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It goes without saying thatStanley Kubrickwas one odd duck. A successful one, but an odd duck nonetheless.From filming scenes repeatedlytotraumatizing his castto bring out what he was looking for, to filming the moon landing (he didn’t, but it wouldn’t be a stretch to think he could have), Kubrick played by his own rules. But in a career of oddities, the fact thathe demanded that all props from what is deemed his masterpiece,2001: A Space Odyssey, be destroyed is a whole other level....

Quick Links Get your weapons ready - the hunters have arrived. In the aftermath of Seoul’s ruins into an apocalyptic wasteland, the upcoming Netflix movieBadland Huntersunfolds a tale of survival and retribution. In a desolate world where the remnants of society grapple with chaos, a resilient huntsman, Nam-san (Don Lee), becomes the unlikely hero as he embarks on a relentless quest. When he receives news of the abduction of someone close to him by a mad doctor conducting inhumane experiments, Nam San takes it upon himself to confront the evil forces at play....

There are few better arguments for the merit of rebooting a television show thanRonald D. Moore’s acclaimed reimagining of theBattlestar Galacticafranchise. While the original series of the same name from 1978 was certainly a fun, Star Wars-adjacent space adventure, it retained little more than a cult fan base after being canceled following its first season. Comparatively, the rebootedBattlestar Galacticadeveloped a far richer and more expansive universethat addressed modern themes, including the war on terror, political corruption, and the fear of artificial intelligence....

Quick Links In 2018,Bradley Cooperfloored audiences and critics alike with his directorial debutA Star is Born, a film that went on to receive eight nominations at the 91st Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor for Cooper, Best Actress forLady Gaga, Best Supporting Actor forSam Elliott, and Best Adapted Screenplay, with the film taking home the award for Best Original Song with “Shallow.” Five years later, Cooper has returned to the director’s chair with the highly anticipated biopicMaestro, where he’ll play the legendary composer Leonard Bernstein....

TheSlow Horsesare just under a month away from returning to the job and a new trailer forSeason 3shows they’ll have their work cut for them this time.Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman) is back on the caseas Slough House finds itselfembroiled in a conspiracy threatening its very foundations at MI5. Deeply held secrets are about to come to light thanks to a romantic liaison in Istanbul and the misfit spies could be in over their heads....

Editor’s Note: The below review contains spoilers for Season 4 of The Umbrella Academy. Historically, when TV shows based on adaptations no longer have any material to work off of, the result isn’t that great. ThoughThe Umbrella Academy’s third season was already pretty far off-book by going beyond the introduction of the Sparrows, its latest proves thatwithout Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá’s comic backbone, the story loses all the charm that made it so fun....

There is no doubtLove Island USA Season 6was able to spark long-lasting relationships such asSerenaandKordellorJanaandKenny.However, some of the show’s most popular contestants left the villa without a significant other or broke up with their partner following the finale.Rob Rauschreturned to the villa after being part ofLove Island USA Season 5duringCasa Amorand proved to not only increase his own star power, but became one of this year’s most entertaining personalities. Love Island USA Season 6arguably deliveredthe strongest cast yet since the show’s inception,and with so many people remaining single following life in the villa, it raises questions towards who deserves the same opportunity as Rob....

There’sno shortage of bad sequelsout there. Recapturing the magic of a beloved film in a second or third installment is like catching lightning in a bottle twice. This being said, even lousy follow-up flicks are usually smart enough to understand the thematic and stylistic appeal of the original. RELATED:7 Sequels that Looked So Good, But Were So Bad Some movies, however, are made by a studio and a creative team that, for some reason, does not understand what made the original so unique....

Wickedhas been a well-loved chapter inThe Wizard of Ozuniverse sinceGregory Maguire’s novel was first published in 1995. The stagemusicalhas been a cultural phenomenon, introducing theater-goers around the world to a new perspective on the world of Oz.Wickedthe movie featuresCynthia Erivoas Elphaba andAriana Grandeas Glinda. The movie re-creates the first half of the stage musical, and chronicles Elphaba and Glinda’s time at Shiz University. Although the movie is a strong adaptation of thestage musicaloverall, it falls short in several important ways....

In the immortal words of Penny Lane, if you ever get lonely, you just go to the record store and visit your friends. Soon, you’ll be able to go there and pick up the new 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray ofAlmost Famous, which is being newly remastered under the supervision of writer/directorCameron Crowe. For its 21st anniversary,Almost Famouswill arrive on 4K Ultra HD in a limited-edition Steelbook, as well as a limited-edition Blu-ray....

Apple’s macOS Sequoia has been officially unveiled, bringing a wave of fresh features to Mac users.This release, announced at WWDC 2024, promises to elevate productivity and introduce smart capabilities across Apple devices.With innovations like iPhone mirroring and automatic window tiling, the update aims to make daily tasks more seamless. macOS Sequoia supports Macs with Apple silicon and older Intel-based models with T2 Security. It highlights Apple’s commitment to compatibility, ensuring a wide array of users can benefit from cutting-edge updates....

[Editor’s note: The following containsspoilersfor Season 2 ofBatwoman.] Last night’s episode ofBatwomanbrought Kate Kane back to the series after the heroine mysteriously vanished following a plane crash at the beginning of the second season. Not only Kate is alive, but the role now belongs toWallis Day, confirming that even if the character wasn’t killed offscreen, there’s no chance ofRuby Rosereturning to the show. Before taking on the role of Kate Kane, Day was known to DC fans as Nyssa-Vex, one of the leads in the short-lived superhero TV showKrypton....

We’re going to share the full Collider Connected interview withBilly Portersoon, but we’ve got another clip from the conversation that is well worth highlighting in its own article. We just shared Porter’s much-neededcommentsregardingMj Rodriguez’s unparalleled performance on the FX seriesPoseand why her work demands award recognition. However, there appears to be a major disconnect in the push to get Rodriguez the honors she deserves. Porter noted that Rodriguez’s accomplishments on the show challenge“people to see another type of human being....