Let me start with the most important thing first:Mission: Impossible – Falloutis a monster home-run of a movie. Writer-directorChristopher McQuarrie(the first director to return to theMissionfranchise) andTom Cruisehave crafted an action extravaganza that’s loaded with tons of “I can’t believe they just did that!” moments. As most of you know, Cruise is famous for doing his own stunts, and what he does inFalloutwill leave your jaw on the ground. But beyond flying a helicopter in crazy ways, riding a motorcycle at high speeds through oncoming traffic in Paris, and jumping out of a plane at thirty-five thousand feet, there is a fight scene in a bathroom withHenry CavillandLiang Yangthat is worth the price of admission alone....

While movie fans are currently buzzing over the silently scaryA Quiet Place, a new trailer for A24’s horror-hit-in-the-makingHereditaryjust dropped in all its blazing glory. The horror/drama earned its own buzzworthy status early this year when it premiered at Sundance, followed by an appearance just last month at SXSW. Now, it’s poised to be a breakout hit to start off the summer season, and as this new trailer confirms, it’s sure to bring plenty of chills and thrills....

The horror genre typically gives the audience an out. Even as it piles terror, dread, and tension, there exists the likelihood of thrills or some supernatural other. Our hearts race with anticipation like the giddy ride of a roller coaster providing the illusion of danger even as we’re safely strapped in and know that no harm will come to us.Charlie Kaufman’s horror movie,I’m Thinking of Ending Things, surgically removes those thrills to leave us with nothing but the existential terror of our own existence....

Now that ourTop 50 Superhero Movies of All Timelist has come and gone, it’s on to the next! But this time around, we put the spotlight on one specific filmmaker - one of the best of all-time,Steven Spielberg. From 1975’sJaws, which started the summer blockbuster phenomenon, to 2017’s Academy Award-nominatedThe Post, Spielberg has moved audiences with his rich, emotional stories, thrilled them with some incredible action sequences; made them think with his political dramas and inspired them to explore a world beyond our own....

Emmy and Golden Globe winnerJimmy Smitsis nearing a deal to joinAnthony RamosandCorey HawkinsinJon M. Chu’s feature adaptation ofLin-Manuel Miranda’s musicalIn the Heightsfor Warner Bros., Collider has exclusively learned. In the Heights, which won four Tony Awards, follows a bodega owner names Usnavi (Ramos) who strikes it rich and plans to leave his Latino neighborhood, only to have second thoughts. The film will feature a large ensemble whose storylines come to a head during a blackout one sweltering summer....

Sony Pictures has released the first images fromClea DuVall’s upcoming romantic comedyHappiest Season. The film starsKristen Stewartas Abby, who’s planning to propose to her girlfriend Harper (Mackenzie Davis) at her family’s annual Christmas dinner, but is shocked to discover that Harper has kept their relationship a secret from her family. They pretty much had me at Kristen Stewart/Mackenzie Davis holiday rom-com, but I also really enjoyed DuVall’s previous directorial effort,The Intervention, so I’m eager to see what happens here, especially when you’ve got two great actresses in the lead roles....

Majorspoilersahead forThe MandalorianEpisode 8. If you’ve been following along withThe Mandalorianon Disney+, there’s a good chance you’ve been enjoying the lore drops that connect to far-flung aspects of theStar Warsuniverse. (And if you have questions, that’s fine; so do we!) The finale, “Redemption”, may have just delivered the biggest tie-ins so far, bits of lore that may be obscure to casual viewers but are stand-up-and-shout moments for fans ofStar Wars: The Clone WarsandStar Wars Rebels....

Now playing in limited release and expanding this weekend — after playing the Toronto International Film Festival — is directorMira Nair’s(Monsoon Wedding) adaptation of theTim Crothers‘ book of the same name,Queen of Katwe. Scripted byWilliam Wheeler, the film is based on the inspirational true story of Phiona Mutesi (Madina Nalwanga), a young girl from the streets of rural Uganda who, after being introduced to the game of chess, pursues a dream of becoming an international chess champion....

There’s a stat that goes around about how you have less of a chance of getting a TV show on the air than you do winning the lottery. And once the show goes to pilot, or gets approved for more, you still might not make it more than a few episodes. The truly lucky get one season. The rarest of all get a second. But then there’s a new problem: you have the time, you have the backing of the network, but your incredible idea that launched the series above the noise of 400 other scripted series now needs new ideas,betterideas, and a plan for longevity....

During its two first seasons on the air, the Adult Swim animated seriesRick and Mortybecame an absolute phenomenon. The brainchild ofDan HarmonandJustin Roilandoffered up brilliant sci-fi, hilarious jokes, and genuinely moving existentialism all in one go, and fans sparked to the series so strongly that there was a near outcry over how long it took for Harmon and Roiland to create Season 3. That didn’t hold a candle, however, to the intense fan reaction when they discovered that, months after Season 3 had aired its finale, Adult Swimhad still yet to officially orderRick and MortySeason 4—meaning Harmon and Roiland weren’t hard at work writing a new season, like some overzealous fans had demanded....

Once again,Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringshas earned first place at the domestic box office with an impressive $21 million secured in its third week of release. The latest Marvel installment only fell 39% from its position last weekend, an impressive hold given audiences' weariness in returning to theaters. At the domestic box office,Shang-Chihas now earned $176.9 million, placing it as the second-highest-grossing domestic film of the year behindBlack Widow....

During this morning’s IAPPA (that’d be the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) virtual event, Disney Parks ChairmanJosh D’Amaroshowed photos of a fully mocked-up room for their upcoming Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, theStar Wars-themed hotel project currently under construction at Walt Disney World, along with some new pieces of concept art (via the Disney Parks blog). If you’re late to the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser story, it’s basically an immersive experience where you board an intergalactic cruise ship and spend several days “at sea,” with a “port day” that connects you to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Disney’s spiffy newStar Wars-themed land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World (presumably with exclusive access or experiences)....

WhenSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatedropped on the Nintendo Switch in the winter of 2018, it boasted a nigh-on overwhelmingly robust roster. Not only did it collect every single character from every single previousSSBiteration, pitting tons of famous Nintendo characters from different franchises against each other in infectiously fun combat, it also introduced a bunch of new ones.Castlevania,Street Fighter,Donkey Kong– all of these franchises and more had new representatives in the game. And we haven’t even gotten into the DLC yet....