Why 'Mythic Quest' Is So Much More Than a Workplace Comedy About Video Games

AndMythic Questdoes in many ways check those boxes. We’ve made a concerted effort to address that both onscreen and off. In very specific circumstances, that’s where the comedy can come. And also the drama." Executive producerDavid Hornsbynoted that “we have an opportunity with streaming to do different things. We can have a breakaway episode with none of our characters in it. Image via Apple TV+ We have the opportunity to really take different swings at the ball....

June 22, 2021 · 3 min · 433 words · Brooke Nash

Criterion Rounds Out September Collection With Gina Prince-Bythewood, Johnnie To Films

Even more great films are joining the Collection thanks to the fully-revealed September slate. From modern classics to Italian surrealism, any film lover is sure to find the perfect movie. Finally, the haunting family dramaThe Damnedby directorLuchino Viscontigets a 2K restoration from the Collection. Check out the September 2021 Criterion Collection release dates, special features, cover arts, and more below. To learn more about these new additions or to preorder your copies, visit theCriterion website....

June 16, 2021 · 1 min · 75 words · Alexa Pena

'Mythic Quest' Stars F. Murray Abraham and Ashly Burch Reveal Why the Season 2 Episode "Peter" Felt Like a Play

F. MURRAY ABRAHAM: Well, the experts in LA would say I’ve learned nothing. I keep trying, you know. I’ve learned that it works, I can tell you that, which was a big revelation. Image via Apple TV+ I don’t know. So yes, it’s a whole new world. He and I had a very strong connection, and I think it shows. Image via Apple TV+ Pretty good material though, don’t you think?...

June 12, 2021 · 2 min · 255 words · Katelyn Robinson

The 25 Best Musicals of the 21st Century, Ranked

Movies and musicals take our normal, ho-hum human experiences and turn them into ginormous explosions of emotion. On their own, these forms provide catharsis, but when you combine them? Buckle your culture-lovin' seatbelts, baby. In other words, when a contemporary movie musical comes out, it “means something.” Barnums life, which is oddly fitting given its main character. Oscar nomineeAnna Kendrickand scene-stealerRebel Wilsonlead an effortlessly charming cast thats heavy on both vocal and comedic talent....

June 10, 2021 · 1 min · 181 words · Juan Thornton

1947’s ‘Nightmare Alley’ Is Now on Criterion and Remains Painfully Relevant for Our Age of Grifters

We are living in a golden age for grifters. Grifting is a thriving industry, and that makes the arrival of 1947sNightmare Alleyon Criterion all the more potent. Perhaps the greatest trick thatNightmare Alleyhas up its sleeve is casting Power in the role of Stan. Image via Criterion The film wisely always plays to Powers performance as charming and affable. Hes not looking to speak to the great beyond or any other carny trick....

May 26, 2021 · 1 min · 134 words · Karen Landry

‘Oxygen’ Ending Explained: Alexandre Aja Breaks Down His Twisty Netflix Sci-Fi Thriller

It all seems so simple at the start. Netflixs new sci-fi survival thrillerOxygenbegins with a straightforward what if? But he doesnt just make her fight for survival feel big. Working with the pods A.I. After finally making contact with the older woman, Liz learns a lot of new information in short order. The first major twist is the revelation that shes in space! Image via Netflix But that also means everything else he said was a lie....

May 22, 2021 · 1 min · 179 words · Laura Haynes

It's That Time of Year Again! How To Watch the 'Harry Potter' Movies in Order (Chronologically or by Release Date)

The film brings back characters from the previous movies while recasting Grindelwald, now played byMads Mikkelsen. The movie will bereturning to theaters in early 2025through a partnership with Warner Bros. and Fathom Events. The movie will be returning to theaters in early 2025 through a partnership with Warner Bros. and Fathom Events. The second installment of boy wizard Harry Potter’s adventures at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. ‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’ Year three....

May 21, 2021 · 3 min · 606 words · Taylor Torres

In the Battle for Representation Behind the Camera, Marvel Is Succeeding Where Disney Isn't

In 2019, the live-action remake of DisneysAladdinraked in $1 billion at the global box office. Sadly, this is the case for many of Disneys productions. But Disney is using these films as an opportunity to course-correct its previous casting decisions in the animated versions. Marvelhas a team of Pakistani-origin creators and filmmakers bringing the show to life. And noted Egyptian creatorMohamed Diabis directing part ofMoon Knight. Why cant we just be happy with diverse casts?...

May 20, 2021 · 2 min · 259 words · Ruben Frazier

‘Oxygen’ Review: Alexandre Aja Crafts a Claustrophobic and Twisty Sci-Fi Thriller

The challenge of the single-location film offers clear benefits and disadvantages. On the one hand, the stakes are built in. Audiences can quickly understand and invest in the situation. Image via Netflix Your thrilling premise can quickly devolve into a tedious gimmick. A woman (Laurent) wakes up in a cryogenic chamber. To say any more than that would be to spoil all the fun. Image via Netflix Aja makes arguably his most impressive directorial effort yet as he sticks to the confines of the cryogenic chamber....

April 30, 2021 · 1 min · 155 words · Kaylee Olson

Alex Garland & Jessie Buckley's New Movie 'Men' Begins Filming, Set Photo Confirms

Filming on director/writerAlex Garland’s new horror movie,Men, starringJessieBuckleyjust started production. We’d guess that this is the house Buckley’s character moves into while vacationing in the English countryside. Speaking of plot, the synopsis ofMenis still quite vague. Details about his role are unknown, but it’s possible Kinnear is playing Buckley’s ex-husband. Snapping Buckley up for his next project was a smart move on Garlands part. Were certainly not complaining, as some old-fashioned scares and thrills might be just the distraction we need....

April 2, 2021 · 1 min · 118 words · Nathaniel Perez

'Black Panther 2': Martin Freeman on Making the Sequel Without Chadwick Boseman

“Yeah, I am doing the secondBlack Panther. I’m going to be speaking to Ryan Coogler soon about what shape that’s going to look like. “Just before Chadwick died, if my memory serves correctly, the script had gone in. So, I still don’t know what that’s going to look like. It would have been crazy. It was very shocking, and still is very, very strange, that he is not here. Image via Marvel Studios...

March 17, 2021 · 1 min · 124 words · Christina Harper

Criterion Collection's June Additions Honor Black Filmmakers, Including Dee Rees' 'Pariah'

We have to fix that. To read more about the unique collections coming in June, visit theCriterion website. Streetwise follows an unforgettable group of kids who survive by hustling, panhandling, and dumpster diving. Its most haunting and enduring figure is iron-willed fourteen-year-old Erin Blackwell, a.k.a. Bringing together Riggss complete worksincluding his controversy-inciting queer landmark Tongues Untied and Black Is . Image via Criterion Collection Image via Criterion Collection Image via Criterion Collection...

March 15, 2021 · 1 min · 84 words · Krystal Aguirre

Wesley Snipes on ‘Coming 2 America’, His Ridiculous ‘Major League’ Audition, and Almost Playing Geordi La Forge in ‘Star Trek’

The big problem when talking toWesley Snipesis realizing you wont have enough time to talk about his fantastic career. After all, you could spend the entire interview on theBlademovies. Or his work withSpike Lee. Thankfully, Snipes was awesome and willing to talk about everything. Check out what Wesley Snipes had to say below. COLLIDER: You won’t remember this, but we actually spoke forDolemite. Image via Netflix WESLEY SNIPES: Thank you so much, man....

March 11, 2021 · 5 min · 981 words · Virginia Meyer