Patch Living: Your August Entertainment Guide

From Matthew McConaughey's latest blockbuster to a recent cyberattack on Westeros, we're bringing you the films, TV shows and Hollywood news making headlines this month.

Big Screen Thrills and Chills

For those of you looking to take a walk on the dark side, this weekend's scary movie roster will keep you on the edge of your seat. Matthew McConaughey and Idris Elba bring one of Stephen King's celebrated series to life in "The Dark Tower." Elizabeth Olsen and Jeremy Renner are on the hunt for a local murderer in "Wind River." And Halle Berry will stop at nothing to rescue her abducted son in "Kidnap." Read the reviews.

Hold on to Your Hats, "Game of Thrones" Fans

It seems the hit HBO series was once again the target of a cyberattack that leaked several episodes from the current Season 7. Other shows from the network including "Ballers" and "Room 104" also fell victim to the leak, according to reports. Still, we can't imagine that spoilers involving Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson could be anywhere near as devastating as ones involving our favorite GOT characters. Get the full story.

What's New to Netflix?

This month the streaming giant is serving up '90s nostalgia, adding films like "The Matrix" and "The Addams Family" to its library. There are also plenty of Netflix originals for you to binge watch, including "The Defenders" from the Marvel world and the hilarious "Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later." So grab some popcorn, head to your couch, and let the marathon begin. Get the full list of new Netflix releases.

A Film That "Agitates for Change"

"If we are truly ready to start addressing the inequity of race in this country, we need to be willing to listen,” director Katherine Bigelow said of her new movie "Detroit," which is based on the true Algiers Motel shootings that transpired during the Detroit riots in the summer of 1967. “I hope this film will encourage some small part of that dialogue, and we find a way to heal the wounds that have existed for far too long in this country.” Go behind the scenes of the film.

Actor Sam Shepard Dies At 73

The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Oscar-nominated actor passed away in his Kentucky home on July 30 due to complications from ALS. Before he played patriarch Robert Rayburn on the Emmy-nominated Netflix series "Bloodline," Shepard previously won a Pulitzer Prize for his 1979 play "Buried Child" and was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in the 1983 movie "The Right Stuff." Get the full story.

First photo credit: Halle Berry attends the Miami premiere of "Kidnap" (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images)