It’s early in 2018, but I think I’ve seen what will be one of my favorite films of the year: writer-directorAlex Garland’sAnnihilation. Based onJeff VanderMeer’s terrifying eco-horror novel of the same name, the movie starsNatalie Portmanas a biologist and former soldier who joins a mission to uncover what exactly happened to her husband (Oscar Isaac) inside Area X, which is a mysterious—and growing—patch of land in the United States that seems to fundamentally alter everything in its path....

After a wildly positive reception at festivals,Anna Kendrick’s directorial debutWoman of the Hourfinally drops on Netflix this week. A brand-new way to tell a so-called “serial killer” story, the film has been calleddeftly directedby Kendrick, with a powerful storytelling foundation exploring violence and misogyny in modern society. Woman of the Hourexplores the true stories of the victims surrounding “The Dating Game Killer.” In 1978,Rodney Alcala(Daniel Zovatto) appeared on the iconic TV program,The Dating Game, winning a date withChery Bradshaw(played by Kendrick), who had no idea Alcala had already murdered five women....

Anna Kendricksurprised us all this past month when her disturbing, gritty directing debutWoman of the Hourdropped on Netflix. The film tells thetrue story of serial killerRodney Alcalaand the women who crossed paths with him.Woman of the Houris chock-full of impressive performances fromDaniel Zovattoas Alcala,Tony HaleasThe Dating Gameshow hostEd Burke, and breakout roles fromKathryn GallagherandAutumn Bestas Charlie and Amy, two victims of Alcala’s crimes. For the film, Kendrick both acted in the lead role and directed, requiring wearing many hats, but that’s not all that she did on set....

One of the finest and most visually sumptuous dramas of recent times isGodland, a movie by Icelandic directorHlynur Pálmasonthat opened in 2022to rave reviews. It tells the story of Lucas (Elliott Crosset Hove), a Danish priest who, in the late nineteenth century, istasked with building a parish church in a remote Icelandic settlement.However, when Lucas' translator drowns in an accident caused by Lucas’ insistence on crossing a swollen river, the priest is left without friends or a way to communicate with the rest of the party....

Like every season ofThe Challenge, the rules of the games change, causing the politics in the house to be shifted. This season, the winning group in the daily challenge is automatically safe, as are their stars, should they have them. The middle group of players have the opportunity to send in two individuals from the bottom group into elimination. They are theonlypeople who get a say. Well, a vote that is....

We’ve been there. You’re sitting around with your family and/or friends, bellies full of turkey, trying to decide how best to let all that delicious Thanksgiving food digest. You’ve got the television, of course, but what’s something you can put on that everyone will agree with? What could you watch that will keep everyone engaged, moods light, and that holiday spirit churning? Not to worry, we’ve got you covered. We here at Collider have compiled a list of the best films to watch on Thanksgiving....

Captain Marvelis too far away. While I want Marvel to take its time and ensure they get it right, the film’s August 18, 2025 release date feels like an eternity away, especially when you consider how many films they’ve made without a female lead character. Thankfully, at the very least, they have a terrific actress in the lead role with Oscar-winnerBrie Larson. While details on the film are still scarce (they haven’t even named a director yet), they at least have someone smart and capable in the title role....

If you’ve been enjoying frequent rewatches ofThe Matrix Resurrectionson Netflix, prepare for a wake-up call. The sci-fi sequel will be leaving the streaming platform on December 1, meaning fans have only a short window to revisit Neo, Trinity, and the stunning visuals of this long-awaited addition to theMatrixfranchise.The surprising sequel brought backKeanu ReevesandCarrie-Anne Mossto their iconic roles, once more under the direction ofLana Wachowski, as it tackled Neo’s place in a rebooted Matrix and once again explored the concepts offate versus free will....

One of the many fantastic films to world premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival wasWidows. Directed bySteve McQueen(12 Years a Slave,Shame) and co-written by McQueen andGillian Flynn, the film is about four women that must execute a heist in order to pay off the debt their deceased husbands incurred. Furthermore, the women have to pull off the heist while both the law and criminals are bearing down around them....

With over 1,000 episodes across theNarutofranchise, there’s a massive number of characters featured over the past20 years since the anime debuted. Since the setting of these shows is a world filled with ninjas of varying skills and abilities, the action is a big draw for the franchise. When fans think of themost powerful people throughout theNarutoIP, they tend to think of Naruto Uzumaki (Junko Takeuchi), Sasuke Uchiha (Noriaki Sugiyama), or Kaguya Otsutsuki (Mami Koyama) as their epic fight at the end ofNaruto: Shippudenis one for the ages....

HBO has released the first official images from theGame of Thronesfinale, and they are predictably cryptic. First and foremost, there are only two of them. Understandably, the final episode of the most popular show in HBO history is being kept under lock and key, so we only get twoGame of Thronesfinale images. Additionally, these two images don’t really reveal anything. One findsEmilia Clarke’s Daenerys Targaryen surveying the destruction she caused in King’s Landing, doing her best Mad Queen impression....

The next installment of ABC’s hit police proceduralWill Trentis officially in production, and we have our first look at a brand-new series regular Assistant District Attorney Marion Alba. Alba will be portrayed byJane the VirginbreakoutGina Rodriguez,who herself took to social media to share a glimpse at her character.Will Trentinstantlywon over fans of the book seriesupon its premiere on ABC in January 2023, and mid-way through Season 2, it waspicked up for a third season....

Paramount’sGreaseprequelSummer Lovin’is an unholy project. You know it. I know it. I think weallknow it. Except, of course, for a handful of executives at Paramount Pictures, the studio that has been selling itself to Netflix one movie at a time over the last few months. Paramount is pressing forward on the ill-advised project, tappingHearts Beat LoudhelmerBrett Haleyto direct from a script byLeah McKendrick. Haley is actually a strong hire for a movie like this, as he has actual chops and can generate real emotion onscreen....