'The Protector' Trailer Brings Marguerite Moreau to a Post-Apocalyptic Wasteland [Exclusive]

The Protectoris the newest film from directorRaul Gasteazoro, who also wrote and produced it. The new film is set to show an exciting new look into a post-apocalyptic future where trying to fight for freshwater is the only way to survive. The cast includesMarguerite Moreau,Graham Greene, Jade Tailor, and more! In an exclusive new trailer released by Collider, we get to see what Gasteazoro has in store for us. The trailer begins by saying that the “West is once again wild” as we see people fighting for resources, determined to survive....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Brittney Jones

10 Best Musicals of All Time, According to the AFI

Musicals have been around since the dawn of talkies. The colorful and energetic genre reached its undisputed height during Hollywood’s Golden Age, with many of American cinema’s most timeless and iconic musicals coming out between 1930 and 1950. Still, the genre survived and kept on thriving, with many worthy musicals coming out during the New Hollywood and modern eras. As part of its annual celebration of cinema, the American Film Institute named its 25 best musicals in 2006....

August 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1271 words · Ian Obrien

10 Greatest Bruce Springsteen Songs Ever, Ranked

Bruce Springsteenhas been at it for a while, you know. Like, one almost wants to say he’s been around forever, which isn’t technically true,but his earliest albums did come out in the early 1970s, and he’s still playing live as of the 2020s, so it’s been more than half a century. Popular music has obviously shifted and evolved over that time, but something about Springsteen’s sincere, moving, and approachable approach to rock remains eternally stirring....

August 13, 2025 · 10 min · 1931 words · Amber Williamson

10 Most Visually Stunning War Movies, Ranked

War is arguably the most powerful genre in cinema. While movies are designed to entertain at a fundamental level,they can also offer commentary and perspective on real-world issues. Whether current or historical, films can provide education and insight into the horrors of war in ways that no other forms of media can. Movies likeAll Quiet on the Western FrontandCome and Seeprofoundly impacted audiences, contextualizing war and opening a discussion on its futility....

August 13, 2025 · 8 min · 1652 words · Alyssa Osborne

10 Scariest Classic Horror Movies, Ranked

Most movie fans enjoy a good scare every now and then and whether you prefer a knife-wielding killer who chases after teenagers or a classic Gothic-style ghost story, there’s usually always a suitable scary movie for all kinds of cinephiles. While some film fans might prefer a more modern taste in scary movies for their spooky season, there are plenty of classic movies, such asPsycho,The Night of the Hunter, andThe Haunting, that incite just as much fear and anxiety as more recent titles....

August 13, 2025 · 12 min · 2444 words · Robert Alexander

10 Similarities Between Ellie Williams and Carl Grimes

Content Warning: This article contains spoilers for the shows The Last of Us and The Walking Dead.For eight of the show’s 11 seasons,Chandler Riggsportrayed Carl Grimes onThe Walking Dead, the young but brave son of Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) who fought for a better future until his dying day. On the latest zombie horror phenomenon,The Last of Us, fans easily compare the lead character Joel (Pedro Pascal) to Rick, but it’s just as easy to compare Ellie (Bella Ramsey) to Carl....

August 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1299 words · Jason Perry

2021 Oscars Loosening Zoom Restrictions After Backlash

After facing backlash from its in-person attendance requirement for the 93rd Oscars ceremony, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is reportedly altering its rules to allow remote participation. The Hollywood Reporterhas said that all nominees have been invited to participate in a Zoom call on Tuesday morning with the show’s producersSteven Soderbergh,Stacey SherandJesse Collins, where nominees will be given “updates about the show.” These updates are expected to include an option for nominees that aren’t able to make the show in Los Angeles....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Jennifer Mcpherson

7 'Partners-in-Crime' Movies To Watch With Your Best Friends

Whether getting into trouble, lending a helping hand, or just being a shoulder to cry on, best friends play a pivotal role in cinema and in real life. There are plenty of movies that are excellent examples of the power of friendship on a variety of levels. Having all been released in the last decade, these films span a variety of genres, ranging from action, to horror, to comedy. RELATED:15 Best Movie Trailer Needle Drops of the 21st Century The experience of sitting down with friends to experience a movie for the first time is one not easily replicated....

August 13, 2025 · 4 min · 778 words · Matthew Smith

Batwoman: Why Ruby Rose Left Before Season 2

Ruby Rosethrew a major Bat-bomb into the CW’s plans when sheopted not to returnforBatwomanahead of season 2. The star’s abrupt departure led to a healthy dose of speculation, including the possibility that an emergency surgery she underwent for two herniated discs was the reason for the split. However, a new report fromVarietyreveals something simpler, noting that Rose was “unhappy with the long hours required of her as the series lead, which led to friction on the set....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Nicole Salazar

Before ‘The Marvels,’ Nia DaCosta Helmed This Urban Legend Horror Movie

The MCU’s latest installment,The Marvels, is finally out. While there have been some divisive reviews, it serves as a reminder that Marvel movies, every now and then,can have a little fun with their plot. To celebrate its release, it’s worth looking back on the limited but wildly successful career of directorNia DaCosta. While she has only directed three feature films, not one is like the other. In 2018, she directed fellow MCU faceTessa Thompsonin the indie drama,Little Woods....

August 13, 2025 · 5 min · 922 words · Robert Swanson

Better Call Saul Season 4 Episode 10 Recap: The Game Is Rigged

Warning: Spoilers for the Better Call Saul Season 4 finale, “Winner,” are below. For most of its fourth season,Better Call Saulhas been three shows in one, yet all have reached the same conclusion. The thread through Jimmy and Kim’s story took the pair through the wake of Chuck’s death and Jimmy’s denial of his feelings, as well as Kim’s rise while Jimmy remains down. They’ve stayed together, and yet, there have been major cracks....

August 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1012 words · James Barker

Cobra Kai Season 5 Episode 1 Recap: Looking for Answers

Cobra Kaibegins its fifth season (and first pre-credits teaser) with a voiceover from villain Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) and a documentary-style fighting montage. Silver is explaining how he wants to expand Cobra Kai. His spiel is to appeal to a broad range of different people and promises to turn your kid into a warrior. We then see more training montages, kids in combat, and clips of state-of-the-art facilities. Overall, it gives the impression of a safe space....

August 13, 2025 · 8 min · 1645 words · Katie Sheppard

Colin Farrell Almost Redeems ‘True Detective’s Worst Season

It wouldn’t be an understatement to say that the first season ofTrue Detectivechanged television forever. While HBO had been creating groundbreaking dramatic programming ever sinceThe SopranosandThe Wire,True Detectiveapproached cinematic quality with its immersive filmmaking techniques and riveting mystery story. Part of theshow’s appeal was the novelty of seeing movie starslikeMatthew McConaugheyandWoody Harrelsonwork within the medium;whileTrue Detective’s second season was a major disappointment, it was certainly not due to the lack of star power....

August 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1004 words · Carol Chapman