'Landman’s Ali Larter Makes a Powerful Point About How Taylor Sheridan Writes Female Characters

In the decade since his screenplay forSicariowas met with overwhelmingly positive reviews,Taylor Sheridanhas become one of the most powerful creators in the entertainment industry. In addition to earning an Academy Award nomination for writingHell or High Waterand stepping into the director’s chair for several films, Sheridan has created a series of extremely popular shows that have dominated in ratings. Sheridan may have cultivated a loyal fanbase, but critics of his work have consistently taken issue with the ways in which he writes female characters....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 967 words · Angel Miller

'Paradise' Review: Sterling K. Brown Stuns in 'This Is Us' Creator's Sleek, Timely Political Thriller

At this point, it can be safely argued that television isn’t short on choices where thrillers are concerned. The white-knuckledespionage drama, in particular, is enjoying an active resurgence thanks to Apple TV+‘sSlow Horsesas well as Netflix’sThe Night AgentandBlack Doves, to name a few of many currently acclaimed examples. Aside from Netflix’sThe Diplomat, however, not as many of today’s major thrillers areutilizing the dramatic tension inherent to thepolitical side of things— an increasingly polarized and insular world ruled by greedy power brokers, the exhausting paranoia of always having to look over your shoulder, the destructive secrets buried behind locked safes and inside wary minds, and the lone hero committed to exorcising the controversial truth....

July 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1193 words · Wesley Young

10 Slasher Movies That Have the Most Fun, Ranked

With Halloween upon us, it’s the best time to freshen up on your horror film viewings. Some people choose the films that scare them the most, some choose films that are more family-friendly, and some choose films that can be both funny and scary. Many of them are slashers; some can send chills down your spine, but some can also have you rolling with laughter, especially the new ones. Slasher films nowadays love making fun of each other, likeScreamandChild’s Playbeing notable examples....

July 2, 2025 · 8 min · 1600 words · Jennifer Anderson

10 Thanksgiving TV Episodes That Help Non-Americans Understand the Holiday

Though Thanksgiving is a huge holiday in the USA, it isn’t celebrated in every country (this is being written in England, one of said countries). This can make watching a Thanksgiving episode of your favorite show a little confusing, as you miss most of the jokes while trying to decipher what the holiday actually consists of.Thankfully, like most problems in life, this can be solved by planting yourself in front of the TV and watching various episodes of your favorite sitcoms....

July 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1207 words · Craig Little

15 Most Accurate Depictions of War in Movies, Ranked

War movies have long awed audiences, even before Hollywood’s golden era. From the humble beginnings ofTearing Down the Spanish Flag, often cited as the first war film, the genre has evolved into a cinematic powerhouse, delivering award-winning masterpieces likeDunkirkandAll Quiet on the Western Front. These films vividly portray the gruesome and bloody realities of war for both soldiers and civilians, showcasing perseverance, brotherhood, and the harrowing loss of comrades in battle....

July 2, 2025 · 10 min · 1971 words · Jennifer Vega

A Ghost Story: David Lowery on Why He Kept the Film Secret

A Ghost Storywas shot lost year on the outskirts of Dallas in secret byPete’s DragonfilmmakerDavid Lowery. For Lowery it was more than a return to indie production after a large-scale Disney adventure—it was also a reunion with hisAin’t Them Bodies Saintsleads,Casey AflleckandRooney Mara. The film (which won raves at Sundance; read Matt’s reviewhere) concerns the passage of time via a couple and their house (Affleck and Mara). When Affleck’s character dies, he appears in his old home as a ghost in a thick bed sheet with vacant eyes....

July 2, 2025 · 23 min · 4720 words · Jacqueline Parker

Amber Heard to Star in Justice League and Aquaman as Mera

James Wan’sAquamandoesn’t hit theaters until 2018 and there’s a string of films we have to get to first before then. Nevertheless, casting is beginning to shape up aroundJason Momoa’s ruler of Atlantis, and the first solid name to pop up isAmber Heard. TheMagic Mike XXLactress is currently in negotiations to star opposite Momoa as the female lead inAquaman, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. If these talks bear fruit, then Heard will take the role of Mera, Aquaman’s love interest and the future queen of Atlantis....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 322 words · Elizabeth Thompson

Baby Driver TV Spot Finds Kevin Spacey Getting Meta

Sony Pictures has unveiled a new TV spot for filmmakerEdgar Wright’s highly anticipated new filmBaby Driver, and it continues to look incredible. Written and directed by theShaun of the DeadandHot Fuzzdirector, the film is a heist story starringAnsel Elgortas the titular Baby, a getaway driver who suffers from tinnitus and listens to music to drown out the ringing in his ears. The film itself is almost entirely soundtracked to the digetic music that Baby is listening to, as he gets involved in one last heist before hopefully breaking free of the crime life for good....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 274 words · Debra Pham

Black Panther Production Designer Hannah Beachler on Wakanda

Building a nation is no small task, but that’s the responsibility that fell to Emmy-nominated Production DesignerHannah Beachlerand her team forBlack Panther. They weren’t just recreating a comic book country forRyan Coogler’s Marvel movie, nor were they using one particular location as a stand-in for the MCU’s version of Wakanda, they were bringing a hidden civilization, ancient culture, and never-before-seen technology to life in a truly original way. During our set visit last year, we had a chance to learn how Wakanda came into being from Beachler herself....

July 2, 2025 · 14 min · 2819 words · Albert Stewart

Blade Runner 2049: Mackenzie Davis' Impassioned Praise for Denis Villeneuve

In honor ofStation Eleven’s ten-episode run on HBO Max,Mackenzie Davisrecently joined us for an episode ofCollider Ladies Nightto celebrate the truly exceptional post-apocalyptic miniseries, and also to look back on the past credits that helped her hone her craft. We touched on quite a bit including her first feature film,Breathe In, and the standout AMC series,Halt and Catch Fire, but there was no concluding the conversation without touching on Davis’ experience working with one of the most exciting directors out there,Denis Villeneuve....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Mrs. Lisa Garcia

Can You Put AirTags in Luggage?

Yes, you can definitely use AirTags to help you track your luggage during travel and it is legal to do so. Here’s why AirTags are a good option and some considerations. Tracking Your Bags with AirTags Benefits of Using AirTags in Luggage Considerations & Important Notes Additional Tips Here’s a quick summary of AirTag pros and cons for luggage tracking: Understanding AirTags and Their Use in Luggage AirTags, developed by Apple, are nifty little tracking devices designed to keep tabs on personal belongings....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Jessica Robbins

Collider Movie Talk: Logan Timeline Revealed

On this episode of Collider Movie Talk (October 21st, 2016) Dennis Tzeng, Mark Ellis, Perri Nemiroff, Sinead DeVries and Wendy Lee discuss the following: Now that fans everywhere have witnessed the amazing new trailer for the third Wolverine standaloneLogan,directorJames Mangoldis offering a little more insight about the film, including its place in theX-Menuniverse. While speaking with Empire, Mangold said that he andHugh Jackmanwere determined to do what was right for the movie, even if that meant fudging the timeline....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Robert Barrera

Crunchyroll’s Newest Romance Anime Reveals a Strange Twist in First Trailer

Romance storiesare so common thatwe’ve seen pretty much every kindat this point — including a woman in love with a sea monster inThe Shape of Water, two ogres inShrek, and a femme fatale and a crazy rabbit inWho Framed Roger Rabbit, just to name a few. Now, the anime world is about to add another couple to this roster, and it might be one of the strangest of all. This week,Crunchyrollreleased the first trailer forThe Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife, which is pretty much about what the title describes....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Lauren Elliott