Director Jane Campion returns to film for the first time in a decade for the adaptation of Thomas Savage's novel The Power of the Dog. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Jesse Plemons, the movie follows a charismatic rancher who torments his brother when he returns home with his new wife and her son. The film will begin streaming on Netflix on December 1, 2021, after premiering at the Venice International Film Festival on September 2.
Charge up the proton packs. It's time for the next chapter in the Ghostbuster universe. Jason Reitman, son of the original film's director, brings the nostalgia with a trailer filled with ghosts, an army of mini Stay Puff Marshmallow men, and a running Ecto-1. Picking up after the two films, it stars Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard, Carrie Coon, and Mckenna Grace, along with original cast members Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, and Sigourney Weaver. Ghostbusters: Afterlife will premier only in theaters on November 11, 2021.
In his first post-Joker film, Joaquin Phoenix stars in a black-and-white drama from director Mike Mills. The film follows an artist and his nephew as they bond during a cross-country trip. Also starring Gaby Hoffmann and Woody Norman, C'mon C'mon is slated to premiere at the 48th Telluride Film Festival on September 2, 2021.
Built for long days that start in the surf and end somewhere near the bar, Brixton's latest trunk lineup balances heritage styling with modern performance without leaning too hard into either. The Blitz Boardshort is the more aggressive option, a lightweight stretch trunk cut from quick-dry polyester and spandex with a water-repellent finish, invisible zip pocket, drainage eyelet, and bold graphic treatments that push beyond the standard washed-out beach palette. Available in both 19-inch and 21-inch outseams, it is engineered to move cleanly from paddle-outs to pool decks with minimal fuss. Countering it is the Classic Trunk 17", a stripped-back staple with clean lines, minimal branding, and an easy shorter cut that feels rooted in vintage surf culture while still delivering dependable quick-dry performance. Together, the collection hits the sweet spot between technical utility and everyday wearability, exactly where Brixton tends to do its best work.
RiseGuide is bringing AI coaching to one of the most anxiety-inducing modern skills: public speaking. The platform's new Speech Analyzer listens to up to 60 seconds of recorded speech, then evaluates pacing, confidence, pauses, filler words, and structure before delivering a score alongside targeted feedback for improvement. Built into RiseGuide's Charisma Mastery program, the feature feels less like another passive self-help tool and more like a speaking coach that fits in your pocket, helping users sharpen clarity, cadence, and presence through real-time analysis and repetition.
In the late '80s, the holy grail of Christmas gifts was the Nintendo Entertainment System. Eight bits of pure joy beamed through a CRT television screen, it was the Red Rider bb gun of the decade. 8-Bit Christmas tells the tale of one kid who will do anything for the ultimate Christmas gift. Starring Neil Patrick Harris and Winslow Fegley, 8-Bit Christmas comes to HBO Max November 24, 2021.
Freeskier Markus Eder is arguably the most creative man on skis. Over two years and 90 days of filming, he's created his magnus opus — The Ultimate Run. Eders returned to his home at the Skiarena Klausberg, carving a line from the top of Zermatt to valley floor.
In 2019, Australian director Warwick Thorton isolated himself on a remote beach in northwest Australia. Living in a tiny shack, Thorton documented the entire experience, and A24 will stream the result for one week via its Screening Room streaming service. The Beach stars Thorton, a dog, three chickens, a mud crab, and a lot of cooking.
The second season of The Witcher takes up the saga of Geralt of Rivia as he unites with orphaned princess Ciri, leading up to his crossing with the sorceress Yennefer of Vengerberg. The series returns to Netflix on December 17, 2021.
The Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 continues the march toward fully autonomous floor care, combining powerful vacuuming with an equally capable mopping system in a package designed to require as little human intervention as possible. Its 25,000Pa Vormax suction, driven by a sixth-generation TurboForce motor, tackles everything from fine dust to pet hair and cat litter, while DuoScrub mopping and extendable SideReach and MopExtend technologies ensure corners, edges, and tight spaces don't get overlooked. The real centerpiece, however, is the multifunctional PowerDock, which automatically empties debris, cleans the mops, and uses hot-air drying to keep the system fresh between runs. Intelligent carpet handling, off-peak charging, and enough battery life to clean large homes in a single session round out a robot designed to do more than maintain floors. It aims to eliminate cleaning chores altogether, especially for busy households and pet owners.
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup turns North America into the center of the football universe, Nike revisits a silhouette rooted in the culture that surrounds soccer. Originally designed for indoor play, the Gato LV8 transitions from the futsal court to everyday wear with a denim upper that brings a relaxed, lived-in character to the classic profile. A low-cut silhouette, foam midsole, and gum rubber outsole retain the comfort and traction that made the original a favorite among players, while its understated design fits naturally into modern wardrobes. Whether heading to a watch party, the stadium, or the neighborhood pub before or after the final whistle, the Gato LV8 carries the spirit of the game beyond the pitch and into life.
Ridley Scott will be gifting the world two films this year, and one of them is House of Gucci. Starring Lady Gaga as Patrizia Reggiani, the film goes back to the '90s to tell the wild true story behind the murder of Maurizio Gucci. Adam Driver, Salma Hayek, Al Pacino, and an unrecognizable Jared Leto also star when the film goes to theaters on November 24, 2021.
After becoming the first Beagle on the Moon, astronaut Snoopy is back in action for another mission. The Peanuts gang return to NASA to guide their pup on an interstellar journey through the universe. Snoopy in Space: The Search for Life will begin streaming on November 12, 2021.