Thanks to a filmography consisting of several baseball movies and Westerns,Kevin Costnerembodies an idyllic Americana. Through his conventional leading man appearance alone, Costner possesses a specific combination of elegance and integrity. His radiant sincerity on the screen, which continued on televisionwith his hit series,Yellowstone, is certifiably not “cool,” through a postmodern lens. He rarely appeals to sensibilities that are new-wave or rebellious. Costner’sreturn to the director’s chair,Horizon: An American Saga, a four-part Western epic, is a throwback to a bygone era of Westerns as the pinnacle of American storytelling....

This week’sSaturday Night Livebrought usDua Lipaas both host and musical guest, and while the show wasn’t the best of this season, it was a solid night all around. Lipa has been on the show in the past (andeven hadOscar Isaacwriting fanfiction about her). Her first hosting gig went by without a hitch and while it wasn’t the funniest episode, there were still some sketches that stood out. From bringing in iconic online bits to having an OB-GYN who used to be a line cook and more, the episode had some pretty funny moments to unpack!...

If the premiere ofThe Mandalorian’s third season set the stage for where Din Djarin’s (Pedro Pascal/Brendan Wayne/Lateef Crowder)journey is headed this season, then the second episode makes it clear that his fervent search for redemption in the waters of Mandalore won’t actually be his main prerogative this season. Especially not when it is achieved within the span of two episodes. Instead, “The Mines of Mandalore” showcases the perils and pitfalls of this fool-hardy mission, all the while underscoring the fact that Din’s allies may not be as steadfast as they seem....

This weekendJason Isaacsgave Collider’sMaggie Lovittand the attendees of MegaCon in Orlando, Florida, someinsight into when he’s going to start filmingThe White LotusSeason 3! The actor, famous for his work in theHarry Potterfranchise, was on a panel with Lovitt and his co-starMatthew Lewiscelebrating the films when he was asked about what he might be able to share about his role in the upcoming season ofThe White Lotus. The first season, which brought fans a look into the White Lotus hotel in Hawaii, got audiences captivated by theMike Whiteseries and that continued when we headed to Sicily for Season 2....

“I am always three things,” our protagonist, Clare (Kathryn Hahn), says toward the end of Episode 2 of Hulu’sTiny Beautiful Things. “I am my mother’s daughter. I am my daughter’s mother. And I am an accomplished writer — even if I haven’t accomplished it yet.” These lines serve as a thesis statement of sorts to the dramedy that introduces us to Clare at a time when her family, writing career, and life, in general, are, to put it frankly, in shambles....

This year’sEE British Academy Film Awardsare officially behind us, with the ceremony actually held over the whole weekend as technical and screen awards were handed out to celebrate the best in film. With the 2021 Oscars officially two weeks away as of today, the awards sometimes referred to as the “British Oscars” recognized some of the names that are definitely up for potential Academy Award wins. 2021’s BAFTA nominations were particularly notable in that they came in the first year since the British Academy of Film and Television Arts underwent a 7-month review and an overhaul of voting rules....

The star-studded lineup being put together to bring to life the upcoming animated movie,The King of Kings, continues to grow.Pierce Brosnan,Mark HamillandBen Kingsleyhave all been cast to voice Jesus' adversaries, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. The upcoming animated movie which will follow Charles Dickens (Kenneth Branagh) and his son, Walter (Roman Griffin Davis) as they cross paths with Jesus thanks to a multi-dimensional adventure, has already castOscar Isaac as Jesus Christ.The King of Kingsis loosely based on the Dickens short story,The Life of Our Lord, which was published decades after Dickens' death and focuses on the life and times of Christ....

After breaking out with the HBO seriesGirls,Adam Driveralmost immediately dipped his toes in the world of blockbuster films, starring as the antihero Kylo Ren in three Star Wars sequels. But he never quit his roots. The actor can currently be seen inMegalopolis, the epic science fiction drama film by directorFrancis Ford Coppola. The movie opened this past weekend to divisive reviews and tragic box office response, concludingan unconnected quartet of long-gestating passion projects that Driver has starred in for legendary filmmakers....

HBO’s Emmy-winning hit seriesThe Last of Usreturns for its second season. Partly adaptingThe Last of Us Part II, the sophomore season of the video game adaptation seesPedro PascalandBella Ramseyreturn as Joel and Ellie, five years after the events of the first season, as they are hunted down by the vengeful soldier Abby (Kaitlyn Dever).Isabela Merced(Superman),Catherine O’Hara(Beetlejuice Beetlejuice),Danny Ramirez(Captain America: Brave New World),Young Mazino(Beef), and Academy Award nomineeJeffrey Wright(American Fiction)are also on board to appear in the new season....

Netflix has released a huge batch of character posters forZack Snyder’s upcoming zombie actionerArmy of the Dead, with the neon-drenched rogues’ gallery relishing in the sheer volume of badassery on display. The movie premieres three weeks from tomorrow on May 21, and as far as high concepts go,Army of the Deadexists in its own stratosphere.Dave Bautistaleads a hardened band of criminals, thieves and mercenaries as they stage a daring Las Vegas casino heist as Sin City finds itself gripped by an undead apocalypse....

If you hadn’t already heard the news, Ubisoftrecently confirmedthey willnotbe releasing a newAssassin’s Creedgame in 2016, which marks the first year without a new major title since 2009. Instead, the company will be “stepping back and re-examining” the franchise for the time being. Ubisoft CEOYves Guillemotadded that theymay not continue their annual release cycleonce the series returns. This of course would be unprecedented for Ubisoft, but it could also mean the dawn of a new era forAssassin’s Creed, which, frankly, has been in a rut for the last several years....

TheAvengers: Endgamespoiler-banis officially over, but the box office numbers show few signs of slowing down. The movie, which is the culmination of the MCU’s story so far, has already made a habit ofdestroying existing box office records; many more are likely to fall. Take, for example, the current list of top-earners from theall-time worldwide box office, which now has a new member. AsTHRreports,Avengers: Endgamehas already made $1.785 billion in its first week of release, easily giving it the fifth spot on this historic list....

The R-rated animated adaptationBatman: The Killing Jokehas been building anticipation for months, all leading up to itsComic-Conpremiere this weekend. While the main portion of the adaptation that broughtAlan MooreandBrian Bolland’sstory to life was well-received by fans, a good number of reviewers took issue with the Batgirl/Barbara Gordon-centric prequel and the sexual nature of her story. (Be sure to read our own review of the panel and the film itself byTommy Cookhere....