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ThoughThe Simpsonsis better known for its annualTreehouse of HorrorHalloween specials, the show has a long history of celebrating holidays of all kinds. The regular series kicked off back in 1989 with a Christmas episode, and it remains one of the most memorable entries in the canon.The Simpsons has evolved a lot over time, but there’s no denying that the holiday season has a place in its history. Halloween episodes allow the creators behind The Simpsons to embrace the weird, but this is a show about a working-class family at its heart....

This is no Hollywood flop. Thanks to its widespread critical acclaim and audience popularity,The Studiowas recently picked up forSeason 2 on Apple TV+. Although the series is a satirical examination of the artistic corruption of Hollywood in contemporary times, the streaming comedy bySeth RogenandEvan Goldbergfeatures some impressive visual feats of filmmaking that put most blockbusters to shame. Rounded out by an all-star cast and a noteworthy group of celebrity cameos playing themselves,The Studiohas delighted fans disinterested in the palace intrigue of Hollywoodand enhanced discussions between industry insiders....

Considering that the romance genre has always been a fan-favorite, it’s not surprising that some of the most captivating love stories have taken the front and center stage on television. But who says you need a dozen seasons to sweep audiences off their feet?Romance miniseries prove that the most memorable love tales can unfold in just a handful of episodes. From iconic period pieces to contemporary stories of missed chances and miscommunication, several limited shows have perfectly captured the joy and ache of falling in love—and sometimes even the bittersweet pain of falling apart....

Small-town life is often thought of and portrayed as being peaceful and idyllic, places which are rarely touched by danger, where everyone knows each other and looks out for each other and people can raise their families without much worry. Despite the preconceived notions, small towns present an opportunity to tell a variety of stories, from interpersonal dramas which play out behind closed doorsto horror films which turn the setting on its head....

Film is undoubtedly a visual medium. Having things in motion to look at while experiencing a story is the big thing that sets it apart from older artistic mediums, like novels, paintings, and music. There is a great deal of information that filmmakers can convey without dialogue or other sounds, which is evident by the fact that silent movies were popular for a good few decades before dialogue started making its way into film in 1927 onwards....

On this week’sFor Your Consideration, Collider’s awards expertsScott Mantz,Perri NemiroffandJeff Sneiderrecap the Golden Globes and update their Oscar predictions accordingly. Jeff thinks that following its Globes wins for Best Picture and Best Director,1917could be just the curveball that Oscar season has been waiting for to shake up the race late in the game.Sam Mendes' triumph overQuentin Tarantino,Martin ScorseseandParasitehelmerBong Joon-howas considered a major upset that few awards bloggers foresaw, if any....

Read update Tom Hankspremiered his latest star vehicle,A Man Called Otto, on December 30. The second adaptation of the beloved novelA Man Called Ove, the film deals with a retired and grumpy man who forms an unlikely friendship with his neighbors.Mariana TreviñoandManuel García Rulfoco-star. Films about unexpected friendships are not uncommon; Hollywood has been exploring the concept since time immemorial. Thus, fans of Hanks' latest will surely want to check these other films out....

If you’ve seen theBest Actress episode of Collider FYC, you know that there are many excellent performances in 2018 deserving of awards season recognition, but after watching directorMatthew Heineman’s narrative feature debut,A PrivateWar, I’m having a tough time shaking the feeling thatRosamund Pike’s performance in this movie - and the movie overall for that matter - are being grossly undervalued. Heineman scored an Oscar nomination himself for the documentaryCartel Landand an Emmy nomination for his follow-up filmCity of Ghosts, and now he makes the move to narrative filmmaking withA Private War....

Spoiler Alert: This list contains spoilers for multiple movies.Plot twists in movies are a narrative techniqueemployed to catch viewers off guard and introduce new conflicts, contexts or revelations. Movies likeMementoandFight Clubpresent these twists during their endings, but twists can occur at any point in a movie’s story. Some filmmakers, likeM. Night ShyamalanandChristopher Nolan, utilize twists more than others, as they require a certain level of literary finesse and are often a risky venture to implement into a screenplay....

Typecasting isn’t always a bad thing, but actors can frequently find themselves trapped playing essentially the same role multiple times simply because they killed it so hard with one memorable performance. How many of these actors do you forever associate with a specific role? Adam Sandler The first thing that likely popped into your head upon reading “Adam Sandler” was an incoherent mouth noise. The comedian has made an entire film career based on playing various grown-up children....

With a large array of blockbuster successes and iconic characters under its belt, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has become the poster child of how effective and seamless a cinematic universe can be in film. The franchise’s ability to mix and match different characters blending through different franchises and films is highly commendable, and nowhere is this more prominent than in the many team-up films. Ranging from original hits like the firstAvengersfilm to the recently releasedThunderbolts*, these team-ups have been a staple of the cinematic universe since the beginning....

The first season ofBasketswas a curious thing for me. I gave ittepid approvallast year at the start, yet I kept watching and enjoying it. There are parts that worked really well — most especially the casting ofMartha KellyandLouie Anderson— and parts that didn’t (creator and starZach Galifianakisplaying twins, yet neither character was ever as good as those around him). The series was, and continues to be, beautifully directed byJonathan Krisel, who brings a cinematic quality that when combined with the Galifianakis’ physical comedy creates something unique and very charming, even when its story falters....

Bon Iverhas announced their highly anticipated fifth studio album,SABLE, fABLE, over five years afterI,Iwas released in 2019. From creating the debut albumFor Emma, Forever Agoin an isolated Wisconsin cabin in 2007 to winning aGrammyfor Best Alternative Music Album for their self-titled album in 2012, Bon Iver has really come a long way since singer-songwriterJustin Vernonformed them in 2006. The indie folk band has released four well-received albums, widely known for its experimental sounds and haunting tunes....