The 1970s proved to be Hollywood’s heyday, a time marked by shifting filmmaking ideas and the rise of newer, powerful storytelling. In a decade full of tremendous change, as American society was grappling with the shocking Watergate scandal and the ongoing Vietnam War, it was when films greatly reflected the thoughts of the time, and delivered truly captivating classics that continue to move and thrill us. Many of them still greatly inspire us today....

Every live-actionStar Warsseries so far has used characters and referenced events fromStar Wars: The Clone WarsandStar Wars: Rebels. This is no surprise, givenDave Filoni’s role overseeing the animated shows before moving on to lead the franchise’s live-action offerings. Although watching the live-action shows doesn’t require knowledge of their animated predecessors, they do leave you feeling out of the loop at times. Clone WarsandRebelsboth tell compelling stories that deepen the films and introduce fantastic characters....

Today, the Sundance Institute revealed the full features line-up for 2023’s Sundance Film Festival. Among the highlights of the festival areWilliam Oldroyd’sEileen,Sophie Barthes’The Pod Generation, andNicole Holofcener’sYou Hurt My Feelings. Every year, the Sundance Film Festival allows movie lovers to see for the first time dozens of movies that eventually show up in the award season. In the last few years, we had the opportunity to watch movies likeNanny,CODA,andSorry to Bother You....

First appearing in 1985, cartoonist and writerAlison Bechdeland her friendLiz Wallacedevised the Bechdel Test as a straightforward evaluation method used to explore the representation of gender in entertainment. Three rules must be satisfied for a work to pass the test.(1) at least two women are named and featured, (2) these women talk to each other, and (3) they discuss something other than a man. The Bechdel Test is not a measure of the quality of work but rather a way to raise awareness about the prevalence of male-centric stories and encourage the inclusion of more complex and diverse female characters....

The 2024 box office has been full of ups and downs, with highs like therecord-breaking success ofInside Out 2juxtaposed by the lows of the critically pannedJoker: Folie à Deux. One film that seemed to get lost in the May mayhem that saw many movies fall below their expectations wasIF, the fantasy comedy written, directed, and produced byJohn Krasinski. However, despite becoming a victim of anunderperforming month at the Box Office, the film has now finally found form on streaming....

The Mortuary Assistanthas found its two lead stars following its announcement in 2022.Arrow’sWilla HollandandHouse of Cards’Paul Sparkswill star in the film adaptation of the 2022 horror video game, developed by DarkStone Digital and directed byJeremiah Kipp.So far, the feature has yet to announce a release date, but the game’s creator,Brian Clarke, will be involved in the screenwriting. Holland is set to play Rebecca, the game’s lead character, who will confront terrifying supernatural forces....

It’s hard enough to make longtime Arthur Curry nemesis Black Manta look cool—with his diver’s helmet head and big bug eyes—on the page, but forAquamandirectorJames Wanto make the character look cool on-screen is an actual DC Comics miracle. A big part of it, though, comes down to the physical and emotional presence ofYahya Abdul-Mateen II, theGet Downstar who stepped into the Atlantean super suit for the role of Black Manta, real name David Kane....

Many video games have been created as a result ofStar Wars' massive popularity. But with so many games to choose from, which ones are most worth it? Do the older games stand strong against the test of time, or is it the newer releases that give the bestStar Warsexperience? This ranking of the bestStar WarsPC games will be based on a few criteria. First and foremost: does itfeellike aStar Warsgame? Without proper immersion into the universe, the game might as well not be related toStar Warsin the first place!...

HBO Max has released the official trailer forCharm City Kings, which scooped up the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Prize for Ensemble Acting at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. This affecting drama set on the streets of West Baltimore spotlights a star-making turn from newcomerJahi Di’Allo Winstonand features the talents ofTeyonah ParrisandMeek Mill. TheCharm City Kingstrailer previews what will no doubt be a promising, intense, timely coming-of-age story. The movie focuses on Mouse (Di’Allo Winston), a young man aspiring to join a Baltimore dirt bike club called The Midnight Clique....

Production has begun for the upcoming Netflix comedy seriesObliteratedwhich will see the reunion between creatorsJon Hurwitz,HaydenSchlossberg, andJosh Healdwho previously collaborated onCobra Kai. The series will be produced by Sony Pictures Television. The series will featureAlyson Gorske(Jungle Run) as Lana, a Vegas party girl who gets swept up with a special forces team. Joining Gorske includesThomas Howell, who previously appeared inThe Punisher, as Hagerty, an Army Explosives technician.Eugene Kim, best known as Dr....

Initially beginning as a division at George Lucas' company, the massively successful animation studio known asPixarhas gone from strength to strength since releasing its first feature film in 1995.Pixar has invented some of the most innovative animation technologiesof the modern world.Toy Storychanged animation forever and left other studios struggling to keep up. RELATED10 Surprising Pixar Character Cameos in Other Pixar Movies Twenty-seven years and twenty-five feature films later and the powerhouse studio shows no signs of slowing down, having released a theatrical film since 2006, with 2020 premiering two for the first time in their history....

The new season ofFear The Walking Deadis just a little over a month away, so AMC has released a trailer to provide a look into the new episodes and what fans can expect to see when the show returns in October — aside from, of course, lots of zombies. The show is a long-running spin-off of the hit seriesThe Walking Dead, which is currently airing the first part of its final season....

If you grew up withJim Henson, you’re certainly familiar with the Fraggles, the lovely little puppets at the center ofFraggle Rock, one of Henson’s most iconic creations. This year, those lovable little adventurers returned to screens withFraggle Rock: Back to the Rock, a new series filled top to bottom with adventure — and music! And now, to celebrate those tunes, The Jim Henson Company has partnered with Lake Shore Records to release a new picture disc vinyl for the series, and Collider is excited to premiere your very first look at the beautiful new piece of wax....