Kristy Puchko is the Film Editor at Mashable. Based in New York City, she's an established film critic and entertainment reporter, who has traveled the world on assignment, covered a variety of film festivals, co-hosted movie-focused podcasts, interviewed a wide array of performers and filmmakers, and had her work published on RogerEbert.com, Vanity Fair, and The Guardian. A member of the Critics Choice Association and GALECA as well as a Top Critic on Rotten Tomatoes, Kristy's primary focus is movies. However, she's also been known to gush over television, podcasts, and board games. You can follow her on Twitter.
By Kristy Puchko
'Arcadian' review: Nic Cage battles an epic new nightmare monster
This horror thriller is sure to have you screaming.
![Nicolas Cage, Jaeden Martell, and Maxwell Jenkins star in "Arcadian."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05NO4uCuePDqlNMRLC3p0NI/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1710338134.jpg)
![Nicolas Cage, Jaeden Martell, and Maxwell Jenkins star in "Arcadian."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05NO4uCuePDqlNMRLC3p0NI/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1710338134.jpg)
'National Anthem' review: A glorious portrait of rural queer Americana
A rodeo with drag queens? Count me in!
![Charlie Plummer and Eve Lindley lie in the sun in "National Anthem."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04rgTw1bpZ4X731rxWFVoMT/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1694034656.jpg)
![Charlie Plummer and Eve Lindley lie in the sun in "National Anthem."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04rgTw1bpZ4X731rxWFVoMT/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1694034656.jpg)
'Touch' review: A must-see romantic drama that's not for everyone
It sounds bleak — but it's quite sweet!
![Egill Ólafsson stars as Kristofer in director Baltasar Kormákur’s "Touch," a Focus Features release.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05nIDkfOhMDqWer9aTXIbY8/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719851006.jpg)
![Egill Ólafsson stars as Kristofer in director Baltasar Kormákur’s "Touch," a Focus Features release.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05nIDkfOhMDqWer9aTXIbY8/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719851006.jpg)
'Fly Me to the Moon' review: It's a disaster
Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum crash and burn in this space race romance.
![Cole Davis (Channing Tatum) and Kelly Jones (Scarlett Johansson) in "Fly Me to the Moon."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05zIoTkbHX1BQ1kfY1Zqmo7/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720545482.jpg)
![Cole Davis (Channing Tatum) and Kelly Jones (Scarlett Johansson) in "Fly Me to the Moon."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05zIoTkbHX1BQ1kfY1Zqmo7/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720545482.jpg)
'Civil War' review: Alex Garland's latest is more 'Men,' less 'Ex Machina'
A generic America makes this strangely apolitical film feel ungrounded.
![Kirstin Dunst plays a war photojournalist in "Civil War."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02gDVq9bz4vhAyWnDovwhOP/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1708710502.jpg)
![Kirstin Dunst plays a war photojournalist in "Civil War."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02gDVq9bz4vhAyWnDovwhOP/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1708710502.jpg)
'The Imaginary' review: Netflix's animated adventure dazzles — but how dark does it get?
LeVar Burton, Kal Penn, and Hayley Atwell lend their voices.
![Emily, Rudger, Snowflake and Cruncher-of-Bones are imaginary friends in "The Imaginary."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03DgZfzNd9mxSiudckJhFgx/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1718289422.jpg)
![Emily, Rudger, Snowflake and Cruncher-of-Bones are imaginary friends in "The Imaginary."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03DgZfzNd9mxSiudckJhFgx/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1718289422.jpg)
20 best comedies streaming on Netflix right now
"School of Rock" "Everything Everywhere All at Once," and more!
![Composite of movie stills from "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On," "The LEGO Batman Movie," and "Paddington."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07GOFK1CW8SJI2aC62dAK8d/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720027177.jpg)
![Composite of movie stills from "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On," "The LEGO Batman Movie," and "Paddington."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07GOFK1CW8SJI2aC62dAK8d/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720027177.jpg)
'MaXXXine' review: Mia Goth and Ti West return with a bloody film noir
The sequel follows the sole survivor of "X" to the Night Stalker's Los Angeles.
![Mia Goth and Halsey co-star in "MaXXXine."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06Yr7IwRSPegWkYOVNDWi5p/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719237236.jpg)
![Mia Goth and Halsey co-star in "MaXXXine."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06Yr7IwRSPegWkYOVNDWi5p/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719237236.jpg)
The 20 best action movies on Netflix right now
"Godzilla Minus One," "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," "Looper," and more!
![Composite of action movies.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03OlKPTArUywX5aQ1F2bZo2/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720024700.jpg)
![Composite of action movies.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03OlKPTArUywX5aQ1F2bZo2/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720024700.jpg)
'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' review: Netflix's sequel shouldn't work and yet...
Eddie Murphy is back in action, and lucky us!
![John Ashton, Eddie Murphy, and Judge Reinhold are back in action in "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00MNCOLapZluEkcMtNOqOGx/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719851956.jpg)
![John Ashton, Eddie Murphy, and Judge Reinhold are back in action in "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00MNCOLapZluEkcMtNOqOGx/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719851956.jpg)
Chappell Roan should be in 'Interview with the Vampire' Season 3
Lestat would love "Good Luck, Babe!"
![Two images: Chappell Roan performs on "The Tonight Show" and Sam Reid as Lestat De Lioncourt on "Interview with the Vampire."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07cQAXD07ewDMgyrJBtWM0s/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719831570.png)
![Two images: Chappell Roan performs on "The Tonight Show" and Sam Reid as Lestat De Lioncourt on "Interview with the Vampire."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07cQAXD07ewDMgyrJBtWM0s/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719831570.png)
10 best kids' movies on Netflix streaming right now
"Paddington," "The Mitchells vs. The Machines," and more!
![images from "Over The Moon," "The Willoughbys," and "Klaus."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01pFGnZtOQRJZ5G5qM9REE2/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1655837343.jpg)
![images from "Over The Moon," "The Willoughbys," and "Klaus."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01pFGnZtOQRJZ5G5qM9REE2/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1655837343.jpg)
'The Devil's Bath' review: 'Goodnight Mommy' makers return with religious nightmare
Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz bring fresh terror to Shudder.
![Anja Plaschg stars as a tormented wife in "The Devil's Bath."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06KKoX8Bsmri8RCskT7hHws/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1718396152.jpg)
![Anja Plaschg stars as a tormented wife in "The Devil's Bath."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06KKoX8Bsmri8RCskT7hHws/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1718396152.jpg)
Does the cat die? Your top 'A Quiet Place: Day One' question answered
Slight spoilers for the animal lovers who love a scary movie.
![Sam (Lupita Nyong'o) and Frodo the cat cling together in "A Quiet Place: Day One."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04m9XfQ2OE1Zw2frVR6xeXq/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719518270.jpg)
![Sam (Lupita Nyong'o) and Frodo the cat cling together in "A Quiet Place: Day One."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04m9XfQ2OE1Zw2frVR6xeXq/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719518270.jpg)
Aubrey Plaza brings wit and wisdom in 'My Old Ass' trailer
Imagine if you could go back and give your younger self some snarky advice.
![Maisy Stella and Aubrey Plaza co-star in "My Old Ass."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/01aT59tiZlcsWzh9nsVyL1M/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719430943.png)
![Maisy Stella and Aubrey Plaza co-star in "My Old Ass."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/01aT59tiZlcsWzh9nsVyL1M/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719430943.png)
'A Quiet Place: Day One' review: Lupita Nyong'o deserves better
'Stranger Things' scene-stealer Joseph Quinn co-stars.
![Joseph Quinn and Lupita Nyong'o try to survive invading monsters in "A Quiet Place: Day One."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01Pb6vpmpl1f3qOZUbIiD4k/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719435177.jpg)
![Joseph Quinn and Lupita Nyong'o try to survive invading monsters in "A Quiet Place: Day One."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01Pb6vpmpl1f3qOZUbIiD4k/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719435177.jpg)
A24 drops Hugh Grant horror trailer with 'Heretic'
'Paddington 2's baddie is back and raising hell.
![A blueberry pie-scented candle from 'Heretic's poster.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/05tGbuOcgyfoJVuOXS9outN/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719265166.jpg)
![A blueberry pie-scented candle from 'Heretic's poster.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/05tGbuOcgyfoJVuOXS9outN/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719265166.jpg)
'I Am: Celine Dion' review: Shocking, funny, and deeply Dion
Now on Prime Video, this doc is a must-see for fans at any level.
![Celine Dion shares her personal story in "I Am: Celine Dion."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05PWigocSppslRW4eV6W3vw/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719000403.jpg)
![Celine Dion shares her personal story in "I Am: Celine Dion."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05PWigocSppslRW4eV6W3vw/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719000403.jpg)
The best Netflix movies of 2024 now streaming
Fret not. We've done the hard part for you.
![Composite of stills from "How to Rob a Bank," "Orion and the Dark," "The Imaginary," "Spaceman," "Hit Man," and "The Greatest Night in Pop."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02is0JT34ayKFGot6ar5T56/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1718311826.jpg)
![Composite of stills from "How to Rob a Bank," "Orion and the Dark," "The Imaginary," "Spaceman," "Hit Man," and "The Greatest Night in Pop."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02is0JT34ayKFGot6ar5T56/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1718311826.jpg)
Watch a sneak peek of 'Interview with the Vampire's next episode, 'I Could Not Prevent It'
Louis and Claudia fight for their lives against The Théâtre des Vampires...and the rats.
![Jacob Anderson in thumbnail of "Interview with The Vampire."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/041EehBsplZdpwO7JlvcNbb/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1718990500.jpg)
![Jacob Anderson in thumbnail of "Interview with The Vampire."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/041EehBsplZdpwO7JlvcNbb/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1718990500.jpg)
'Thelma' review: June Squibb lives her 'Mission: Impossible' fantasy
Richard Roundtree and Parker Posey co-star in a cozy action-comedy.
![June Squibb and Richard Roundtree kick butt and take names in "Thelma."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04KQRq4VLWsYpt0nArkFu4h/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1705515423.jpg)
![June Squibb and Richard Roundtree kick butt and take names in "Thelma."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04KQRq4VLWsYpt0nArkFu4h/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1705515423.jpg)
'Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person' review: A horror-comedy with bite and heart
Coming-of-age romance with a bloody fun twist!
!["Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person" movie still](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07n0s0UajnIdr3CiM0qHOGT/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1692798669.jpg)
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'The Bikeriders' review: Austin Butler and Jodie Comer headline Jeff Nichols' version of 'Goodfellas'
Plus, Tom Hardy and Michael Shannon play gruff biker dudes!
![Jodie Comer and Austin Butler play a married couple in "The Bikeriders."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00JkwKbdnPP0fWiBhlIdGmY/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1718210368.jpg)
![Jodie Comer and Austin Butler play a married couple in "The Bikeriders."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00JkwKbdnPP0fWiBhlIdGmY/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1718210368.jpg)
'Hanky Panky' review: A deeply delirious stoner comedy
You've never seen anything quite like this.
![The ensemble of "Hanky Panky" crowd together over a pantsuit.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05NPXMMdKNVywO1KBLCX66x/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1713295649.jpg)
![The ensemble of "Hanky Panky" crowd together over a pantsuit.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05NPXMMdKNVywO1KBLCX66x/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1713295649.jpg)