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  • What’s On? – A Master Content Calendar For Your Bookmarks

    Note: Check back for updates as new content is announced!

    January 2026

    January 2 – We Bury The Dead (Theaters)

    January 6 – Will Trent (ABC, Next day Hulu)

    January 8 – The Traitors (Peacock)

    January 8 – His & Hers (Netflix)

    January 9 – People We Meet On Vacation (Netflix)

    January 9 – Sleepwalker (Theaters)

    January 9 – Primate (Theaters)

    January 16 – Night Patrol (Theaters)

    January 16 – 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (Theaters)

    January 21 – The Beauty (FX, Next day Hulu)

    January 21 – Queer Eye (Netflix)

    January 22 – Finding Her Edge (Netflix)

    January 23 – Return to Silent Hill (Theaters)

    January 28 – School Spirits (Paramount+)

    January 28 – Shrinking (Apple TV+)

    January 30 – Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die (Theaters)

    January 30 – Iron Lung (Theaters)

    January 30 – Send Help (Theaters)

    February 2026

    February 6 – The Strangers: Chapter 3 (Theaters)

    February 6 – Dracula (Theaters)

    February 6 – Pillion (Theaters)

    February 6 – Whistle (Theaters)

    February 8 – The ‘Burbs (Peacock)

    February 13 – “Wuthering Heights” (Theaters)

    February 13 – GOAT (Theaters)

    February 13 – Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (Theaters)

    February 18 – 56 Days (Prime)

    February 20 – This is Not a Test (Theaters)

    February 25 – Scrubs (ABC, next day Hulu)

    February 27 – Scream 7 (Theaters)

    March 2026

    March 5 – Ted (Peacock)

    March 6 – The Bride (Theaters)

    March 6 – Peaky Blinders: The Eternal Man (Theaters, Netflix on March 20)

    March 11 – Scarpetta (Prime)

    March 18 – Imperfect Women (Apple TV+)

    March 20 – Project Hail Mary (Theaters)

    March 27 – Ready or Not: Here I Come (Theaters)

    March 27 – Fantasy Life (Theaters)

    March 27 – They Will Kill You (Theaters)

    April 2026

    April 3 – The Drama (Theaters)

    April 8 – The Boys (Prime)

    April 10 – Malcolm in the Middle (Hulu)

    April 15 – Margo’s Got Money Troubles (Apple TV+)

    April 17 – The Mummy (Theaters)

    April 17 – Normal (Theaters)

    May 2026

    May 1 – The Devil Wears Prada 2 (Theaters)

    May 1 – Hokum (Theaters)

    May 15 – Obsession (Theaters)

    May 22 – I Love Boosters (Theaters)

    June 2026

    June 12 – Scary Movie 6 (Theaters)

    June 19 – Toy Story 5 (Theaters)

    July 2026

    July 12 – Disclosure Day (Theaters)

    July 17 – The Odyssey (Theaters)

    August 2026

    August 21 – Insidious: The Bleeding World (Theaters)

    August 28 – The Dog Star (Theaters)

    August 28 – Coyote vs. ACME (Theaters)

    September 2026

    September 11 – Sense and Sensibility (Theaters)

    September 18 – Practical Magic 2 (Theaters)

    September 18 – Play House (Theaters)

    September 18 – Resident Evil (Theaters)

    October 2026

    October 1 – Terrifier 4 (Theaters)

    October 2 – Digger (Theaters)

    October 9 – Other Mommy (Theaters)

    October 16 – Street Fighter (Theaters)

    October 23 – Remain (Theaters)

    November 2026

    November 20 – The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (Theaters)

    December 2026

    December 18 – Avengers: Doomsday (Theaters)

    December 18 – Dune: Part Three (Theaters)

    December 25 – Werewulf (Theaters)

  • “Sounds Wicked. Can I Go First?”: Female And Femme-Presenting Heroine (And Villain) Movies

    Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping some female and femme-presenting superhero and villain movies into the ol’ VCR.

    Okay, listen… 

    I don’t necessarily know how to characterize the movies in today’s piece. 

    All of these selections have badass women ranging from the hero to the villain (with some landing somewhere in-between). 

    Almost all of these are based on some sort of graphic novel or comic series, and I feel like they all share a similar spirit. 

    I also feel like this piece is a spiritual sequel to Friday’s piece, as an underlying theme is female/femme-presenting rage. 

    Additionally, I still stand by Jennifer Garner’s Elektra because a) she was, for sure, part of my gay awakening and b) if it had today’s Marvel money, it would’ve been a hit. 

    I digress. 

    I would also like to take a beat to plug The People’s Joker.

    If you haven’t seen Vera Drew’s surreal, Adult Swim diary entry of a film, I truly can’t recommend it enough. I saw it twice in the theater, and if it hadn’t been blocked from distribution out of sheer ignorance for as long as it was, it would be in my 10 favorite movies of the year. 

    Seriously, I can’t recommend it enough. 

    Alrighty, that should do us for introductions and disclaimers. 

    Without further ado, here are nine badass female and femme-presenting comic/graphic novel-esque…

    …just watch these: 

    • Elektra 
    • Cruella 
    • Tank Girl
    • Catwoman 
    • Birds of Prey
    • Sucker Punch
    • Captain Marvel 
    • Batman Returns

  • “Am I Gonna Be Okay?”: A Spotlight On Melissa Barrera

    Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping the work of Melissa Barrera into the ol’ VCR.

    On July 4, 1990, Melissa Barrera Martinez was born in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico but you probably know her better as simply Melissa Barrera. 

    Melissa Barrera attended both Tisch (aka New York University Tisch School of the Arts) and the American School Foundation of Monterrey. 

    Like the subject of a lot of our spotlights, she also acted in many school productions over the years. 

    Melissa Barrera first appeared on television in 2011 in a Mexican singing reality show called La Academia. From there, she would go on to release an album as part of a duo called Melissa y Sebastian, and perform the theme song for the telenovela, Tanto amor. 

    When Melissa Barerra was attending Tisch, she appeared in her first film, L for Leisure, and a year later, she would appear in the telenovelas La mujer de Judas and La otra cara del alma. 

    She would then go on to star in the telenovelas Siempre tuya Acapulco in 2014 and Tanto amor in 2015. 

    In 2018, Melissa Barrera’s career in the US took off with lead roles in the show Vida (Life), followed by Scream (2022), and the film adaptation of In the Heights. 

    In 2023, Melissa Barrera would be fired from Scream 7 due to her advocacy for the Palestinian people during the ongoing genocide. I give Melissa major props because she has continued to speak up about the genocide, share links and resources, etc… 

    And, I think that’s extremely badass, especially considering the outcome of this election. 

    There’s not much more that I can say about Melissa Barrera that hasn’t already been said. 

    Melissa, if you ever read this, thank you. 🖤

    Without further ado, here’s some of my favorite Melissa Barrera content: 

    • Abigail
    • Scream VI
    • Scream (2022)
    • In the Heights 

  • Movies To Channel Your Rage

    Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping female rage movies into the ol’ VCR.

    If you’re like me, you’re angry. 

    Like, really, really angry. 

    And, on top of channeling that rage into activism, you probably need some sort of distraction. 

    Well, friends, do I have the list for you. 

    I’ve grabbed some of my favorite female rage/revenge movies (which we obviously mean to work for anyone, regardless of how you identify) to help you both relax while also remembering to not lose that spark. 

    Also, there is triggering content in most of, if not all of these movies. 

    As always, please double-check the CWs/TWs for all of these movies before watching or have a trusted friend watch them for you. 

    Alrighty, that should do us for introductions and disclaimers. 

    Without further ado, here are 10 movies to watch to channel your female rage, but also unwind(?): 

  • I’m Scared, But…

    I’m scared. 

    I’m scared as a person with a uterus. 

    I’m scared as a queer woman. 

    I’m scared as someone who relies on birth control as a way to ease excruciating pain up to two weeks out of a month. 

    I’m fucking scared. 

    I stayed up all night on Election Night. 

    I started crying as soon as the first polls reported because I knew in my gut that he had won. 

    I just knew. 

    However, I also don’t think the Democrats are blameless here. 

    I’ve voted Democrat in every election I’ve been eligible for. 

    But, there were a lot of mistakes here. 

    Truly. 

    I’m a firm believer in not putting anyone on a pedestal. 

    I’m a firm believer that we should hold people accountable. 

    I believe that we’re funding/fueling a genocide. 

    I believe that Harris refusing to answer direct questions about trans rights was a ploy to try to get the moderate vote and absolute bullshit. 


    I believe that Biden waited way too long to drop out. 

    The list goes on and on. 

    But, I wasn’t scared at the thought of a Harris/Walz term like I am at the thought of this one. 

    Fuck you if you voted for Donald Trump. 

    I mean that with the most disrespect. 

    Moving on. 

    Even though I’m terrified, I’m not going to stop talking about the issues that matter on the blog or the channel. 

    Even though I sincerely called my brother-in-law this morning and asked him if he would be my co-signer if my rights were stripped away to have my own bank account. 

    Even though I worry that I could have essentially what serves as my pain medication taken away. 

    I have to remember that I’m still white and straight passing. 

    I have to remember that I have options. 

    I have to remember that I still have to fucking fight. 

    I will continue to use this platform to talk about important issues. 

    I will not hide who I am as a person. 

    I’m scared, but… 

    I’m also ready to stand up for what’s right. 

    I’m also ready to take care of the LGBTQIA+ community that’s always taken care of me. 

    I’m ready to fight on behalf of people with a uterus. 

    I’m ready. 

    Check in with each other. 

    Rest up. 

    We have a lot to do. 

  • “My Life Is Amazing”: A Spotlight On Kathryn Hahn

    Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping the work of Kathryn Hahn into the ol’ VCR.

    On July 23, 1973, Kathryn Hahn was born (we’re back to using our real names). 

    She was born in Illinois and raised in Ohio, where she went to private Catholic schools. 

    Kathryn Hahn would go on to attend Northwestern for her BA in theater and Yale for her MFA in drama. 

    She formally began her acting career with a role on Crossing Jordan, with Tim Kring, the show’s creator and producer, even saying that he made the character specifically for her. 

    A couple of years into her run on Crossing Jordan, Kathryn Hahn broke into film with her role in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.

    From there, she would appear in movies like A Lot Like Love, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, and many more. 

    Additionally, she starred in the musical Boeing-Boeing on Broadway in 2008 and was slated to play Eddie in an American remake of Ab Fab that didn’t move forward. 

    Over the years, Kathryn Hahn has shown her acting chops across a wide array of films and television shows, including, most recently, the pop culture phenom Agatha All Along. 

    There’s not much more that I can say about Kathryn Hahn that hasn’t already been said. 

    Kathryn, if you ever read this, thank you. 🖤

    Without further ado, here’s some of my favorite Kathryn Hahn content: 

  • Drawing A Blank #7: Even, Even, Even, Even, Even, Even More Cartoons You May Have Forgotten About

    Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping more cult-classic cartoons into the ol’ VCR. 

    It’s been almost a month since our last Drawing a Blank, so I figured it was time to hit y’all with fresh new edition. 

    If you’re new here, hello! 

    To give you a quick primer, Drawing a Blank is a little series I cooked up where I curate a list of cartoons I loved as a kid that you may have forgotten about over the years due to all the unprecedented events we’ve lived through. 

    And yes, I have major election anxiety. Is it obvious?

    Alrighty, that should do us for introductions. 

    Without further ado, here are 10 cult-classic cartoons that’ll make you miss the Swoops your mom put in your stocking (just me?):

    A Pup Named Scooby-Doo 

    Video source: platypusduck54

    The Flintstone Kids

    Video source: K.J. Norman

    The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries

    Video source: WB Kids

    3-2-1 Penguins! 

    Video source: Variety Central

    O’Grady

    Video source: JOHN CENA FAN 2002 – ROAD TO 1K SUBSCRIBERS!!!!

    PB&J Otter

    Video source: MrKris411

    Growing Up Creepie 

    Video source: RebelToonz

    George and Martha

    Video source: GalaxyUnicorn

    Duck Dodgers 

    Video source: HDTVSeries

    Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series

    Video source: DarkDragonx23

  • Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared But Watch It It’s Good

    Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared into the ol’ VCR.

    I didn’t learn about Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared until 2014. 

    You see, I was at a game/movie night with friends when one mentioned it, and I had no idea what they were talking about. 

    My friend was baffled, as this seemed like something that was right up my alley, so he played the video, and I was immediately obsessed… 

    …and then didn’t think about it again until recently. 

    So, I went on a deep dive this week and watched all six episodes on YouTube AND the six-episode Channel 4 series from 2022. 

    And, it should come as no surprise to anyone how much I loved all of it. 

    However, I’m getting ahead of myself. 

    Video source: Don’t Hug Me .I’m Scared

    If you aren’t familiar with Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared, let me give you a quick primer: 

    Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared not so discreetly disguises morbid and existential themes in the skin of a children’s show as our three main characters, addressed only as Red Guy, Yellow Guy, and Duck, navigate all of the surreal and macabre ideas thrown at them. 

    For example, a new character will emerge and begin singing a cheerful tune that devolves into a song about their character’s mortality. 

    Y’know, the usual. 

    Video source: Don’t Hug Me .I’m Scared

    It’s also masterfully executed through a mix of puppetry, animation, claymation, you name it. 

    On July 29, 2011, Joe Pelling and Becky Sloan released what would become the first episode of Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared. Originally uploaded with the same title as the series, this episode would also come to be known as “Creativity.” 

    From there, five more episodes would premiere on YouTube followed by six full-length episodes on Channel Four to round out the series. 

    And, y’all, I was all but kicking my legs and smiling like a little kid while watching both sets of episodes. 

    The work that went into Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared makes it worth the watch alone, not to mention the dark humor, horrifying imagery, and deep conversations about death, friendship, growing up, etc… 

    If you’re a fan of Adult Swim or classic YouTube videos like Teddy Has An Operation, you NEED to watch Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared in its entirety. 

    Don’t sleep on all of the episodes like I did because my only regret is not watching all of them sooner. 

    And yes, I’m already thinking about making Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared my dogs’ costumes next Halloween.

  • Celebrating Svengoolie’s 45th Anniversary

    Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping Svengoolie into the ol’ VCR.

    In honor of Svengoolie’s 45th anniversary, I thought it would be fun to dive more into the history of Svengoolie, both the horror host and the show. 

    I know we did a piece about horror hosts, but I wanted to get more into Svengoolie’s history specifically. 

    And, don’t worry, I plan to do this with more horror hosts as well. 

    Alrighty, that should do us for introductions. 

    Without further ado, let’s dive into the history of Svengoolie. 

    For those unfamiliar, Svengoolie is a Chicago-based horror host program where the title character of Svengoolie (in addition to the Sven Squad) introduces movies and performs skits and songs related to the films being shown. It’s also become nationally accessible through MeTV. 

    The original Svengoolie show ran from 1970-1973, with Svengoolie being portrayed by Jerry G. Bishop. 

    When the show returned in 1979, Rich Koz took over as the Son of Svengoolie, and continued portraying this specific character until the second run of the show ended in 1986. 

    The show was then revived in 1994, and Jerry G. Bishop told Rich Koz to drop the “Son of,” making Koz the Svengoolie we know today. 

    Over the years, Svengoolie has won the Rondo award for best horror host and appeared in DC Comics. Additionally, for the show’s 25th anniversary, Svengoolie was given the Silver Circle Award from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ Chicago/Midwest Chapter. 

    Additionally, Svengoolie even launched a spin-off called Sventoonie where Kevin Fleming (the host of Toon In With Me) voiced Toony the Tuna, a puppet that was dressed as Svengoolie and hosted horror films, with Svengoolie sometimes appearing on the show. Unfortunately, the show only ran from 2022-2023, but it’s still a testament to Svengoolie’s reach. 

    In 2022, Svengoolie hosted a talent search dubbed the “Spawn of Svengoolie,” which led to the additions of Gwengoolie and Ignatius Malvolio Prankenstein (IMP) as well as the more regular inclusion of Nostalgiaferatoo. 

    I’ve been watching Svengoolie for years, and it’s one of the few good memories I have with my dad because we watched it when I was visiting from college. 

    Plus, I’ve always loved horror hosts because they do what I do in a way. 

    I sit here and talk to you about pop culture, while also making jokes and inserting personal anecdotes into their intros and bits. 

    I think I owe a lot to the horror hosts I watched growing up, and, honestly, continue to watch. 

    That includes Svengoolie. 🖤

  • Happy Halloween II, Movie Mavens

    Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping a cheesy Halloween letter into the ol’ VCR. 

    Boy howdy. 

    I can’t believe that Halloween is already here. 

    In just a few short hours, everything will turn from creepy to Christmas, and I’ll retire my costumes, watchlist, and horror challenge for another year. 

    One thing I love about Halloween is that no matter what’s been going on in my life, good or bad, Halloween has always been there for me. 

    During the lean years, there were free horror movies to watch and my traditional care package from KP, even though I knew she couldn’t afford it. 

    During the prosperous years, I’ve been able to do more elaborate costumes and go spooky shopping to try to claim some coveted items. 

    Regardless, Halloween is like an old friend that welcomes me with open arms each year. 

    And this year, I really needed its embrace. 

    I’ve been missing KP like crazy because there are so many things I want to tell her. 

    I want to send her pictures of my costumes and all of my frightening finds because this was also her favorite time of the year. 

    I want to be back in high school and come home to Fearfest on the TV, just in time to catch the beginning of Halloweens 4 and 5 (note: this is one of the very few reasons I would go back to high school). 

    I want her to send me creepy pictures to wake up to and then try to one-up them. 

    I sincerely can’t put into words how much I miss her, and I feel like these examples are so frivolous. 

    But god damn, they meant the world to me, just like she did. 

    However, I also know that I have to keep Halloween alive for KP. 

    This was our favorite time of year, so, for the past three Halloweens, I’ve continued all of my traditions. 

    I’ve made myself dress up, even if I didn’t feel like it. 

    I’ve made myself go spooky shopping, even if I’d rather stay inside. 

    I’ve continued writing pieces like this because I know that she would want me to. 

    KP would never want me to push myself and to give myself grace, but she also wouldn’t want me to just give up on Halloween because she’s not here. 

    And, I don’t plan to. 

    That’s why I’m even dipping my toes back into the dating pool, albeit slowly. 

    I can almost hear her telling me that it’s time to put myself back out there, and, as she always said, “not be afraid to open [my] heart up to people.” 

    Even though I’ve only been to one mixer and got left on read, hey, I’m doing it. 

    And, I’m doing it all under the warm embrace of October. 

    So, before Halloween slowly creeps back into its hibernation, my challenge to you is to do something bold (within reason/while being safe/that doesn’t harm yourself or anyone around you). 

    Wear that costume you’ve been nervous about wearing. 

    Make those cupcakes that you’ve been wanting to try. 

    Go see that movie that no one else will go with you to see (WHILE BEING SAFE). 

    Do it for KP, and do it for yourself. 

    I promise that she would be cheering you on from the sidelines, and ol’ October will give you a pat on the back. 

    For KP, for always.

    Happy Halloween, Movie Mavens.

  • Cannibal Content To Sink Your Teeth Into

    Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping cannibal content into the ol’ VCR.

    Well, friends, it’s official—Halloween is tomorrow. 

    So, you might be wondering, “Baillee, what kind of content could you possibly choose to focus on today?” 

    If you guessed that my little brain went to cannibal content, you’d be correct. 

    But, let’s define what I mean by “cannibal content.” 

    We’re not talking about zombies here. 

    Been there, done that. 

    No, we’re talking about people who eat other people. Plain and simple. 

    I feel like this goes without saying, but I’m going to say it just in case…

    Most of these movies are really gory, and, well, portray people eating other people, so CW/TW for blood, gore, and all like topics. Additionally, some involve kidnapping, SA, and other like topics.  

    As always, I recommend researching these movies before watching or having a trusted (and consenting) friend/family member watch them first. 

    Alrighty, that should do us for disclaimers and introductions. 

    Without further ado, here are 10 pieces of cannibal-centric content with a bite: