Villains are arguably the most important part of a story. They often kickstart the action with their devious plans or, at the very least, keep it going so that the hero can have something to do. The new millennium has produced many incredible villains who have become outright icons,from Oscar-winning villainslikeHeath Ledger’s Joker andChristoph Waltz’s Hans Landa to blockbuster baddies likeHenry Cavill’s August Walker andCate Blanchett’s Hela. However,the 21st century has also delivered many overlooked antagonistswho don’t get half the recognition they deserve....

Actionmovies are a universal language; they’re meant to excite, raise the viewers' adrenaline, andmake the impossible feel possible and look very coolwhile it happens. The more high-octane a movie is, the more it gets accepted as an action staple, butJapanese action moviesare more than just that — they’re a creative blend of a meaningful story and badass choreographies. FromKinji FukasakutoTakashi Miike,plenty of Japanese directorsmade action’s greatest films, and though some have become quintessential to the genre, there are many other underrated Japanese action movies to watch....

From creator and executive producerTaylor Sheridan, Paramount+ series1923is a prequel that builds out more of the Dutton dynasty first established on-screen inYellowstone. The show takes place after the events of the previous prequel,1883, starringTim McGrawas James Dutton andFaith Hillas Margaret Dutton, which chronicled the story of the family’s journey West to settle in Montana and form the beginnings of what will become the Yellowstone Ranch. When1923begins, a new generation of the Dutton family has taken ownership of the Yellowstone — led by James' brother Jacob (Harrison Ford), his wife Cara (Helen Mirren), and James' surviving children, who are now running the ranch in his stead....

House, M.D.is one ofthe best medical dramas in television history, and an enormous reason why is because it’s so funny. From Dr. Gregory House’s (the sensationalHugh Laurie) shenanigans to all the characters' sharp dialogue, there are plenty of things to make fans laugh out loud throughout any given episode. It is hardly even necessary to watch any set of episodes in chronological order to enjoy the storylines, which often connect the medical case with the doctors' personal lives....

Typically, with network television, there is a clear-cut path towards an order of more episodes or cancellation. Most of the time, when May rolls around, networks have announced their fall schedules or mid-season orders. If your favorite show is missing from their schedule,it’s been cancelled. Every once in a while, a series will get saved and will be picked up by a streaming network. But in general, networks like to communicate fairly clearly about which shows they’re putting faith in, and whichones they’re giving the boot....

The LifetimedocuseriesaboutWendy Williamshas not had the best reputation. It has been called out forbeing a “gross invasion of her privacy"and Williams' team and family could not stop it even when they wanted to. It didn’t help that the docuseries also documented how Williams' manager,Will Shelbyfocused on a career comebackand not Williams' health in the seriesWhere Is Wendy Williams?Now, it seems, that the series is not over with rumors that more ofWhere Is Wendy Williamscoming our way....

“The time of vigilantes is coming to an end,” Samanda Watson declares near the end of tonight’s “Thanksgiving” episode ofArrow, and it’s not hard to see why she thinks so. Star City has passed anti-vigilante legislation. Cayden James seems poised to take out Team Arrow. And Samanda officially arrests Oliver for his murders as the Green Arrow. Could this be the end of Team Arrow and other vigilante teams like it?...

With Brigsby Bear now playing in theaters, he’s another look at my interview from Sundance. “Brigsby Bear Adventures is a children’s TV show produced for an audience of one: James (played by Kyle Mooney). When the show abruptly ends, James’s life changes forever, and he sets out to finish the story himself.” Shortly after the world premiere and before I’d seen the film I got to sit down with Mark Hamill, Kyle Mooney, Kevin Costello and Dave McCary for a really fun interview....

Circular has launched the Circular Ring 2, a cutting-edge smart ring that enhances ECG monitoring and features innovative sizing solutions, surpassing the Oura Ring. This device integrates advanced health-monitoring technologies with a user-friendly design, providing a comparable experience to high-end smartwatches. If it delivers as promised, it could transform the wearables market in 2025, making sophisticated heart health monitoring accessible and convenient through a daily-worn ring. Understanding the Ultrahuman Ring Air’s Heart Health Features How the Ring Works The Ultrahuman Ring Air, often referred to as the Circular Ring 2, uses photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors to measure heart rate and heart rate variability (HRV)....

Marsha Stephanie Blakehas worked with an incredibly long list of hugely talented individuals over the years on movies and shows likeWhen They See Us,LuceandOrange Is the New Black, just to name a few. But she’s also got an extensive amount of stage credits to her name and there was one in particular I was mighty eager to highlight on her upcoming edition ofCollider Ladies Night, the Off-Broadway production ofOthellothat also starredDaniel Craig,Rachel BrosnahanandDavid Oyelowo....

Every great auteur has one actor that they love to bring back with each project, a good luck charm, whether they’re the lead or just a small cameo.Akira KurosawahadToshirō Mifune,Martin Scorsesestill hasLeonardo DiCaprioandRobert DeNiro, andWes Andersonhas a Rolodex full of the same seven actors who make up 40% of his cast lists. With the recent updates about the casting ofWerwulfand the existence of yet anotherA Christmas Caroladaptation, it seems we can now say thatRobert EggersandWillem Dafoeare one of those pairings....

Happy Valentine’s Day, folks. If you’ve had enough of the lovely-dovey displays of affection, how about some “Naked Rancor”? Such is the title of the first trailer forFeud: Bette and Joan,Ryan Murphy’s latest FX anthology series. For the debut Season, Murphy takes on one of Hollywood’s most iconic rivalries, the infamous decades-long battle of the Divas betweenBette Davis(Susan Sarandon) andJoan Crawford(Jessica Lange). “For over half a century, they hated each other… and we loved them for it,” saysCatherine Zeta-Jones’Olivia De Havillandas she sets the scene for the notorious tinsel town feud born on the set of the 1962 horror classicWhatever Happened to Baby Jane?...

As the summer movie season comes to a close, audiences are turning out for one last good scare before it’s time to go back to school.Evil DeaddirectorFede Alvarez’s low-budget horror home invasion thrillerDon’t Breatheeasily won the box office on Friday with $10 million, which puts it on track for an impressive weekend haul in the range of $22 million (or more). The film cost just under $10 million to make, as Alvarez opted to craft an original and far less bloody horror pic for his follow-up to the much-anticipatedEvil Deadremake....