TV Performer of the Week: Kirsten Dunst, Fargo

Like many TV Performers of the Week,Kirsten Dunstmanages to make herself stand out as an essential part of a show already filled to the brim with excellence. Though I had my reservations and, frankly, a dislike regardingFargoSeason 1, one of the things that has made Season 2 so great is how its characters — though all of them besides the Solversons are corrupt in some way — are all so complexly empathetic....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 953 words · Mr. William Schultz

Unbelievable Review: A Stunning, Sensitive True Crime Series from Netflix

Content Warning: This post contains references to and descriptions of sexual assault and rape. In the early hours of a March morning in 2008, an 18-year-old woman in Lynnwood, Washington, was awakened by a stranger in her apartment. Holding her at knifepoint, he tied her up, raped her for hours, photographed her, and said that if she went to the police, he would post the photographs online. Then he left....

July 30, 2025 · 9 min · 1796 words · Carl Gonzalez

Walking Dead: Andrew Lincoln on Rick Grimes' Future

Mega-spoilersahead for folks who aren’t caught up on the latest episode of AMC’sThe Walking Dead. Andrew Lincolnhas been a major part ofThe Walking Deadsince the very beginning of the hit AMC drama. His name is now synonymous with that of fictional sheriff Rick Grimes and just as integral to the success of the franchise as its creatorsRobert KirkmanandTony Moore. Now, asCollider originally reported exclusively back in May, Lincoln has indeed departed the post-apocalyptic survival show … but it is not the end of Rick Grimes, nor is it the end of Lincoln’s portrayal of the character....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 1056 words · Michael Oliver

We Love Action, but Anime Really Needs To Explore These 10 Genres More

Many fans confuse the four primaryanimedemographics (shōnen, seinen, shojo, and josei) for genres, but they are simply describing the age group for which the shows are intended. However, anime has countless popular genres, likeactionand Isekai, delivering stand-out shows such asOne PieceandKonosuba. But these are some of the most oversaturated genres since it is what’s popular. As fans opt for these genres, too many other titles go under the radar since they aren’t mainstream....

July 30, 2025 · 8 min · 1518 words · Dr. Paul Williams

Why 'Succession' Season 4's Election Night Episode Is So Upsetting

AsSuccessionreaches the home stretch of its final season, the stakes and dramatic tension of the characters and the future of their careers and personal lives have shown no signs of easing. Between a milieu of combative business showdowns and the unexpected death of Logan Roy (Brian Cox) that still lingers around the entire series, no one should be surprised by any outcome. For all anyone knows, Cousin Greg (Nicholas Braun) will end up on top after the dust settles between the Roy siblings and their counterparts....

July 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1148 words · Brenda Clayton

Why Mary Elizabeth Winstead Turned Down an Audition for Mean Girls

We’ve got a brand new episode ofCollider Ladies Nightcoming your way next week featuringGemini ManstarMary Elizabeth Winstead. If you’ve watched earlier episodes of the show, likethe onewithJillian Bellor maybethis onewithJessie Buckley, you know that there’s a lot of talk about the specific upcoming release, but we also hit a wide range of topics and in Winstead’s case, that included talking a bit about opportunities she chose to pass on. Turns out, her answer happens to be perfect to share today -Mean Girlsday!...

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Alan Hartman

Why Trick 'r Treat Is My Favorite Halloween Movie

I watcha lotof horror movies, whether it’s Halloween or not. It’s my genre of choice so I’m extremely guilty of watching and re-watching favorites likeScream,The Mist,Poltergeist,The Descent,A Nightmare on Elm StreetandThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre, just to name a select few. Any movie with bumps in the night, creatures and/or serial killers can be branded a Halloween-appropriate film, but because my days are filled with blood and guts year-round, on the holiday, I like to go with one of the best Halloween-themed films out there,Michael Dougherty’sTrick ‘r Treat....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 720 words · Molly Castaneda

Why ‘The Masked Singer’ Is Worth Every Bit of Buzz

The Masked Singer,an extremely popular competition show since first airing back in 2019, has brought joy, laughs, and excitement to its viewers. The entire premise of the show is for celebrities of every sort; singers, actors, dancers, athletes, and more to compete in a singing competition, with a twist. Each individual contestant performs in a unique custom-designed costume, and the judges, as well as the viewers at home, have to guess who is under the mask....

July 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1201 words · Jordan Brown

‘Sinners’ Takes a Bite out of ‘Top Gun’ at the Domestic Box Office

Sinnersis set to enter its fourth full weekend in theaters soon, but the vampire horror film from directorRyan Coogleris showing no signs of slowing down at the box office.Sinnershas started the week strong by adding another $7 million to its domestic total in the first two days, which has helped it reach aglobal haul of $187 million. This is enough to push it past the originalTop Gun, which grossed $180 million at the domestic box office back in 1986....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Mary Johnson

‘The Twilight Zone’ Was Rod Serling’s Answer to Censorship

The genesis of a TV series can be found almost anywhere.Sherwood SchwartzcreatedThe Brady Bunchtospeak to the growing number of blended familiesat the tail end of the 1960s. The concept ofThe Good Place, summed up by Michael (Ted Danson) in Season 1 when he states “This is the Good Place, we don’t put people in jail. It’s just a room, where you have been put, as a form of punishment, and from which there isno exit....

July 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1216 words · Mr. Adrian Davis

‘The Zone of Interest’ Ending Explained: Jonathan Glazer Reckons With Evil’s Legacy

Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for ‘The Zone of Interest’ With over twenty years in the industry,Jonathan Glazerhas only directed four feature films. He is a filmmaker who is dedicated to a singular vision, not rushing his work, and ensuring that any movie he takes on is one worth watching. His most recent film,The Zone of Interest, was released this past year byA24, garnering critical acclaim andfive Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, and perhaps most vitally, Best Sound....

July 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1157 words · Anthony Thomas

'9-1-1' Will Never Be Able To Top Its Biggest Disaster

There have been countless disasters on9-1-1throughout its seven seasons on the air. There was the huge earthquake that struck Los Angeles in Season 2, the destructive dam break in Season 4, and thecatastrophic cruise ship capsizingin Season 7. Thesecalamitous eventshave become the show’s calling card. When it’s not Mother Nature wreaking havoc, the writers have also included plenty of violent criminals, major fires, and other crises to place victims and the rescuers themselves in danger....

July 29, 2025 · 5 min · 1041 words · Elizabeth Collins

'Echo' Ending Explained — What Happens Between Maya and Kingpin?

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Echo. Echois now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu, and for the most part, it straddles being part of the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe while also attempting torecapture the feel of the various Marvel series on Netflix. Picking upafter the events ofHawkeye,Echofinds Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) at a crossroads. She discovered that her adoptive uncle Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) was responsible for the death of her father, and promptly shot him in the face....

July 29, 2025 · 4 min · 834 words · Joseph Edwards