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Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
5 new to Max movies to stream in June with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
Summer is heating up, and so are the best streaming services with plenty of great new movies to beat the heat. Max is no exception, but with so much on offer, it can be tough narrowing down which movies are worth adding to your watchlist. That's why we've combed through all the new movies to Max in June 2025 to highlight the best of the best. Only movies with a 90% or higher critics' score on the review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes make the cut. Granted, not every movie with a high rating is guaranteed to be a hit, but it is a useful metric to see which films are beloved by critics and audiences alike. This month's batch includes everything from iconic sci-fi movies to MGM classic musicals and award-winning documentaries. So let's dive into five new to Max movies with a 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes that you need to watch right now. Bong Joon-ho made cinematic history with "Parasite," the first Korean film to win an Academy Award and the first non-English language film ever to take home the coveted Best Picture crown. If you missed the buzz the first time around, I can't recommend "Parasite" enough. It follows the struggling Kim family, who get a rare stroke of luck when son Ki-woo (Choi Woo-shik) lands a job tutoring the daughter of the wealthy, unsuspecting Park family. With a forged diploma crafted by his sister Ki-jung (Park So-dam), he secures the gig and paves the way for the rest of the Kim family to infiltrate the household under false identities. Ki-jung poses as an art therapist for the Parks' young son, while their father Ki-taek (Song Kang-ho) and mother Chung-sook (Jang Hye-jin) replace the family's driver and housekeeper through a series of calculated deceptions. Everything goes according to plan until one mistake unravels their carefully constructed façade, setting off a chain of events that spiral into chaos. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Rotten Tomatoes score: 99%Watch it now on Max The 1978 version of "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" is a perfect example of why some remakes are worth the wait. Donald Sutherland stars as Matthew Bennell, a health inspector in San Francisco who realizes too late that something sinister is happening. When his colleague Elizabeth (Brooke Adams) notices that her husband hasn't been acting like himself lately, together they start to uncover a terrifying truth: that a parasitic alien race has quietly begun taking over Earth. Unlike most remakes, this one was both a critical and commercial success. The 1978 "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" stands out for its eerie atmosphere and thoughtful approach, blending science fiction with sharp social commentary and a growing sense of paranoia that still hits just as hard today. Rotten Tomatoes score: 93%Watch it now on Max This 2016 documentary "I Am Not Your Negro" draws from the powerful, unfinished manuscript "Remember This House" by acclaimed American writer James Baldwin. Narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, the film delivers an unflinching examination of racism in the United States, weaving Baldwin's words with historical footage and contemporary context that questions Black representation in Hollywood and beyond. Critically acclaimed, the documentary earned an Oscar nomination for Best Documentary Feature and won a BAFTA in the same category. While it may not be the easiest or most entertaining watch on this list, it stands out as perhaps the most essential. Baldwin's words, brought to life through director Raoul Peck, come together in a powerful watch that confronts and questions the very core of what America claims to represent. Rotten Tomatoes score: 99%Watch it now on Max I'm a sucker for a musical, and "Meet Me In St. Louis" is an old favorite, featuring the legendary Judy Garland in one of her most memorable roles. She stars as Esther Smith, one of four daughters in the close-knit Smith family, who has her eye on the boy next door (Tom Drake). Rather than following a single plotline, the film unfolds through a series of seasonal vignettes, capturing moments in the lives of the Smith family as they navigate life, love and progress at the turn of the century. "Meet Me in St. Louis" is best remembered for Garland's unforgettable vocal performances. The film also introduced several timeless earworms like 'The Trolley Song,' 'The Boy Next Door,' and the beloved holiday classic 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.' All three songs, written by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane, remain iconic to this day. Rotten Tomatoes score: 99%Watch it now on Max All four of the original "Hunger Games" movies landed on Max this month, and whether you're a long-time fan or curious newcomer, I highly recommend diving into the series. Only one managed to crack a 90% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, though: the standout second film, "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire." It's a direct continuation of the first movie, so it's not an ideal place to jump in. If you haven't seen "The Hunger Games" yet, consider watching that first before adding this to your watchlist. "Catching Fire" picks up with Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) returning to District 12 after surviving the 74th Hunger Games. But their victory hasn't freed them from the Capitol's grasp. As they embark on the high-stakes Victory Tour, it becomes clear that rebellion is brewing across Panem. In response, President Snow (Donald Sutherland) devises a chilling plan to extinguish the growing unrest once and for all. Rotten Tomatoes score: 90%Watch it now on Max
The Guardian
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
TV tonight: people with facial differences make a tough decision
10pm, Channel 4Terry was left with severe burns after his uncle set him on fire. Mia developed alopecia after her grandparents died. Another Mia hopes facial feminisation surgery can make her feel more herself. In this thoughtful series, activist Jono Lancaster invites people with facial differences to a clinic where world-class surgeons – without any judgment over their decisions – help the clients work out whether they really want to go ahead with a procedure or can be happy without one. Hollie Richardson 8pm, Sky ArtsSky's archive-heavy documentary has traced a line from early sci-fi to the rise of nuclear power and on to the space race. This third episode zooms in on gender and diversity, and how the likes of novelists Octavia Butler, Margaret Atwood and – latterly – Ted Chiang have subverted norms and predicted the future. Hannah J Davies 9pm, BBC One How is it still going? The 19th series has dragged on for an eternity while offering nothing new. Surely, as we reach the finale – and the competitors go head to head in branding their new businesses – it's time for the reality show to be the one being told: 'You're fired!' Here's hoping. Alexi Duggins 9pm, Sky AtlanticThe ultraviolent crime drama activates flashback mode to reveal why Lale (Narges Rashidi) has been acting so strangely in season three. Physically compromised and with angry henchmen on her tail, the Kurdish drug queen must find it within herself to survive. Events culminate in some shocking scenes unsuitable for the faint-hearted. Graeme Virtue 9pm, Channel 5A TV roadshow based around valuing antiques is in town, complete with David (Les Dennis), an old friend of Jean (Sally Lindsay), on its presenting team. When one of the show's experts dies in odd circumstances, the colourful expats are called in to help, giving this blissfully silly crime comedy-drama plenty of scope to muck about. Jack Seale 11pm, BBC TwoGuillermo (Harvey Guillén) is charged with exterminating a roomful of mini mutants, the results of Laszlo's latest experiments in 'vampiritus interruptus'. But will he develop fatherly feelings for these abominations before he can act? Meanwhile, Nadja is moonlighting as a night-school teacher. Ellen E Jones Invasion of the Body Snatchers (Don Siegel, 1956), 9pm, Sky Arts 'They're here already! You're next!' It seems like a classic reds-under-the-bed allegory, but Don Siegel's seminal 1956 sci-fi chiller could also be viewed as the obverse: a warning about the conformity imposed on the US by McCarthyism. Whatever side you're on, it's a terrifically paranoiac experience. Dr Miles Bennell (Kevin McCarthy) starts seeing people who claim friends and family are being replaced by impostors with no humanity. But it's not delusion, it's an extraterrestrial plot … Simon Wardell
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Day the Earth Blew Up' is 'Looney Tunes' at its meta, absurd best
LOS ANGELES, March 10 (UPI) -- The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, in theaters Friday, is a return to form for the cartoon icons. It is filled with animated lunacy that should work for both kids and adults. Eric Bauza voices both Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, who grew up together on Farmer Jim's farm. The backstory explains Porky's stutter, though Daffy already lisped. Having inherited the farm as adults, Porky and Daffy owe back taxes and have to get a job at a gum factory. There, with flavor scientist Petunia Pig (Candi Milo), they discover an alien plot to possess the world. The plot is a fun riff on sci-fi classics from Invasion of the Body Snatchers to Independence Day, but does not require having seen any of the originals. The aliens create bubble gum monsters, which are effectively silly and scary simultaneously. That plot services the film's story, which is essentially Looney Tunes shorts that wring all the comedy out of a particular scenario in a few minutes before moving onto the next set piece. One sketch is even presented as an episode of the TV shorts. The best part of The Day the Earth Blew Up is the film's meta self-awareness. Daffy literally winks at the camera, and director Peter Browngardt reminds the viewer they're watching a movie with fun tricks not to be spoiled in this review. Daffy even references "Duck Amuck," the classic short in which he argues with the animator during the show. The cartoon zaniness is funny, but perhaps the biggest laughs come from two musical choices which this review will also not spoil. But when popular pre-existing rock songs play, both of which have been used in famous movies, it is impeccable. The purpose of The Day the Earth Blew Up is comedy first and foremost, but it still achieves genuine heart and suspense. By the end of the alien invasion, there is actual tension about the ticking clock. Porky and Daffy's friendship remains sincere from their early days on the farm through their latest adventure. Still, the film can't help but lovingly mock the sincerity at times, particularly the warm reminiscing about Farmer Jim. The Day the Earth Blew Up is a welcome return of the Looney Tunes brand of zany animated comedy for all ages. It is rewarding for longtime viewers and hopefully introduces young kids to the entire back catalog. Fred Topel, who attended film school at Ithaca College, is a UPI entertainment writer based in Los Angeles. He has been a professional film critic since 1999, a Rotten Tomatoes critic since 2001, and a member of the Television Critics Association since 2012 and the Critics Choice Association since 2023. Read more of his work in Entertainment.
