Perspectives December 22, 2025 Warner Bros. Discovery / HBO HBO’s Music Box documentary turns Counting Crows’ breakout hit into a meditation on visibility, depression, and survival. Have you caught the latest documentary from HBO’s Music Box  series spotlighting San Francisco’s own Counting Crows ? Directed by Amy Scott , Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately?  offers an intimate portrait of more than three decades of success, setbacks, and satellites—and finally answe

Reel Perspectives December 17, 2025 HBO’s Music Box installment follows WizKid as he prepares for a historic stadium performance — and reflects on culture, responsibility, and global influence without compromise. WizKid: Long Live Lagos Is a Love Letter to Legacy and Nigeria WizKid: Long Live Lagos follows Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun — better known as WizKid — at a defining moment in his career. As he prepares for a historic performance at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the HBO Music

Reel Perspectives December 14, 2025 "IT: Welcome to Derry," is the highly entertaining and supernatural horror series based on Stephen King's iconic 1986 novel, also serving as a prequel to the films "It" (2017) and "It Chapter Two" (2019), developed by Andy Muschietti. Since its premiere on HBO Max on October 26, 2025, the series has become an instant hit, adapting all the bone-chilling elements from the "It" lore and continuing its massive legacy in vivid detail.  If you're

Reel Perspectives December 12, 2025 Green Lantern -(DC Studios/Max) HBO Max is ready to start the new year by revealing its lineup for 2026, showcasing an exciting selection of diverse and exciting content. With a dedication to providing top-quality scripted shows, movies, documentaries, true crime series, adult animation, as well as live sports and news, Warner Bros. Discovery emphasizes that HBO Max is the top destination for iconic entertainment brands such as HBO, Warner

Reel Perspectives December 8, 2025 Spoilers ahead... The penultimate episode of HBO's hit series "IT: Welcome To Derry," titled "The Black Spot," premiered on December 7 and was a cinematic masterpiece. The episode focused on the backstory of Bob Gray and featured a heartbreaking death tied to a racial massacre, effectively setting the stage for an epic conclusion, which will be released next Sunday. Based on Stephen King's 1986 novel  It, e veryone cannot stop talking about

Reel Perspectives December 5, 2025 Family McMullen , the sequel to Edward Burns ' 1995 indie film The Brothers McMullen , followed three Irish American brothers navigating life, love, and relationships in Long Island, New York. The original film was a huge success, wowing critics and audiences alike and winning the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. Three decades later, Family McMullen made its streaming debut exclusively on HBO Max on Decmber 6, revisiting a wis

Reel Perspectives December 3, 2025 HBO Max has released the exciting trailer and official poster for their new Music Box series, Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately?   The series is set to debut on HBO Max on December 18, 2025. Directed by Amy Scott, this intimate and revealing documentary chronicles the rise of the band Counting Crows and the unrelenting pressure that followed their breakout success. Centered on frontman Adam Duritz, the film explores the emotional after

Reel Perspectives November 21, 2025 On November 20, exciting news was announced during a press event in New York City. Casey Bloys, the Chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max Content, revealed that both series "House of the Dragon" and the upcoming "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" have been renewed, ensuring their stories will continue through 2028. The announcements come as no surprise, as "House of the Dragon" has been a ratings juggernaut for HBO. While season four is expecte

Reel Perspectives November 2, 2025 The hilarious comedy "I Love LA" premieres tonight exclusively on HBO Max. The original HBO series, created and executive produced by Rachel Sennott, stars Sennott as Maia, an aspiring talent agent navigating life and love in Los Angeles with her ambitious group of friends. The series will carry eight episodes, dropping weekly episodes every Sunday through its finale on Sunday, December 21. The charming series offers another perspective on t

Reel Perspectives October 27, 2025 The pregnancy sequence and shocking cliffhanger of the first episode of HBO Max's new series IT: Welcome to Derry were among the most deliciously scary and grotesque scenes in recent memory - and we're here for it. The latest horror series, based on Stephen King's 1986 novel  It, s erves as a prequel to the films  It  and  It Chapter Two  and premiered on October 26, starring Bill Skarsgard reprising his role as Pennywise, the infamous kille

Reel Perspectives October 20, 2025 Mark Ruffalo. An incredible talent who has often been overlooked and underappreciated thoughout his career. He delievers an Emmy worthy performance in HBO's new drama "Task" which concluded its seven-episode series on Sunday. Created and written by Brad Ingelsby, who brought us the acclaimed series Mare of Easttown in 2021, "Task" brings emotional catharsis to the forefront and reminds us what humanity looks like in the face of blatant indif

Reel Perspectives October 12, 2025 New York City Comic Con (NYCC) once again took over Manhattan at its annual global event at the iconic Javits Center this past weekend. Networks dazzled with sweeping announcements of your favorite movies and television shows, and fans of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror brought their enthusiasm and cosplays to the four-day event, featuring exciting panels, celebrity appearances, exclusive merchandise, and immersive fan experiences across comics,

Reel Perspectives October 2, 2025 "Prime Minister" is a captivating documentary that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year and is now available exclusively on HBO Max. The film offers a fascinating glimpse into Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand's 40th Prime Minister, who unexpectedly became the leader of the opposition party just weeks before the national election. Directed by Michelle Walshe and Lindsay Utz, the documentary premiered on September 30 on HBO MAX