'Joan' Review

The ’80s might be depicted as the era of scrunchies, neon outfits, and synth-infused music, but underneath that upbeat aesthetic lays some dark undertones. Within this decade in London, a notorious crime boss namedJoan Hanningtonroamed the streets with the habit of orchestrating jewel heists. Diamonds were her best friend, at least momentarily. In the latest ITV drama titledJoan, which will air in the U.S. via The CW, viewers witness the ups and downs of a woman who was clever when it came to shoplifting but didn’t have as much of a grasp on what she needed to do to reunite with her child....

August 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1149 words · Wayne Lynn

'Man of Steel' and 9 More Iconic Movies That Turn 10 in 2023

It’s crazy to think it’s already been ten years since 2013, yet here we are in 2023. In terms of the cinematic landscape, streaming was yet to dominate households, only oneAvengersmovie had been released, young adult sci-fi and fantasy were at its peak, and animated films were killing it at the box office. Frombig-budget epicsto original films from auteurs, 2013 had something for everyone and remains one of the strongest years in cinema to date....

August 27, 2025 · 5 min · 1064 words · Jennifer Hudson

'Shrinking': What Jimmy and Gaby Can Learn from 'Friends'

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Episode 6 of Shrinking.Anyone who has hooked up with a friend or coworker can tell you that it’s usually not a good idea, especially if the other person is a friendanda coworker. While a drunken kiss between friends can be harmless, it can also lead to some awkward tension, or worse.Last week’s episode ofShrinkingended with a twistas Jimmy (JasonSegel) and Gaby (Jessica Williams) shared a surprising kiss before the credits rolled....

August 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1074 words · John Sexton

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season 2 Episode 2 Recap: Number One on Trial

The second episode ofStar Trek: Strange New WorldsSeason 2 finally offers the resolution to Season 1’s heart-pounding cliffhanger that saw Commander Una Chin-Riley (Rebecca Romijn) arrested and taken into custody for lying about being genetically modified. Titled “Ad Astra per Aspera,” Episode 2 delivers a stunning courtroom drama that digs into social issues in a way that is inherent to Star Trek, while also giving us a look at how the crew of the Enterprise feels about their first officer....

August 27, 2025 · 12 min · 2392 words · Jennifer Craig

'Star Wars Rebels' Video Recap Show: "Shroud of Darkness"

On this episode of ColliderStar Wars: RebelsRecap Show, hostsKristian HarloffandDavid Griffindiscuss what they enjoyed most about episode 16, titled “Shroud of Darkness.” The hosts discuss all thingsStar Wars: Rebels, and recap episode 16 ofStar Wars: Rebelsseason 2. Where will the show go? What fate do our heroes have? This week’s thrilling episode takes our heroes to an ancient Jedi temple where Ahsoka, Kanan and Ezra must all confront their fears....

August 27, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Mary Duarte

'The Handmaid’s Tale' Is Finally Doing More With Moira

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6. After years of being sidelined, the sixth and final season ofThe Handmaid’s Taleis finally giving Moira (Samira Wiley) a storyline worthy of her strength and complexity. This week’s episode, “Janine,” shows Moira stepping up and rediscovering her fight, which has felt absent since she escaped Gilead. Themission to go undercover at Jezebel’s, the same brothel where she was once held captive and eventually escaped, becomes a powerful full-circle moment....

August 27, 2025 · 5 min · 894 words · Timothy Lester

'The Masked Singer' Season 12 Episode 5 Recap: Barbie Comes to Life

It’s a Barbie World, andThe Masked Singeris living in it. To celebrate all things pink and plastic, the four remaining celebrities from Group B take on hits fromBarbie. Now, perhapsKen Jeongdidn’t get the memo, but theCommunitystar is the only one not to dress in their best retro garb. Why? Because we need a segue for him to sing “I’m Just Ken,” the showstopping Oscar-nominated track from the film. I wonder which masked celebrity opted not to sing it....

August 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1213 words · Chelsea Morrow

'The Umbrella Academy' Never Followed Up With This Storyline

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for The Umbrella Academy Season 4. AlthoughThe Umbrella Academy’s plot can become quite repetitive and convoluted, each season delivers another apocalyptic event the Hargreeves siblings need to deter, and the show always manages to link narratives together cohesively. Season 4 is filled with ground-breaking revelations — including the mysterious circumstances behind the first Ben Hargreeves' (Justin H. Min) death, a hidden detail that has plagued the show since the first season....

August 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1143 words · Randy Lara

10 Best Movies Cliches, Ranked

Movies have a magical way of drawing audiences into their stories, but sometimes even the most captivating films fall back on familiar tropes. These clichés, while often predictable, have become a staple in cinema,creating moments that are both comfortingand eye-roll-inducing. Whether it’s the hero defying impossible odds or the classic slow clap, these recurring elements are almost as expected as the plot twists themselves. This list dives into the top ten movie clichés that have stood the test of time....

August 27, 2025 · 10 min · 1976 words · Janet Rivers

10 Most Underrated NBC TV Shows of All Time

After starting out as a radio broadcasting station in the 1930s, NBC has evolved to the point where it is today one of the major television networks in the American film industry. Ranging from iconic sitcoms likeFriends,Seinfeld, andThe Officeto scintillating crime thrillers likeChicago FireandThe Blacklist, NBC’s catalog of TV shows is as vast as it is exceptional. However,for every major hit the series has had, there has been another equally brilliant show that was overlooked....

August 27, 2025 · 8 min · 1585 words · Kimberly Green

A 'Lord of the Rings' Icon's Forgotten Zombie Comedy Flop is an Unlikely Streaming Hit in America

The zombie movie is as popular as ever right now, thanks toDanny BoyleandAlex Garland’s28 Years Later, albeit with the franchise nottechnicallyfeaturing any zombies. With this in mind, many are finishing their watch of the first of an upcoming trilogy, and looking into the streaming archives for some more undead, brain-eating fun. In doing so, it seems some are stumbling across a forgotten zombie comedy from ten years ago, that stars bothThe Office’sRainn WilsonandThe Lord of the Ringsicon,Elijah Wood....

August 27, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Amanda Johnson

A Mouthful of Air Trailer Reveals Amanda Seyfried and Finn Wittrock's Slow-Burn Drama

Sony has released the trailer forA Mouthful of Air, the drama film written and directed byAmy Koppelmanand based on the acclaimed novel of the same name she wrote.A Mouthful of AirstarsMankOscar nomineeAmanda Seyfriedas Julie Davis, a writer of children’s books who is haunted by her mysterious past. The trailer introduces us to Julie, a loving wife and mother who uses her talents to write books that help children deal with their fears....

August 27, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · Tammy Wallace

After 'Freakier Friday,' Watch This Underseen Ryan Reynolds Body-Swap Comedy From 14 Years Ago Next

Who doesn’t love a good body-swap comedy? The concept of two polar-opposite individuals switching bodies is one ripe with comedic potential, and there is no shortage of them either. Perhaps the most popular of the bunch is 2003’sFreaky Friday, starringLindsay LohanandJamie Lee Curtis. The remake of the 1976 film about a dysfunctional mother-daughter duo who swap bodies is a staple of early 2000s Disney, and only gets better with time. So, naturally, in the midst of a raging nostalgia craze in Hollywood, the film has receiveda sequel in the form ofFreakier Friday, which delivers more body-swapping escapades for fans of the original....

August 27, 2025 · 5 min · 958 words · Melissa Aguilar