’Law & Order: SVU’s Mariska Harigtay Fought For Kelli Giddish To Stay

AsLaw and Order: Special Victims Unitheads towards the end of their landmark, 25th season, one character that’s been a staple for years following the departure ofChristopher Meloni’s Detective Elliott Stabler isKelli Giddish’s Detective Amanda Rollins.When Giddish left, she’d been with the show for half its run. The controversial exit was met with vocal disapproval from fans and Captain Olivia Benson herself,Mariska Harigaty. In an interview withVariety, Hargitay sat down to talk about everything SVU and its impact, including about her feelings on Giddish’s departure....

August 8, 2025 · 3 min · 548 words · Patrick Campbell

“Anything Can Happen”: Mike Colter Addresses a Potential Return as Luke Cage in the MCU

Mike Colterhas given his stance on potentially returning to Marvel to play Luke Cage in the MCU.TheDefenderUniverseoffered a darker look at some beloved Marvel characters at a time when the MCU was yet to debut an R-rated project or even release a TV show at all, but the introduction of characters likeLuke Cage, Daredevil, and Punisher was welcomed on Netflix. Now that the MCU has full control of these characters and has brought back Marvel Netflix icons likeCharlie CoxandVincent D’Onofrioas Daredevil and Kingpin, there is a window of opportunity forColter’s Luke Cageto follow in their footsteps....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Rachel Black

"If You Do Nothing Else, You Did This": 'The Matrix's Lilly Wachowski on Its Lasting Legacy and Why You Won't See the Deleted Scenes [Exclusive]

In cinema, few voices have been as influential or as consistently boundary-pushing asLilly Wachowski’s. Alongside her sister,Lana Wachowski, she helped reshape modern storytelling withThe Matrixtrilogy, starringKeanu Reeves,Laurence Fishburne, andCarrie-Anne Moss, blending philosophy, cyberpunk, and action in ways that continue to echo through pop culture and tech alike, constantly resurfacing in conversations about technological advancements both in the industry and everyday life. Her later projects —Cloud Atlas,Sense8, andSpeed Racer— further explored themes of identity, connection, and transformation, often on a highly ambitious, global scale....

August 7, 2025 · 18 min · 3789 words · Amanda Keller

'Hippo' Ignores His Step-Sister in Sneak Peek For New Coming of Age Drama [Exclusive]

At long last,Mark H. Rapaport’s darkly comedic and disturbing feature directorial debutHippois finally reaching theaters over a year after its world premiere at the 2023Fantasia Film Festival. Ahead of its limited release, Collider is excited to share an exclusive sneak peek highlighting the troubling relationship between step-siblings Hippo and Buttercup, played byKimball FarleyandLilla Kizlingerrespectively. The monochrome film istheir twisted coming-of-age story, exploring how they approach life outside the confines of society with their mother....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Alexandra Schneider

'R.M.N' Trailer: Cristian Mungiu Delivers a Piercing Look at Bigotry

A new trailer for the upcoming filmR.M.Nhas just been released, giving us a new look into thestriking new film. The film will be released exclusively to theaters on June 29, 2025. The new film follows a man named Matthias, who quit his job in Germany a few days before Christmas. Afterquitting his job, Matthias returns to his Transylvanian village. Once home, Matthias hopes to be more involved in his son Rudi’s education....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Martin Moss II

'The Simpsons' Season 34 Gets Streaming Release Date

The Disney+ streaming debut for Season 34 ofThe Simpsonshas just been announced along with a creepy anime-style look at one of the season’sTreehouse of Horrorspecials. The milestone 34th season ofThe Simpsonsis set to debut on Disney+ starting on July 26, 2025. Season 34 of the long-running series originally aired on FOX from September 2022 to May 2023. The season consists of 22 episodes, including the 750th episode of the series, titled “Homer’s Adventures Through The Windshield Glass”....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 289 words · Kimberly Ingram

10 Actors That Need a Comeback, According to Reddit

We all love a comeback. There’sJohn TravoltainPulp Fiction,Robert Downey Jr.inKiss Kiss Bang Bang,Michael KeatoninBirdman, and, most recently,Brendan FraserinThe Whale. After years of underwhelming projects (or not working at all), these performers returned to the height of their powers. Redditors recently got together onr/movies, the largest film subreddit, to discuss which stars they would most like to see make a comeback. These actors have been underutilized in recent years, but Redditors think the right project could put them back on top....

August 7, 2025 · 5 min · 1038 words · Joseph Clark

10 Disney Movies That (Almost) Everyone Loves

In Disney’s massive catalog, there are movies that have stood the test of time. While some Disney projects are viewed less favorably as time has passed, there are some that are still beloved by Disney fans, and people who just love movies. Many of the best Disney movies present some of the studio’s most iconic characters, and some of the best music that is still sung by fans years later. The Disney movies that most fans love also highlight timeless stories that are relatable to fans across generations....

August 7, 2025 · 9 min · 1739 words · George Prince

10 Most Overdone Tropes In Hallmark Channel Movies

For over 20 years, Hallmark Channel has aired original romcoms featuring happily ever afters, seasonal themes, and of course, centering around Christmas. But despite being given different titles, starring a slew of different and diverse actors and taking place in different but always romantic locations, most of the time, these movies tell the same story. RELATED:New Movies And TV Shows Coming To The Hallmark Channel In 2023 From the struggling local business to reuniting with a high school sweetheart to the good, old enemies-to-lovers scenario, Hallmark movies have always been known for their predictable formula, but there are some tropes that need to go....

August 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1103 words · Mark Thomas

15 Funniest 'Frasier' Episodes, Ranked

It’s no hidden secret thatFrasierwas a well-written, beloved, and cherished sitcom. Throughout eleven seasons, the series amassed 318 nominations for various industry awards. While awards are a testament to quality, the one thing those awards cannot reveal is specificity. Especially when it comes to pinpointing what has now become iconic moments of hilarity. So, what makesFrasierstand out above the rest? Probably the show’s approach to humor.Frasierhad an internal approach to humor where our main characters spent their time navel-gazing....

August 7, 2025 · 9 min · 1888 words · Christina Golden

Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller Lead Noah Baumbach's New Movie

FilmmakerNoah Baumbachhas taken a decidedly clandestine approach to making movies over the past few years. Instead of announcing his cast or the start of filming, or even talking about upcoming projects, he just makes them without any notice. Case in point: today,The Film Stagerevealed that theFrances Hadirector has started production on his next feature,Yen Din Ka Kissa, via production notices on the streets of New York City. Moreover, the outlet has info on the film’s cast, and it’s quite formidable....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Michael Hawkins

Agents of SHIELD Recap: "Many Heads, One Tale"

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s “Many Heads, One Tale” begins with Gideon Malick (Powers Boothe) having a chat with former-Agent Ward about his place in the Hydra organization. Realizing that Ward may be atadtoo unstable to help put the organization back together, Malick decides to nix him by unleashing a few goons on him, but to no avail. Ward tends to be one of the shining stars of the season, but I’m happy to say that he’s only one of several as everything was firing on all cylinders....

August 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1068 words · Christopher Bennett

Best Movies to Watch Before They Leave Netflix in February 2022

If you’re looking to catch up on some of the films on your Netflix to-watch list before we dive head-first into Oscar season, there’s no time like the present — especially since there are several solid titles that are about to leave the streaming platform. And if you’ve already got a Netflix subscription, why not take advantage of it to catch up on your backlog? Whether you’re in the mood for comedy, drama, or fantasy, there’s something for just about every palate....

August 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1097 words · Frederick Strickland