The Western movie has been around for a long timeand was once one of the most popular film genres. Not only does it have a compelling aesthetic comprised of horseback shootouts, cowboy boots, salons, and more, but it also lends itself to rich characters and high-stakes stories. But Westerns aren’t a monolith — in recent years, there have been exciting new twists on the classic, beloved formula. Read on to discover the best Westerns streaming on Max....

[Editor’s note: Spoilers forThe Good Placeseries finale follow below.] The Good Place, as a show, never lacked for ambition, asMichael Schur’s comedy about what happens after you die ended up becoming a four-season-long exploration of what it means to be alive. But while the show explored the meaning of existence through philosophical lenses, tackling subjects like love, society, family, ethics and purpose, there’s one massive aspect of life that was essentially ignored....

There’s a new menace coming from Russia to your TV, as 20th Century Studios’ revealedThe King’s Manis debuting on Hulu next month. Outside the U.S., the prequel to theKingsmanfranchise will be part of the Disney+ Star or Star+ banner, with different release dates set for each region of the globe. The King’s Mandebuts under the Star banner on February 23 for other international markets where Disney+ is available, including Germany,Switzerland,Austria,Italy,Spain,Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Netherlands, Portugal, Belgium,Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan,Singapore,Hong Kong, and Luxembourg....

I’ll give you a brief synopsis of the new Peacock series,The Resort, but nothing will prepare you for the twists and turns this show takes throughout its eight-episode run. Created byAndy Siara,The ResortstarsCristin MiliotiandWilliam Jackson Harperas Emma and Noah, a married couple who head off to the Mayan Riviera to celebrate their anniversary. While there, they become aware of unsolved mysteries that took place 15 years prior and become obsessed with finding the truth....

Over the years of watching and recapping AMC’sThe Walking Dead, I can’t recall a single episode which managed to get so much right in such a visceral, entertaining way. “No Way Out” factored in all of the character-focused dramatic conflict that has been building this season alongside theseries' most ambitious practical effects spectacle to date. Somehow, directorGreg Nicoteroand writerSeth Hoffmannot only resolved the tension between Rick’s group of survivors and the Alexandrians in the most epic way imaginable, they were also able to pull off one ofRobert Kirkman’smost shocking moments from the comic books....

Despite being the film that was arguably the most affected by pandemic-related delays,Top Gun: Maverickcontinues to defy expectations, and has just broken yet another box office record for Paramount Pictures. After having just surpassedTitanicas the studio’shighest domestic-grossing filmin their entire history, the film has now gone even further, crossing $600 million at the international box office to become Paramount’s highest grossing film globally — a record that, to quote the oft-usedBerlinlyric, takes our breath away....

A genuinely great feature film adaptation of a video game has still yet to be accomplished, but not for lack of trying. Warner Bros. is giving it a shot with next month’sTomb Raider, and studios are still trying to work out how best to translate the stories of popular video games into compelling feature films. Most of these adaptations, likeWarcraft, go through an incredibly long development process with the studios behind the video games....

Listen / download here: On this episode of theSaturday Mourning Cartoonspodcast,Sean Paul EllisandDave Trumborereview the impressively animated seriesUndone, available onAmazon. Co-created byRaphael Bob-WaksbergandKate Purdy(BoJack Horseman),and led byRosa Salazar(Alita) andBob Odenkirk(Better Call Saul),the talented cast and creative team deliver something akin to an animatedFleabag. Minnow Mountain, the masters of Rotoscoping, bring the animation technology further into the 21st century to capture the cast’s incredible performances in stunning detail. It’s a technique that blends the real and the surreal, and it has to be seen to be truly appreciated....

Vince Vaughnis set to star in the teen comedyThe Binge, which riffs onThe Purge, as it’s set in a time where all drugs and alcohol are illegal, except for one day, known as Binge day, when all such bans are lifted. Nowthisis a great idea, and I can’t believe that Hulu snagged this project instead of a major studio, but hey, more power to ‘em for recognizing the potential here....

If you’re able to’t attend New York Comic-Con 2017 but still want to experience thePacific Rim Uprisingpanel, you’re in luck. Collider is the exclusive livestreaming partner with ReedPOP for NYCC, and you can watch thePacific Rim UprisingNYCC panel live right here on Friday, October 6th from 12pm-1pm ET. DirectorSteven S. DeKnightwill join starsJohn Boyega,Scott Eastwood,Burn Gorman, andCailee Spaenyto take the Madison Square Garden stage and offer fans their first tease of the sequel, as well as the world premiere of the debut trailer....

It appears the makers ofWestworldSeason 3 don’t have to worry about the audience figuring out the twists and turns too early this time around. Season 1 of the ambitious HBO sci-fi series famously saw fans—and specifically redditors—correctly guessing major reveals after just the first episode, while the show didn’t get around to these revelations until much later in the season. The show’s second season was a bit more successful in hiding its mysteries, but when it comes to the radically differentWestworldSeason 3, it appears fans are in for something that’s a bit less of a guessing game....

A phone that refuses to power up can throw your whole day off. But before you worry about getting a new one, remember that there are usually steps you can take to revive it. This guide offers simple and effective solutions, from checking the battery and screen to restarting and restoring your device. With a bit of troubleshooting, you can hopefully get your phone back up and running in no time....

While December will be a major month for Warner Bros in theaters with the releases ofWonka,The Color Purple, andAquaman and the Lost Kingdom, as of right now, things are looking a bit quieter for the Max streaming service. While it does seem likely thatGreta Gerwig’s mega-successful comedyBarbiewill be making its debut on the streaming service sometime in December, a date has not yet been revealed. That being said, the DC superhero movieBlue Beetle, is currently available to stream on Max right now....