Twister: Why Dr. Melissa Reeves Is the Real Hero

There are many things that come to mind when one considers theJan de Bontclassic,Twister: the sight of a cow spinning around a violent tornado A tank being swept up by 300-mile winds and releasing hundreds of tiny globes buoyed by cola cans. The line; “we’ve got sisters!”Philip Seymour Hoffmanin his most un-Philip Seymour Hoffman role (nailing it, of course). But at the heart of the tale (or the eye of the storm) are the relationships between the characters....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 839 words · Cheryl Adams

We Broke Up Review: Dramedy Is More Concept Than Character

In the first five minutes ofJeff Rosenberg’sWe Broke Up, his lead characters have fulfilled the promise of the title. From there, the conflict comes from pretending they’re still a couple so they can gut out a weekend at a wedding. The problem for Rosenberg’s movie is that it never adds any specificity to its central characters, so we don’t know what we’re supposed to care about beyond this is a long-term relationship coming to a close....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 800 words · David Harvey

Why Each Of The Big Brother 25 Finalists Deserve To Win

TheBig Brother 25finale will take place Thursday, November 9,during which a winner will finally be crowned. With only three houseguests left in the game, each player is deserving of the $750k grand prize for their own reasons. Although they have all played strong individual games, only one houseguest will walk away with the $750k cash prize on finale night. Still competing inside theBig Brotherhouse areMatt Klotz, Jag BainsandBowie Jane Ball.All three of these houseguestshave madeBig Brotherhistoryby competing on this milestone season....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 1020 words · Gregory Rose

Why Edward Scissorhands is Tim Burton's Best Film

It always seems unkind to artists that commentary can sometimes reduce their body of work down to a couple of unnuanced sound bites. Exhibit A among filmmakers for this issue might beTim Burton. Even his recent or uneven films have more to them than the usual talking points of spirals, black and white,Johnny Depp, and misunderstood outsiders. Ironically, the latter theme encompasses this very problem, and it’s one Burton has never been shy in discussing....

July 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1453 words · John Mccarthy

Win Free Tickets to Our Andor Screening with Tony Gilroy Q&A in L.A.

I’ve got a few questions for you: Are you looking forward to the upcomingStar WarsseriesAndorarriving on Disney+ September 21st? Are you a fan ofTony Gilroy? Do you like watching things before they’re released to the public followed by a Q&A? Have you ever wanted to visit the Legendary Walt Disney Studios Back Lot? If you answered yes to these questions, I’m about to make you very happy. On Friday, September 16th at 6pm on the Walt Disney Studios lot in Burbank, Collider is partnering up with Disney+ for a very special screening of the first three episodes ofAndorbefore they’re streaming on Disney+....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Julie Lopez

Worst Movie Recasts

Evelyn - The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor After winning the Oscar forThe Constant Gardenerit was only a matter of time beforeRachel Weiszrealized that she was far too good to reprise her role as Evelyn Carnahan in anotherMummyfilm. Hilariously enough, in the same year she would win for Best Supporting Actress she had actuallyexpressed interestin aMummysequel. In other words, had they only made this film a year or two earlier they probably would have got her....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 1020 words · Jose Payne DDS

Zack Snyder Says R-Rated Cut of 'Rebel Moon' is "Cleaner" Than PG-13 One

Rebel Moonwill be an action-packed space opera about a young woman trying to change the fate of her planet, while avoiding the cruel Imperium that placed it in an unfortunate situation in the first place. While it was already known how the pitch for the story came fromZack Snyder’s idea for aStar Warsmovie, the filmmaker has explained howRebel Moon’s R-rating allows the properties to be different. During a recent interview with Collider’s Editor-in-Chief,Steve Weintraubat CCXP, the director talked abouthow the inclusion of graphic violence and explicit content sets the tone for his latest project, saying:...

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 820 words · Mark Valdez

“You Still Have to Make It Believable”‘Wicked’

In a year when studios have beenshy about musicals(looking at you,Joker: Folie à Deux!), the critical and box office success ofWickedis proof that audiences still have a lot of love for singing and dancing in movies. TheBroadwaysensation reimagines the classic story ofThe Wizard of Ozthrough the friendship of the Wicked Witch of the West (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda, the Good Witch of the South (Ariana Grande). The pair are joined by the likes ofJonathan Bailey,Ethan Slater,Michelle Yeoh, andJeff Goldblum....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 807 words · Laura Moore

'A Murder at the End of the World' Release Date Delayed Again

FXhas set a release date for their upcoming limited series titledA Murder at the End of the World, which is set to take audiences to an isolated property owned by an eccentric billionaire. The show will premiere on November 14, after previously being scheduled to debut on August 29. The delay is directly related to the dual strike organized by theWriters Guild of AmericaandSAG-AFTRA, with the program being only the latest production affected by the industry’s workers coming together to fight for their rights....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Ashley Cunningham

'House of the Dragon' Storylines That Could Deviate From 'Fire & Blood'

Editor’s Note: The following contains major spoilers from George R. R. Martin’s Fire & Blood books.House of the Dragonmay be based onGeorge R. R. Martin’sFire & Blood,but they aren’t identical. Season 1 made a few changes, from messing with the age of the characters to adding the all-importantProphecy of Ice and Fire. But many of the changes are necessitated by the nature of the novel. The story is a historical retelling based on multiple different accounts that don’t have all the information and occasionally contradict one another....

July 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1449 words · Glen Rice

'SNL': Ana de Armas & Molly Shannon Among April Hosts

WithSaturday Night Livereturning for the month of April, NBC has announced the list of hilarious hosts who will take the stage in the next three weeks. Hosting for the first time,Abbott Elementary’sQuinta Brunsonleads the pack, bringing her comedic talents to this week’s April 1 episode, while seasoned comedianMolly Shannonwill host the next week, April 8, and Bond girl andGhostedstarAna de Armaswill round out the month on April 15. Alongside the new hosts,Lil Yachty,The Jonas Brothers, andKarol Gwill feature as musical guests....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Christopher Herman

'The Chosen' Brings The Last Supper to a Big Screen Near You With First Season 5 Trailer

The groundbreaking seriesThe Chosenis returning to theaters in 2025 with its most ambitious season yet.Since its debut, the series has become a cultural phenomenonand it’s about to attempts its most ambitious release to date. Following the success of last year’s theatrical run, 5&2 Studios has announced thatThe Chosen: Last Supperwill premiere in theaters just in time for Easter, beginning August 08, 2025. U.S. distribution will be handled by Fathom Events, while Trafalgar Releasing will bring the series to international audiences as the series heads into “Holy Week”....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · Nathan Mcclain

10 Best 'South Park' Episodes Set Outside of South Park, Ranked

South Parkis a cultural juggernaut that remains relevant today, asTrey ParkerandMatt Stonecontinue to push the medium of animation forward with their caustic, darkly hilarious series. Although it started off as just another animated sitcom with raunchy content,South Parkbegan to grow more ambitious as it tackled serious concepts relating to world politics, popular culture, existentialist themes, and the human condition. South Parkhas frequently ventured outside of the “quiet mountain town” to tell stories about other aspectsof the fictional universe, some of which trek into science fiction or fantasy territory....

July 7, 2025 · 8 min · 1578 words · Mark Simpson