With#FreeRayshawnnow streaming on Quibi, I recently spoke withStephan JamesandJasmine Cephas Jonesabout their great work on the series. During the interview, they talked about what it means to be nominated for an Emmy on#FreeRayshawn,why it’s more important than ever to tell stories like this, why making the series was more than just a job, the way Quibi leaves you wanting more by ending every episode on a cliffhanger, if they can leave the characters they’re playing on set, and more....

The announcement ofAcademy Award nominationsalways brings intrigues and questions no matter who’s nominated, and the 2023 nominations were no different. While a lot of the nominations didn’t come as a shock to many whose eyes had been on the awards-circuit race, there were some nominations that came as a surprise, specifically in the Best Actress race. With the Best Actress nomination, there were the expected nominations ofMichelle Yeoh, andCate Blanchett. And then there was the surprise nomination ofAndrea Riseboroughfor her performance inTo Leslie....

[For more of Collider’s Best of 2016 lists, clickhere] As you’ve probably noticed, pop culture is having a bit of a superhero moment right now. Sometimes, it feels like every genre movie or TV show has a superhero twist or at least plot structure built into it. In this era of #PeakSuperhero, it can be easy to lose track of the other supernatural shows on TV, but there are still many fantastical shows that operate outside of the gravitational pull of the superhero genre....

Thanks toDisney+’s newest original seriesThe Mandalorian, the world has baby Yoda fever and it’s not hard to see why. The reveal of an impossibly adorable baby Yoda (officially referred to as “The Child"in theStar Warscanonbut let’s be real here: it’s a behbeh Yoda) at the end of the series premiere and repeat displays of adorableness in Episode 2 have made this little green guy a household name. Baby Yoda’s powers of cuteness are so overwhelming, in fact, that its mere existence made another cast member onThe Mandalorian, the one and onlyWerner Herzog, get a little misty-eyed....

From executive producerRyan Murphy, the Netflix original seriesThe Politicianis a comedic satire about what it takes to be a politician and the lengths that some will go to, in order to win. As Payton Hobart (Ben Platt) fights to unseat Dede Standish (Judith Light) in the New York State Senate race on the way to his goal of eventually getting to the Presidency, he must decide whether he’s going to find a political message that will excite the voters, or whether he’s going to play dirty and expose secrets and lies....

RememberOrphan? The 2010 horror film that was met with a resounding “it’s fine” and a whole load of controversy for its exploitative plot about a murderous psycho posing as an orphaned child? Maybe not. Either way,Orphanwas a mildly decent (but somewhat insensitive) flick mostly remembered for the bonkers central plot point from which the whole film hangs: The idea of a fully grown adult posing as a child to infiltrate and torment an unsuspecting family looking to adopt....

Cinema wouldn’t be what it is now without the horror genre. Indeed, it’s perhaps the most recognizable and enjoyed form of filmmaking and has had a lasting impact on pop culture long since the early silent era. From its infancy to now, it’s released various films that have captivated audiences, delivering unforgettable experiences and pushing newer boundaries for the entertainment world. There were so many horror movies created over the last century, ranging from timeless and revered to bland and forgettable....

If you’re a filmmaker tasked with making a project about slavery ina post-12 Years A Slaveworld, justifying why you’re putting the audience through a reminder of this dark history is a must. To honestly portray the depths of America’s original sin, it requires a precarious balance of honesty about how horrific it truly is and a sense of tact in knowing how much brutality you should show responsibly, lest you run the risk of glorifying it....

One of the many films that stopped by WonderCon this year wasTolkien. Written byDavid GleesonandStephen Beresfordand directed byDome Karukoski, the film explores the formative years of the orphaned author as he finds friendship, love, and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at University. This takes him into the outbreak of World War I, which threatens to tear the “fellowship” apart. All of these experiences would inspire Tolkien to write his famous Middle-Earth novels....

A decade ago, Master of the SpectacularMichael BaylaunchedTransformers, the first film in what would become the massive live-action feature film franchise for Hasbro and Paramount Pictures. At the time, fanboys the world over cried out, “Michael Bay is ruining my childhood!” despite the boatloads of cash that film (and the sequels that followed) raked in. It’s hard for fans to be critical of a filmmaker, the studio, and their choices when those same fans reward them with hundreds of millions of dollars in ticket sales, each time hoping that the new outing will be better than the last....

Sound recognition on iPhone is a feature designed to assist users in identifying various sounds that may occur in their environment. It uses the device’s microphone to actively listen for specific noises such as doorbells, alarms, and even a baby crying. Once it detects a predetermined sound, the iPhone alerts the user through notifications. This functionality enhances the accessibility of the device, catering especially to those with hearing difficulties. The feature can be customized based on user needs....

Let’s face it: The biggest release coming to Netflix in March is the second season of the smash hitBridgerton. But there are plenty of other properties coming to Netflix in March. From classic films likeA Nightmare Before ChristmasandZoolander;comedy specials fromJeff FoxworthyandMike Epps; documentaries likeBad VeganandThe Andy Warhol Diaries; and international series likeQueer Eye GermanyandThe Last Kingdom. There is something for everyone on Netflix this month! Check out the complete list below:...

A few years afterMarriage Story,Noah Baumbachis back with another Netflix project that stars two of his frequent collaborators. The screenplay writer and director’s latest film,White Noise, is an adaptation of the satirical 1985 novel of the same name byDon DeLillo.The story is centered on a controversial university professor and his dysfunctional family as they face a series of challenges after their town is hit by airborne toxic waste.White Noisehad itsdebut at the Venice Film Festival in August, and it was then screened at the New York Film Festival....