Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boymight be the least belovedof theBridget Jonessaga, with some critiquingRenée Zellweger’s performance as the titular character and others having issues with the meandering plot structure, as I found it to be less engaging than I would have hoped when watching it. However, there is one aspect of the film that no one is critiquing heavily:Hugh Grant’s performance. When watching anyBridget Jonesfilm, and particularlyMad About the Boy, it isremarkable how much we are drawn to Hugh Grant’s sleazy womanizer, Daniel....

Apple is expanding its satellite connectivity footprint in a major way with the release of iOS 18.5—this time reaching back to include the iPhone 13 lineup. Thanks to new carrier-based satellite integration, users of the iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Max will soon gain access to basic satellite messaging services through supported wireless providers like T-Mobile. This shift marks a significant step forward in making off-grid communication more accessible to a broader iPhone audience....

[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for the latest episode ofThe Mandalorian Season 2,titled “The Jedi."] Last week’s episode ofThe Mandaloriandropped a bantha’s worth of bombshells, from Ahsoka Tano’slive-action debut, to Baby Yoda’sreal name, to a hint at the arrival of fan-favorite Extended Universe baddie,Grand Admiral Thrawn. But series co-creatorDave Filonisimply cannot be stopped from doling out intriguing teases toward the show’s future. In aVanity Fairinterview, Filoni revealed it’s “possible” thatThe Mandaloriantakes place before the end of his animated series,Rebels, which would open up an entire Sarlacc Pit of possibilities....

Fox Searchlight has released the firstIsle of Dogsclip. This film marksWes Anderson’s return to the medium following his twice Oscar-nominated 2009 effortFantastic Mr. Fox, and takes place in a near-future Japan where, after an outbreak of dog attacks, all dogs have been banished to live on a garbage-filled island—the Isle of Dogs. A young boy ventures to the island in search of his own dog, coming across a pack of Alphas lead byEdward Norton‘s Rex....

A new trailer for Sony’sJumanji: Welcome to the Junglearrives this Wednesday, butDwayne Johnsonis doing his fans a solid and giving us an early glimpse at it. Granted, this look leaves out the clever video game twist seen in previous trailers, but I think it’s a safe bet we’ll see more of that when the full video is revealed later this week. The good news is that we get plenty of shots ofThe Rock,Kevin Hart,Karen Gillan, andJack Blackin action in this teaser, along with a greeting byRhys Darby....

Mike Dougherty’sTrick ‘r Treatfollow-up,Krampus, isn’t due in theaters until December, but Universal Pictures opted to hold an early press day in Pittsburgh. Why Pittsburgh? Because that’s where you’ll find theScareHouse, a must-see haunted house with three different sections - “The Summoning,” “Trick ‘r Treat: Hallowed Grounds” and “Krampus: Come All Ye Fearful.” Prior to chatting with Dougherty andKrampusstarDavid Koechner, I got the opportunity to walk through the attraction along with the rest of the visiting journalists....

On its surface,Jeremy Workman’s documentaryLily Topples the Worldis absolutely delightful. How could one feel any scorn towards a film about a young woman who pursued her dream of doing cool things with dominos?Lily Heveshbecame a YouTube star through an incredibly niche interest, and it’s always exciting to see someone pursue a unique passion that makes them an inspirational figure. And yet Hevesh’s story raises more important questions that Workman never quite grasps or even cares to pursue....

“I have to believe my actions still have meaning, even if I can’t remember them. I have to believe that when my eyes are closed, the world is still there.” - Leonard Shelby, “Memento” Mementobegins with an ending. We watch enigmatic amnesiac Leonard Shelby (Guy Pearce) murder John “Teddy” Gammell (Joe Pantoliano) and then time runs in reverse, even before the story does. A Polaroid slides back into a camera, a discarded gun returns to Leonard’s hand, and a bullet flies back into the chamber....

On this episode of Collider Movie Talk (October 7th, 2016) Dennis Tzeng, Roth Cornet, John Rocha, Cody Miller and Sinead DeVries discuss the following: Zack Snyder‘sJustice Leaguehas been wrapping individual character shooting schedules over the last few weeks andnow the U.K. production has officially wrapped. Snyder took to social media to celebrate the occasion by sharing an incredible behind-the-scenes look at the production. As Lionsgate prepares to bringPower Rangersto New York Comic-Con, some brand new posters have droppedand they reveal more than just powerful poses....

Winter is on its way, and it’s time for some snow, but not the fluffy kind. The kind that might set a bear into a days-long bender in the Georgia mountains. AndEntertainment Weeklyhas just released exclusive new images from the drug-fueled new movieCocaine Bear, which is set to be released early next year. Along with the new images, Entertainment Weekly also spoke with the film’s director,Elizabeth Banks, who gave some insight into the outrageous new film’s production....

Warner Bros. and Alcon Entertainment have released a newPoint Breaktrailer for directorEricson Core’s (Invincible) remake ofKathryn Bigelow’s 1991 film of the same name. The film starsLuke Braceyas Johnny Utah, a young FBI agent who infiltrates a team of thrill-seeking athletes led by the charismatic Bodhi (Edgar Ramirez). This is an absolutely solid action trailer, and the film looks like a blast, it just doesn’t look anything likePoint Break. For die hard fans of original movie, that might be off-putting, but it definitely looks like Core’s take on the material has a shot at standing on its own as a thrilling caper....

Bosch: Legacyhas come to an end after three seasons of intense detective action helmed byTitus Welliver. While fans had plenty of reasons to be disappointed with Amazon Studios for not greenlighting another season,the finaleprepares viewers for the next entry in the franchise through the appearance ofMaggie Q’sRenee Ballard. However,Bosch: Legacyleaves quite a few unanswered questions behind with its hasty ending, including a question mark on the fate of a few of its important characters....

The follow-up to what is considered America’s very first one-woman feature-length horror film just got a major release update.The Hollywood Reporterhas exclusively confirmed thatThe Unraveling, the 2023psychological horror filmstarringSarah Zanotti,Sam Brooks,Katherine Morgan, andAli Alsalehwill be released later this year on October 8. The film comes from directorKd Amond, who is also credited as a writer with leading star Zanotti also having credit for the screenplay. The official synopsis forThe Unravelingdescribes it as a chilling and deeply emotional exploration of trauma, paranoia, guilt, and love all through the lens of horror....