In the age of screens and social media, many find enjoyment in discovering new shows and movies to binge-watch. With a plethora of streaming services, such as Netflix, Hulu, Prime, Max, and more available to the public, this phenomenon has become increasingly popular over time Because of this, Netflix has become increasingly more popular over the years.
According to Netflix, one film appearing on the streaming service currently is Rustin. This movie follows the true story of a gay Civil Rights activist, Bayard Rustin, who worked closely with Martin Luther King in the 50s. Because of the time this takes place, Rustin faces lots of prejudice as he organizes major events such as the March on Washington. While many are familiar with the well-known Dr. King, this adaptation works to feature new faces and voices critical to the Civil Rights Movement.
As some people may prefer TV shows to movies, many fan-favorite series have returned in 2024 to kick off the new year. According to NBC News, all the editions of Law and Order, including the Special Victims Unit, and Organized Crime came to NBC on January 18th. The show Law and Order has been on air since 1990 and is currently in its 23rd season. The popular drama chronicles the work of New York City detectives who investigate criminal cases from major headlines as they fight to uncover the truth. Because of the show’s raving reviews, and glowing numbers, writers worked to produce multiple spinoffs of the show. In Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, the focus of the show is on the New York detective’s fight for justice in cases regarding sexual abuse and violence. This spinoff has also been present since the 90s, with its first episode airing in 1999. Because of the popularity of this series, another spinoff, Law and Order: Organized Crime, premiered in 2021. This variation zooms into the story of one detective in the Special Victims Unit’s life after returning to the NYPD as he must adapt to the changes seen in the city over the past decade.
This year is also one for long-anticipated movies, such as Dune: Part Two. The first movie, released in 2021 was set in an alternate universe where Paul Atriedes (Timothee Chalamet) was forced to explore the most dangerous planet in the universe while he fights to survive. The film was a success, with fans begging for more, and the movie becoming very popular at the Box Office. According to IMDB, Dune: Part Two features an all-star cast, including Zendaya, Timothee Chalamet, Florence Pugh, and Austin Butler. In the sequel, Paul Atriedes seeks revenge on those who destroyed his family in the first movie as he struggles between choosing a dream of love or heroism. This film will be shown exclusively in theaters for the first few months after its March 1 debut before moving to streaming services.
Another upcoming movie creating buzz across the media is Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. According to IMDB, the movie takes place in New York City, while the Spengler family is joined by many new Ghostbusters to fight the evil force of an ancient artifact. Stars such as Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Bill Murray, and Paul Rudd have all been confirmed characters in the sequel, and the release date has been set for March 29. Ghostbusters, along with Dune: Part Two. is being shown exclusively in theaters following its initial release date.
Whatever 2024 brings along this year, it can be assured there will be no shortage of variety in media and entertainment options available. With different genres like science fiction, drama, action, and historical fiction, the content will stay varied and fresh.
