This Underrated Hugh Grant Rom-Com Is One of His Best

With a career spanning nearly four decades, people can’t seem to get enough ofHugh Grant. FromBridget Jones' DiarytoSense and Sensibility, Grant demonstrates such range in his choice of projects and never shies away from a role that’s different or challenging. But lest we forget that it was his 90s and 2000s rom-coms that helped shape the genre as a whole and establish Grant as a household heartthrob. Still, it seems that some of his best works from this period have beenunjustly forgotten....

August 26, 2025 · 7 min · 1336 words · Alejandro Carroll

This Vengeful, Forgotten Spaghetti Western Starring a Genre Icon Is the Perfect Follow-Up to Clint Eastwood's Dollars Trilogy

If you loveThe Dollars Trilogy, and especiallyLee Van Cleef’s role as a Western black hat, then you ought to check out his most notable horse opera as a leading man,Death Rides a Horse. The Italian-made Spaghetti Western — penned byThe Good, the Bad, and the UglyscribeLuciano Vincenzoni— was released in 1967 and follows a young gunfighter named Bill Meceita (John Phillip Law) who is hell-bent on killing the men who murdered his family....

August 26, 2025 · 4 min · 771 words · Janet Thompson

Toy Story 3, Coco Director Lee Unkrich Is Leaving Pixar

A Pixar veteran is leaving the animation powerhouse.Lee Unkrich, who first arrived at Pixar Animation Studios as they were making what would turn out to be a game-changing film calledToy Story, informed employees at Pixar on Friday that he would be leaving the studio after 25 years. PerTHR, here’s what Unkrich had to say about his decision: “I’m not leaving to make films at another studio; instead, I look forward to spending much-needed time with my family and pursuing interests that have long been back-burnered....

August 26, 2025 · 3 min · 519 words · Joshua Lewis

WandaVision: Elizabeth Olsen on New Version of Wanda & Use of Tension

[Editor’s note: The following containsspoilersfor WandaVision, Episode 2] We’ve already shared a handful of clips fromElizabeth Olsen’s episode ofCollider Ladies Nightthat might function as valuable clues to help piece together exactly what’s going on inWandaVision. She highlighted that Wanda is a“blank slate” and not a “clean slate”at the very start of the show, and then of course there was that tease thatWanda’s Sokovian accentisn’t gone after all, but we’ve got one more for you that feels worth considering while formulating theories early on in the show’s run....

August 26, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Kristin Jones

War Machine: New Trailer Has Brad Pitt in a Military Quagmire

Netflix has released a newWar Machinetrailer. Directed byDavid Michôd(Animal Kingdom), the movie is based on the bookThe Operators: The Wild & Terrifying Inside Story of America’s War in Afghanistan, and starsBrad Pittas decorated U.S. general Gen. Glenn McMahon (based on Gen. Stanley McChrystal) whose ultra-confidence was cut down by a journalist’s exposé. As you can see from the trailer, the movie is really leaning into the absurdity of not just war, but the complications of trying to build a coalition and the politics required....

August 26, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Michael Myers

What Happens If You Send A Text To A Phone That Is Turned Off?

It’s normal to feel anxious about whether someone has received your text. We often wait for a “read” notification or a reply after sending a message. But what happens if the person’s phone is off? When you send a text and their phone is turned off, the message won’t be delivered right away. Instead, it is saved by the network and delivered when their phone is back on. Understanding how this works can reduce your worries about texting someone with a turned-off phone....

August 26, 2025 · 8 min · 1599 words · Julie Miller

Who Is Kang the Conqueror? Ant-Man 3 Villain Could Lead to Fantastic 4

The events ofAvengers: Endgameleft the Marvel Cinematic Universe without a Big Bad, ending with Thanos self-owning himself and his entire army into dust. However, Thanos’ death was only the end to the “Infinity Saga” era of the MCU, which consisted of the first three phases. Phases 4, 5, and 6 will chronicle the “Multiverse Saga,” as the heroes attempt to survive amidst dueling timelines and warped realities. While Phase 4 wrapped up withThe Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Speciallast year, Phase 5 is set to kick off with a bang when the new “big bad” Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors) faces off with Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) inAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania....

August 26, 2025 · 4 min · 848 words · Joseph Hernandez

Without This Silent Short, We Probably Wouldn’t Have Sci-Fi Films

Even if you haven’t seenA Trip to the Moon(Le voyage dans la lune), you’ve likely seen the image that’s come to represent it. A man’s tortured faceis embedded in the moon’s surface, one eye gouged out by the arrival of a squat, heavy rocket ship. It’s as beautiful as it is disturbing — and it’s from one of the most influential science fiction films ever made. (By some accounts, also the first....

August 26, 2025 · 5 min · 1019 words · Kevin Reed

Yellowstone: Cole Hauser, Gil Birmingham and Danny Huston on Taylor Sheridan’s New Series

With the ten-part seriesYellowstonenow airing on the Paramount Network (formerly SpikeTV) on Wednesday nights, I recently sat down with actorsCole Hauser,Gil BirminghamandDanny Hustonto talk about making Oscar-nominated screenwriterTaylor Sheridan’s(Wind River,Hell or High WaterandSicario) first TV series. If you aren’t familiar with the show, the series follows the violent world of the Dutton family, who control the largest contiguous ranch in the United States. Led by their patriarch John Dutton (Kevin Costner), the family defends their property against constant attack by land developers, an Indian reservation along its borders, and America’s first National Park....

August 26, 2025 · 1 min · 209 words · Kevin Ellis

’Salem’s Lot’s Director Wanted To Return to Classic Vampire Roots

[Editor’s note: The following contains major spoilers for Salem’s Lot.] The Max original filmSalem’s Lot, the latest adaptation ofStephen King’s bestselling novel, follows author Ben Mears (Lewis Pullman) as he returns to Jerusalem’s Lot, drawn home for inspiration for his next book. After the arrival of master vampire Kurt Barlow (Alexander Ward) and his human familiar Richard Straker (Pilou Asbæk), Ben realizes something isn’t right. As the townspeople are preyed upon and turned into vampires, the author teams up with longtime resident Susan (Makenzie Leigh), high school English teacher Matthew Burke (Bill Camp), Dr....

August 26, 2025 · 11 min · 2138 words · Dr. Thomas Ruiz MD

'Euphoria' Stars Share Emotional Tributes to Angus Cloud

If you or someone you love is struggling with mental health, the988 Lifelineis available 24/7.Angus Cloudhas passed away at the young age of twenty-five. The actor was best known around the world for his role inEuphoria, where he played Fezco O’Neill. In the wake of the recent announcement of his passing, members of the cast and crew of theHBOtelevision series have expressed their condolences on social media, remembering their good friend while being shocked by the unfortunate news....

August 25, 2025 · 4 min · 784 words · Alyssa Carroll

'The Acolyte' Episode 4 Easter Eggs

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for The Acolyte Episode 4. The Acolyte, the latestStar Warsseries, brings us to the High Republic era for the first time in live-action. After last week’s flashback episode, which fleshed out the backstories of a young Osha (Lauren Brady) and Mae (Leah Brady),The Acolyte’s fourth episode returns to “present day” and rejoins us with Osha and Mae (both played byAmandla Stenberg) as theyinch closer toward a true reunion....

August 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1088 words · Jasmine Zamora

'The Marvels' Global Box Office Continues to Underperform

The challenges persist forThe Marvelsat theworldwide box office, as the movie has failed yet again to even reach the $200 million mark. The film’s poor reception from critics and audiences didn’t help, even if the negative response wasn’t necessarily warranted. This is not solely a reflection of the movie’s quality but indicates a growing weariness towardssuperhero and Marvel films, possibly influenced by shifting consumer preferences but also represents a change in habits and an over-dependence on needing to know too much about afranchise for casual viewers to care about....

August 25, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Jared Torres