October 1 | 30 Rock
Complete Series |
NBC Series | Added |
October 1 | 60 Days In
Complete Seasons 1-2 |
A&E Series | Added |
October 1 | Alone
Complete Seasons 1-2 |
History Series | Added |
October 1 | American Pickers
Complete Seasons 1&11 |
History Series | Added |
October 1 | Ancient Aliens
Complete Season 11 |
History Series | Added |
October 1 | Ax Men
Complete Seasons 1&9 |
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October 1 | Born This Way
Complete Seasons 1-2 |
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October 1 | Bring It!
Complete Seasons 1-3 |
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October 1 | Chopped
Complete Seasons 14-16 |
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October 1 | Counting Cars
Complete Season 1 |
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October 1 | The Curse of Oak Island
Complete Season 1 |
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October 1 | Dance Moms
Complete Seasons 1&6 |
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October 1 | Escaping Polygamy
Complete Seasons 1-2 |
A&E Series | Added |
October 1 | The First 48
Complete Seasons 6, 16-17 |
A&E Series | Added |
October 1 | Forged in Fire
Complete Seasons 1-3 |
History Series | Added |
October 1 | Hoarders
Complete Season 4 |
A&E Series | Added |
October 1 | House Hunters
Complete Season 7 |
HGTV Series | Added |
October 1 | Hunting Hitler
Complete Seasons 1-2 |
History Series | Added |
October 1 | Prison Break
Complete Seasons 1-5 |
FOX Series | Added |
October 1 | Property Brothers
Complete Season 5 |
HGTV Series | Added |
October 1 | The Rap Game
Complete Seasons 1-2 |
Lifetime Series | Added |
October 1 | Saving Hope
Complete Season 5 |
eOne Series | Added |
October 1 | Tiny House Hunters
Complete Seasons 1-2 |
HGTV Series | Added |
October 1 | Worst Cooks in America
Complete Season 4 |
Food Network Series | Added |
October 1 | 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) | Film | Added |
October 1 | 50 First Dates (2004) | Film | Added |
October 1 | 6 Dead Souls (2010) | Film | Added |
October 1 | A Fistful of Dollars (1967) | Film | Added |
October 1 | A Long Walk Home (1990) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Abduction of Jennifer Grayson (2017) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Across the Great Divide (1976) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Across the Universe (2007) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Adventures of Panda Warrior (2012) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Against the Current (2009) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Alice (1990) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Amityville Horror (1979) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Another 9 � Weeks (1997) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Arlo: The Burping Pig (2016) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Arthur�s Missing Pal (2006) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Asylum of Darkness (2017) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Bananas (1971) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Battlefield Earth (2000) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Bethany (2017) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Blood Ransom (2014) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Blue Chips (1994) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Boogie Woogie (2009) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Bounty (1984) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Broadway Danny Rose (1984) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Broken Mile (2016) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Brotherhood of Justice (1986) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Bruno (2009) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Bubba the Redneck Werewolf (2014) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Burke & Hare (2010) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Butterfly Girl (2014) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Cabin Fear (2017) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Cabin Fever (2002) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Can’t Hardly Wait (1998) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Care Bears: Friends Forever (2004) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Care Bears: Magical Adventures (1998) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Carrie (2002) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Carrie 2: The Rage (1999) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Casualties of War (1989) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Cheech & Chong’s Nice Dream (1981) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Clueless (1995) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Confession (1999) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Congo (1995) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Covenant (2017) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Creature Below (2016) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest (2013) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Cutting Edge (1992) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Darkman (1990) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Darkman II: The Return of Durant (1995) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Dead Draw (2016) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Deliver Us from Evil (2014) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Deuces Wild (2002) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Devil�s Advocate (1997) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Devil�s Double (2011) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Disappearance of Alice Creed (2009) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Disembodied (2011) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Election (1999) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Elephant Kingdom (2016) | Film | Added |
October 1 | End of a Gun (2016) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Enemy at the Gate (2001) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Escape From Alcatraz (1979) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Escape From L.A. (1996) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007 (2012) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Faculty (1998) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Fair Game (2010) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Fall Time (1993) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Fargo (1996) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Ferris Bueller�s Day Off (1986) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Fierce People (2007) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Final Cut (2004) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Fire in the Sky (1993) | Film | Added |
October 1 | A Fistful of Dollars (1967) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Fly Me to the Moon (2008) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Frances (1982) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Frog Kingdom (2013) | Film | Added |
October 1 | From Dusk till Dawn (1996) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Gandhi (1982) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Ghost World (2001) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Ghosts of Darkness (2017) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Ghoulies (1984) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Ghoulies II (1987) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Glass Coffin (2017) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Godzilla (1998) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Godzilla 2000 (2000) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla (2004) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Godzilla Vs. Destroyah (2000) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Godzilla Vs. King Ghidorah (2000) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Godzilla Vs. Mechagodzilla II (1993) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Godzilla Vs. Megaguirus: The G Annihilation Strategy (2003) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Godzilla Vs. Mothra (1998) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Godzilla Vs. Spacegodzilla (2000) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Godzilla, Mothra, And King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2003) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Godzilla: Final Wars (2005) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. (2004) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Survivor (2015) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Grease 2 (1982) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Guess Who (2005) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Hardball (2001) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Hatchet (2006) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Heaven Can Wait (1978) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Hellboy (2004) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Hemingway�s Garden of Eden (2008) | Film | Added |
October 1 | High Fidelity (2000) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | High Tension (2003) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Holiday (2006) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Hostel (2005) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Hostel 2 (2007) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Hot Pursuit (1987) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Human Stain (2003) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Hunted (2003) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Hunting Grounds (2017) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Inside Man (2006) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Jesus�s Son (2000) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Kalifornia (1993) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Kingpin (1996) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Lawnmower Man (1992) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Layer Cake (2004) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Liberty Stands Still (2002) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Little Shop of Horrors (1986) | Film | Added |
October 1 | London (2005) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | A Long Walk Home (1990) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Lords of Dogtown (2005) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Love Finds You in Valentine (2016) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Love Hurts (1990) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Maddening (1995) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Madness of King George (1994) | Film | Added |
October 1 | March of the Penguins (2005) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Mercy (2010) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Money Train (1995) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Mousehunt (1997) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Music Within (2007) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | New Year�s Evil (1980) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Ninja III: The Domination (1984) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The One (2001) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Oogieloves: The Big Balloon Adventure (2012) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Out of Time (2003) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Paulie (1998) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Paycheck (2003) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Perrier’s Bounty (2009) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Pet Sematary (1989) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Philadelphia (1993) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Pi (1998) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Pieces of April (2003) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Postcards from the Edge (1990) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Pride (2014) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Punisher (2004) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman (2017) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Reds (1981) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Red Dragon (2002) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Rent (2005) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Revolver (2005) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Road House (1989) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Running with Scissors (2003) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Scarehouse (2014) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Scream at the Devil (2016) | Film | Added |
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October 1 | Snake Eyes (1998) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Southland Tales (2006) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Southwest of Salem (2016) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Space Guardians (2017) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Species III (2004) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Station Agent (2003) | Film | Added |
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October 1 | Teenage Ghost Punk (2017) | Film | Added |
October 1 | They’re Out of the Business (2011) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | This Binary Universe (2012) | Film | Added |
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October 1 | Under Siege (1992) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Universal Soldier: Day of Rechoning (2012) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Universal Soldier: The Return (1999) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | U.S vs. John Lennon (2006) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Velveteen Rabbit (2009) | Film | Added |
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October 1 | Warpath (1951) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Wes Craven Presents: Dracula 2000 (2000) | Film | Added |
October 1 | What Lies Beneath (2000) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Whistleblower (2011) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Wonderland (2003) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Yellowbird (2014) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Young Guns (1988) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Young guns II (1990) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 2 | Bob’s Burgers
Season 8 Premiere |
FOX Series | Added |
October 2 | Family Guy
Season 16 Premiere |
FOX Series | Added |
October 2 | Ghosted
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FOX Series | Added |
October 2 | The Last Man on Earth
Season 4 Premiere |
FOX Series | Added |
October 2 | Shark Tank
Season 9 Premiere |
ABC Series | Added |
October 2 | The Simpsons
Season 29 Premiere |
FOX Series | Added |
October 2 | Ten Days in the Valley
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ABC Series | Added |
October 2 | The Toy Box
Season 2 Premiere |
ABC Series | Added |
October 3 | American Horror Story
Complete Season 6 |
FX Series | Added |
October 3 | The Gifted
Series Premiere |
FOX Series | Added |
October 3 | Lucifer
Season 3 Premiere |
FOX Series | Added |
October 4 | Black-ish
Season 4 Premiere |
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October 4 | Fresh off the Boat
Season 4 Premiere |
ABC Series | Added |
October 4 | Kevin (Probably) Saves the World
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ABC Series | Added |
October 4 | The Mayor
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October 4 | The Middle
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October 4 | Bad Frank (2017) | Film | Added |
October 4 | Colossal (2017) | Film | Added |
October 4 | Frontera (2014) | Film | Added |
October 4 | Rapture-Palooza (2013) | Film | Added |
October 4 | The Reagan Show (2017) | Film | Added |
October 5 | The Fog (2005) | Film | Added |
October 6 | Scandal
Season 7 Premiere |
ABC Series | Added |
October 7 | Once Upon a Time
Season 7 Premiere |
ABC Series | Added |
October 7 | Blair Witch (2016) | Film | Added |
October 9 | America’s Funniest Home Videos
Season 28 Premiere |
ABC Series | Added |
October 9 | A Long Way Down (2014) | Film | Added |
October 10 | Brotherhood of Blades (2014) | Film | Added |
October 11 | Chance
Season 2 Premiere |
Hulu Original Series | Added |
October 11 | Folk Hero & Funny Guy (2016) | Film | Added |
October 11 | The Lookalike (2014) | Film | Added |
October 12 | I Love You, America
Series Premiere |
Hulu Original Series | Added |
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October 12 | I Love You Both (2016) | Film | Added |
October 14 | Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016) | Film | Added |
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October 15 | Get Rich or Die Tryin� (2005) | Film | Added |
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October 15 | Like Water for Chocolate (1992) | Film | Added |
October 15 | Mamaboy (2016) | Film | Added |
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October 15 | This is Meg (2017) | Film | Added |
October 15 | Undisputed (2002) | Film | Added |
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October 15 | The Whole Truth (2016) | Film | Added |
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Hulu Original Series | Added |
October 18 | Arctic Adventure: On Frozen Pond (2017) | Film | Added |
October 18 | In the Radiant City (2016) | Film | Added |
October 18 | Isolation (2017) | Film | Added |
October 18 | No Way to Live (2016) | Film | Added |
October 18 | Phoenix Forgotten (2017) | Film | Added |
October 18 | Skating to New York (2013) | Film | Added |
October 21 | Adventure Time
Complete Season 9 |
Cartoon Network Series | Added |
October 21 | Too Funny To Fail | Hulu Original Documentary | Added |
October 26 | Neon Joe
Complete Season 2 |
Adult Swim Series | Added |
October 26 | 2:22 (2017) | Film | Added |
October 28 | Blindspot
Season 3 Premiere |
NBC Series | Added |
October 28 | Arrival (2016) | Film | Added |
October 29 | Catfish
Complete Season 6 |
MTV Series | Added |
October 29 | Priceless (2016) | Film | Added |
October 29 | That Sugar Film (2014) | Film | Added |
October 31 | Midnight Express (1978) | Film | Added |
October 31 | Akeelah and the Bee (2006) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Among Friends (2013) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Apocalypse Now (1979) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Apocalypse Now Redux (2001) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Arthur (1981) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Bad News Bears (2005) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Bandits (2001) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Benny & Joon (1993) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Beverly Hills Ninja (1997) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Big Fish (2003) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Bill Durham (1988) | Film | Expiring |
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October 31 | Delta Force (1986) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Dream a Little Dream (1988) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Eight Men Out (1988) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Encino Man (1992) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Fall Time (1993) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Get Well Soon (2002) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Guns of the Magnificent Seven (1969) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Kingpin (1996) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Hammett (1982) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Hey Arnold! The Movie (2002) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Hitch (2005) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Joe Dirt (2001) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Killing Zoe (1994) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Outbreak (1995) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Poseidon (2006) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Sacred Ground (1983) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Sahara (2005) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Shooter (2007) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Surf�s Up (2007) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Teen Witch (1989) | Film | Expiring |

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Midnight Mass: The Blood of Life

The isolated island community of Crockett receives a mysterious new head priest, full of secrets and a brand new testament under a very unusual Messenger of God.
Meet poor Riley Flynn (Zach Gilford), freshly released from prison and wracked with guilt over what got him there, a stupid drinking accident that caused the death of his ex-girlfriend. The last thing he wants to do is go back to Crockett and the judgment of the mostly religious community there, his disappointed family, and the nightmares of his ex’s death that plague him. But where else would have him? Resignedly on the ferry, he goes.
Riley’s dad Ed (Henry Thomas) isn’t the kind of man who talks very much at all, much less about his feelings, or his very real disappointment in his elder son. Riley’s teen brother Warren (Igby Rigney) has no idea what to say to him either, and just generally keeps mum. Riley’s mom Annie (Kristin Lehman) is accepting and loving, hesitant in how to help her eldest son but never wavering in her faith in the help of our lord Jesus. Mom seems to think a good heaping dose of the Church would set Riley right but is surprised to learn that the old priest of the Parish, Pruitt, has taken an extended leave of absence from the island, and his newcomer replacement Father Paul (Hamish Linklater) is young, charismatic, and bursting at the seams to tell the whole island about the gifts he brought them, most especially what he claims as a new testament under a messenger of God.
We’ll get back to that whole ball of issues in a moment, the other interesting characters of Crockett Island. Bev Keane (Samantha Sloyan) is the nightmarish overly polite and gently, almost lovingly condescending neighbor Christian woman you’ve ever loathed, the kind of person who explains away every last thing her Church may do wrong or contradictory because, after all, God works in mysterious ways. Pfft. Of course, Bev immediately ingratiates herself as the second to the new Father Paul in their services and is the first to start covering up his transgressions as they become more rampant.
Newcomers to Crockett Sheriff Hassan (Rahul Kohli) and his son Ali (Rahul Abburi) present a burgeoning problem to the plans of Father Paul and his shadowy companion, for they are both practicing Muslims. The practical side of investigating these so-called ‘miracles’ and strange happenings falls on Hassan’s shoulders, as he already struggles with barely-concealed racism and suspicion from his fellow islanders, and of course his son is being wooed away from him by the promise of actual, tangible miracles, but from a different whole faith and God. Father Paul definitely does not practice a traditional Christian faith and relies far too much on making use of the eucharist, the ceremony of the blood and flesh of Jesus Christ turning into bread and wine and, well, consumed.
Wade (Michael Trucco) and his wife Dolly (Crystal Balint) are lifers of the island and both in general interested in one thing, the advancement of their own family, specifically their daughter Leeza (Annarah Cymone), who happens to be in a wheelchair. And that happens to be the canny Father Paul’s first real miracle-with-a-cost that he demonstrates to the astonishment of the parishioners, after a heartfelt and rousing sermon, Father Paul commands Leeza to rise, to stand, and to walk. And lo, she does. What parents wouldn’t wholly dedicate themselves to a cause after seeing this happen to their beloved precious daughter? The fringe benefits of healing, and power, the ones that come at a mighty, currently unnamed, cost, are simply a nice bonus.
Joe Collie (Robert Longstreet) is the town drunk, and while his reasons for drowning his sorrows in the sauce might be understandable, absolution wears a very different face when it comes from Father Paul. While Leeza might be willing to forgive Joe, and even as Joe begins attending the newly-formed Al-Anon meetings on the island of course hosted by Father Paul, redemption might’ve been better sought from medical professionals, and not this newfound method of religious worship.
Dr. Sarah Gunning (Annabeth Gish) is the islands’ kind of all-around medic, and this is how she and Riley’s old friend Erin (Kate Siegel), also newly returned to the island, a few months pregnant but traveling quietly alone, met when Erin comes to the Doc for obstetrics. Sarah’s older mother Mildred Gunning (Alexandra Essoe) has many medical and mental issues, and Sarah struggles in their shared home, to take care of her addled mom and balance her own life. Then Father Paul takes it upon himself to visit one of his oldest parishioners, bringing the sacred host and wine with him to give directly to Mildred, who starts looking and acting so much better under his loving care.
The show is very much a slow slow burn, with a lot of the actual action taking place in the last two episodes. Much of the beginning and middle episodes feature two people just sitting alone, having quiet and seriously in-depth conversations about heavy subjects – grief and repentance, what happens when we die, the disasters that come as a result of addictions, how our actions’ consequences reverberate to those we love around us, faith and the foibles of man, and of course, the giving of oneself over to a higher power, for strength, and guidance, and love.
Except, for the higher power that Father Paul brought back with him, to share with his beloved flock of Crockett Island, while it may be extremely powerful and full of what could be considered miraculous magic, everything comes at some kind of a cost. And when the Messenger of God is finally revealed to the shocked denizens of Crockett at Easter Mass, with Father Paul rapturing on about rebirth as the bloody massacre begins in earnest, it’s faith, not in any kind of God or religion, but faith in each other, that may save a few hardy souls.
Question the wisdom of your religious leaders along with the rest of us in a fine slow-burn addition to the Flanaverse, Midnight Mass is on Netflix now!
Movie
Saw X: It ain’t brain surgery!

Legendary executioner Jigsaw returns to exact revenge on a cadre of scam artists who promised him a bogus cure for his cancer!
First off, be aware, that this is what I call an interleaved sequel, a movie set between previous films in the franchise. In this case, Saw X occurs after the events of the very first Saw film, and before Saw II. Everybody got where we are? Good! Into the madness, we dive!
So, as we all know, John Kramer’s been diagnosed with cancer, very aggressive brain cancer, and likely doesn’t have much time left. And he’s tried everything under the sun, doing a ton of meticulous research, we’d expect nothing less from our master of the art of murder, and not one thing has worked. Yet one man from the support group for cancer sufferers, Henry (Michael Beach), offers an off-the-books supposed miracle cure, and John jumps at the chance.
Why does this nonsense always sound too good to be true? Because it is. Deleted scenes from the first Deadpool movie already told us why traveling to Mexico for any kind of medical cure is a sublimely stupid move, but Kramer is desperate. And while he might be sick and dying, John Kramer has never been what anyone could call stupid. So the villa out in the Mexican countryside, the affable cab driver Diego (Joshua Okamoto) professes surprise at Kramer being highjacked for his good, the nervous muttering from assistant Valentina (Paulette Hernandez), the side-eyeing from little housekeep Gabriela (Renata Vaca) and her tequila, and most especially the smooth and smarming reassurances of head “doctor” Cecilia Pederson (Synnove Macody Lund), all leave a kind of sour taste in John’s mouth.
The whole cluex4 scene is done in the style that the Saw films are known for, where we the audience are treated to cut-together explanatory scenes in a flip-flash fashion of usually about two minutes, for poor John when he realizes he’s been hoodwinked and just how badly, seems a little contrived. But then it’s entirely possible that we the audience truly expected our genius mastermind of the infamous Jigsaw murders to have realized what was happening sooner, and got enraged along with Kramer. And cheered as he prepared to take his bloody and ultra-violent revenge!
First up in our grand guignol of executions is the return of Jigsaw’s first protégé, Amanda (Shawnee Smith). And despite her avowed reverence for Jigsaw and his proven “therapy”, Amanda does waver a bit when the scammers are put through the paces of their specially-made Saw traps, and they shriek and blubber and bleed out. The appearance of the ringer of the bunch, Parker (Steven Brand), doesn’t even slow our beloved engineer of the damned down, because we knew Jigsaw would have his other apprentice waiting just off stage, the deliciously vicious Detective Hoffman (Costas Mandylor). Even the monkeywrench of involving little-boy soccer fan Carlos (Jorge Briseno) in the traps, is just another cog in the machine that is the brilliantly plotting mind of John Kramer.
A fine addition to the Saw legends, showcasing a return to the beloved style and panache of the original Tobin Bell-starring Jigsaw films, Saw X is splashing gore and gallons of blood in theaters now!
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Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

“Scott Pilgrim Takes Off,” Netflix’s latest series, is a rollicking journey through the world of video game culture, blending nostalgic references with a fresh narrative twist. Centered around Scott Pilgrim, portrayed with magnetic charisma by Michael Cera, the show skillfully integrates gaming elements into its storytelling, creating a delightful homage to the video game subculture.
The series cleverly employs pixelated graphics, power-up animations, and game-like sound effects to bring the virtual world to life. These visual cues, reminiscent of classic video games, enhance the storytelling and resonate with audiences familiar with the gaming landscape. The attention to detail in recreating iconic gaming moments is commendable, creating a visual and auditory treat for enthusiasts.
The exploration of video game culture goes beyond mere aesthetics; it becomes an integral part of the characters’ identities and interactions. The script intelligently weaves gaming terminology and tropes into the dialogue, effectively blending the real and virtual worlds. The series navigates the challenges and triumphs of the characters through the lens of gaming, making it a unique and engaging experience for both gamers and general audiences.
The ensemble cast, including standout performances from Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ellen Wong, and Chris Evans embraces the gaming theme with infectious enthusiasm. The chemistry between the characters is palpable, adding emotional depth to the series.
“Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” successfully taps into the zeitgeist of video game culture, offering a nostalgic yet contemporary take on the gaming phenomenon. It’s a must-watch for those who cherish the pixelated roots of the gaming world while providing an accessible and entertaining narrative for a broader audience. The series takes off not only in its title but also in its ability to soar within the ever-expanding realm of Netflix originals.