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The immense success ofLaw & Order: SVUand the ensuing iconic standing of Detective Elliot Stabler have ensured thatChristopher Melonihas cemented himself as one of the most recognizable figures of the small screen. However, the actor’s filmography expands far beyond the hit crime series, with Meloni appearing in everything from cult comedy classics to major cinematic blockbusters. A defining characteristic of Meloni’s career has been his eagerness to take on challenging roles, bringing great humanity to complicated characters, be it with his dramatic punch or his natural knack for comedic timing....

For all intents and purposes, the ’90s were a widely top-notch decade when it came to comedy filmmaking, with a wide array of memorable and iconic films to choose from. From massive blockbuster hits likeJerry MaguireandThere’s Something About Maryto beloved cult classics likeOffice SpaceandDazed and Confused, there is no shortage of exceptional ’90s comedy films. However, the decade was far from perfect when it came to humor, withseveral ’90s comedies completely failing at making audiences laugh....

There are few elements as imperative to a great story as a truly fantastic villain. However, villains can come in many different forms, from the so bad they’re good type—likeHeath Ledger’s the Joker orChristoph Waltz’s Han Landa—to the misunderstood antagonists who intrigue viewers with their shady morality and their complexity, likeBlade Runner’s Roy Batty (Rutger Hauer). Sometimes, though, it is just nice to have a big bad who is oh so good at being evil....

Just yesterday we were teased with the first image from the upcoming Hulu series11/22/63, based on theStephen Kingnovel, and the streaming service wasted no time in providing us with even more photos from the production. Though Hulu is calling it a 9-hour limited-series event, we’ve learned from enough “limited series” at this point (particularly ones regarding Stephen King material) that it means nothing. If it’s popular, it’ll continue. If it’s not, it was always a miniseries....

Read update This article contains references to real cases with disturbing themes including child abuse, sexual assault, violence and murder. When it comes to seeking inspiration for storylines, TV shows likeLaw and Order: SVUandCriminal Mindshave mastered the art of reworking real-life cases into fictional storylines. For audiences, knowing that beneath the acting and scripts, a real person lived these events makes their viewing experience that much more troubling, and often leads to hours scouring Wikipedia....

One of the most exciting filmmaking talents to come out of Mexico in the 21st century has beenAlejandro González Iñárritu. He had an incredible surge in his career during the 2010s directing two of the decade’s best films, two films that showed his ability to craft both brazenly original and startlingly brutal stories: 2014’sBirdmanand 2015’sThe Revenant(both of which took home multipleAcademy Awards). While these two films may have garnered him more mainstream attention, before them, he had already had a storied career, with highly acclaimed outings like21 GramsandBabel....

Primetime Emmy-winnerAlexander Skarsgårdis set to star inThe Pack, an upcoming psychological thriller, according to an exclusive report viaDeadline. Along with starring in the film, he will also serve as a director for the project, with production expected to commence in March. With the acclaimed actor attached to the upcoming film in his feature-length directorial debut, it could be interesting to see what style he could bring to the genre. Additionally,Florence Pugh, who recently starred inDon’t Worry Darling, will also star in the film alongside Skarsgård in an undisclosed role....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Season 1 of Andor.InRogue One, directed byGareth Edwards, one of the most emotional scenes centers around Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) watching a pre-recorded hologram of her father, Galen Erso (Mads Mikkelsen) who reveals that he has “laid the groundwork of [his] revenge” on the Empire. Jyn learns that through her father’s revenge, he has also sacrificed himself for a cause that he believes will one day liberate the galaxy — the Rebellion....

All that gangly dancing around Atlanta inBaby Driverhas paid off big-time forAnsel Elgort, who has been cast inSteven Spielberg’s remake of theStephen Sondheimmusical,West Side Story.Varietyreports that Elgort will take on the role of Tony, former member of the Jets who falls in love with Maria, younger sister of rival gang leader Bernardo. Much knife-fighting and pirouetting ensue. Spielberg has been trying to find time for the musical for years now, flip-flopping his focus between the remake script by Oscar-nomineeTony KushnerandIndiana Jones 5....

Incredibly, we’ve been watchingHenry Cavillin movies and TV shows for nearly 20 years. The square-jawed star’s first role was in the 2001 movieLaguna. As of September 23, his most recent role will be in Netflix’sEnola Holmes, which also starsMillie Bobby BrownandSam Claflin. FromLagunatoEnola, Cavill has racked up 26 on-screen credits, with 19 of those consisting of his work in movies. Beyond those stats, it’s the shape of Cavill’s career that also intrigues....

Born Adam Spiegel in New York City,Spike Jonze(who got that name from a BMX bike store owner, of course) has carved himself out quite the eclectic career and purview as a filmmaker. Jonze springboarded his interest in extreme sports to an early career directing and photographing unique skateboarding videos. From there, Jonze pivoted to becoming a prolific, in demand, and acclaimed music video director, crafting iconic videos forWeezer,ThePharcyde,Fatboy Slim, and many more....

Last week, the #ColliderNightmares crew of Perri Nemiroff and Mark Reilly were able to sit down for an exclusive interview with writer-directorMickey Keatingand starAshley Bell, to talk a bit about their latest movie from IFC Midnight:Carnage Park. Carnage Park is a well made throwback to 1970’s grindhouse cinema, whichfollows a surviving bank robber played byJames Landry Hébertalong with his kidnapping victim, played by Ashley Bell. Aftera botched bank robbery, the two become the prey of a crazed sniper and Vietnam vet, played byPat Healy; who has built a giant prison out of an uninhabited expanse of California desert....

There’s a new animated series on the block and … it’s kind of hard to explain. From Amazon Studios and creatorsMike OwensandShadi PetoskycomesDanger & Eggs, a new fast-paced comedy series available on Amazon today; the 13-episode first season, featuring 25 segments altogether, can be streamed through Amazon Prime Video. They’re perfect, bite-sized morsels fit for either snacking or binging, and fans of shows likeAdventure TimeandSteven Universewill find a lot to enjoy here....