When the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in 2020,Steven Soderbergh’s 2011 filmContagionseemed like a prophecy. The film details the spread of a deadly virus originating from a single place, almost like what happened with COVID-19. There have been talks about a sequel, and in the wake of what happened during the pandemic, Soderbergh does not want to make the film for the sake of making it. “I don’t want to torture people,” he toldOne Decisionpodcast....

War moviesare a dime a dozen, but ones that truly take care to tackle the horrors of it are rarer. There are a few masterpieces likeSaving Private RyanandAll Quiet on the Western Front, but many films choose to forgo the messaging to focus on action and gore — which makes thehistorical epicThe Return’s nuanced focus on PTSD all the more impressive. Based on Homer’s theOdyssey, directorUberto Pasolinichooses to focus on Odysseus’ (Ralph Fiennes) later years as he makes his way home while also examining how his decisions have affected his wife, Penelope (Juliette Binoche), and son, Telemachus (Charlie Plummer)....

With four newStar Trekshows currently airing, many formerTrekcast members have returned to duty and reprised their roles. One pastTrekseries, however, has so far been left out: the misbegotten early-aughts prequel seriesStar Trek: Enterprise. If one cast member from that series can be believed, it’s likely to stay that way. In anew interview with Screen Rant,John Billingsley, who played the eccentric Denobulan physician Doctor Phlox on all four seasons of the series, threw cold water on the notion of a reunion; he believes that there are simply too many logistical problems to see the cast return to the NX-01....

Supergirlburst onto the television landscape last night on CBS and looks to continue the super-powered adventures of Kara Zor-El (Melissa Benoist) every Monday night. In order to give viewers a taste of what’s to come in its first season, theSupergirlteam has released a new trailer. It teases more powers that are worthy of Superman’s cousin, plus complicated romances for mild-mannered Kara Danvers. While scenes of Supergirl battling an imposing list of supervillains are great teases, perhaps the most powerful scene of all is the one that reveals Kara finally standing up to her obnoxious boss, Cat Grant (Calista Flockhart)....

A genre-defining anthology series,Rod Serling’sThe Twilight Zonemelded science fiction, horror, and suspense intoa thought-provoking examination of society’s darker inclinations.The Twilight Zoneis synonymous with masterful storytelling, recognized as such by multiple generations whoeach make an updated version of their own. Although there are episodes ofThe Twilight Zonethat are humorous,the widely remembered entries were the ones that left a feeling of unease in the viewer.Serving as examples of the series at its finest, the following episodes are some of the most disturbing stories of the legendary show....

The Transformers are back with a new look this year with the release of the highly anticipated animated filmTransformers One. And with a new film on the way, it should come as no surprise thatHasbrowould unveil the first official look at their upcoming line of toys based on the latest installment of the franchise, which will be hitting shelves this summer. Available later this year comes thePower FlipOptimus Primefigure, which will be available for a pricey $49....

The introduction of personal computers in the mid-70s opened a whole new genre for the film and television industry. Before then, the only computers that appeared on-screen were huge mechanical monstrosities operated by government officials or wealthy evil villains. Today, technology has become so ingrained in daily life that there are nowentire movies taking place on a computer screen, fromMissingtoHost. For some, understanding the intricacies of computing and coding is a lot like trying to translate a foreign language, and filmmakers producing movies about hacking or cyber crime have to be careful not to lose the audience with overly complicated jargon....

When one thinks of science fiction, one often associates the genre with futuristic settings and space operas likeStar Wars,Star Trek, andBlade Runner, but this isn’t always the case. Science fiction is a remarkably versatile genre, and its movies can make use of a variety of different settings, focusing on modern times or even the past with a technological or extra-terrestrial twist. It certainly isn’t as common for sci-fi to feature historical settings and characters, but it has happened before, which typically results in a thrilling adventure through time featuring aspects of fiction associated with the genre....

Alcoholism, otherwise known asalcohol use disorder, impacts millions of people around the world. Over the years, many movies have tried to portray this disorder accurately, with frankly mixed results. While many movies sensationalize the disorder, or stigmatize those living with this illness, the best movies about alcohol use disorder capture the nuances of alcohol use disorder. The best portrayals of alcohol use disorder humanize those who live with this condition....

From animated fairy tales to family comedies, the G-rating has come to be associated with children’s entertainment, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that every G-rated movie ever made has been intended or even appropriate for kids. This was especially true for films made before the PG-13 rating was introduced in 1984. With the G simply standing for “General,” a classification that states no content within the film has been deemed inappropriate for any viewers, many iconic classics have earned the rating despite being intended for older audiences....

Back in 2019, Netflix audiences were caught by surprise by the streaming giant’s original showLove, Death & Robots, an animated anthology series delivering a multitude of unrelated stories from different genres, each with a different style of animation. The show, created byTim Millerand produced byDavid Fincher, quickly garnered a passionate fanbase that fell in love with its variety of stories, styles, and aesthetics. It has a great score of 8....

Mike Millsis a filmmaker, artist, human being that I could talk to for hours. I feel close to the way he frames human experiences through objects, music, design, cultural asides to comment on what’s happening in the world and how that reflects personal characterizations. He keeps his characters close and then zooms out to acknowledge the rest of the world before honing back in on his particular people. This technique removes any navel-gazing critiques because it doesn’t feel like a gimmick but a genuine extension of his own experience in relation to the personal stories of his father’s coming out to him as an 80-year old man inBeginnersand now, his mother’s ask of his female friends to help raise him to be a good man in20th Century Women....

Throughout the years, many films and TV shows have tackled these delicate themes with care, handling mental health with precision and refusing to stigmatize these sensitive issues. As our society becomes more understanding of mental health, and as efforts are made to decrease stigma, it makes sense that popular culture does a better job of reflecting reality. Some, likeWhat About Bob?, are fictional, humorous looks at what it is to live with a mental health condition....