After six seasons (with a seventh premiering by the time you’re reading this review),Charlie Brooker’sBlack Mirrorcould never be accused of doing the same thing twice. Even after making the jump over to Netflix for its third installment of episodes — which some viewers have argued led to a distinct dip in quality —the sci-fi anthology series has never run out of topics to tackle, and why would it? As technology has evolved, and society along with it (sometimes for the better, often for the worse), there’s no shortage of commentary to offer on humanity and how we choose to engage with each other through a digital screen....

Although the 21st century has seenthe emergence of many iconic sitcoms, few shows have earned as passionate of a following asCommunity. While a college-set comedy series about a group of unlikely friends didn’t necessarily seem like an original premise,Communityoften pushed the boundaries of the medium with its clever pop culture references, running gags, and subversive story structure. While the genius of the show’s writing is largely responsible for the series’ success,Communitywould be nothing without its ensemble; unfortunately, the series took a serious dip in quality when some of its longest-running cast members decided to depart the show to work on other projects....

Jacques Audiardhas never made two films alike, with each new endeavor a completely new exploration of entirely new genres and experiences. From making one of the greatest crime dramas of the 21st century withA Prophet, creating a Western dramedy inThe Sisters Brothers, or a unique take on the romantic drama withRust and Bone,Audiard always makes sure each film is unlike what you’ve seen from him before.While Audiard usually seems to latch onto a specific new genre and try to master it, his latest,Emilia Pérez, is arguably his most ambitious film so far, one that refuses to fit into a particular box, a musical drug cartel drama with a transgender affirmation story, all blended with a melodramatic telenovela style....

Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment have released a newGodzilla: King of the Monsterstrailer. The sequel to the 2014 American franchise relaunch comes fromTrick ‘r TreatandKrampusfilmmakerMichael Doughertyand starsStranger ThingsbreakoutMillie Bobby BrownalongsideVera FarmigaandKyle Chandlerin another city-stomping monster epic. This time the King of the Monsters is joined by some of his fellow iconic Kaiju including the hangar jet sized insectoid Mothra, the three-headed beast King Ghidorah, and the titanic Pteranodon Rodan. The followup will see the return of Monarch, the mysterious “crypto-zoological agency” introduced inGodzillaand the shared-universe prequelKong: Skull Island(which teased the arrival of Mothra & co....

There are certain actions that define lives and careers, and one must hope that when such a moment comes it’s a good, worthy action. For filmmaker and directorPeter Jackson, it was the decision to get involved withJ.R.R. Tolkienbooks. Jackson is best known for adapting Tolkien’s works into the esteemedThe Lord of the Ringsoriginal trilogy and all threeThe Hobbitmovies of the 2010s. While there are those who suggest that Jackson’s adaptation took the story incompletely different waysfrom the source material at times....

During Sundance 2016, Steve had a chance to chat with writer/directorTaika Waititiabout his new filmHunt for the Wilderpeople. Of course,the conversation eventually turnedto Waititi’s work on the upcoming Marvel film,Thor: Ragnarok. Waititi had recently said that, once he turns his attention to the third solo outing for the God of Thunder, he’ll likely punch up the jokes a bit in the otherwise dark script. But his most recent comments were focused on the more villainous characters, specificallyTom Hiddleston’sreturn as Loki, andCate Blanchett’srumored character, Hela....

Movie characters can be great role models,especially when it comes to parental figures. Previous generations' ideas of what a loving family looks like were probably shaped by films likeMary Poppins. For younger audiences,Harry Potter’s adoptive Hogwarts family likely played a similar role. With this in mind, Redditors recently got together onr/movies, the largest film subreddit, to discuss which film characters are the best father figures. From drama to comedy, animation to sci-fi, these are the most lovable dads in cinema....

Great directorial debuts aren’t common, butthey sure are a delightful surprise. Sometimes, though, it takes a second film for a director to really prove their worth, for them to show all the potential they have to offer cinema. RELATED:6 Stars We’d Like to See Make Directorial Debuts in the Next Decade ThinkWes Anderson’sRushmoreorChristopher Nolan’sMemento. These outstanding sophomore movies are as fresh, exciting, and bold as many great directors' debut is, and they show that second chances are always important....

If you’re not sold on DreamWorks Animation and Pearl Studio’s upcoming animated featureAbominable, we’ve got what could be the game changer right here. After the film celebrated its world premiere at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival, writer-directorJill Cultonand starsChloe Bennet,Albert TsaiandTenzing NorgayTrainorswung by the Collider Lounge for an interview, and their enthusiasm and passion for the project is incredibly infectious. Bennet leads the voice cast as Yi, a teenager who crosses paths with a young Yeti she dubs Everest....

If you’re asked to pick a defining movie monster of the 20th century, it’s going to be a toss-up betweenKing KongandGodzilla.Godzillamight be the King of the Monsters, and have more movies to his name, butKing Kongdoes have “King” right there in his name, and his first movie predated Godzilla’s first by just over 20 years. Both are awesome, admittedly, and could stomp all over any and all regular-sized monsters out there who became popular in the 20th century thanks to the medium of film (sorry,Dracula,Frankenstein,The Mummy, andThe Invisible Man… wherever you are)....

Themusic biopic, while having long grown stale and corporatized (such is the fate of all American art), can still potentially be fertile ground for the higher echelon of screen acting.Some of the greatest screen performances of all time have been as real-life musicians, likeJamie FoxxasRay CharlesorMarion CotillardasEdith Piaf. Even in the past few years, we’ve seen biopic performances that have boosted the profiles of the stars of today, likeTimothée Chalametimpressing everyone asBob DylanorAustin Butlerbecoming an overnight star asElvis Presley....

Adapted from the best-selling novel written byNeil Gaiman, the Starz seriesAmerican Godsis back for Season 2 and the battle between the Old Gods, or the traditional gods of mythological roots from around the world, and the New Gods, who reflect society’s modern devotions (i.e. money, technology, media, celebrity and drugs), is really heating up. And while Mr. World (Crispin Glover) plots revenge, Shadow (Ricky Whittle) and Wednesday (Ian McShane) attempt to get the Old Gods on board for all-out war....

The hugely successfulHotel Transylvaniafilms blend lovable monsters, humor and heart in a way that’s appealing to audiences of all ages, and you can now getHotel Transylvania 2on Blu-ray/DVD, featuring a variety of extras. In the sequel, directed byGenndy Tartakovsky, Drac (voiced byAdam Sandler) puts Mavis (voiced bySelena Gomez) and Johnny’s (voiced byAndy Samberg) son Dennis through “monster-in-training” boot camp to bring out his vampire side, all while the very old school Vlad (voiced byMel Brooks) pays the family a visit to the hotel, resulting in all sorts of monster mayhem....