Now that we’re done with endless speculation aboutwhat’s true and what’s notinStar Wars: The Force Awakens, we can begin the endless arguments over the film itself, which is at least preferable since it’s based on a movie and not on rumors. SPOILERS AHEAD FORTHE FORCE AWAKENS One point of contention is the role of R2-D2 in the film. The movie sticks him underneath a sheet and then when he’s revealed, we’re told he’s been in “low-power mode”, which seems like a flimsy excuse for him to keep the character—and more specifically, the map that would lead to Luke—out of play until Starkiller Base has been conveniently destroyed....

While we’re only just getting to Season 2, the creators ofStranger Thingsare already thinking about the wildly popular show’s endgame. The Netflix original series seemingly popped out of nowhere when it debuted last year, surging organically (i.e. without some crazy marketing campaign or massive movie stars) to become a bona fide sensation. The 80s-set series touches on the nostalgia for the work of folks likeSteven SpielbergandStephen Kingwhile also very much exploring and creating its own story and set of rules, not to mention memorable characters....

Warner Bros.' third official DC Extended Universe filmSuicide Squadhit theaters a week ago, and this past weekend all eyes were on how well the film would fareat the box office. Indeed, theDavid Ayer-directed supervillain pic set box office records for August with its opening, but a film’s performance in its second weekend is usually a pretty solid harbinger of how well the film will end up faring overall. Why? Because the amount of folks that turn out the second weekend give a solid gauge of whether audiences at large like the film enough to see it again and/or suggest it to friends....

From directorStacie Passonand adapted from the book of the same name byShirley Jackson, the indie dramaWe Have Always Lived in the Castletells the story of two sisters,Merricat(TaissaFarmiga) and Constance (Alexandra Daddario), who have isolated themselves after a family tragedy, in their large manor with their Uncle Julian (Crispin Glover). When Cousin Charles (Sebastian Stan) unexpectedly arrives, he disrupts their idyllic existence and threatens their family legacy. During this 1-on-1 phone interview with Collider, actressTaissaFarmiga talked about why she wanted to tell the story ofWe Have Always Lived in the Castle, what madeMerricatsuch an interesting character, playing someone who internalizes so much, the sister dynamic, and shooting the family scenes....

It’s hard to imagine 2009’sWatchmenbeing directed by anyone other thanZack Snyder. With frame-by-frame moments ripped right from the original comic book, Snyder’s faithfulness to the source material is admirable. Sure,he changed the ending a bit, but it worked within the context of his picture (and if you want something closer to the comic,the new two-part animated film is likely closer). But once upon a time, famedMonty PythonlegendTerry Gilliamnearly directed the film, and his ending would’ve been completely different....

When it comes to thebest movies of the 1980s, there are few films more beloved thanE.T.Brimming with adventure, heart, and one ofcinema’s greatest friendships, the movie remains among the most special of directorSteven Spielberg’s career. Additionally, the picture was a massive box office and merchandising success, so it only seemed natural that Universal would pursue a sequel. Of course,such a follow-up never came to pass, thanks to Spielberg himself. While most studio directors would love to have a franchise spun off of one of their films, Spielberg fought to keep it from happening, and, with the gift of retrospect, we couldn’t be happier that everyone’s favorite extraterrestrial never returned to the big screen....

Please be aware there are spoilers for The 100 through Season 3. The CW’s sleeper sci-fi hitThe 100ran into a spot of trouble last year following the controversial death of two fan favorite characters, both of which sparked concerns about representations of minority characters on TV. Today, following the CW’s TCA panel, network PresidentMark Pedowitzspoke with the press about theintense fan responseand how it’s resonated throughout the production of the series, which returns for Season 4 next year....

In a new marketing campaign centered on The Hulu Motel—a place created for the most “obsessed” viewers—Hulu is inviting TV and film fans to “check in to their obsessions” this month.The Hulu Motelwill be open to pop culture fanatics or reality TV seekers. And whether their watch list is loaded with adult animation or critically acclaimed dramas, everyone is invited with no questions asked or judgment. The Hulu Motel is a real-life, open-world experience designed to satisfy everyone’s pop-culture obsession....

Created byDamon Lindelofand acclaimed novelistTom Perrotta, the HBO seriesThe Leftovers, about what happens after 140 million people vanished from the face of the earth, is currently in its final season. With the seventh anniversary of the Sudden Departure approaching, everyone is desperately trying to grasp for a system of belief to not only better explain what happened, but to help them deal with what could still be to come. Throughout its three-season run,The Leftovershas taken risks and done things outside of the typical storytelling box, which has made the series nothing less than compelling....

As we gear up to start watching the new dystopian Prime Video seriesThe Peripheral, the streamer decided to share with Collider the title sequence ahead of the premiere on Friday. We can now share with you the intriguing opening credits that set the tone of the sci-fi series. Led byChloë Grace Moretz(Kick-Ass), the show centers around a girl who discovers that the simulated reality she’s been playing is actually real-life 2099 London, and this discovery puts her entire family in danger....

Spoilers forTitansseason 1 if you’re not caught up Listen, the first season of DC Universe’sTitanswas a mighty mixed bag and I may or may not havecompared its enjoyability factorto Dick Grayson’s parents falling to their deaths. That maybe wasn’t cool. Whatispretty cool is that season 1 ended on a pretty massive cliffhanger with a post-credits scene set “somewhere in Metropolis” teasing a shadowy look at Superboy and his superdog sidekick, Krypto....

If Disney wants to just keep investing in good dog movies for Disney+, I am more than okay with that business strategy. One of the streaming service’s launch titles was a live-action adaptation ofLady and the Tramp,and that movie is fine. For those looking for something a little more substantial but still in the lane of family-friendly entertainment, we now haveEricson Core’sTogo. The film follows the true story of lead sled dog Togo and his musher Leonhard Seppala (Willem Dafoe)....

Apple TVbrings a world of entertainment to your fingertips, but what if you own an Android device? No need to worry.You can watch Apple TV on Android through the mobile website or dedicated app on Android TV devices.This opens up access to Apple’s streaming service, including popular shows like Ted Lasso and The Morning Show. Watching Apple TV on your Android phone or tablet is straightforward. While there’s no official app for mobile devices, you may easilystream content through a web browser....