Best friends come in all shapes and sizes, but Hollywood decided that having a very specific “quirky best friend” was a must-have inromantic comedies. The quirky best friend is there to support the ingénue in their quest for self-discovery and/or love. The quirky best friend doesn’t typically have a major impact on the narrative or have a fleshed-out story of their own, mostlyserving as a cheerleader or moral compass to the lead....
Aside from the announcement ofMogul MowglidirectorBassam Tariq, recent news has been slim on the film for one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s newest heroes,Blade. The director,who became associated with the project in July, has given some hints as to the direction of the film, which won’t be bogged down by Marvel Comics lore. In aninterview with Gizmodo, Tariq had the following to say: “What’s so great is it’s not as boxed in as I think people imagine it to be, which I thought it was....
Milly Alcockis set to debut as Clark Kent’s cousinSupergirlinJames Gunn’s hotly anticipatedSuperman, before starring in her own film,Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. But if you can’t wait that long to see the Woman of Steel in action, Max has you covered. 1984’sSupergirlwill be added to the streamer on June 07, 2025. The film was a spin-off of theIlyaandAlexander Salkind-producedSupermanfilms starringChristopher Reeve. After the letdown of Superman III,Supergirlwas seen as a way to reset the then-tired franchise....
Charlie Kaufmanis making the jump to Netflix. The wildly talented writer of films likeBeing John Malkovich,Adaptation., andEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mindand directorSyncedoche, New Yorkand the unforgettable stop-motion animatedAnomalisaappears to have found his next project, and it’s a Netflix original. Varietyreports that Kaufman will write and direct a film adaptation of theIain ReidnovelI’m Thinking of Ending Thingsfor Netflix, which revolves around a couple who go on a road trip but make an unexpected detour....
Great news,Chilling Adventures of Sabrinafans: Part 3 of the dark fantasy series starringKiernan Shipkawill be premiering very, very soon. Adapted from the Archie comics series of the same name byRiverdaleshowrunnerRoberto Aguirre-Sacasa,CAOS(a very fun abbreviation of the series title, I should add) originally premiered back in October 2018. The series' second season arrived shortly thereafter, producing 10 more episodes which dropped at the same time in April 2019. It’s been a long, long wait for Season 3 but now Netflix is finally ready to revealCAOSwill return on June 23, 2025 with 10 brand new episodes....
[This is a re-post of myEqualsreview from the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival. The film opens in limited release today.] If you like emotional gut punches, filmmakerDrake Doremusis your guy. With his past two moviesLike CrazyandBreathe In, the director showcased his knack for tapping into intimacy on a base human level. With his new film,Equals, Doremus broadens his canvas and moves into an entirely different genre—sci-fi—but in doing so is able to maintain his strong handle on emotional intimacy, resulting in a film that’s yet another emotional gut punch anchored by a pair of powerful performances fromKristen StewartandNicholas Hoult....
Welcome toFor Your Consideration, the Collider show that breaks down awards season with hostsScott Mantz,Perri NemiroffandJeff Sneider. This week’s episode examines the Best Supporting Actress category, which is stacked with past winners likeNicole KidmanandRachel Weisz, past nominees likeAmy AdamsandMargot Robbie, and plenty of potential first-time nominees such asClaire FoyandRegina King. Here’s how things played out… At this point in the year, there seem to be two surefire locks in this category – Claire Foy forFirst Man, and Regina King forIf Beale Street Could Talk....
When you think ofForest Whitaker, what’s the first role you think of? As part of a long conversation about his career, as part of our Collider Connected series of interviews, the star of Netflix’s holiday musical extravaganzaJingle Janglesaid that on the street, he gets recognized for a wild assortment of his past projects — from the independent filmGhost Dogto his Oscar-winning turn as the star ofThe Last King of Scotlandto, of course, joining theStar Warsuniverse as Rebel leader Saw Gerrera....
Set in 1990s Manhattan, the heartfelt and funny dramedyLandlinefollows two sisters who suspect that their father (John Turturro) may be having an affair. The recently engaged Dana (Jenny Slate) is struggling with her own fidelity while her wild teenage sister Ali (Abby Quinn) keeps pushing boundaries, and through it all, the two try to uncover the truth before letting their mother know (Edie Falco). During this phone interview with Collider, director/co-writerGillianRobespierreand co-writerElisabeth Holm(who also madeObvious Childwith Slate) talked about what they learned from makingObvious Childtogether, how they wanted to approach the subject of divorce forLandline, gauging the truth of the emotions for each other, examining taboo subjects in a very real way, how close the finished product is to their original vision for the film, deleted scenes, what they enjoy about working with each other, and trying to figure out the next thing they’ll write....
Before the Disney+ seriesHawkeyehas even received a premiere date, Marvel is reportedly working on a spinoff series centered on the character of Echo.Alaqua Coxwill be playing Echo - a.k.a. Maya Lopez - in Hawkeye, a deaf Native American character who can mimic the abilities of others. According toVariety,Etan CohenandEmily Cohenare attached to write and executive produce the show, although the rest of the writing staff is being put together. Marvel Studios is set to produce, although neither Marvel Studios or the Cohens have confirmed or denied the series is in the works....
Surprise! There’s a new Netflix original horror movie hitting the streaming service in just a few days, and the first trailer has landed online. From writer/directorOsgood Perkins(The Blackcoat’s Daughter),I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the HousestarsRuth Wilsonas a young nurse hired to take care of an elderly best-selling author of ghost stories who has chosen to live out her final days in her beloved country home. As one might expect, the home holds many horrific secrets of its own....
The Brown family gained fame onSister Wivesfor their polygamous dynamic. When viewers were introduced toKody Brown,he had four wives –Meri, Christine, Janelle,andRobyn. But nowadays, a lot has changed in the family, and we’re not just talking about new additions tothe reality series.Kody’s first three wives have left him, all under dramatic circumstances. This left many viewers pleased, considering Kody’s behavior has long rubbed fans the wrong way.He’s been accused of mistreatment, selfishness, and otherbehavior that doesn’t make for a good father or husband....
Please be aware there are spoilers forIndependence Day: Resurgence. After 20 years of buildup, theIndependence Daysequel has finally arrived. WithIndependence Day: Resurgence,Roland Emmerichreturned to the alien invasion apocalypse with much of his original cast in tow, including fan favoritesJeff Goldblumas David Levinson,Bill Pullmanas President Whitmore,Judd Hirschas Julius Levinson andBrent Spineras Dr. Okum, as well as a host of new characters to face the coming of a new extraterrestrial assault against planet Earth....
