‘Once Upon a Time in Ukraine’ Trailer Rewrites History With Blood & Laughs

Collider can exclusively unveil the trailer forOnce Upon a Time in Ukraine, akaInglorious Serfs, an upcoming action comedy inspired by the work ofQuentin Tarantino. Mixing alternative history, ultra-violence, and good humor,Once Upon a Time in Ukraineis finally crossing the ocean after becoming a cult classic in Europe. The trailer teases the wacky concept ofOnce Upon a Time in Ukraine, which imagines what would happen if famous poetTaras Shevchenko(played byRoman Lutskyi) would have crossed paths with a samurai in the 19th century....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Steven Oneill

'From' Season 3 Episode 8 Recap

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for From Season 3 Episode 8. The central mystery inFromhas kept us on tenterhooks throughout its first two seasons as it continues to grow bigger whenever one of our burning questions is answered.Season 3 Episode 8 arguably gives us one of the biggest reveals yet of the show, hinting at how the puzzle box of a town came to be. But before we earn this major revelation, the episode picks up from the grisly andsudden death that closed out the last....

July 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1448 words · Scott Carpenter

'Kandahar' Trailer: Gerard Butler Faces Explosive Danger

Gerard Butleris back in action in the official trailer forRic Roman Waugh’s (Snitch) latest feature,Kandahar.Introducing audiencesto Butler’s CIA agent, Tom Harris, the new trailer spells out the plot of a government mission gone horribly wrong in Waugh’s upcoming adrenaline-filled production. The opening moments reveal Agent Harris taking on the daunting task of wiping out a nuclear reactor in Iran. After being exposed in the media as the man behind the attacks, Harris makes the quick decision to make a run for it with his translator (Navid Negahban,Legion)....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Matthew Robinson

'Oppenheimer' Global IMAX Box Office Shows No Signs of Slowing Down

Oppenheimercontinues to improve its box office record even after a month after premiering on the big screen worldover, withChristopher Nolan’s latest project earning over $170 million fromIMAXscreenings alone. The movie uses the format to highlight its exposive scenes, as well as enhancing the thrilling performances from its cast with emotional close-ups. It appears that nothing is going to stop the movie from making history considering it’s rating and extensive runtime, becoming a unique case of audiences not getting tired of a story made with care....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Heidi Stanley

'The Apothecary Diaries' Season 3 Confirmed With 1 Major Change Coming To Maomao

When it was announced thatThe Apothecary Diarieswould have its own panel at this year’sAnime Expo, fans knew that something special was brewing. With Season 2 having just wrapped its run, though, there wasn’t much that could be teased about the series… except a new season, of course! And now it’s official: to no one’s surprise,The Apothecary Diariesis returning for Season 3. The announcement was made before the panel even started, and a release window for the new episodes is yet to be announced....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Christopher Jones

'The Batman,' and 9 Other Superhero Movies That Broke All the Rules

Superhero movies have become an established genre that has been defining the movie-going experience in the early parts of the 21st century. With comic book juggernauts DC and Marvel as the key players, the genre has evolved to have set tropes and rules which have defined how these stories are told. Staples include relatable lead characters grappling with the extent of their powers and responsibilities, rapid-paced storytelling, huge action set pieces in metropolitan areas, and, typically, the good guys saving the day....

July 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1348 words · Erica Odonnell

'The Witcher'

AsThe Witcherinches ever closer to a return to Netflix for Season 4, all eyes are onLiam Hemsworth. Known for his role in theHunger Gamesfilms, he was tapped back in October 2022to replaceHenry Cavillas Geralt of Riviain the hit fantasy series, though the decision didn’t come without some consternation. Cavill had spent three seasons endearing his version of the White Wolf to fans, leaving Hemsworth with the unenviable task of winning over viewers and making the transition feel relatively seamless....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 645 words · Mr. Kurt Richards

'Top Gun: Maverick' — How Hangman Honors Iceman's Legacy

Top Gun: Maverickmanaged to do the seemingly impossible. It handled the cultural legacy ofTony Scott’s original film with respect. Part of the reason thatTop Gunis such a beloved classic is its sincerity. There’s barely an ounce of cynicism in the film, which puts it into stark contrast with most of today’s blockbusters. Would the straight-faced good nature of 1986 feel out-of-touch in 2022? Surprisingly, no.Top Gun: Maverickhas a big heart, and isn’t afraid to recontextualize many of the story beats and characters from the first film....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 890 words · Ernest King

10 Best British Crime Movies, Ranked

British crime movies are cut from a different cloth;their gritty and often shocking storylines always play with dark comedy, which doesn’t water down their intense messages but rather elevates them. The best crime movies hailing from Britain have a lot in common while being so beautifully unique. Another typical thread for each is the unapologetic antihero, someone with violence at their fingertips who audiences shouldn’t cheer for but ultimately do....

July 9, 2025 · 11 min · 2140 words · Virginia Thompson

10 Movie Sequels That Are Amazing From Start to Finish

Sequels often carry the weight of expectation. They’re tasked with continuing a beloved story while offering something new, and more often than not,they fall short. But every so often, a sequel emerges that doesn’t just live up to the original, but it surpasses it. These are the rare follow-ups that deepen the characters, raise the stakes, and expand the world without losing what made the first installment special. This list rounds up sequels that are amazing from start to finish and earns themselves a place in cinematic history....

July 9, 2025 · 10 min · 1966 words · Chris Bradford

10 Movies That Instantly Made It to the Letterboxd Top 250

Letterboxd has quickly become the defacto platform for modern movie fans in the digital era, where people have gone to share their experiences and thoughts on films while logging their own personal film journeys. As with many other online film sites with average rankings, the Letterboxd community has grown and morphed into having its own distinct tastes and preferences for modern film. As is the case throughout Letterboxd’s history, sometimes there are films that have such a high degree of hype and praise surrounding it during its release that it manages to land a spot in the official Top 250 at its earliest possible date....

July 9, 2025 · 8 min · 1640 words · Brittany Jefferson

10 TV Main Characters Who End Up in a Worse Place Than Where They Started

It’s safe to assume that most main characters on television are going to have to deal with some pretty serious stuff. Even if a show only runs for a season or two, television becomes more interesting if the characters in a show have significant hurdles to overcome. While this might be more important for dramas than comedies, it certainly isn’t exclusively something that characters in serious shows have to deal with, as comedy shows tend to need conflict and some sort of drama, too....

July 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1440 words · Dylan Crawford

Aegon Might Be a Bad King in 'House of the Dragon,' but He's a Worse Brother

Editor’s Note: The following article contains spoilers for Season 2 Episode 3 of House of the Dragon. There were a lot of unknowns ahead ofHouse of the DragonSeason 2, but if anything were clear, we’re returning to Westeros with a much less stable king than we began with back in Season 1. While he’d have your head for saying it,Aegon(Tom Glynn-Carney) is not even half the king his father Viserys (Paddy Considine) was, and if you’re loyal to Team Black,he’s also a usurper to the throne....

July 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1134 words · Jacob Carr