Steven Soderbergh Shot a New Movie on an iPhone with Claire Foy

Steven Soderberghis undoubtedly one of the most exciting American filmmakers who’s ever lived, and it looks as though he’s pulled another “Soderbergh.” TheOcean’s Elevendirector is known for taking big swings on experimental types of moviemaking, and as we prepare ourselves for his great-looking new comedyLogan Lucky—his first film since his self-imposed retirement after 2013’sBehind the Candelabra—word comes that we actually have yet another Soderbergh film to look forward to. PerThe Tracking BoardandVariety, Soderbergh has already shot a new film, rumored to be titledUnsane, with a cast that includesThe CrownstarClaire FoyandJuno Temple....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 300 words · Lori Stewart

The 8 Best Documentaries About Bizarre Hobbies and the People Who Do Them

The world is full of people who spend their free time playing video games or taking dance lessons. The docs on this list…aren’t about them. That’s not to disparage these activities or the films that cover them. Popular hobbies are popular for a reason, and many of the features that have explored them are entertaining as heck. However, some of the best documentaries, and biopics too, center on people whose leisure activities are weirder and wackier than most....

August 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1342 words · Seth Martin

The Avengers' Best Performances Before They Assembled

[This article was initially published at an earlier date, but in an effort to highlight Collider’s great original content, we’ve bumped it up to the front page.] One of the great allures ofThe Avengersfranchise is the combination of A-grade performers working together in a number of action-driven and buoyantly colorful sequences. Don’t get me wrong: the costumes are great, the graphics are convincing and thrilling, and director-writerJoss Whedon’s ability to satisfyingly balance these storylines is impressive and admirable, to say the least....

August 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1242 words · Gina Greene

The Croods 2 Trailer Reveals the Long-Delayed Animated Sequel

DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures have released the firstThe Croods 2trailer online, offering a first look at the long-in-the-works sequel. TitledThe Croods: A New Age, the film sees the original cast from 2013 film returning – includingNicolas Cage,Emma Stone, andRyan Reynolds– but in this adventure, the titular prehistoric family is challenged by a new family named The Bettermans who they run across while in search of a new home. As their name suggests, The Bettermans are just a little better than The Croods in every way – they have better shelter, better inventions, and better food....

August 8, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · Daniel Lopez

The Meaning of That ‘Blood Meridian’ Easter Egg in ‘True Detective: Night Country’

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for True Detective: Night Country. While the first season ofTrue Detectivechanged television forever with itsmovie-star caliber performancesand thrilling investigative narrative, the series struggled to live up to the lofty expectations of its initial installment generation. The subsequent two seasons failed to conjure mysteries that were as confounding as the case of the “Yellow King,” and lacked the propulsive intensity that had made the first season so impactful....

August 8, 2025 · 5 min · 988 words · Maria Morgan

The Terror Clip: AMC's Horror Series Plunges into a Nightmare

Today, we’re happy to debut an exclusive clip from the new AMC horror series,The Terror.Based on the acclaimed novel byDan Simmons, the 10-episode series starsJared Harris(The Crown),Ciaran Hinds(Justice League)as Francis Crozier and Sir John Franklin, two ship Captains who lead the Royal Navy on a perilous journey into dangerous, uncharted territory on a mission to discover the Northern Passage. Faced with treacherous conditions, dwindling supplies, and a mysterious monster they can’t seem to escape, the crew battles the elements and their inner demons as they try to survive....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 278 words · Timothy Morgan

The X-Files: Chris Carter on Season 11 & the Series' Future

From creatorChris Carter, Fox’sThe X-Filesis back for 10 new episodes, kicking off 25 years since the premiere of the original series in 1993. After the Season 10 cliffhanger, Season 11 picks up with Mulder (David Duchovny) and Scully’s (Gillian Anderson) concern over the fact that they aren’t the only ones looking for their long-lost son, William. How that discovery will affect them and whether they will finally be reunited are questions sure to play a large role in this latest installment....

August 8, 2025 · 9 min · 1822 words · John Moore

Universal Orlando Endless Summer Resort Room Images

While the holidays are approaching and the last thing you may be thinking of is a summer vacation, the folks at Universal Orlando are ready to start teasing the brand new hotel opening next year. TheEndless Summer Resortis Universal’s seventh hotel, but it marks a groundbreaking move as rates for these rooms start at less than $100 a night. When you consider the hotel comes with many of the amenities afforded guests at Universal’s more luxurious resorts like early park access and, crucially, free transportation to and from the park, that’s one heck of a bargain....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Teresa Berger

What Is 'Fast X' Rated?

It’s not long until the end of the two-decade-long road officially begins for theFast and Furiousfranchise with less than a month untilFast Xhits theaters. The upcoming tenth installment marks the first of two finale films in what is expected to be an epic farewell for the action-packed epic. Historically, theFastsaga has featured a fair mix of violence, well-timed coarse language, and a touch of racy romances. It looks likeFast Xis set to cruise at a similar pace with the Motion Picture Association of America giving the film a PG-13 rating....

August 8, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · David Monroe

What’s Coming to and Leaving HBO NOW in April

HBO has unveiled the list of films and TV shows that will be newly available to the streaming serviceHBO NOWin April, as well as those that will be departing. For those unaware, HBO NOW is the standalone streaming service for HBO, with which you can not only watch past and current seasons of HBO original programming, but also a number of library titles. In the “new release” aisle this month,Spike Lee’s Oscar-winningBlacKkKlansmandebuts on April 20th, while the smash hit romantic comedyCrazy Rich Asiansarrives on April 13th, the horror filmThe Nundebuts April 6th, and the YA sci-fi adaptationThe Darkest Mindshits on April 27th....

August 8, 2025 · 3 min · 620 words · Thomas Hodges

Will Smith on Gemini Man and Being Inspired by Star Wars

From Academy Award winning filmmakerAng Lee, and with a screenplay byDavid BenioffandBilly RayandDarren Lemke, the innovative and ground-breaking action-thrillerGemini Manfollows Henry Brogan (Will Smith), the undisputedly best assassin in the world, who suddenly finds himself being hunted by a mysterious young operative that seems to be able to predict his every move. While the fight takes him from Georgia to the streets of Cartagena and Budapest, Henry knows he must get through to the 23-year-old Junior (also Smith), if he’s going to survive the assassin that’s trying to assassinate him....

August 8, 2025 · 11 min · 2336 words · Laurie Bryant

Woman on Fire: Sharon Stone to Produce and Star In Movie Adaptation

Sharon Stonehas had a busy year and isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. Following the recent announcement that the iconic actress will hold down a role in Season 2 of HBO Max’sThe Flight Attendant,Deadlinehas revealed that she will both produce and star in a new book-to-film adaptation project, this time forLisa Barr’s upcoming novelWoman on Fire. The historical and sensual thriller follows a young go-getter journalist who, while on assignment, finds herself in the middle of an international coverup surrounding a piece of legendary artwork which was stolen by the Nazis....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Jennifer Bailey

‘Naked and Afraid’s Most Underrated Star Is One of the Series’ Biggest Risk Takers

After being on air for over 10 years, viewers have seen their fair share ofNaked and Afraidcontestants, but there’s one in particular that stands out. As the series evolved, many spin-offs have come about to include more stars. As theNaked and Afraid: XLand theNaked andAfraid: Last One Standingchallenges became more popular,stars began to showcase more of their personalities. Somestars likeJeff ZauschandDani Beaucheminbecome franchise villains as they choose to be more selfish and drive a wedge between the group....

August 8, 2025 · 5 min · 859 words · Mackenzie Montoya