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.

Latest From Jason Adams

25 excellent Oscar–winning movies you can watch on Netflix

"Marriage Story," "Selma," "Phantom Thread," "Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio," and so much more!

12/23/2024

By Jason Adams

An older male puppet in suspenders, holding tools; two Black men pose on a car; a woman in a lavender dress stands with her back to the camera; side view of a soldier looking off-camera

An older male puppet in suspenders, holding tools; two Black men pose on a car; a woman in a lavender dress stands with her back to the camera; side view of a soldier looking off-camera

25 best movies on Netflix to stream right now

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

12/15/2024

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!

11/16/2024

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."

'Red Rooms' review: Austere giallo for our tech-detached age

A Quebecois serial killer courtroom drama that out-Finchers Fincher.

10/04/2024

By Jason Adams

Juliette Gariépy stars in "Red Rooms."

Juliette Gariépy stars in "Red Rooms."

26 of the best horror movies on Hulu to freak you the hell out

From "Prey" to "Infinity Pool" and so much more.

10/01/2024

By Jason Adams

From left to right, scenes from "Prey," "Amulet," "Infinity Pool," "Piggy," and "I Saw the Devil."

From left to right, scenes from "Prey," "Amulet," "Infinity Pool," "Piggy," and "I Saw the Devil."

The 26 best horror movies now streaming on Peacock

From "Ginger Snaps" to "Frankenstein" and every shade of terror in between.

10/01/2024

By Jason Adams

"Dawn of the Dead," "Us," "Ginger Snaps," and "Frankenstein" are all great horror movies streaming on Peacock.

"Dawn of the Dead," "Us," "Ginger Snaps," and "Frankenstein" are all great horror movies streaming on Peacock.

Animation overload: The 10 best anime series on Hulu

Feast your senses on everything from “Cowboy Bebop” to “Star Wars: Visions.”

08/24/2024

By Jason Adams

Tajin and The Elder in a scene from "Star Wars: Visions" short, “The Elder."

Tajin and The Elder in a scene from "Star Wars: Visions" short, “The Elder."

'The Becomers' review: The chaotic bodysnatchers movie we need

These aliens are looking for love in all the wrong corpses.

08/23/2024

By Jason Adams

A white woman with eyes glowing blue, alien-like.

A white woman with eyes glowing blue, alien-like.

The 30 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.

08/20/2024

By Jason Adams

A fox puppet; an Asian man in a tank top; a Black woman holding a shovel; a white woman riding a bike; a Black woman smiling and talking

A fox puppet; an Asian man in a tank top; a Black woman holding a shovel; a white woman riding a bike; a Black woman smiling and talking

Play it loud: the 25 best music documentaries on Netflix

Get a front row ticket — to your couch.

08/04/2024

By Shannon Connellan and Jason Adams

A triptych of Barbra Streisand, BLACKPINK, and Beyoncé

A triptych of Barbra Streisand, BLACKPINK, and Beyoncé

Best documentaries streaming now on Prime Video

From movie monsters to musical maestros, this list of docs has something fun for everyone.

08/03/2024

By Jason Adams

"Judy Blume Forever," "Good Night Oppy," and "I Am: Celine Dion."

"Judy Blume Forever," "Good Night Oppy," and "I Am: Celine Dion."

25 best documentaries on Max to learn something new

These films prove that the truth can be stranger than fiction, and just as compelling.

08/03/2024

By Belen Edwards and Jason Adams

Five panels: A man playing guitar onstage, a young man in a yellow basketball jersey celebrating, a young woman crossing her fingers, a woman dressed in all black in a grey room, a person going down a water slide.

Five panels: A man playing guitar onstage, a young man in a yellow basketball jersey celebrating, a young woman crossing her fingers, a woman dressed in all black in a grey room, a person going down a water slide.

'Shelby Oaks' review: Hints of 'The Blair Witch Project,' 'Lake Mungo,' and 'Barbarian'

Critic turned director Chris Stuckmann rattles at the foundations of found footage.

07/31/2024

By Jason Adams

A woman holds out a photograph in "Shelby Oaks."

A woman holds out a photograph in "Shelby Oaks."

20 best anime series on Netflix to watch right now

"Castlevania," "One Piece," "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off," and more.

07/06/2024

By Jason Adams

Three anime stills: a closeup of a pale young man, a red panda working at an office desk, and a very muscular man striking a pose

Three anime stills: a closeup of a pale young man, a red panda working at an office desk, and a very muscular man striking a pose

The 10 most bodacious '80s movies — and where to watch them

From "Heathers" to "Manhunter," we've got every wicked watch.

06/29/2024

By Jason Adams

"The Breakfast Club," "Beetlejuice," and "Working Girl" are just a few '80s gems you can stream right this second.

"The Breakfast Club," "Beetlejuice," and "Working Girl" are just a few '80s gems you can stream right this second.

20 best thrillers on Max to frazzle your nerves

"The Thomas Crown Affair," "Blood Simple," and more!

06/29/2024

By Jason Adams

Rene Russo in "The Thomas Crown Affair," Elena Anaya in "The Skin I Live In," and Tony Leung in "Infernal Affairs."

Rene Russo in "The Thomas Crown Affair," Elena Anaya in "The Skin I Live In," and Tony Leung in "Infernal Affairs."

Remembering 'The Paperboy': The Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron team-up that shocked the world

This misunderstood slab of camp deserves a proper reappraisal.

06/27/2024

By Jason Adams

Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron in "The Paperboy" and "A Family Affair."

Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron in "The Paperboy" and "A Family Affair."

25 best science-fiction movies on Prime Video right now

From "Alien" to "Terminator," "Jurassic Park," "The Mist," and beyond!

05/20/2024

By Jason Adams

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 35 best documentaries on Netflix

Knowledge is power.

04/25/2024

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.

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

Celebrating 4/20? We've got you covered.

04/20/2024

By Alison Foreman and Jason Adams

Images from "Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget," "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend," "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," "Nailed It!," and "Delicious in Dungeon"

Images from "Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget," "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend," "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," "Nailed It!," and "Delicious in Dungeon"

The 15 best new shows on Netflix

"Ripley," "Avatar: The Last Airbender," "3 Body Problem," and more!

04/06/2024

By Jason Adams

A composite of stills from "Griselda," "3 Body Problem," "Ripley," "One Day," and "Girls5eva."

A composite of stills from "Griselda," "3 Body Problem," "Ripley," "One Day," and "Girls5eva."

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

"Mean Girls" the musical could never.

02/19/2024

By Jason Adams

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

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

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

By Jason Adams

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

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

25 best TV comedies on Max right now

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

12/26/2023

By Jason Adams

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."

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

Todd Haynes undoes the tangled knots of the tabloid noose.

12/09/2023

By Jason Adams

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."

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