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[In addition to being a regular contributor here at Collider, Evan Valentine has also been doing stand-up comedy for the last decade. We asked him to review some of Netflix’s new specials given his own experience and viewpoint as a comedian.] Louis C.K.has been a staple in the standup comedy world for years now. Making various appearances in film and television, C.K. really made his mark with his FX series, aptly titledLouie(not to be mistaken with his prior HBO series,Lucky Louie)....

When it comes to film composers,Michael Giacchinois a household name. With one Oscar under his belt (Up), a multitude of iconic themes in the heads of audiences (Star Trek,The Incredibles,Lost), and a wonderfully diverse filmography that swings from the bombast ofRogue Oneto the playfulness ofSpider-Man: Homecoming, Giacchino is undoubtedly one of the most exciting composers working today. And while Giacchino’s oeuvre spans two decades, he may have turned in one of his best scores ever with this summer’sWar for the Planet of the Apes....

Currently filming for its Summer 2018 release date,Christopher McQuarrie’sMission: Impossible 6aims to out-jump, outgun, and outdo its predecessors.Tom Cruiseis certainly up to the challenge and he’ll be bringing series newcomerHenry Cavillalong for what’s sure to be a wild ride. The trio teased both a Paris location and a before/after action sequence pose over social media earlier today with the brilliantly lit Eiffel Tower on display in the background. Just over a week into a shoot that will visit Paris, London, and New Zealand, the team is prepping to film “the most impressive and unbelievable thing that Tom Cruise has done in a movie,” as described by Skydance Media CEODavid Ellison....

A new English language trailer for the Chinese box office sensationMonster Hunthas hit the web, and it’s an odd one! Directed byShrekanimatorRaman Huiin his feature debut,Monster Huntis set in a fantasy world where monsters and humans co-exist in a state of turmoil until a squishy little creature named Wuba is born, who’s basically a lil' monster “the one” that holds the fate of man and monster-kind in his wiggly little tentacles....

If there’s something that unites the entire globe, it’s a solid, heartfelt sports-based movie. Toss in its origin being based inside the pages of a beloved book, and baby, you’ve got an absolute hit on your hands. WhenH.G. Bissingerpenned his 1990 book,Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream,it’s hard to say whether he realized it would become such a sensation on both the big and small screen. But - guess what?...

Oh,Captain Americawould be so disappointed. After years of trying to ensure his Avengers were well-behaved in all aspects of life, the moment he disappears (to live on the moon, maybe), standards drop, and we have to live with the consequences.DirectorJames Gunnmay be heading for pastures new, but theGuardians of the Galaxy Vol 3.mastermind has given audiences a naughty farewell gift in what seems to be the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s very first F-bomb....

No one knows the evil warlord Garmadon (voiced byJustin Theroux), aka The Worst Guy Ever, better than his ex-wife, Koko (voiced byOlivia Munn), and when it comes to their son Lloyd (voiced byDave Franco), the eternally optimistic mother just wants to help him survive adolescence. But inThe LEGO Ninjago Movie, being a high school teenager isn’t easy for Lloyd because everyone knows that his father won’t stop until he’s achieved world domination, which can make friendships tough to keep and teenage life insurmountable....

It’s always a risky move to make a drastic change to a TV show, whether that means getting rid of major characters, adding them, or inOutlander’s case, packing up and moving to France. One of the major draws of the Starz series, based onDiana Gabaldon’s novels, has been its immersive,18th century Scottish setting. It’s beautiful, moody, romantic, violent … essentially, it represents turbulence in many forms, and a unique vista for TV viewers looking for some historical variety....

The long (seriouslylong) developed film adaptation ofBlack Holehas found new life!DopedirectorRick Famuyiwahas signed on to write and direct a movie based on the beloved graphic novel byCharles Burnsabout a group of teens in the 1970s who contract a sexually transmitted disease known as “the Bug” that manifests in grotesque mutations, exploring the perils of sexual awakening and teenage and high school alienation in surreal, challenging imagery. A film adaptation of the 12-issue graphic novel has been in the works on and off since 2005, when Alexandre Aja was attached....

[This is a repost of our review from the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.Sound of Metalarrives in limited theatrical release today before arriving on Amazon Prime Video on December 4th.] One of the things I like best aboutDarius Marder’s feature directing debutSound of Metalis how unsentimental it is. The temptation is certainly there as you watch its main character struggle to overcome a massive physical change that impacts his entire life....

Norman’s on sabbatical, honey! Just when you think you won’t get any more Green Goblin content, Hot Toys surprises fans with a look at Norman Osborn fromSpider-Man: No Way Homein his most menacing look yet. TheGreen Goblin (Upgraded Suit) 1/6 Scale Collectible Figurewas a surprise reveal and includes an “expertly sculpted portrait capturingWillem Dafoe’s maniacal portrayal of Norman Osborn / Green Goblin.” No one can quite play the Goblin in the same way as Dafoe can....

Stephen Kingis one of the most notable horror authors of all-time, and one of his most famous works which was adapted to film is making waves on the biggest streaming service.It Chapter Two, which starsJessica ChastainandBill Hader, has climbed up the rankings and entered the Netflix top 10, currently sitting in the #7 spot.It Chapter Twotakes place 27 years after the original film, and follows the same group, now grown up, after a mysterious phone call sees them all return to Derry....

Though many of you knowSteven Yeunfrom his time on AMC’sThe Walking Deadas the heroic survivor Glenn Rhee, the actor has been popping up in all sorts of unexpected places lately, namely in the realm of animation. He voices the character of Keith inVoltron Legendary Defenderand the bully Steve inTrollhunters, both from DreamWorks Animation and available to stream now on Netflix. Yeun was alsorecently announcedto be voicing the lead character in Sony Animation’s Christmas movie,The Star, a character which just so happens to be a talking donkey....