SNL: John Mulaney Joins Comedy Legends in the Five-Timer's Club

A historic night happened onSaturday Night LiveasJohn Mulaneyjoined the ranks of comedy legends by becoming a member of the Five-Timers Club! The club began withBuck Henryand kick-started a legacy (decades later, mind you) that introduced several returning hosts into the Five-Timers Club. The setup is simple: You hostSaturday Night Livefive times, and you get a new jacket and get access to the club whereDan Aykroydis the bartender, andMartin Shortis a waiter....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Janet Hoover

Star Wars Launch Bay Disneyland Images Reveal Rey's Gun

As just one element of the newSeason of the Forceexperience at Disneyland, which Collider was invited to tour as part of the recent media preview,Star WarsLaunch Bayis located in the heart of Tomorrowland and it’s the central locale for guests to celebrate the past, present and future of the hugely popular film franchise. Located on the lower level of theTomorrowland Expo Center(formerly known as Innoventions), fans will be greeted by a welcoming text scroll, inspired by the iconic opening crawl in everyStar Warsfilm, as they enter the experience....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Margaret Parker

The 1980s Gave Us One of the Most Over-the-Top Kung-Fu Movies of All Time

Everything Everywhere All At Oncemay have reminded cinema-goers just how much fun kung fu can be whentaken to its absolute extreme, but fans of the iconic 60s-80s eraShaw Brothersmoviesknow that when it comes to the kung fu genre, maximalism is nothing new.The Shaw Brothers were responsible for some of the wildest action movies of all time, with each one christened with a radical title to boot. Fittingly, 1983’sHoly Flame of the Martial Worldmight just be the peak of their extremity, and if that title isn’t enough to convince you of that alone, it takes about a minute into the actual film to realize how over-the-top things are about to get....

August 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1102 words · Michael Williams

The Best Classic Movies on Max (November 2024)

With the launch of Max, the new site has a hub devoted to just movies under theTurner Classic Moviesbanner. The number of acclaimed films can be pretty overwhelming, and shy of Criterion Channel, you won’t find a better collection of classic Hollywood,indie, andforeignfilms available for streaming. But it can be a little tough to know where to start when there’s so much good stuff available, so we’ve narrowed it down a bit by providing a list of the best classics available on Max....

August 5, 2025 · 7 min · 1484 words · Alan Garcia

The Crown Producers Apologize for Pay Gap

The hit Netflix seriesThe Crownhas been in the news a lot recently, but not for its award wins, terrific performances, or stunning production design. ProducersAndy HarriesandSuzanne Mackierevealed last week thatMatt Smith, who played Philip, had a higher salary than the show’s starClaire Foy, who played Queen Elizabeth, for the show’s first two seasons. This, despite the fact that Foy’s role is far larger than Smith’s, and her workload is nearly double his as Elizabeth is the central figure of the series....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 559 words · Scott Garcia

The Defenders Season 2 Unlikely to Happen Says Krysten Ritter

SinceJessica JonesSeason 2 was only just released today, only those who have binged beyond the five episodes sent to critics can reveal whether or not any of the other Defenders show up. But as of those first five hours, and as I wrote about in myreview, it’s likeThe Defendersnever happened. For Jessica Jones’ new season it’s probably a good thing, but overall it shows just how Marvel is learning all of the wrong lessons from the failures of its Netflix series....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 586 words · Robert Francis

The Dreamy Underrated Drama That's a Must-Watch for 'Twin Peaks' Fans

It’s been a long time sinceDavid LynchfinishedTwin Peaks, and many of us have been longing to get back that eerie, dreamy feeling only the Red Room can convey. If that’s your case, look no further. There are many works out there that try to emulate this feeling, but perhaps the best one isKiss of the Spider Woman, an underrated gem by Brazilian directorHéctor Babenco. This is the work that gaveWilliam Hurthis Best Actor Oscar in 1986, with equally great supporting performances fromRaul JuliaandSônia Braga....

August 5, 2025 · 7 min · 1295 words · James Gibson

The Duelist Trailer Introduces an Immortal Russian Gunslinger

Guardians, that film being dubbed“Russia’sAvengersmovie,”isn’t the only genre flick to hail from the country. Sony’s international division has released a new English-dubbed trailer forThe Duelist, a work that garnered some buzz in 2015 after it was announced to bethe third Russian-language film will be digitally re-mastered for IMAXin 2016.The Duelistis bound for IMAX theaters in Russia and select international markets later this year, but it remains to be seen whether or not the U....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · George Petty

The LEGO Batman Movie Character Posters Include Joker

Regardless ofBen Affleck’s schedule, DC fans are getting a solo Batman movie next year.The LEGO Batman Movie, a spin-off ofThe LEGO Movie, brings backWill Arnettas the voice of the Caped Crusader, alongside some new mini-figures shown in a batch of character posters. Joining Team Bats are Barbara Gordon/Batgirl (voiced byRosario Dawson), Robin “Boy Wonder” (Michael Cera), and Bruce Wayne’s “Kick Butler” (get it?) Alfred Pennyworth (Ralph Fiennes). Their main adversary will be the Clown Prince of Gotham, Joker (Zach Galifianakis), and his Clown Princess, Harley Quinn (Captain America’s real-life girlfriend,Jenny Slate)....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Misty Wright

The LEGO Ninjago Movie Sets Revealed

If you’re a LEGO fan like me, newLEGO Moviesare an opportunity to see and purchase cool new sets tied into the new movies. Today, we’re pleased to debut five of the upcoming 18 sets fromThe LEGO Ninjago Movie. For those unfamiliar with the film, it follows Lloyd, the Green Ninja, and his friends who must save the world from the evil Garmadon, who also happens to be Lloyd’s dad. The five sets we’re premiering are (in order from least to most pieces):...

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Joseph Riley

The Midnight Club: Filming on Mike Flanagan Netflix Show Begins

The first set photo fromThe Midnight Clubis here to let us know that Mike Flanagan’s new Netflix series has started filming. The photo of a clapperboard was published by Flanagan himself on his officialTwitteraccount. Flanagan captioned the photo with a spirited “And we’re off!” to commemorate the production moment, too. The Midnight Clubis based on the book of the same name byChristopherPike. The book follows a group of teenagers in a home for terminally-ill patients who get together everyday at midnight to share scary stories....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 318 words · Richard Jimenez

The Underrated FX Crime Thriller 'The Shield' Paved the Way for 'Breaking Bad'

Breaking Badis rightly remembered as one of the greatest television shows of all time,frequently topping “best of”lists more than a decade after its finale.Bryan Cranston’s transformative performance as Walter White marked his first major dramatic leading role, and turned the mild-mannered chemistry-teacher-turned-meth-kingpin intoone of the most iconic antiheroes in modern TV history.The series helped solidify the prestige-era blueprint for complex protagonists: characters we’re compelled to root for, even as we come to despise their actions....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 777 words · Lisa Herrera

The Wicked Witch of the West Flies to SDCC With New Funko Pop Figure

Fans can soon bring home some wickedly delightful magic fromThe Wizard of Oz, as the officialFunko X accounthas revealed a look at their upcoming Wicked Witch of the West with a Winged Monkey Pop! figure set. The figure will be available for a limited number of fans to pick as aSan Diego Comic-Conexclusive. The figure showcases a fan-favorite villain, theWicked Witch of the West, who can be seen in a highly detailed sculpt that effectively captures her on-screen likeness....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Sandra Roberts