During a time when R-rated studio comedies were a relic of the past, two sibling writer-directors,PeterandBobby Farrelly, challenged what could be shown inside mainstream movie theaters. In 1998, a film that featured comedic gross-out gags akin to something out of aJohn Watersfilm became thethird highest-grossing filmof the year, collecting over $175 million domestically. To this day, these outlandish sequences inThere’s Something About Maryhave lingered in the public moviegoing consciousness, perhaps more than the entirety of the film itself....

Spinal Tap, the fictional British heavy metal band, continues to resonate with audiences today after debuting inThis Is Spinal Tap, the 1984 mockumentary directed byRob Reiner. Presented as a rock documentary gone wrong, the film follows the band’s U.S. tour and provides hilarious scenes etched with their stage antics, the internal tensions rife in rock bands of the era, and a string of absurd misfortunes.This Is Spinal TapstarsChristopher Guestas lead guitarist Nigel Tufnel,Michael McKeanas lead singer and rhythm guitarist David St....

Yellowstonefans woke up to good and bad news this morning. The reallyreallybad news is that they’ll have towait a whole year to find outhow the flagship series ends – Paramount Network decided to move the final episodes of the modernDutton family storyto November 2024, a hit that no fan of theYellowstone-verse was anticipating. At the same time, the Showtime and Paramount+ slate of series will get a couple of new companions as the network has also greenlit two new spinoffs set in the same universe....

The Golden Age of Hollywood is one of the most beloved eras of all time, especially by die-hard cinephiles. As such, it is only natural that it has been replicated one too many times on the big screen, with audience members fully immersing themselves in its glamour and elegance. In fact, this happens quite so often that it almost feels likeHollywood is in its era of making movies about making movies....

War movies can be either anti-war or even a little pro-war and still feel entertaining, or otherwise give off the sense that they’re exploring a certain thrill, excitement, or anxiety present in warfare.Inglourious Basterds, for example, shows how vulnerable everyone is in war, but also has a good deal of fun with rewriting history and having its fair share of set pieces.Then there’sThe Great Escape, which presents a harrowing story based on true events, but also proves quite exciting in an old-fashioned entertainment sort of way....

Netflix has created hundreds of original dramas over the years. Some, likeSquid GameorAdolescence,were massive hits among viewers and audiences, but not allNetflix Original dramasfare equally well. There are plenty of shows that were either largely ignored or were critically panned. But, unsurprisingly, critics can sometimes get it wrong and criticize shows, making these drama shows out to be a lot worse than they actually are. TheseNetflix Original dramasare criticized for poor writing or bad character development, and can be overly critical because they are comparing them to the most incredible shows out there....

As long as there has been cinema, filmmakers have been scouring through and adapting literature into films. Some are good, some are bad; some follow the arc of the novel exactly, and others are nothing at all like the book on which they are based, even if they cling to the basic skeleton of their source material. But just because a film is nothing like the book, that doesn’t make it bad; it can often be of benefit to a film to shed some details from the book to convey a more succinct vision....

Apple is once again poised to redefine the boundaries of personal technology with the upcoming launches of the AirPods Pro 3 and Vision Pro 2. Both devices promise to elevate user experience by combining cutting-edge hardware, advanced software, and seamless ecosystem integration. As Apple continues to innovate, these next-generation products are set to transform how we listen, interact, and immerse ourselves in digital environments. AirPods Pro 3: A Leap Forward in Audio and Health Tech The AirPods Pro 3 have been the subject of intense anticipation, with leaks and rumors pointing to a significant redesign and feature set that goes beyond just improved sound quality....

Apple is at a crossroads. With rising global manufacturing costs, U.S. trade policies driving up expenses, and consumer interest in new product cycles waning, the tech giant is facing unprecedented challenges. To make matters worse, competition in the smartphone and laptop markets has never been more intense. Now, a looming 10% tariff on Chinese imports—including most Apple products—could make things even tougher, forcing the company to make a difficult choice: absorb the added costs or pass them on to consumers....

Not all great movies find their audience. Sometimes they suffer from a poor release date, sometimes it’s just bad timing, but sometimes it’s all to do with the film’s marketing campaign. A bad trailer can turn off an entire potential audience, and while this isn’t an insurmountable problem, it’s certainly a hurdle. Recently we ran down a listgreat trailers for movies that ultimately turned out to be bad, so now it’s time to look at the inverse: bad trailers for good movies....

Gaming on a PC offers some of the best ways to have fun with friends or on your own. Each year, new games come out that push what computers can do, with better graphics and more fun ways to play.Thebest new PC games in 2025include exciting titles like Split Fiction, Two Point Museum, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. Best New PC Games of Early 2025: The Hottest Titles You Shouldn’t Miss PC gaming in early 2025 has been on a tear, delivering an incredible lineup of new releases that blend cutting-edge technology, gripping narratives, and innovative gameplay....

Note: We’re full steam ahead on Collider’s Halloween month! This week is all about movie monsters. In the spirit of the monster mash took a look at thebest monstersin movie history, thebest vampire movies, best zombie movies, best werewolf movies, and a fewevil doll moviesthat are actually scary. Today, we’re wrapping up monster week with a look at one of the effects artists who set the standard for bringing believable monsters to life on screen....

There are a few things on the surface ofBig Little Liesthat may not be very inviting for the weary TV viewer. It’s a mystery series, but one focusing on rich white people in an impossibly beautiful setting. It’s a lightly satirical, and from afar looks like some kind ofDesperate HousewivesmeetsEat, Pray, Lovehybrid. But it’s also a miniseries with an A-list cast (collecting more movie stars than almost any other TV series has to date), and a compelling subplot that revolves around desire, violence, and consent from a myriad of different angles....