It’s a time honored comedic formula – an eccentric-but-kind-hearted misfit attempts to ingratiate himself into a conservative family, much to the chagrin of an unwavering father. Look no further thanMeet the ParentsorWhat About Bob?or evenGuess Who’s Coming to Dinner.Bryan CranstonandJames Francostep into this well-worn comedic template inWhy Him?, Franco (cast to type) as the lovable loon and Cranston as the crotchety ‘adult’. The duo has an easy-going repartee, somewhat at odds with the conventions of the genre....

[Editor’s note: The following article containsspoilersforThe Umbrella AcademySeason 1.] In the Year of Our Lord 2020, we seem to have a lot of time on our hands. Time, like any commodity, is finite. It runs out for all of us. And right now, we’re restricted as to what we can and cannot safely do with the time we have left. If that makes you restless, you’re not alone. If that makes you despondent, you’re not alone....

EmpirewriterMalcolm Spellmanhas been tapped to write a limited series for Disney’s streaming service that would center around the Marvel superheroes Falcon and Winter Solider, according toVariety. The news comes on the heels of recent reports that Disney and Marvel were prepping multiple limited series centered MCU characters who have never had their own standalone movies, a la Iron Man, Captain America and Thor. Loki and Scarlet Witch are also expected to be the subject of their own limited series, which are expected to be between six and eight episodes....

Fresh off delivering a follow-up to his thriller,Luther, with last year’s sequel,Luther: The Fallen Star, writer and creatorNeil Crosshas announced a new Sky Original thriller series,Iris, as his next project. The cast for the eight-episode series will be led byTom HollanderandNiamh Algaras part of a co-production between Sky Studios and Fremantle. The series is set to start filming in Sardinia, Italy this month, and has been described as“unapologetically exciting”and a"sun-drenched chase thriller....

Earlier this month, one of the more divisive films in theScreamfranchise celebrated a monumental milestone, when, on February 4,Scream 3reached its 25th anniversary. The most campy and meta of them all is a favorite to some and a pox to others, but regardless of where you fall, it’s worth a rewatch for the special occasion. The rewatch will also come in handy to remind you how incredibly deadScott Foley’s character, Roman Bridger, is by the time the credits role....

Huge stories are always swirling aroundBen AffleckandJon Bernthal. Recently, Affleck has brought to screen the invention of Jordan Nikes inAir, twisted audience minds withRobert Rodriguez’sHypnotic, and played fan-favorite Bruce Wayne for the very last time. Meanwhile, Bernthal isback, baby, as Frank Castle, The Punisher inDaredevil: Born Again, as well as co-starring withRami Malekin the upcomingThe Amateur, andChristopher Nolan’seagerly awaited adaptation ofThe Odyssey. Now, the two actors are back on the silver screen playing the deadly Wolff brothers once more in the wildly welcome sequel to their 2016 thriller inThe Accountant 2....

Joshua Oppenheimer’s 2012 filmThe Act of Killingis a powerful rumination on how even the most vile of humanity consider their actions within a narrative framework. With its quieter yet no less powerful sister film,The Look of Silence, these are breathtaking masterpieces that live at the summit of non-fiction filmmaking, easily among the greatest documentaries ever made. It was with both interest and trepidation that his ambitious follow-up was met during its initial festival run (TIFF reviewHERE)....

The downfall ofNeil Marshallpost-Centuriononly worsens withDuchess. Marshall’s aiming forGuy Ritchiemeets one of those escapist romantic novels with Fabio cover art, but lands on an A.I. spitout of movies likeLayer CakeorSnatch. Grok Ritchie, if you will. A screenplay by Marshall and co-written by lead actress slash executive producerCharlotte Kirkkeeps missing the mark, stumbling through gangland stereotypes and shootouts against henchmen who couldn’t hit the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from twenty feet away....

Amid a flurry of news surrounding the live action portion of theStar Trekfranchise, we also got to hear about future plans for the animated television showStar Trek: ProdigyatSan Diego Comic Con. Collider’sSam Coleygot the chance to talk toProdigy’s co-showrunnersDan HagemanandKevin Hageman,as well as starsKate MulgrewandBrett Grayat the Collider Media Studio about what could lie ahead if and when the animated series gets a third season. The Season 2 finale ofStar Trek: Prodigyshowed a familiar, but this time animated, scene of the attack on Mars at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards....

Quick Links It’s been over thirty years since we saw Sgt. Det. Lt. Frank Drebin (Leslie Nielsen) and Police Squad embark on their wacky and hysterical adventures, but that’s set to change with an all-new reboot ofThe Naked Gun. Widely considered to be some ofthe best work byDavidandJerry ZuckerandJim Abrahams, the same minds behindAirplane!,Naked Gun’s journey began withthe cult-favorite television series,Police Squad!The beloved show expertly brings the Zucker Brothers' signature brand of surrealist humor to TV, following the exploits of Officer Drebin as he solves absurd cases in Los Angeles....

Rebecca Fergusonstarted her career in the Swedish soap operaNya Tider, but it wasn’t until her breakout role in 2013 did she rise to mainstream Hollywood notoriety. Ferguson’s portrayal of Queen Elizabeth Woodville inThe White Queenearned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film. The actress’ resume is impressive — having proven time and again that she is more than capable of playing a wide range of roles, from period pieces to action, science fiction, and horror....

Stunt work is one of the most dangerous professions in the world.Professional stunt people risk their lives to create the perfect on-screen shot or sequenceand are the unsung heroes of the film industry. There has been quite an argument for the Oscars to create a category that honors stunts, but this has yet to come to fruition. While stunt work is mostly done by professionals in film, there are some actors so dedicated to their craft that they have performed their own stunts....

Willem Dafoeis one of cinema’s great shapeshifters,excelling at a range of diverse rolesacross his multi-decade career. He can play over-the-top (Shadow of the Vampire), tragic (The Last Temptation of Christ), restrained (The Florida Project), villainous (Spider-Man), and madcap (The Lighthouse), seemingly with equal ease. Despite having a clear knack for playing the bad guy, Dafoe has successfully avoided being typecast. His latest project isPoor Things, directed byYorgos Lanthimos. Like most great actors, Dafoe is a great lover of cinema....