With the upcoming release ofIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, many have been revisiting the four original Indy flicks. They are all a joy, even the controversialKingdom of the Crystal Skull, and will remain culturally relevant for years on end. There is another piece of Indiana Jones media unseen by most, and it stands as one of the most fascinating, if not bizarre, products of our time. WhenSteven Soderberghgot his hands onRaiders of the Lost Ark, you know audiences would be receiving something off-kilter....

The 1920s was more than a lifetime ago now, really, and is far back enough that watching something released during that decade can be kind of eerie. The way people lived back then feels almost alien in some ways; their movements are janky and usually without sound. Given it’s now the 2020s, it’s almost guaranteed that just about everyone on screen is long-dead. Yet it was nevertheless a decade filled with stunning films, as the following titles demonstrate....

Consider, if you will, the perfect time for the return ofThe Twilight Zone,a time when the machines run the show, the brands talk back, and nothing, not even the news, is what it seems. A time like right now. But much like another zoned-out head-tripper once said, “time is a flat circle,” so maybe it shouldn’t be a surprise that the last few years also saw the rise of the ideal person to replace the original sci-fi philosopher,Rod Serling....

From Snake Pliskin to Wyatt Earp,Kurt Russellhas given us a handful of iconic performances as characters that have ascended to household names in their own right. But one of his most underrated films is a 1980 comedy he made one year prior toEscape From New York. The film came whenRobert ZemeckisandBob Galefollowed up their debut feature and screenwriting onSteven Spielberg’s disastrous comedy,1941, with a comedy of their own:Used Cars. The film follows Russell as Rudy Russo, a slimy used car salesman with aspirations to ascend to a local political office....

Want to know where the contemporary action movie came from? Take a look at writer/director/producerWalter Hill’s career. Over a blistering five years, Hill madeThe Driver,The Warriors,The Long Riders,Southern Comfort, and48 Hrs.(plus he co-wrote and producedAlienand presumably ghost wrote on a few others). The movies were terse, direct, character-driven, violent, funny, and obviously thrilling. It was an explosion of of creativity that essentially defined what mainstream entertainment would look like in the 1980s and beyond....

(Minor spoilers to follow) I don’t see the tiny dots glued toAndy Serkis’sface. Nor the tiny camera perched onto his head to capture any facial movements during the shot. To be honest – I barely see Serkis anymore. The actor is transformed, now just Caesar – the heroic if headstrong leader of the genetically evolved apes. Caesar cries out in pain, his arms strung up onto a misshapen cross, his legs spread and tied beneath....

Wendie Malickis about to hit the jackpot on this week’s episode ofNight Court, though it might not be what she’s expecting. Followinga visit from the woeful Wheeler familylast Tuesday, Season 3 continues with Episode 14, titled “Hot to Trot,” which sees the Manhattan Municipal Court’s prosecutor, Julianne, learning about the death of her rich aunt. As she prepares to receive a potentially life-changing inheritance, the rest of the staff jockey to try and get a piece of what’s coming to her....

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Lawmen: Bass Reeves. In the first episode of the newLawmen: Bass Reeves, the audience is quickly introduced to a group of Southern sympathizers commonly known as “bushwhackers.” Bass (David Oyelowo) and his then-master Colonel George Reeves (Shea Whigham)are engaged in the middle of a bloody battle that breaks out between a Union platoon and a group of Confederate soldiers. When they flee together, they find themselves outgunned by the Union troops, and it looks like the odds are stacked against Bass....

Despite concluding about a decade ago, the widely acclaimed seriesWhite Collarcontinues to be one of America’s most-loved police procedural dramas thanks to its superb storyline, endless action, and brilliant team. Thankfully, fans may soon get to watch new episodes as creatorJeff Eastinrecently confirmed that a reboot is indeed in development, with a script already in the works. There have beentalks in the past about a possible revival of the show, with even lead actorMatt Bomeralso giving hints earlier in April; however, Eastin’s latest confirmation may be just what fans need to keep their hopes up....

Coming to Netflix on February 22 is the re-emergence of the Four Elements with the live-action adaptation ofAvatar: The Last Airbender. The adaptation of the wildly popular Nickelodeon series is less than a month away from release, and for those who are familiar with the original animated series – we know everything changes when the Fire Nation launches its assault. However, standing in the way of this warmongering juggernaut is the chosen one,Avatar Aang (Gordon Cormier) and his friends who seek to guide the world towards a peaceful era....

Hold on, hold on, hold on, didBridgerton’sJonathan Baileyjust confirm Benophie’s wedding will be happening on-screen? In a recent interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, Bailey revealed some about his journey in the Regency Era Netflix series inspired by the works ofJulia Quinn. The actor says, at the time of the interview, “I was filming a wedding on a Monday morning.” Before he spoils too much, Bailey says, “people know that people get married inBridgerton— that’s not a spoiler, right?...

Horror fans are less than two months away untilMaXXXinekills its way to theaters. The next chapter inTi West’sXFranchiseis set to return the focus toMia Goth’s Maxine in 1980s Hollywood. West has previously teased that the murder mystery is thematically about theharsh reality of Tinseltown. Now, with the latest threatening image, West doubles down on the darkside of Hollywood. Exclusively released byEmpire Magazineas a part of theirDeadpool & Wolverineissue, the new atmospheric shot seesGoth’s Maxine armed and pointing a gun at something off-screen....

Editor’s Note: The below contains spoilers for ‘The Bad Batch’ Season 3, Episode 7. Season 3 ofStar Wars:The Bad Batchhas no shortage of villains, despiteCrosshair’s (Dee Bradley Baker) redemption. Although the characters are reunited, they are still targets of the Empire, particularly Dr. Hemlock (Jimmi Simpson). Emerie Karr’s (Keisha Castle-Hughes) loyalty is still to the Empire, though she did show Omega (Michelle Ang) some kindness during her time as a hostage....