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If you’re looking for a fun, suspenseful, and fast-paced spy-thriller binge watch, then you should definitely check out the IMDb TV original seriesAlex Rider, based on the best-selling book franchise. After the suspicious death of the man who raised him, London-based teenager Alex Rider (Otto Farrant) is told by mysterious secret agents that his home life has essentially all been a lie, and that his supposed banker uncle was actually a spy....

Over the course of its ten seasons (and one spinoff),American Horror Storyhas featured more than its share of despicable, selfish, and downright evil characters. With antagonistic traits such as Kai Anderson’s (Evan Peters) psychopathy and murderous tendencies inCultand Dandy Mott’s (Finn Wittrock) manipulative actions and God complex inFreak Show, it can be difficult for the audience to root for and emotionally connect with some of each season’s main characters. But once in a while comes a character so gentle, good-natured, and kind that it balances out the vile actions and crazy psychologies of the villainous characters we love to hate....

On The CW seriesArrow, Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) is coming to terms with the fact that he can’t fight for Star City on his own and, as a result, he has put together a new team of vigilantes. But because his new recruits don’t realize just what it really takes to be a vigilante, Green Arrow’s training methods prove to be a bit much for Curtis (Echo Kellum), Wild Dog (Rick Gonzalez) and Evelyn Sharp (Madison McLaughlin) to handle....

There’s no greater bond than that of a mother and her child, and there’s no time that old saying is creepier than when applied to Norma and Norman Bates, the oedipally intimate mother-son duo at the heart of A&E’sBates Motel. The series followsFreddie Highmore’s young Norman Bates on his journey from a disturbed, but lovable teenager to the calculating, murderous motel manager originated inAlfred Hitchcock’sPsycho. In both iterations, it’s Norman’s overly devoted relationship to his mother Norma (Vera Farmiga), and his resulting psychological manifestation of her, that spurs him to violent action....

The incredibly talentedRachel Brosnahanis currently taking on the iconic role of Lois Lane in the newSupermanfilm, andreviews have saidshe “makes this role entirely her own.” Adding to her exciting and busy schedule is the fact that she’s also been cast in the highly-anticipatedSeason 2 of Apple TV+’s dramaPresumed Innocent. It makes sense that Brosnahan’s career is taking off after starring in projects such asManhattanand Netflix’sHouse of Cards(for which she landedher first Emmy nominationin 2015)....

The long search for theCaptain Marveldirector is over, and it turns out that the film has nabbed not one but two filmmakers. According toVariety,Mississippi GrinddirectorsAnna BodenandRyan Fleckwill helm the upcoming superhero film starringBrie Larson. Interestingly, Boden and Fleck had not been previously linked to the picture. The last time we reported on a shortlist of directors, the names mentioned includedRebecca Thomas(Elecktrick Children),Niki Caro(who was pretty much nixed when she went to helmMulan),Lesli Linka Glatter(Homeland),Jennifer Kent(The Babadook),Jennifer Yuh(Kung Fu Panda 2), andLorene Scafaria(Seeking a Friend at the End of the World)....

Two weeks afterCasey Affleckaddressed his past behavior inan apologetic interviewwith the Associated Press, Collider has learned that he has come on to produce and co-star in the sports dramaFencer, which hails from up-and-coming writer-directorJasmine McGlade. Per the film’s IMDb page, the story follows a hard-charging female athlete who faces personal demons and childhood rivals as she vies for a spot on the U.S. Olympic Fencing Team. Affleck is expected to play a supporting role as her demanding fencing coach, who used to parry and riposte himself back in the day, though the film is hardly a two-hander, as it’s squarely focused on the woman at the center of the story....

Earlier this week, we got first word of what the first wave of people to seeTim Miller’s imminentDeadpoolthough, and the responses have been largely positive from what we’ve seen. There’s been an especial focus put on how the film works with, and takes full advantage of, it’s hard-R rating, which would account for a whole bunch of cursing, random violence, and enough bloodshed to makeQuentin Tarantinoblush. Despite this impending avalanche of all things gruesome and crass - and hopefully somewhat compelling - in Miller’s film, the director made it clear at a recent fan event that there were definitely some things that were too crude even for a film that seems to be basing its advertising on its own general nastiness....

Get ready to be swept away by the latest musical marvel from composerBenjamin Wallfisch! Collider is thrilled to present an exclusive sneak listen of the track “Nature’s Masterpiece” from the highly anticipated score ofTwisters. The full score is set to be released on August 2, but we’ve got your first taste of the symphonic grandeur that promises to elevate the film’s storm-chasing drama to new heights. InTwisters, Wallfischdelves into the heart-pounding world of storm chasers, capturing the relentless fury of tornadoes with a score that intertwines seamlessly with the narrative’s intense twists and turns....

The next chapter ofStar Wars: Visionsis just around the corner, and to preview the anthology adventures in a galaxy far, far away, the series was brought to Anime NYC this weekend for a preview. Specifically, attendees got an early look at “BLACK,” a new anime short fromJoJo’s Bizarre Adventurestudio David Production, which spinsStar Warsin a wild new direction with its experimental animation. Along with the preview, two new images from the short were released, accompanied by the official poster packed with characters who willfill out the nine installments in Volume 3....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for the Only Murders in the Building Season 3 finale This week saw both the Season 3 finale of Hulu’sOnly Murders in the Buildingand the announcement that the serieswill continue with a fourth season. The announcement was greatly appreciated by viewers, given that Season 3, like its predecessors, ended with a dramatic cliffhanger, immediately launching yet another murder mystery for podcast hosts Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin),Oliver Putnam (Martin Short), and Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez), to investigate....

Gareth Edwardsis a movie studio’s dream. He’s had experience on big budget blockbusters in the past, and he was sure there was a better, more frugal way to make an epic film. It all starts withMonsters, his 2010 indie film about a couple trying to escape an alien invasion. Edwards operated with a minimal crew, and operated the camera alone, then created the 250 visual effects by himself at home....

After 15 years ofIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, it’s safe to say that there’s a multitude of running gags that help to elevate the show and provide more value for its long-time fans. They’ve certainly evolved over the years — grown into more complex jokes even if the characters haven’t. However, if you’re a first-time viewer ofIt’s Always Sunny, you may be a bit lost if you’re tuning in to thelatest season, currently airing on FXX....