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MTV’s groundbreaking reality seriesThe Real Worldfirst premiered in 1992, and although the network had already begun airing non-musical programming,The Real Worldwas something different entirely. Inspired by the 1973 PBS documentary seriesAn American Family,The Real Worldgathered a diverse group of strangersto live together in one house for several months, with each season set in a different city. The premise is outlined the best by the show’s famous opening voiceover: “This is the true story of seven strangers picked to live in a house and have their lives taped to find out what happens when people stop being polite … and start getting real....

Before its holiday 2021 release, many critics and observers were apprehensive aboutSteven Spielberg’sWest Side Story, questioning if it was a necessary update. Perhaps audiences should have expected nothing less from Spielberg: hisWest Side Storyis an improvement uponRobert Wise’s Academy Award-winning 1961 masterpiece, long considered one of the finest musical films of all time. This is likely to be one of the most Oscar-nominated films of the year. RELATED:Best Movie Musicals of 2021, Ranked A faithful adaptation of a storied musical theater touchstone with judicious liberties and departures, the critically adored romantic drama, based on the play about budding love amidst warring Manhattan gangs, has no less than several of the most exhilarating musical set pieces ever on film....

It’s no secret thatQuentin Tarantinoloves old movies and is a massive fan of referencing many of his favorites in his films. It’s one of his trademarks, and he’s widely celebrated (and sometimes criticized) for the way each movie he directs feels like a cocktail of different older movies blended into something that ends up feeling unique. While it’s hard to say how many films he has referenced,this listby a Letterboxd user suggests it’s at least 500, and who knows how many truly obscure movies he’s referenced in ways viewers haven’t even picked up on yet....

Dark Windsisone ofthe best shows on TV right now. Season 4 is currently in production, and the series offers a refreshing and innovative look at police work and the customs and traditions of the Navajo people (Diné originally).Dark Windswas based onTony Hillerman’s novel seriesLeaphorn & Chee, whereJoe Leaphorn and Jim Chee are the protagonists and Navajo Tribal Police officers. Leaphorn is portrayed byZahn McClarnon, an acting force whose career has been silently but steadily moving up, while Chee is portrayed by the fresh but experiencedKiowa Gordon....

If you haven’t noticed yet, the streaming wars are upon us. Netflix has shelled out forShonda RhimesandRyan Murphy. Amazon has locked upNicole Kidman,Jordan PeeleandBarry Jenkins. Apple has several talent deals as well (who needs Siri when you’ve got Oprah!), and now it has signed a multi-year deal withA24, which will produce a slate of films for the tech giant, it was announced Wednesday. The strategic partnership comes on the heels ofrecent rumorsthat Apple was considering buying an indie studio, with A24 (a prime acquisition target) believed to be at the top of their list....

In the final season of the ABC seriesMarvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg) and the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. find themselves stranded in 1931 New York City, where they must work together to discover and fully understand their mission. If they fail that mission, at any point, not only could it affect their present, but it could also mean disaster for the past and future of the world. While the actors are saying goodbye to their characters, Collider got on the phone to chat 1-on-1 with actorHenry Simmonsabout the big changes the show made, over its seven-season run, his character Mack’s own personal journey, the incredible work the costume department did in the final season, what his first day on the show was like, what he’s enjoyed about the Mack-Coulson dynamic, getting to see some familiar faces return, the incredible prop he gets to have as a memento, and whether he thinks fans of the show will be satisfied with its ending....

Andrei Tarkovskymay have only had 11 directorial credits throughout his career, but he still has a legacy as one of the best and most influential filmmakers in world cinema history. His films have a look and feel to them that’s distinct from anyone other director’s work to the point where much of the time, it’s easy to see a single clip from anything he directed and recognize it straight away as a film directed by Andrei Tarkovsky....

Pursuing an artistic career in your mid to late 20s can be alonely, alienating, and painful endeavor. Usually, this is regarded as a transitional time in one’s life, when people trade in the idealistic fantasies of their future that they may still be holding on to from their youth in exchange fora more realistic and grounded approachto the next stage of life.Dreams are often left in the rearview mirror, with people instead opting for more sensible job and lifestyle choices as they prepare for their 30s....

Tyler James Williamshas definitely become more of a household name after taking on the role of Gregory Eddie on ABC’s hit comedy,Abbott Elementary.He won a Golden Globefor his work on the series andhas nabbed three Emmy nominationsso far.Long before his success onAbbott Elementary, however, Williams had already begun carving out an impressive career for himself. As a youngster, he starred in the sitcomEverybody Hates Chris, and laterwent on to appear as Noahin the AMC zombie show,The Walking Dead....

Disney’s live-action remake of the studio’s first animated feature,Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, has beenbombarded with controversyfrom the very start. With such a legendary reputation to follow, it’s no surprise loyal fans would have lots to say about the major changes from the beloved classic. Live-action adaptations can often miss the mark and fail to recreate the magic and awe of the animated original. This is especially so forSnow White and the Seven Dwarfsas it maintains legendary status as Disney’s first-ever animated feature....

Actor, writer, comedian, and directorBill Hadernever thought he’d be able to break into show business. In an extendedchat with Collider, Hader talked about what it was like growing up in Tulsa, Oklahoma and being so far removed from the entertainment hotspots in New York and Los Angeles. When he wasn’t studying films and reading about directing and writing, the self-proclaimed “movie nerd” could be found spending time with his sisters, mother, and grandmother, or hanging out at his father’s Oklahoma stand-up shows, a hobby he had in between his real job as a truck driver....

Back in May last year, it was announced thatNo Time to DiestarBilly Magnussenwould bemaking his journey into the world of directingwith his first feature project,The Ridge. Featuring a strong trio including hisGame NightandReunionco-starsLamorne MorrisandChace CrawfordalongsideJordan Firstman, the film is a survival thriller set in the Wyoming mountains where a trip to a bachelor party turns into a fight to stay alive against the rugged terrain. Since the initial announcement of the title and its cast, however, there’s been little word about the status of filming or when it could be released....

In Season 2 of the hit NBC seriesBlindspot, Jane Doe (Jaimie Alexander) is brought back in to the FBI to help the team who’s been deciphering the coded tattoos covering her body in uncovering an ever-widening web of conspiracy and corruption. And as the truth behind her real identity and the identity of the people who sent her to the FBI in the first place reveals itself, the team must work together to discover their true motives and stop them....