Jason Adams

Jason Adams is a freelance entertainment writer at Mashable. He lives in New York City and is a Rotten Tomatoes approved critic who also writes for Pajiba, The Film Experience, AwardsWatch, and his own personal site My New Plaid Pants. He's extensively covered several film festivals including Sundance, Toronto, New York, SXSW, Fantasia, and Tribeca. He's a member of the LGBTQ critics guild GALECA. He loves slasher movies and Fassbinder and you can follow him on Twitter at @JAMNPP.

By Jason Adams

Best documentaries streaming now on Prime Video

From movie monsters to sushi masters, this list of docs has something delicious for everyone.

03/02/2024

"Judy Blume Forever," "Man on Wire," and "The Queen of Versailles"

"Judy Blume Forever," "Man on Wire," and "The Queen of Versailles"

25 best movies on Netflix to stream right now

Looking for top-shelf entertainment? You've found it.

03/01/2024

By Belen Edwards , Oliver Whitney , and Jason Adams

A composite of images from movies now on Netflix.

A composite of images from movies now on Netflix.

30 best Netflix shows to fall asleep to because wow we need some zzzzzs

"GBBO," "Derry Girls," "Seinfeld," and more!

02/28/2024

By Alison Foreman and Jason Adams

Composite of images from Netflix TV shows, including "The Great British Baking Show," "Derry Girls," and "Samurai Gourmet."

Composite of images from Netflix TV shows, including "The Great British Baking Show," "Derry Girls," and "Samurai Gourmet."

'Jawbreaker' at 25: Looking back at the classic teen comedy's HBIC

"Mean Girls" the musical could never.

02/19/2024

Julie Benz, Rose McGowan, Rebecca Gayheart star in "Jawbreaker."

Julie Benz, Rose McGowan, Rebecca Gayheart star in "Jawbreaker."

The 20 funniest comedies on Hulu, because we all need a laugh

If laughter is the best medicine, these movies will have you feeling better in no time.

01/25/2024

Composite of images from comedies, including "Quiz Lady," "Heathers," and "Paddington 2."

Composite of images from comedies, including "Quiz Lady," "Heathers," and "Paddington 2."

Jon Hamm's bad cop brings out the best in 'Fargo'

His villainous turn terrorizing Juno Temple proves he should always keep it dark.

01/12/2024

Jon Hamm as Roy Tillman in "Fargo," Season 5

Jon Hamm as Roy Tillman in "Fargo," Season 5

20 best science-fiction movies on Prime Video right now

From "Alien" to "Terminator," "Jurassic Park," "About Time," and beyond!

01/03/2024

Movie stills from science fiction films, including "Jurassic Park," "Prometheus," "Being John Malkovich," "About Time," and "Terminator."

Movie stills from science fiction films, including "Jurassic Park," "Prometheus," "Being John Malkovich," "About Time," and "Terminator."

The 32 best documentaries on Netflix

Knowledge is power.

12/29/2023

By Shannon Connellan and Jason Adams

Five images from Netflix documentaries: a girl auditioning for the role of JonBenet Ramsey, Angela Davis, Michael Jordan, Sandi Tan, and Taylor Swift.

Five images from Netflix documentaries: a girl auditioning for the role of JonBenet Ramsey, Angela Davis, Michael Jordan, Sandi Tan, and Taylor Swift.

25 best TV comedies on Max right now

From "Abbott Elementary" to "Barry" and "Harley Quinn," these shows bring the fun.

12/26/2023

Composite of images from TV shows available on Max: "Our Flag Means Death," "Harley Quinn," "Abbott Elementary," "The Rehearsal," and "Rick and Morty."

Composite of images from TV shows available on Max: "Our Flag Means Death," "Harley Quinn," "Abbott Elementary," "The Rehearsal," and "Rick and Morty."

30 of the best trippy titles to mellow out to on Netflix

We're here to help you on your journey, my dude 🌈 ✨🙃💜

12/23/2023

By Alison Foreman and Jason Adams

Images from The Midnight Gospel, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, and Meg 2: The Trench

Images from The Midnight Gospel, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, and Meg 2: The Trench

'May December' versus 'All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story'

Todd Haynes undoes the tangled knots of the tabloid noose.

12/09/2023

Penelope Ann Miller and Omar Anguiano in "All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story."

Penelope Ann Miller and Omar Anguiano in "All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story."

The 15 most binge-worthy TV shows on Peacock

Killer dolls, Quantum Leapers, and Natasha Lyonne are prepped for bingeing!

11/23/2023

Charlie Cale walks in sunglasses holding a jacket over her shoulder; a white woman and a black woman look annoyed; a family in a cemetery looks sad while their little boy hugs Chucky

Charlie Cale walks in sunglasses holding a jacket over her shoulder; a white woman and a black woman look annoyed; a family in a cemetery looks sad while their little boy hugs Chucky

The 15 best horror movies now streaming on Peacock

From "Black Christmas" to "The Black Phone" and every shade of terror in between.

11/18/2023

"American Psycho," "The Black Phone," "The House of the Devil," and "Let the Right One In" are all great horror movies streaming on Peacock.

"American Psycho," "The Black Phone," "The House of the Devil," and "Let the Right One In" are all great horror movies streaming on Peacock.

15 great action movies now streaming on Peacock

From John Wick and Jason Bourne to the Super Mario Bros!

11/14/2023

Composite of images from action movies on Peacock.

Composite of images from action movies on Peacock.

The 15 funniest movies streaming on Peacock right now

From Wes Anderson's "Asteroid City" to "The Big Lebowski" and "Girls Trip," all your bases are covered.

11/11/2023

"Asteroid City," "Bridesmaids," "The Big Lebowski," and "Girls Trip" are streaming on Peacock.

"Asteroid City," "Bridesmaids," "The Big Lebowski," and "Girls Trip" are streaming on Peacock.

The 20 saddest movies on Netflix right now

Have your tissues ready for these tearjerkers, from "Stand By Me" to "Marriage Story" and beyond.

10/29/2023

Images from "First Match," Marriage Story," and "Won't You Be My Neighbor?"

Images from "First Match," Marriage Story," and "Won't You Be My Neighbor?"

33 best horror movies on Prime Video to keep you up at night

“Nope,” "Train to Busan," "Saint Maud," and more…

10/02/2023

By Alison Foreman and Jason Adams

A composite of images from horror movies

A composite of images from horror movies

The 20 scariest movies streaming for free

Get spooked at no extra charge!

09/30/2023

Composite of images from horror movies

Composite of images from horror movies

Looking back on John Waters's 'Pecker' on its 25th anniversary

Edward Furlong and Christina Ricci star in the big-hearted comedy that deserves better than it got.

09/22/2023

Edward Furlong looks off in amazement in "Pecker."

Edward Furlong looks off in amazement in "Pecker."

‘It Lives Inside’ review: Meet your favorite new nightmare

The Indian American assimilation experience finds its voice and its bite.

09/22/2023

A teen girl looks scared in "It Lives Inside."

A teen girl looks scared in "It Lives Inside."

'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3' review: The gang's back and Greeker than ever!

A franchise sans superheroes, thank the Greek gods and Nia Vardalos

09/08/2023

The gang poses for a group selfie in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3."

The gang poses for a group selfie in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3."

The 15 best British TV shows on Hulu that are (and include) 'Absolutely Fabulous'

Stream them all, sweetie darling.

08/30/2023

By Shannon Connellan , Sam Haysom , and Jason Adams

Five stills of characters from British TV shows streaming on Hulu.

Five stills of characters from British TV shows streaming on Hulu.

The 21 best music documentaries on Netflix

Get a front row ticket — to your couch.

08/14/2023

By Shannon Connellan and Jason Adams

Taylor Swift performs onstage during the 2018 reputation Stadium Tour at Soldier Field on June 2, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois.

Taylor Swift performs onstage during the 2018 reputation Stadium Tour at Soldier Field on June 2, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois.

'Femme' review: Drag queen seeks revenge in gnarly thriller

Imagine a rom-com but queer, fearless, and twisted.

08/12/2023

A drag queen takes to the stage in "Femme."

A drag queen takes to the stage in "Femme."

‘A Disturbance in the Force’ review: the infamous ‘Star Wars Holiday Special’ exposed in miracle doc

George Lucas hated the long-lost special, but we can't look away!

08/08/2023

Star Wars cast gathered together.

Star Wars cast gathered together.

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