Adapted from Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá's graphic novels, Netflix's The Umbrella Academy touts a distinct visual aesthetic. While you can't tour the Hargreeves' mansion exactly how it appears on the show, you can visit many locations seen on the series. Here's where The Umbrella Academy is filmed.
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Hollywood's given us a treasure trove of heart-racing action-adventure films, thrillers, and everything in between — all at our fingertips. But where do you start when it comes to unearthing fresh new fights? How about right here.
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There's a whole host of under-the-radar crime stories just waiting to be unearthed. From illegal gambling rings to unsolved mysteries, here are some true crime flicks you may not know about — but should.
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It was only a matter of time before a stand-out kung fu movie broke through into the daily top ten, thus completing the platform's genre Bingo card; that moment came with the release of a 2019 action film that has fans justifiably buzzing.
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A 2018 sub-genre-defying horror film recently found its way to the eighth spot on the Netflix U.S. Top Ten list. The movie in question is Devil's Gate, and whether viewers giving it a chance consciously realize it or not, there are a lot of subtle reasons why it's been so popular.
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Ben Hargreeves, despite being dead, has played a key role in the events of Netflix's The Umbrella Academy. Fans have noticed something about the character, however, that doesn't match up, and they're not talking about his not-alive statuss. Here's why Ben from The Umbrella Academy has fans confused.
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Fans of the action-packed world of Nickelodeon's animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender rejoice, because the show's lauded sequel series is soon to join its predecessor in the land of streaming. Here's why The Legend of Korra's arival on the streaming giant is a very big deal.
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Steamy titles like Fatal Affair, 365 Days, and Dark Desire, and have dominated Netflix's most-watched list so far this summer, but a new addition to the streaming platform is swapping the sexy drama and thrills for laughs.
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Not everything is as it seems during Klaus' infamous barbershop trip, in which he visits the afterlife and waxes poetic about the state of things while getting a clean shave from his deceased adoptive father, Sir Reginald Hargreeves (Colm Feore).
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In the history of David and Goliath business dealings, not many Goliaths missed their chance at economic glory quite as dramatically as Blockbuster Video. As the '90s came to an end, the rental giant had a chance to see the writing on the wall, but plenty of reasons they couldn't see it.
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Being a fan of The Old Guard won't grant you everlasting life, but it just might grant you an everlasting Netflix account. The streamer is taking part in competition involving a browser-based mini game inspired by the hit film. The winner will receive an "immortal" Netflix subscription.
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Dark Desire, the Spanish-language series making waves on Netflix, has become one of the streaming platform's most popular watches. If you were a fan of 365 Days' intrigue, you'll definitely love Dark Desire.
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The streaming giant recently revealed its biggest original hit movies ever, based on number of watchers within the first four weeks of each film's debut. What surprises does the list hold? Let's take a look at the numbers and find out together.
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For the uninitiated, Project Power is a different kind of superhero epic. What little intel we can glean from the film's first trailer teases a genre-bending story that's one part Limitless, and one part sci-fi crime thriller. Here's why you should be excited about its imminent release.
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Season 2 of The Umbrella Academy will drop on Netflix on July 31, and will hopefully shed some light on those season 1 cliffhangers. There's one question in particular that continues to dog Umbrella Academy fans, and it involves the scope of Klaus's super powers.
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As you might imagine, apocalyptic stories in particular are kind of in-demand these days. In the spirit of that, Netflix has a film that's suddenly climbing the Top 10 movie chart -- a flick that's not only about a post-apocalyptic world, but also about a post-pandemic world.
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Considering the franchise's inconsistent quality, the announcement of a new series likely fell on many skeptical ears. However, that all changed when Netflix dropped the trailer for Ju-On: Origins. Here's why.
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Nope, that's not an oxymoron; it's actually the title of the latest sci-fi action series burning up the Netflix charts. Warrior Nun is a dramatic television series based on the popular indie comic Warrior Nun Areala by author Ben Dunn.
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The Umbrella Academy certainly knows how to go out with a bang. Still, some people have pointed out that the first season's whole moon-centric ending may just come with a major plothole, if you've paid attention to the rest of the show.
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Former SNL funnyman and purveyor of dirty CDs Adam Sandler has found a pretty welcoming home for his ample catalog on Netflix. Sandman projects old and new have been dancing in and out of the streamer's top ten list pretty much since the feature was launched.
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The big names already have conventional superhero adventures covered. These films don't have gigantic budgets and multi-million-dollar marketing campaigns, but don't be fooled. They're superhero movies through and through.
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It may not have made an impact at the box office, but Patriots Day dominated Netflix over the Fourth of July weekend. The Mark Wahlberg historical drama, a fictionalized account of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, has raced to the top of the streamer's Top Ten list.
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Cloud Atlas has finally come to Netflix, and fans of the Wachowski Sisters' special blend of sci-fi craziness are rejoicing. If you loved that movie, we have a few more to share with you — brain-bending, awesome-looking, thematically rich movies that all happen to be available to watch right now.
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Sir Reginald Hargreeves seems to have modeled his Umbrella Academy on an extra-crusty British boarding school. It includes all the trappings, such as old buildings, traditional uniforms, and a Latin motto. That last one, however, may hold more meaning than it seems at first blush.
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Netflix's library is massive, but behind the most popular media therein lies a whole new world of underrated films that don't get enough recognition, many of which reside in the science fiction genre. Here are a few of Netflix's most under-appreciated sci-fi productions worth checking out.
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In the pantheon of awesome fight scenes, nothing has been able to replace the simple and profound purity of a good, old-fashioned fistfight. And on that note, here's a rundown of some of the best fistfight movies that are currently available to stream on Netflix.
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Netflix is a source for plenty of mystery movies, both classic, recent, and made especially for the service. Here are some great ones even the biggest mystery buff may have missed.
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