https://movieweb.com The latest movie news, trailers, reviews, and more. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:00:17 GMT en-US hourly 60 There are substantial differences between the Harry Potter books and movies when it comes to certain characters and relationships. The movies certainly displayed many of them, with a much larger focus on dynamics such as the friendship trio of Harry, Ron, and Hermione and the mentor/mentee relationship between Harry and Albus Dumbledore. But, not everyone got the chance to shine in the movies, as their parts were cut short or removed entirely to make room to tell the larger overall story. Weasley siblings Bill and Charlie are barely a footnote in the movies, and even though they do not have the largest roles in the novels, they are at least more present.

]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:00:17 GMT https://movieweb.com/harry-potter-characters-deserve-more-screentime-max-reboot/ It's the holiday season, and that means weeks of Christmas music on the radio nonstop and a slew of new heartwarming cinematic favorites that will make great fireside viewing for years to come. And, now that there are so many streamers out there, there are even more options for Christmas movies than usual, and that's just counting those released in 2023.

]]> Sat, 02 Dec 2023 17:13:18 GMT https://movieweb.com/christmas-movies-streaming-2023/ Maybe it's a Sunday night and you're looking for something funny to watch. Maybe you just got dumped and are looking for a little comedic relief. Maybe you are a budding, up-and-coming comedian and want some much-needed inspiration. Whatever the reason, if you've got a Max subscription, there's something for everyone in this list of the top stand-up comedy specials on the streamer. Stand-up comedy has created a lot of buzz in recent times, driving a massive audience to streaming services and letting them consume hour-long specials from some of the funniest people out there. Earlier, the art was limited to clubs, with comedians performing for a small crowd and thriving on the laughs they generated. But with the rise in streaming content and the need for relief through jokes in real life, there has been a surge of comedians being featured in a special.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:15:14 GMT https://movieweb.com/best-stand-up-comedy-specials-hbo-max/ The Western genre, despite being seemingly cut-and-dry, has a storied history behind it. Born out of the myths and misconceptions that crafted a romantic view of the American frontier, Westerns have since become a staple film genre. As a mythological landscape with plenty of worldly influences, you can find a Western that tackles any subject you can think of. This is doubly so for the plethora of Westerns currently available on Max.

]]> Sat, 25 Nov 2023 14:22:14 GMT https://movieweb.com/best-western-movies-on-hbo-max-now/ Audiences are not as willing as they once were to sit through a three-hour film or a 23-episode season. Some stories, however, require a run-time that's longer than a movie, but shorter than a continuing series. This can be due to many things, from the content itself to the storytelling style of the filmmakers. Studios looking to avoid a larger-than-life screen time that risks annoying the movie-going audience, while of course still making a buck, have begun producing something that lies in between, leading to the cultural phenomenon known colloquially as the limited series. Limited series go by many other names, from miniseries to anthologies, to serial dramas.

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 16:15:14 GMT https://movieweb.com/best-limited-series-hbo-max/ HBO and the Max streaming service have hosted a number of popular series, like Game of Thrones, The Sopranos, and The White Lotus. However, some of the shows featured on the network and the platform have not had the same levels of success, often ending after a short run. That doesn't mean, however, that these shows didn't have fans who would've liked to have seen more of them.

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 13:00:14 GMT https://movieweb.com/hbo-max-tv-shows-canceled-too-soon/ Max is one of the most important streaming platforms worldwide today, with a wide selection of series and movies to watch. So, you’re sure to always find something entertaining in its catalog, no matter what you are looking for.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 03:10:56 GMT https://movieweb.com/best-pride-movies-on-hbo-max-watch-right-now/ This past May, the HBO Max streaming service rebranded as Max, creating a single platform offering content from the many entertainment companies under the Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) corporate umbrella. By dropping "HBO" from the name, WBD hoped to highlight that the new Max service was more than just films, with thousands of hours of programming from networks including HGTV, TLC, Food Network, and The Travel Channel. With 18 "hubs" of categorized content, there is now literally something for everyone on the expanded streaming platform. The main draw of Max, however, remains the movie libraries of HBO and Turner Classic Movies.

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 01:25:55 GMT https://movieweb.com/best-movies-to-watch-hbo-max/ Pretty much everyone loves a good laugh. Ever since we could etch words into clay, people have written comedy skits and cracked lame puns and dirty jokes for the enjoyment of others. It's a good way to relieve stress, and it's a fantastic means to reconnect with others. And, if Patch Adams is to be believed, it's also the best medicine. After a successful rebranding, the streaming service Max is back with even more comedic films for an uproarious day off.

]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 23:13:40 GMT https://movieweb.com/best-comedies-on-hbo-max-watch-now/ Ever since Truman Capote's true-crime book, In Cold Blood, hit the shelves in 1966, we've had a fascination with everything that goes into investigating crimes across America. More recently, podcasts such as 'Serial' have only fueled our desire to know more about the justice system, and how criminals are actually caught.

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