Gavin Hood’ssuspenseful new thriller,Eye in the Sky, explores in real time the moral, political and personal ramifications of modern warfare and how hard decisions must be made even when disparate international agendas are at stake. The film starsHelen Mirrenas a British military officer in charge of a high level drone operation targeting terrorists in Kenya. Relying on remote surveillance and on-the-ground intel, her mission escalates from “capture” to “kill” when she discovers a suicide bombing is planned, but her ability to strike is complicated by the fate of an innocent child....

It’s the last battle in a war that may well bring the end of the world, and some of your greatest allies arenowhere to be found. That’s the situation Humans find themselves inThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, when they face the armies of Mordor by themselves in the battles of the Pelennor Fields and the Black Gate. One would expect that their allies, like the fearless, wise, and powerful Elves, to join the Humans, butthis didn’t happen, and, although the Host of the West wasvictoriousin both battles, it was at a heavy cost....

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Episodes 1-5 of House of the Dragon.InHouse of the Dragon’s fifth episode, “We Light the Way,” Viserys (Paddy Considine) faces his mortality. It’s clear that as does so, he begins to have doubts about his accomplishments as king. Until this point, Viserys hasn’t seemed to lack confidence in his decision-making, as he stands up for his choices in the face of disapproval from everyone in his path time and time again....

In honor of the release ofThe Protégé,Maggie Qjoined us for an episode ofCollider Ladies Nightto retrace her steps in film and television, and to discuss the key moments that contributed to paving the way to where she is today. We discussed her early years working in Asia and her experience headlining The CW’sNikita, but another big title on her filmography we absolutely had to hit wasMission: Impossible III. TheJ.J. Abramsdirected installment sawTom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt returning to the IMF and working alongside a team that included Luther Stickell (Ving Rhames), Declan Gormley (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) and Q’s Zhen Lei....

As one of the most celebrated directors in Hollywood,Steven Spielbergdelivers a special kind of magic in his movies. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he’s delivered stories that have thrilled, terrified, inspired, and moved audiences across generations. Whether he’s crafting heart-pounding adventure, deeply personal drama, or awe-inspiring spectacle, Spielberg has an unmatched ability to make us feel like we’re seeing the impossible unfold right before our eyes. After all, he is the pioneer of modern blockbusters, having directed several of Hollywood’s best and highest-grossing films....

Executive produced by showrunnerMelissa Rosenbergand Marvel’s Head of TelevisionJeph Loeb,Marvel’sJessica Jones(available to stream at Netflix) is back for a third season, as Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter) crosses paths with a highly intelligent and very deadly killer. At the same time, Jessica has cut the newly powered Trish (Rachael Taylor) out of her life, as she struggles to live up to her mother’s expectations for being a hero, but to survive the madman who wants to put an end to the super-powered, the two must find a way to repair their fractured friendship and work together....

TheThunderboltsjust received a fun behind-the-scenes update. One of the film’s lead stars,Julia-Louis Dreyfus, who plays Valentina Allegra de Fontaine in the MCU, shared a video of one of the on-site filming locations. The production forThe Thunderboltsjust wrapped up production back in Juneand this sneak peek is a small taste of what to expect in the upcoming anti-hero feature. Over on social media, Dreyfus shared an on-site recording, claiming that Marvel Studios could no longer afford to use green screen for their film....

Listen / download here: It’s back to the park we go in this week’s cartoon review withJurassic World: Camp Cretaceous. The new Dreamworks Animation series,now streaming on Netflix, takes a different approach to storytelling for the continuation of the lateMichael Crichton’s phenomenal franchise, powered by Universal. Rather than focusing on an elite team of adult trainers, scientists, and covert spies, this version makes their characters a little more kid-friendly … even if the carnivorous dinosaurs and rampaging giants are as dangerous as ever....

The release of a thirdKill Billfilm might yet be tentative, but thanks toSZA, fans of the popularQuentin Tarantinofilm can look to her latest music video for her songKill Billfor some much-needed consolation as they continue to hope that the ace auteur hurries to make that trilogy sooner rather than later. The song for the music video is in its entirety an homage to the hit film, with SZA out on a revenge spree as the Bride, dressed in a red version of the character’s iconic yellow suit, complete with a black version of the bangs hairdo sported byUma Thurman....

The stop-motion animation studio LAIKA made a name for itself with features likeCoraline,ParaNorman, andThe Boxtrolls. Its latest entry,Kubo and the Two Strings, announced its all-star cast and first-look image late last year, and now we have our first teaser poster of the story that features a mix of the studio’s 3D stop-motion and CG hybrid techniques. Featuring the voices ofMatthew McConaughey,Charlize Theron, andRooney Mara, the film takes place in mythical, ancient Japan where a young storyteller named Kubo accidentally summons a spirit from the past and forces the boy to go on the run from gods and monsters....

No matter what happens this Thursday night in London, you’ve got to giveWoody Harrelsoncredit for taking a big risk with his directorial debut,Lost in London. That’s because not only is he writing, directing and starring in the project, it’s going to be screened live in U.S. movie theaters while it’s being shot on the London stage. This means audiences will be able to experience the unique opportunity to watch a film shot in real time which also starsOwen WilsonandWillie Nelson....

From executive producerDoug Limanand showrunner Lauren LeFranc, the second season of the YouTube Originals drama seriesImpulsecontinues to follow Henry Coles (Maddie Hasson), as she tries to gain understanding and control of the ability to teleport that she found herself with, after experiencing a traumatic event. And while she has the help of friends, Henry still struggles with whether this mysterious power will endanger the people that she loves. During this 1-on-1 phone interview with Collider, actress Maddie Hasson talked about playing such an internalized character, how quickly she understood who Henry is, collaborating with the creative team, what it might take for Henry to view her ability as a gift rather than a curse, finding empowerment in facing trauma, playing someone who’s more relatable than likable, and her hopes for a third season....

Two-time Oscar winnerMahershala Aliis set to produce and star in the genre-bending dramaSwan Songfrom Oscar-winning writer-directorBenjamin Cleary(Stutterer), it was announced Wednesday by Apple. A co-production between Apple and Anonymous Content,Swan Songwill receive a theatrical release before the film debuts on Apple TV+.Adam Shulman(Defending Jacob)andJacob Perlin(The Amazing Johnathan Documentary) will produce the film on behalf of Anonymous Content, along with Ali. Production is slated to start this spring. Set in the near future,Swan Songexplores how far someone will go, and how much they’ll sacrifice, to make a happier life for the people they love....