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This 91% Rotten Tomatoes Sci-Fi Epic Is Apple TV’s Answer to ‘Battlestar Galactica’
Apple TV’s five-season drama For All Mankind is being highlighted as a worthy successor to Battlestar Galactica, sharing that show’s blend of political intrigue, moral complexity and human drama set against a science-fiction backdrop. Co-developed in part by Battlestar Galactica writer Ronald D. Moore, the series has earned a 91% Rotten Tomatoes score and has…
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6 New Thriller Movies That Are Perfect From Start to Finish
This Collider feature rounds up six recent thriller films the writer considers gripping from beginning to end, arguing that modern thrillers generate suspense through tight emotional stakes—control, trust, betrayal and the drive to uncover truth—rather than relying on large action set pieces. The selections range across subgenres, from tense domestic and dating scenarios to espionage…
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GTA Online in-game gambling reportedly blocked in Australia, leaving folks down under locked out of Diamond Casino games
GTA Online players in Australia have reportedly been locked out of the game’s Diamond Casino gambling minigames, following what appears to be a deliberate change by developer Rockstar to restrict access for users in that country. The move follows Australian legislation introduced in 2024 that classifies simulated casino-style games as gambling-like content restricted to adults,…
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Steve Lacy accidentally spoils major ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ character reveal in red carpet interview
Singer Steve Lacy appears to have inadvertently revealed a major plot point of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” during a livestreamed red carpet interview at the film’s premiere. Asked which character he was most excited to see, Lacy named “Jean”, widely taken as a reference to Jean Grey of the X-Men, seemingly confirming that Sadie Sink’s…
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South Korea’s box office grows 42% in first half as domestic films dominate
South Korea’s box office revenue grew 41.9% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, according to figures from the Korean Film Council (KOFIC), with the recovery driven overwhelmingly by domestic productions. The King’s Warden, a period drama from director Jang Hang-jun, emerged as the standout success, becoming the highest-grossing Korean film of all time and…
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Billy Liar review – Tom Courtenay is superb in classic study of a young man and his quixotic dreams
This is a Guardian review of Billy Liar, John Schlesinger’s 1963 British comedy adapted from Keith Waterhouse’s 1959 novel, part of the “Angry Young Man” literary movement alongside John Osborne’s Look Back in Anger and Kingsley Amis’s Lucky Jim. The critic praises Tom Courtenay’s performance in the title role but expresses long-standing reservations about the…
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Anthony Fauci’s Hollywood supporters: Julia Roberts, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom among celebrity backers
Newly released diary entries from Dr Anthony Fauci reveal that a string of Hollywood celebrities, including Julia Roberts, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, expressed support for him during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. The revelations, discussed on Fox News’s “Seen and Unseen” segment, highlight the extent of Fauci’s engagement with celebrity culture while he…
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5 Years Later, One of the Best Westerns You’ve Never Seen Is Quietly Dominating Netflix
Old Henry, a Western film that most viewers missed on its original release, has become an unexpected streaming hit five years later, topping Netflix’s US movie chart and holding the number one spot for nearly two weeks. The film’s resurgence highlights how streaming platforms can revive overlooked titles through word-of-mouth discovery long after their theatrical…
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Chicken wing prices are down — here’s why your favorite restaurant may not cut prices
Chicken wing prices have fallen after years of steep increases, giving fans of the American favourite something to celebrate on National Chicken Wing Day. However, industry figures caution that these lower wholesale costs may not automatically translate into cheaper prices for consumers dining out. Wholesale whole wing prices are down compared with a year ago,…
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Director Jeff Wadlow on ‘The Devil’s Mouth’ and swimming into cinema’s shark-infested waters: “I was dying to take a crack at it”
Director Jeff Wadlow discusses his film ‘The Devil’s Mouth’ and his decision to take on the shark-movie genre. The interview matters because it explores the creative challenge of making a distinctive film within a well-established and highly competitive cinematic tradition. Wadlow says he had long wanted the opportunity to make a shark film, describing himself…