The Predator Review: The Hunt Is on and It's a Messy Mixed Bag

AShane BlackPredator movie. It sounded like a downright brilliant pairing but in the end,The Predatoris just a film teasing what could have been. There are sparks of Black’s humor and style lining up with the brutality and bite of the 1987 original quite well, but they are few and far between because the end product feels misguided, and like it’s been sliced and diced to the point of semi-incoherence. The movie kicks off with a Predator ship crash landing on earth....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 960 words · Wayne Suarez

This Classic ‘Simpsons’ Episode Takes a Direct Shot at “Superfans”

The Simsponsis often well known for episodes that wind uppredicting future events, but it also produces episodes that wind up being timeless. One of those episodes has come back into conversation, especially with the news that film studios are drafting “superfan focus groups” to help them with marketing upcoming film and TV projects. That episode is the Season 8 classic “The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show,“which alsocementedThe Simpsonsas the longest-running animated show in history— a feat it still holds to this day....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 1060 words · Lisa Martin

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Images Feature Frances McDormand

We at Collider are happy to debut a batch of exclusive new images from Fox Searchlight’s upcoming darkly comedic dramaThree Billboards Outisde Ebbing, Missouri. Written and directed byMartin McDonagh(In Bruges,Seven Psychopaths), the film stars Oscar-winnerFrances McDormandas a woman who, after months pass without movement towards finding her daughter’s killer, commissions three billboard signs leading into her small town that single out the town’s chief of police William Willoughby (Woody Harrelson)....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 254 words · Gloria Macias

To All the Boys I've Loved Before Sequel Gets a New Director

Netflix’s so-called Summer of Love was a big hit last year, but arguably the biggest breakout success of all was the charming rom-comTo All the Boys I’ve LovedBefore.No surprise then that Netflix is already putting together a sequel, but THR reports that the follow-up film is going to be missing a key element from the first film – directorSusan Johnson. TheTo All the Boys I’ve Loved Beforesequel is recruitingMichael Fimognari, who was the cinematographer on the first film, to direct the sequel....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Michael Wade

Tremors: Why the Characters Are Just As Good As the Monsters

Tremorsis the weirdly good, horror-comedy directed byRon Underwoodthat kicked off the 90s sweet n’ scary storytelling era. The film follows a group of people in the Nevada desert fleeing huge, people-eating sand monsters. It made a profit at the box office and was up that year, in 1990, against the heavyweightBorn on Fourth of July. What made the film successful at the time, and worth a rewatch, is the cunning strength and diversity of its ensemble cast....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 805 words · Johnny Gordon

Universal Monsters Universe Update from Chris Morgan

It’s been a couple of years now since Universal Picturesfirst announcedits intention to create an interconnected universe of Universal Monsters movies, to be spearheaded by writers/producersAlex Kurtzman(Star Trek) andChris Morgan(writer of the last sevenFast & Furiousmovies).The Mummyis first out of the gate, with Kurtzman directing that film, but Universal also assembled a writers room to come up with ideas/stories forThe Wolfman,The Invisible Man,Bride of Frankenstein,Van Helsing,Creature from the Black Lagoon, etc....

July 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1078 words · Gloria Curry

When Does Barnes and Noble’s Criterion Sale Start 2021?

Attention all cinephiles, the bi-annual Barnes and Noble 50% off Criterion sale is finally upon us! Running from October 29th to November 29th, all Criterion Blu-rays and DVDs will be 50% off at Barnes & Noble stores and their online website. The Barnes & Noble sale is a customer-favorite sales event that leads right into the holidays. Perfect timing to pick up a gift for a fellow movie lover or add a few favorites to your collection....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Timothy Gonzales

Yeah, the MCU Is Huge — But This Right Here Is All You Need To Remember Before You Watch ‘Thunderbolts*’

Misfits haven’t looked any better than what we’ve seen up to now fromThunderbolts*. TheJake Schreierfilm’sinteresting marketing strategyhas established clearly these people aren’t the Avengers—nor heroes to begin with. Although it’s a new team name in the MCU, you’ve already met the six anti-heroes (and their recruiter) before.This unlikely bunch is made up of characters from other franchises under the Marvel Studios umbrella.Knowing it might be difficult to be all caught up, here’s your guide to where you’ve last seen all these faces....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 754 words · Jessica Williams

Yet Another MCU Star Is Set to Return From the Dead for 'Avengers: Doomsday'

The MCU continues to bring the old gang back together, for better or worse.The Wrapexclusively reported thatChris Evanswill be returning forAvengers: Doomsday, reuniting him withRobert Downey Jr.and directorsAnthony and Joe Russofor the first time since Steve Rogers was given a sendoff in 2019’sAvengers: Endgame. There’s no word yet on whether he’ll be reprising his role as The First Avenger or if he’ll be returning in an entirely different capacity like his old co-star, who was revealed at San Diego Comic-Con earlier this yearto be playing the title role of Doctor Doom....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Angela Kelly

You Won't Believe Who Quentin Tarantino Originally Wanted to Cast in 'Inglourious Basterds'

Inglourious Basterdsis arguably one ofQuentin Tarantino’sbest films. The World War II-set action-drama (that is also funnier than most comedies) was a welcome return for the writer-director after his more explicit genre pieces,Kill BillandDeath Proof.Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt) and his group of soldiers taking on the Nazi regime with no mercy, combined with Jewish survivor Shosanna (Mélanie Laurent) literally using the power of film to take on Germany’s high command,had critics and audiences raving....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 865 words · Alicia Garcia

‘Daredevil’ Actress Reacts to Vanessa Fisk Recasting in ‘Born Again’

With shooting now underway on Disney+‘sDaredevil: Born Againseries, news of who will be returning from Netflix’sDaredevilcontinues to pour in.Charlie Coxfirst reprized his role as the show’s titular hero inSpider-Man: No Way Home, before appearing again in last year’sShe-Hulk: Attorney at Law. Now fans can expect to see him joined by returneesVincent D’Onofrio(who marked his return as The Kingpin in Disney+‘sHawkeye)andJon Bernthalas The Punisher. However, fans have been disappointed to learn that, among the continued debate of the original Netflix series’ place in the widerMarvel Cinematic Universecanon, not everyone will be reprising theirDaredevilroles....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Danielle Hampton

'Andor' Season 2 Release Date Announced at D23 Brazil

There’s been some superb news released today from D23 Brazil.AndorSeason 2is set to make its highly anticipated return to Disney+ August 01, 2025, continuing thegritty and complex story of Cassian Andor (Diego Luna)as he navigates the early days of the Rebel Alliance. Created byTony Gilroy,Andorhas been praised for its mature storytelling and grounded approach, offering a much-needed new perspective on theStar Warsgalaxy. The second season will take us even closer to the pivotal events ofRogue One: A Star Wars Story, which saw Cassian and the Rebel Alliance steal the plans for the Death Star....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Michael Orozco

'Seeking Mavis Beacon' Documentary Filmmakers Reveal Woman Behind Picture

In one of the more complex entries of this year’sSundance Film Festival, filmmakerJazmin Renée Jones’ “hybrid documentary,”Seeking Mavis Beacon, uses the education program to examine the digital realm and its consequences. The multilayered doc looks at the “anthropomorphization and the consumption of marginalized bodies in the tech industry,” as well, highlighting the truth behind one of the most influential Black women in tech. Hearing the title, the documentary first poses the question: whoisMavis Beacon?...

July 8, 2025 · 17 min · 3549 words · Andrea Meyers