It’s understandably hard to make a show about California that doesn’t turn into a sprawling, disjointed mess because, well, California is a sprawling, disjointed mess connected only by a freeway system that looks like Medusa in high humidity.Penny Dreadful: City of Angels—creatorJohn Logan’s spiritual sequel to his Gothic horror drama that ended abruptly in 2016—adds another layer of irony to that idea by placing California’s quest for its first major freeway at its center, a cold move by the predominantly white governing class that rightfully enrages the Mexican-American population it will displace....

When you think about what visionary Polish physicist and chemistMarie Curieaccomplished during her extraordinary life, it’s impossible not to be impressed. Not only did she (with her husband Pierre) discover the elements Radium and Polonium, coin the term “radioactivity” to describe the emission of uranic rays, and become the first woman to ever win a Nobel Prize and hold a professorship at the Sorbonne, she did it well over a hundred years ago when it was even harder for a woman to enter the field of science....

Samara WeavingandAndie MaDowellplay a new bride and her possibly murderous mother in law in the new horror black comedy,Ready or Not. Weaving is Grace, a newlywed who discovers on her wedding night that she must play a deadly and ancient game of hide and seek with her new husband’s family. She’ll have to fight them all off in order to survive the night and save her marriage. MacDowell plays Becky Le Domas, the mother of the groom, who is helpful and nice to Grace at the beginning of the game, but is soon joining the rest of her family in hunting down the young bride....

Sistersshould have been a comedic homerun. PuttingTina FeyandAmy Poehlertogether in a movie is already half the bases covered, and to their credit, their chemistry is phenomenal. Of celebrity friendships, theirs is particularly well-loved and well-televised, the ultimate example of BFF goals. It makes sense the two would team up to bring their close-as-sisters relationship to the big screen, playing literal sisters (if the title wasn’t obvious).Sisters, unfortunately, doesn’t rise to the standards of the talent, or friendship, involved....

Star Trek: Discovery’sShazad Latifis going where no man has gone before… but this time, instead of outer space, he’s headed to the hidden depths of the ocean. Latif stars as Captain Nemo inNautilus, AMC’s new reimagining ofJules Verne’s classic science fiction novel20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. The show’s new trailer sees him set sail in the titular super-submarine, even as he’s pursued to the ends of the Earth. The series premieres June 29 on AMC and AMC+....

I absolutely adore indie games. It’s in this space you will find some of the most revolutionary ideas, inspired designs, and thought-provoking gameplay experiences out there in the entertainment space. However, due to the sheer volume of indie titles, it’s hard to find the ones that are truly worth playing, harder still to sort out the best of the best. That’s why I like to bring whatever spotlight I can to indie games that are absolutely worth your time, attention, and money, games likeStonefly....

See all of our Best TV of 2015here. This year I decided to do something a little different with my Best Of lists, in the hopes of giving even more space to discuss the greatest shows and acting performances of the year. In the unforgiving world of Peak TV, there is no room for mediocrity. There’s really not even room for “really good, but notthe best.” What does it take for a comedy, a drama, an actor or actress, to really stand out in such a crowded landscape?...

In order of release year, here’s a look back at 30 great sci-fi movies from the 80s that fans kept talking about long after the credits rolled. The Empire Strikes Back (1980) NoStar Warsmovie since has come close to delivering such a complete and well-told story asEmpire Strikes Back. Almost 40 years after its release, it is still the benchmark to which all entries in the franchise are measured – thanks to such iconic moments as Han Solo frozen in carbonite and the whole “I am your father” thing....

Erin Moriartyhas quite a bit to celebrate right now with the big debut ofThe BoysSeason 2. Not only does the bold and wildly entertaining show deliver big in round two overall, but Moriarty gets the opportunity to stand out even more as Annie figures out how she’s going to handle what’s really going down at Vought. Collider Ladies Nightis all about celebrating someone’s passion, craft and success in the industry, but I also find it can be of great value to hear about the bumps in the road and what was learned from them, and Moriarty did have one that puts finding momentum in Hollywood into perspective....

In its best moments,The House with a Clock in Its Wallsis reminiscent of 2015’sGoosebumps. It’s PG horror for kids that are looking for an introduction to the horror genre without anything that would scar them for life. WhenEli Roth’s movie is clicking, it manages to be delightfully spooky as it uses 50s-style horror to provide good, unsettling scares that kids can enjoy and parents can appreciate guilt-free. Unfortunately, these moments are few and far between as the movie plods through uneven pacing, half-hearted metaphors about the power of being different, and weak VFX....

The Rundownis a terrific action film, and it’s one of the movies that helped launchDwayne Johnsonto superstardom. For those who haven’t seen it, Johnson plays Beck, an aspiring restauranteur who’s trying to get the money to open up his restaurant by bringing home the wayward son (Seann William Scott) to his mobster father. This requires Beck to go to jungle where he is attacked by mercenaries, indigenous people, strange fruits, and monkeys....

I’ve got a few questions for you. Are you going to San Diego Comic-Con? Are you a fan of directorsJoeandAnthony Russo? Would you love to see them talk about makingAvengers: Endgameand also reveal new details about a few of their upcoming projects? If you answered yes to these questions you probably want to circle Friday, July 19thon your calendar. That’s because at 11am that morning I’m going to be hosting “A Conversation With the Russo Brothers” at Comic-Con in Hall H....

From directorTaika Waititi(Hunt for the Wilderpeople),Thor: Ragnarokis the latest epic adventure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as Thor (Chris Hemsworth) finds himself having to get back to Asgard to stop the destruction of his homeworld and the end of civilization there, at the hands of the scarily powerful Hela (Cate Blanchett). Utilizing a refreshing level of humor and fun throughout the story, Thor must get his duplicitous adopted brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston), the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) and the fierce warrior Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson) all fighting on the same side, if they’re even going to have a chance at being victorious....