Umma Review: Sandra Oh Takes on the Vengeful Spirit of Her Mother

In her feature debut, DirectorIris K. ShimcastsSandra Ohas the lead of her eerie ghost story titledUmma(the Korean word for ‘mother’). Oh plays Amanda, a Korean immigrant who is raising her teenage daughter Chris (Fivel Stewart) on a rural farm away from the world. They work as beekeepers, harvesting the honey to sell as their main form of revenue. Chris and Amanda are as close as a mother and daughter could be, and all seems peaceful on their little farm....

June 3, 2025 · 5 min · 878 words · Christine Vega

Westworld Recap: “The Stray” — Remembering Your Pain

If you could forget all of the bad things that have happened to you, would you? Or would you rather live life with that pain, that pain that makes you human? This is one of the central thematic questions at the heart of “The Stray,”Westworld’s third and arguably least successful episode so far. (Note: It was still agreatepisode of television, just not quite as engrossing as the first two installments. I’m ready for this show to pull the trigger, as they say....

June 3, 2025 · 7 min · 1384 words · Kyle Arellano

We’ll Never See 'Dune Part Two's Deleted Scenes, But What’s in Them?

Thehighest-grossing film of 2024 so far,Dune: Part Two, is a masterful, cinematic feat, and fans of thesci-fi epiccan hardly wait for the next confirmed adaption,Dune: Messiah. Standing at 2 hours and 46 minutes, the second installment, which starsFlorence Pugh,Zendaya,Javier Bardem,Josh Brolin, andTimothée Chalamet, outshines its predecessor with another explosive experience that ends on a nail-biting cliffhanger. But just when you thought the movie couldn’t be any grander, the deleted scenes say otherwise....

June 3, 2025 · 5 min · 978 words · Kelly Clarke

What Is a Dongle Used For?

A dongle is a small device that plugs into a computer or other gadget.It adds new features or makes things work better.Dongles can do many jobs. Some give computers Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Others let you use special software or play games. Dongles are easy to use. Just plug them in and they work. They’re small so you can take them anywhere. This makes them great for people who travel or use different computers....

June 3, 2025 · 5 min · 892 words · Todd Johnson

Why Mission: Impossible Is the Best Franchise

It’s no secret that franchises rule the roost in Hollywood. Of 2018’s top 10 films at the box office, only two aren’t part of an existing franchise—and one of those two alreadyhas a sequel in the works. It makes sense. If a studio is going to spend $200 million on a movie, it’s a safer bet to put that money into a piece of IP that’s already proven popular with audiences rather than gamble on an original property....

June 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1089 words · Daniel Berg

Why the Harry Potter Movies Comfort Even When Adults Disappoint

I can’t stop watchingHarry Potter. This isn’t a new phenomenon. Ever since I caught up toJ.K. Rowling’s brilliant book series (far too late, I might add), immersing myself into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter courtesy of the eight-film franchise has been a frequent staple of my viewing habits. But recently, throwing onHarry Potterhas become something of a self-care act, and it’s only as I’ve gotten older that I’ve realized why it resonates so deeply....

June 3, 2025 · 7 min · 1394 words · Barbara Black

Wonder Woman's Worldwide Box Office Crosses $800 Million

This past weekend,Wonder Womancrossed $800 million at the worldwide box office. The only film that has made more is Disney’sBeauty and the Beast. While it’s still trailing a bit behind the worldwide total ofBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice($873.3 million worldwide), it has far surpassedMan of Steel($668 million worldwide) andSuicide Squad($745.6 million worldwide). The film’s success shows that there’s definitely a market for new DC superhero movies if they’re well made....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Katherine Bass

You Season 4 Episode 3 Recap: No Use Pointing Fingers

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Season 4, Episode 3 of You.Season 4 ofYouboldly changes the series formula by turning Joe (Penn Badgley) into the new target of an obsessive serial killer. After Love’s (Victoria Pedretti) tragic demiseat the end of Season 3,Youwas in dire need of bringing someone new to keep Joe on his toes, and by Season 4, Episode 3, it’s clear this new killer is the best when it comes to stalking....

June 3, 2025 · 7 min · 1451 words · Jennifer Summers

‘Interstellar’ Is Actually a Horror Movie

FromdirectorChristopher Nolan, there is a darkness toInterstellar(2014). It doesn’t fully embrace the horror genre, but it includes elements that once you see it, you’re able to’t forget it.Matt Damonplays the loneliest man in a foreign galaxy, having succumbed to the isolation of his personal, cold hell. A crucial bond between a father and child can span light-years, and during a major set-piece, resemble a classic supernatural movie. At a meeting with NASA, Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) must state how he found their hidden headquarters, answering, “Look, it’s kind of hard to explain....

June 3, 2025 · 8 min · 1626 words · Darlene Torres

‘Longing’ Sneak Peek

Untangling a web of lies and trying to learn more about his deceased son,Richard Gere’s Daniel sits down with his child’s best friend, Mikey (Wayne Burns) in an exclusive to Collider sneak peek forLonging. Not certain what to ask, the pressure is quickly taken off Daniel’s shoulders as Mikey divulges information about the son that Daniel never met. Surprised to find out that Allen (Tomaso Sanelli) was a gifted pianist, a smile comes over Daniel’s face with every new fact that Mikey tosses his way....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Bryan Barker

‘Love Is Blind’ Season 8's Sarah Was Right to Leave Ben at the Alter

Reality dating shows often test the limits of compatibility, and Netflix’sLove Is Blindis no exception. Season 8 introduced viewers toSara CartonandBen Mezzenga, a couple whose love story seemed promising at first but was ultimately doomed by fundamental differences. While they shared a strong initial connection, their core values, personal beliefs, and communication struggles made it clear that a lasting relationship between them was unlikely. They hit it off in the pods, bonding over shared aspirations and mutual attraction....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 624 words · David Morales

"I Had the Reverse Midas Touch" — Tim Blake Nelson Teases The Leader's Comic-Accurate Return in 'Captain America: Brave New World'

Despite numerous re-shoots and delays,Captain America: Brave New Worldis amongthe most highly anticipated movies of 2025. TheJuliusOnah-directed movie will finally introduce Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) as Captain America on the big screen some five years after Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) passed him the shield inAvengers: Endgame. The movie will not only take the grand MCU forward with its grounded espionage story but will also bring some stories from the past full circle, as numerous characters fromThe Incredible Hulkmovie will return....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 506 words · Anthony Morse

"We're Both Fascinated With Serial Killers": 'The Hunting Party' Co-Showrunners Dissect the Birth of the Procedural

After countless months of eager anticipation,The Hunting Partyfinally made its debut on NBC with an explosive pilot that introducedMelissa Roxburgh as FBI Special Agent Rebecca “Bex” Henderson. Fans still have a long way to go with the series, as it’s expected to end its first chapter later in April with Episode 10. In the meantime, you’re able to get a look behind the scenes of the procedural thanks to co-showrunnersJJ BaileyandJake Coburn’s insightful chat with Collider’sSamantha Coleyand other journalists during a visit to the set....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Kevin Gilbert