Oscars: Which Films from 2018 So Far Are Awards Contenders?

We’ve reached the halfway point of 2018, believe it or not, which can only mean one thing: It’s time to check in on the Oscar race! I know, I know—it’s super early. But given how significantly the Academy has changed over the last few years, and the kinds of contenders we’ve seen arise in the major categories, a film doesn’t necessarilyhaveto be released between September and December to be considered a major Oscar contender....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 862 words · Amy Krueger

Paramore’s Longevity Isn’t Just Luck—The Real Reason They’re Still Relevant Might Surprise You

Pop rock reached its peak in the mid-2000s andearly 2010s.Bands likeAll Time Low, Cobra Starship, Mayday Parade,andBoys Like Girlswere just a few of the many acts that held the era in the palm of their hands.It was a time of rage, disruption, and desire, where music that was jagged and alternative served as an emotional outlet, a safe space for the outsiders. From neon-colored skinny jeans to Converse with song lyrics written with sharpie on them, emo culture was a social centerpiece....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 783 words · Charles Reese

Phantom Boy: U.S. Trailer for A Cat in Paris Directors' Latest

DirectorsJean-Loup FelicioliandAlain Gagnolhave a unique approach to storytelling, one that embraces a decidedly noir aesthetic brought to life through bold color palettes and an animation style that pays homage to Impressionist painters. Their signature style was on display in the Oscar-nominated 2010 filmA Cat in Paris, which lost out toRango. A few years later, the directing team is now back with their new feature:Phantom Boy. This story captures the same energy and emotion that Felicioli and Gagnol have become known for; it centers on Leo, a boy with a mysterious illness that allows him to travel out of his body as an incorporeal phantom....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Diana Sanchez

Rebecca Minkoff Knew Rachel Zoe’s ‘Real Housewives’ Debut Would Be a Mess

I know what you’re thinking, because we’re all thinking it:Rachel Zoe’s back on Bravo! I die! ButRachel Zoe’s return to Bravo comes via becoming the latest diamond holderonThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. It’s an interesting choice. For Zoe herself, she shared that when the timing was right, or she had a lot to say, she’d be back on our screens, but after starring in her own titular series, is she ready to share it with this batch of women?...

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 828 words · Matthew Lambert

Sacha Baron Cohen Developing New TV Series for Showtime

If you’re not burnt out onSacha Baron Cohenyet (and the box office receipts forThe Brothers Grimsbysays people are), the comedian and provocateur is making a return to television. We previously reported that Cohen had some kind of Trump-related project in the works, and now it appears to be a TV series for Showtime according to Variety. PerVariety, “Details of the project beyond Baron Cohen’s involvement are still sketchy. It’s believed that at least one or two episodes have already been produced or at least roughly assembled....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 330 words · Bonnie Medina

Sam Raimi Should Should Stick to Horror Movies

Sometimes, when you’ve ridden the highest of highs for long enough, it’s best to just hang things up and take it back to basics. That’s the case withSam Raimi, one of the most beloved filmmakers of the last 40 years. The man has taken the helm at some of the biggest projects that Hollywood has to offer with hisSpider-Mantrilogy,Oz the Great and Powerful, and recentDoctor Strangesequel, yet if you look at his entire filmography, his lower budget films tend to have a higher hit record....

July 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1354 words · Diane Wong

Sarah Paulson on Run and Why She Looks for Roles That Scare Her

I feel very grateful to have been on a number of fantastic set visits over the years, but one of the biggest treats of the bunch was getting the opportunity to watchSarah Paulsonwork on the set ofRun. The movie marksAneesh Chaganty’s (Searching) second feature film and it stars Paulson as an extremely involved and rather controlling mother who’s raised her daughter Chloe (Kiera Allen) in isolation. With Chloe’s 18th birthday on the horizon, she’s itching to get out of the house, and that desire leads her to uncover certain secrets her mother’s been keeping from her....

July 4, 2025 · 12 min · 2509 words · Ruben Rojas

Stephen Amell Makes a Statement in Support of Arrow-verse Women

Earlier today, we reported how the women of the CW’s DC shows (a.k.a. theArrow-verse) were responding to the allegation of sexual harassment against executive producerAndrew Kreisberg.SupergirlstarMelissa Benoist,Arrow’sEmily Bett Rickards, andLegends of Tomorrow’sCaity Lotzallmade statements on Twitter today. But what was noticeable was that none of their male co-stars had said anything.Stephen Amellis now the first to make a public statement via a Facebook video earlier today, wherein theArrowstar spoke up in solidarity with the women who have come forward, and those who are supporting them:...

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 275 words · Taylor Murphy

Superhero Movie News: Deadpool 2 Director

Welcome back to Collider’s “This Week in Superhero News”! The place to go to find the latest news of each week regarding the various superhero projects in movies, television, and other mediums. Trying to keep up with all of the superhero news that drop daily can be a daunting task, so we make it easier for you by compiling them in one place. The superhero news of this week includesDeadpool 2eyeing possible directors,The DefenderssettingS....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 907 words · Thomas Curry

Superhero News: Black Panther Cast, X-Men Movie Setting

Between the studios that already have set ongoing superhero properties and those who are hungry to get in the game, there a lot of news constantly dropping revolving around superheroes in movies and TV. You might ask yourself, “How will I keep up?” but you shouldn’t stress about it because it’s all right here in our weekly superhero news roundup. This past week, we got news on newBlack Panthercast additions,Wolverine 3updates, the time setting of the nextX-Menmovie, a newTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadowsad, and more....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 669 words · Austin Durham

Taylor Tomlinson Will Continue Bringing the Laughs 'After Midnight' on CBS

CBS is prepared for more late nights/early mornings with comedianTaylor Tomlinson. The network has officially renewed her internet-based game showAfter Midnightfor a second season, which will begin airing during the 2024-25 television season. Conceived asan updated takeon the popular Comedy Central series@midnightwithChris Hardwick, the show began airing in January in the position originally occupied byThe Late Late Show with James Cordenafterhis stint on the network came to an end last year....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Paul Fowler

The Greasy Strangler: New Trailer Is Extra Greasy

If thefirst trailerforThe Greasy Stranglerleft you hungry for more, you might be a little weird. But we’re not judging. That’s exactly the kind of audience thatJim Hosking’s bizarre comedy/horror/thriller is aimed at. And now, with the debut of a new, official, NSFW trailer, those folks can slake their thirst with an additional helping of greasy strangeness. As far as personal preferences go, I lean towards films likeTurbo Kid–which was also produced by one ofThe Greasy Stranglerproduction banners, Timpson Films–which have a more linear story to act as an anchor point....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Sara Welch

The Haunting of Hill House: Oliver Jackson-Cohen on Netflix's Horror Series

From directorMike Flanagan, the 10-episode supernatural drama seriesThe Haunting of Hill House(available to stream on Netflix) is a modern reimagining of the acclaimedShirley Jacksonnovel of the same name. As the story weaves an unsettling tale that focuses on five siblings who grew up in the most famous haunted house in America, the audience gets to see how that experience affects them now as adults, when they’re reunited by the suicide of their youngest sister....

July 4, 2025 · 11 min · 2296 words · Erik Marsh