Ever sincehis breakthrough short film “The Hard Case,”Guy Ritchiehas proven to be most comfortable when he’s telling stories about gangsters, criminals, and other shady anti-heroes. There was a brief period in the middle of his career where Ritchie veered into more mainstream territory with more commercial blockbusters likeAladdinandKing Arthur: Legend of the Sword. While it was fascinating to see Ritchie work on a more significant scale than he ever had before, the subsequent success of his return to mid-budget features suggested that he was a filmmaker best suited to follow his roots....

The best part of working a horrible job is complaining about it. Family members, friends, coworkers, and strangers in line with you for coffee—it doesn’t matter who;nothing hits quite like kvetching about your horrible workplace after a long day.Food service workers haveWaiting, journalists haveThe Devil Wears Prada, and office workers haveOffice Space. But another film that highlights the casual drudgery of the contemporary workplace is somewhat obscureBartleby.Bartlebyis a 2001 absurdist comedy based on the short story “Bartleby the Scrivener” byMoby DickauthorHerman Melville....

“How the MCU Was Made”is a series of deep-dive articles that delve into the ins and outs of the development history, production, and release of all the Marvel Studios movies. If the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a rich, diverse tapestry of superhero films that all connect in one way or another, theAvengersmovies are the tentpoles that glue the whole thing together. Getting toMarvel’s The Avengerswas a herculean task unto itself, but following that up with a secondAvengersmovie — crafting a reason for the heroes to come together again while also ensuring it feels different and fresh — was a completely different kind of challenge....

WithLucanow streaming on Disney+, I recently spoke withJim Gaffiganabout being part of the Pixar’s newest movie. During the fun interview, Gaffigan talked about his real reason for wanting to be in a Pixar movie, what he loved about the script and story, how Pixar always makes great movies, why he loves being in indie films, both of us being very pale, and more. In addition, Gaffigan is currently in Vancouver makingDavid Lowery’slive-actionPeter Pan & Wendymovie where he isplaying Mr....

Now playing in theaters is directorJeff Tomsic’scomedy,Tag.Written byRob McKittrickandMark Steilen, the film is based on a real group of friends that have been playing the same game of Tag for over twenty years and were profiled in the Wall Street Journal article titled, “It Takes Planning, Caution to Avoid Being It,” byRussell Adams. While the movie makes some changes to the amount of people playing and other details, the essence of the story is very much in place....

With directorMarc Webb’sThe Only Living Boy in New Yorkopening this weekend in theaters, a few days ago I sat down withKate Beckinsalefor an exclusive video interview. During the wide-ranging conversation she talked about why he wanted to be part of this project, how these kinds of scripts are rare, some of her favorite New York City movies, her love ofJeffBridges, what kind of projects she’d like to do in the future, and we spend far too much time talking about her two cats which you may see on her Instagram (I suggest watchingthis,thisandthis)....

Here at Collider, we cover a lot of stuff, be itStar Wars, superheroes, or cinephile fare, and everything from movies and TV, to video games and web series. There’s something for everyone. But there’s so much stuff out there that sometimes our younger audience members get left out. So every once in a while, we’d like to shine a spotlight on some family-friendly content that parents and caregivers can confidently watch with the little ones....

If there’s one actor who’s earned the title of “Scream King,” it’sKyle Gallner. Although he is far from a horror-exclusive performer, Gallner has actively contributed to the horror genre throughout the years, starring in many of the genre’s best modern efforts. However, there’s much more to Gallner’s career than horror movies. A remarkably versatile actor, Gallner has shown his range in several films and shows, some more known than others. Throughout his acting journey, Gallner has established himself as an indie darling, juggling independent productions with more mainstream films and cementing himself as one of his generation’s best performers....

Paramount’sThe Naked Gunreboot debuted amid heavy competition this week and ispoised to deliver a solid box office runthanks to the excellent reviews that it has received from critics and audiences. The slapstick comedy starsLiam NeesonandPamela Andersonin the lead roles, and isexpected to gross over $15 million at the domestic box officethis weekend. Movies likeThe Naked Gunaren’t often released in theaters these days, but thanks to the strong performances of a handful of other R-rated comedies in the last couple of years, things are looking up....

With directorCharles Stone III’sUncle Drewnow playing in theaters, I recently sat down withLil Rel HoweryandNick Krollto talk about making the film. If you’re not familiar with Uncle Drew – played by NBA All-StarKyrie Irving -he was originally conceived of by Pepsi for a digital episodic series, and after the monster popularity of the character, was brought to the big screen by Lionsgate. In the film, Uncle Drew and his old basketball squad (made up ofShaquille O’Neal,Chris Webber,Reggie Miller, andNate Robinson) are brought out of retirement byLil Rel Howeryto try and win the Rucker Classic street ball tournament over his longtime rival (Nick Kroll)....

Note: This is a re-post of ourLucereview from the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. The film is now playing in limited release. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a film about identity quite as challenging or difficult asLuce. Discovering who we are on this Earth is a part of growing up, but it’s admittedly riddled with added complications for minorities of all kinds.Lucefollows the unique track of a former child soldier from Eretria who was adopted by a pair of affluent white individuals and raised to overcome his trauma....

What is “love?” The word signals many binaries. It’s unconditional but expectant. It’s something that goes often unrewarded but is not self-sustaining. It’s the balance of the hard, stern choices of a parent and the wide-eyed wonder of a child. It’s a legacy we pass from person to person, generation to generation. Everyone you meet has something to say about love or, at the very least, something they imply about their experience with it....

There’s a good chance that the Friday, July 21st debut of Amazon Original seriesNiko and the Sword of Lightwill get lost in all the trappings ofComic-Con. That would be a shame. This gorgeously animated and wondrously magical series deserves to be seen, especially by families with little ones who are looking for a fun fantasy adventure. Based originally on the motion comic by Imaginism Studios, Inc.,Niko’s 2015 pilot episode won an Emmy before the full series was even ordered....