The Palm Springs Film Fest is back and better than ever in 2025, as the festival truly hit a hat trick with three tearjerkers in a row for this Collider writer. The festival’s first film wasa special screening ofA Real Pain, which I am kicking myself for not having seen earlier, as it could very well be the best film I’ve seen all year. Then,PSIFF 2025 officially opened withBetter Man, and yes, a movie that stars an ape asRobbie Williamsis somehow one of the most intense movies of last year....

THIS IS DISAPPOINTING!Gerard Butlerfans, brace yourselves, because300,Zack Snyder’s epic historical action film, is set to leave Netflix on July 13, 2025. The iconic movie that brought Butler’s King Leonidas to life is bidding farewell to the streaming platform. Released in 2006,300is based onFrank Miller’s graphic novel of the same name and recounts the legendary Battle of Thermopylae. In what is probably considered his breakout role,Gerard Butler stars as King Leonidas, who leads 300 Spartans against the massive Persian army commanded by Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro)....

This interview was conducted before the ongoing SAG-AFTRA & WGA strikes.After ten episodes, we are now at the temporary end ofApple TV+‘sscience fiction gem of a showFoundationas its second season just came to a close with a whole lot happening. The one experiencing much of this wasLou Llobell’s Gaal Dornick who has been carrying the weight of her universe on her shoulders from the very beginning. We spoke to Llobell about her character, how her relationship to Hari Seldon has changed, and how she’s too smart to put all her trust in him....

Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for the ‘Hacks’ Season 3 finale. Since the very first episode of Max’s genius comedy,Hacks, nothing has been clearer to the audience than the fact that Deborah Vance (the iconicJean Smart) will do anything to get to the top. In the first season, Deborah enlists the help of a writer, Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder), who inspires Deborah to follow her ambitions again. And the greatest dream that Deborah ever allowed herself to hope for was her ownlate-night talk showhosting gig....

Sony’s recent projects centering around theSpider-ManIP have been… interesting, to say the least. Don’t get us wrong, Sony has delivered a wealth of content that has turned the Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man into one of the most popular superheroes of all time. Theoriginal trilogy fromSam Raimi, thetwoAndrew Garfieldfilms, and the current collaboration between Sony and Marvel Studios that brought Spidey into theMarvel Cinematic Universeare beloved by fans everywhere. That being said, Sony’s recent solo attempts haven’t been as warmly received, with thetwoVenomfilmsandMorbiusfailing to pick up speed for their planned “villainverse”....

Audiences have returned to Bonnie Scotland with a couple of new love stories asOutlander: Blood of My Bloodhas premiered on Starz with two episodes dropping. The series is a prequel to the long-running romance drama,Outlander, which starsCaitríona BalfeandSam Heughanin the lead roles of Claire and Jamie respectively. The new series chronicles events that happened in the lives of Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy), parents of Heughan’s Jamie Fraser andHermione Corfield’s Julia Moriston andJeremy Irvine’s Henry Beauchamp, Claire’s parents....

Reality TV starSandy Gallagherhasn’t had the easiest time on Netflix dating shows. Her journey on the third iteration ofThe Ultimatum: Marry or Move Onwas a bit challenging, but she pushed through. Now, on Season 3 ofPerfect Match, things seem to be on the up and up. Through six episodes, Sandy andLouis Russellhave been one of the consistent couples in the villa. We’ve been rooting for them! However, it appears that whether they win this game or not, Louis has moved on....

Food Network is one of television’s most beloved networks.With nonstop food-based content, from instructional to competition, the network has provided viewers a taste of the best recipes and restaurants around the globe.Part of the beauty of the Food Networkare the incredible personalities that have become household names thanks to their programming. The term “celebrity chef” has continued to be celebrated thanks to visibility on television. Food Network has birthed some of the world’s most incredible celebrity chefs thanks to their various shows....

No movie star in the world has the same legacy and influence in cinema as that ofJackie Chan. His acrobatic and slapstick fight choreography, impeccable comedic timing, and innovation in stunt work influenced franchises such asThe Matrix,John Wick,Kill Bill, andTheKingsmen. Presenting him a lifetime achievement award at the 1995 MTV Movie Awards,Quentin Tarantinonamed him “one of the best filmmakers the world has ever known” and “one of the greatest physical comedians since sound came into film....

The middle pieces often decide the best-remembered stories between the beginning and finale – the journey of the characters' trials and errors and where the audience comes to learn about them most intimately. The middle film can fall apart if the journey from inciting incident to catharsis is lackluster. Related:9 Sequels That Outperformed Their PredecessorMiddle works are where the creator can flex their world, their lore, and most importantly, why the story they already told isn’t quite over yet and deserves continuation....

There are villains audiences love to hate and those they hate to love. Groundbreaking series likeBreaking BadandGame of Thronesset the tone for what it means to have iconic villains, but what about series where the villains aren’t really villains at all or arc into one? The days of clear-cut good and bad characters are slowly disappearing and the lines between antagonist and protagonist are blurring – and for good reason....

For many, love stories are the best and most comforting escapes cinema has to offer. They are, in more ways than one, tender windows into the most profound and vulnerable corners of the human heart. From sweeping historical epics to quiet and intimate portraits of human connection, romance has long gifted viewers with films that linger even after the screen fades into pitch black. In truth, these aren’t merely chronicles of the joy of falling in love, but also thoughtful explorations of heartbreak, longing, and sacrifice....

What would the slasher subgenre today be without theScreamfranchise? Indeed, things would not be the same without this beloved horror film series, as it’s become a dominant player in the horror genre since its thrilling debut back in 1996. Created by the lateWes Cravenand screenwriterKevin Williamson, this franchise was game-changing and brilliant. It revitalized slashers and brought with it all new scares that continue to thrill audiences to this very day....