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10 Most Perfect Movies of the Last 50 Years, Ranked
Over the past 50 years, we have been the gift of sensational cinema. Movies have taken us to far-off lands, told true stories that changed our history, and pushed our imaginations to the extremes. Within the scope of those fifty glorious years, we’ve witnessed some truly perfect films.
In a near-impossible task, we’ve determined ten titles that are perfect masterpieces. They also just so happened to define the last five decades in the world of movies. Whether through impact or influence, these perfect films have served as a blueprint for future films to utilize. While there are easily hundreds of other films that can be swapped in, these ten are remarkably special.
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‘Parasite’ (2019)
One film that truly reshaped American cinema was Bong Joon Ho’s captivating Parasite. Giving American audiences a reason to appreciate and seek out foreign language films, Parasite’s award run was nothing short of phenomenal. The South Korean black comedy thriller follows the Kims, a poor family who cunningly infiltrate the lives and home of the wealthy Park family by posing as unrelated, highly qualified employees. Diving deep into the themes of class struggle, greed, and social inequality, Parasite pushes the individuals to dark, chaotic, and tragic consequences that redefine how the desperate poor fight amongst themselves for scraps from the rich.
A flawless, genre-bending script, Parasite makes Downton Abbey look like a kid’s show. Through the smart and strategic use of comedy and drama, thriller and tragedy, Bong meticulously brings the viewer on a journey whose end you simply are not prepared for. Its deep critical conversation on class and economic disparity resonates now more than ever. Becoming the first ever foreign language film to earn the Academy Award for Best Picture was well deserved. Parasite was proof that excellent filmmaking knows no language.
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‘The Shawshank Redemption’ (1994)
There has been an array of legendary cinematic adaptations of Stephen King’s works, but none were as perfect as The Shawshank Redemption. Based upon his short story, the Frank Darabont film tells the story of Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins), a banker wrongly convicted of murdering his wife, who maintains hope and integrity over two decades in the brutal Shawshank State Penitentiary. He forms a deep friendship with fellow inmate Red (Morgan Freeman) while navigating corruption and secretly plotting his escape. A timeless tale of hope, friendship, and resilience, The Shawshank Redemption is a masterful work of storytelling, with pristine performances and exquisite cinematography.
A powerful exploration of the power of optimism, the emotional film is unlike many prison-set narratives. Darabont doesn’t try to make Andy’s experience squeaky clean. His bouts of hardship help to define his ultimate journey. Robbins and Freeman provide some of the strongest performances of the decade, helping to define their illustrious careers. When we see an oak tree today, thanks to this film, we can’t help but feel a sense of hope. The Shawshank Redemption is an endless reminder that our inner freedom is our greatest gift.
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‘Oppenheimer’ (2023)
Though there could be many individuals to earn this title, one of the most revolutionary directors of the 21st century is Christopher Nolan. With an extraordinary body of work, Nolan has done a sensational job at bringing epic storytelling to life. Many of his films could make an expansive version of this list, but the top spot would always go to Oppenheimer. Based on the 2005 biography American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, Oppenheimer dramatizes Oppenheimer’s studies, his direction of the Los Alamos Laboratory, and his 1954 security hearing. With Cillian Murphy taking on the role of the Father of the Atomic Bomb, the mind-blowing biopic is both a magnificent work of storytelling and performance.
Part of the blockbuster double feature with Barbie, Oppenheimer helped invite bring moviegoers back to the cinema. Rather than being a dense, dialogue-driven film, Nolan brought an evocative vision into a pulse-pounding experience. Beyond Murphy in the titular part, the entire ensemble, which includes Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, and Josh Hartnett, among many others, soar as they embark on the non-linear storytelling that dives deep into the psychological mythology of Oppenheimer. From the exceptional cinematography to the groundbreaking use of sound, and lack there of, Oppenheimer is more than just a story about a man of science. A profound journey through morality, power, and the devastating, long-lasting consequences of scientific achievement, Oppenheimer went big, and the risk was rewarded.
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‘Pulp Fiction’ (1994)
Quentin Tarantino’s influence on Hollywood is boundless, but the film that officially defined him as one of the greats was 1994’s black comedy, Pulp Fiction. A film that tells four intertwining stories, Pulp Fiction focuses on the lives of LA mob hitmen Jules and Vincent (Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta), boxer Butch (Bruce Willis), and a gangster’s wife Mia (Uma Thurman). Bringing the theme of redemption to the forefront, Pulp Fiction gives you everything: a botched robbery, a drug overdose, and a faked boxing match, for a bloody good time. Helping to energize the 90s with a unique approach in post-modern storytelling, Pulp Fiction masterfully united dark humor with highly-stylized violence.
Tarantino’s ability to turn the mundane into character-defining moments helped Pulp Fiction to achieve its greatness. The film featured so many iconic moments, including the Royale with cheese bit, and an exceptional soundtrack, including “Misirlou,” that made it a well-rounded and complete film. We still reference Pulp Fiction because it infused itself into pop culture so effortlessly. We get giddy when we see any of our main trio reunite for anything Pulp Fiction. Though not so much when Thurman and Jackson attempt to find any semblance of humor in a bomb like The Kill Room. It’s safe to say that Pulp Fiction not only defined the 90s in cinema but shaped Hollywood forever.
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‘The Matrix’ (1999)
In 1999, we entered The Matrix, and movies have never been the same since. Directed by the Wachowskis, the groundbreaking sci-fi action masterpiece follows computer hacker Neo (Keanu Reeves), who discovers that the world he knows is a simulated reality created by sentient machines to keep humanity docile while harvesting them for bioelectric power. He joins rebels led by Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) to fight the machines, learning to manipulate the simulation’s rules to gain superhuman abilities and uncover the truth.
When you hear the title, you can visualize the film. From the bullet-time visual effects to the cyberpunk aesthetics, The Matrix’s distinct style helped it establish its unique identity and set the stage for a franchise. Some come for the insanely good martial arts sequences. Others seek out the profound philosophical approach found inside. The Wachowskis instilled a deep conversation about the nature of reality, free will versus determinism, and the search for truth. The Matrix continued to revolutionize science fiction blockbusters straight into the 21st century.
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‘Schindler’s List’ (1993)
One of the most profound films ever created was Steven Spielberg’s visually captivating and emotionally heavy Schindler’s List. The classic wartime drama follows the true story of Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson), a German businessman who saved over 1,100 Jews during the Holocaust by employing them in his factories to protect them from concentration camps. Focusing on Schindler’s moral transformation from a war profiteer to a savior, the film’s intense historical approach blended with a rich emotional pull has set it above many films in the same category. But what makes Schindler’s List a step above the rest is its extraordinary black-and-white visual cinematography and its integration of colorized storytelling.
Schindler’s List is a technical marvel. Through a haunting atmosphere, helped by Spielberg’s longtime collaborator John Williams, Schindler’s List’s harrowing story is not meant to stoke change but remind the world about the rare heroes that were born out of moral necessity on the other side. The concept of “whoever saves one life, saves the world entire” is at the heart of the film, and it still resonates all these decades removed. Alongside Neeson’s career-defining performance, Ralph Fiennes is equally gripping as Amon Göth. Historical cinema is forever a part of Hollywood storytelling. Holocaust stories will continue to be made. And they will always aspire to hold the same significance as Spielberg’s perfect movie.
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‘Star Wars: Episode V- The Empire Strikes Back’ (1980)
It’s a wild thought to imagine how richly impactful George Lucas’ Star Wars has been on science fiction. While the original film started a franchise, it’s the sequel, Star Wars- Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back that defined the franchise. As Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) trains with Yoda (Frank Oz), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), Han Solo (Harrison Ford), and Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) are captured, setting up an epic battle between Luke (Mark Hamill) and Darth Vader (James Earl Jones), where a shocking revelation comes to light. Though it’s a brilliant showdown between good and evil, the film will forever be remembered for its groundbreaking twist: “No, I am your father.” And the Yoda backpack moment, but that’s a distant second.
We have been trained to believe that the heroes always win. The Empire Strikes Back defied that. Though we ultimately know that it was the second part of the saga and Darth Vader will lose in the end, this film had us all wondering if our heroes could not be victorious. With a darker tone than the first and more complexities with the ever-growing story, The Empire Strikes Back served as an exceptional continuation while also standing solidly on its own. The Star Wars mythology and lore are not only expanded, but character arcs are also enhanced. But let’s be honest, we adore the wide-ranging locales that Lucas takes us to and the epic moments we see there. Between the intense Hoth battle, the Dagobah training, and the Cloud City climax, each iconic moment serves to build the bigger puzzle.
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‘Jurassic Park (1993)
We’ve had an affinity for dinosaurs, but we were never fully immersed in the sensational creatures until Steven Spielberg brought us Jurassic Park. In the first film of the franchise, paleontologists Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler (Sam Neill and Laura Dern), along with mathematician Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum), are invited by billionaire John Hammond (Richard Attenborough) to tour a new theme park on Isla Nublar featuring cloned dinosaurs. The trip turns into a fight for survival when a security failure, sabotaged by a worker, releases the predators, including T-Rex and Velociraptors. As InGen cloned dinosaurs using prehistoric DNA extracted from amber-trapped mosquitoes, Jurassic Park opened our imaginations to the possibility of what it might be like to walk among these beautiful beasts.
Giving us a dose of summer blockbuster, Jurassic Park seamlessly transported Michael Crichton’s novel to the big screen. Through exceptional animatronics and revolutionary CGI, Jurassic Park’s visceral suspense-building and terror provided for a perfectly terrifying experience. They may be giant creatures, but these carnivores still manage to sneak up on you and eat you while you’re on the loo! While the entertainment factor is at its max, Spielberg ensured that Crichton’s conversation about the hubris of humanity and the dangers of manipulating nature through technology could have a catastrophic effect on our future. Jurassic Park established itself as a major player in pop culture, jumpstarting a franchise and finding a space in theme parks around the world. Fret not, the animatronics at Universal Studios won’t try to eat you— just provide a memorable thrill.
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‘The Dark Knight’ (2008)
The 21st century has seen the superhero blockbuster blow up as the defining genre in the world of popcorn movies. We go for the action and see our favorite heroes in action. But what if you could go see your favorite comic book characters while also experiencing a rich psychological drama? You certainly did with Christopher Nolan’s groundbreaking The Dark Knight. The second part of his trilogy, Batman (Christian Bale), Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman), and DA Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) form an alliance to dismantle Gotham’s organized crime. Their efforts are thwarted by the Joker (Heath Ledger), a chaotic criminal mastermind who plunges the city into anarchy, kills Rachel Dawes (Maggie Gyllenhaal), and turns Dent into the villainous Two-Face. Not a bad arc for a singular film! Forever synonymous with Ledger’s award-winning performance, The Dark Knight became the recipe for every superhero flick to come.
Through a blend of high-stakes, grounded storytelling and thematic depth exploring morality, chaos, and heroism, The Dark Knight is richly unique. You could easily remove the iconic DC Comic names and still receive a fervent crime drama. The Dark Knight is remembered for the Joker, but the nuanced arc for Batman continued to allow the character to establish himself as a completely different iteration, ripe for the new century. By removing the typical comic-book tone in favor of something realistic and gritty, The Dark Knight is more than just a good-versus-evil tale. It’s a fully developed movie that just so happens to use classic IP.
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‘The Lion King’ (1994)
The Disney Renaissance changed animation forever. Collectively, the films from the 90s instantly became core memories for everyone who watched them in theaters. But one film stood out at the top and defined the decade: The Lion King. In the 1994 animated classic, audiences were dropped into the African savannah as Simba (Matthew Broderick), a young lion cub destined to rule the Pride Lands, who flees into exile after his wicked uncle Scar (Jeremy Irons) orchestrates the death of King Mufasa (James Earl Jones). Raised by Timon and Pumbaa (Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella) under the “Hakuna Matata” philosophy, an adult Simba returns to challenge Scar, reclaim his throne, and restore balance to the circle of life. Loosely inspired by William Shakespeare’s classic drama Hamlet, Disney balanced an iconic soundtrack with darker themes to craft a flawless cinematic masterpiece.
The golden era of Disney hand-drawn animation, The Lion King remains a timeless tale that has been passed down for generations. Disney has been known for introducing audiences to talking animals, but never have we met the brilliant characters within this nuanced animal kingdom. Each character, voiced by the perfect performer, is wonderfully brought to life, earning a place in the Disney pantheon. With Elton John and Tim Rice’s whimsical soundtrack and Hans Zimmer’s score, music becomes its own important character. The legacy of The Lion King remains profoundly a part of the tapestry of entertainment and pop culture. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll scream, you’ll feel warmth. The Lion King is the complete package.
The Lion King
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June 15, 1994
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89 minutes
- Director
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Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff
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Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, Linda Woolverton, Rick Maki, Jorgen Klubien, Chris Sanders, Joe Ranft, Thom Enriquez, Larry Leker, Barry Johnson, Francis Glebas, Burny Mattinson, Andrew Gaskill, Gary Trousdale, Lorna Cook, Tom Sito, Mark Kausler, Kevin Harkey, Ed Gombert, Jim Capobianco
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Matthew Broderick
Simba (voice)
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Maggie Gyllenhaal is revealing how she really felt about her brother Jake Gyllenhaal’s early career success.
“In general, I am very interested in envy,” Maggie, 48, said during a Saturday, February 28, interview with The New York Times, when asked about a “sibling rivalry” between her and Jake, 45. “I think there’s a reason it’s a seven deadly sin. I’m interested in it in terms of watching other people’s movies come out. Admiration versus envy. What creates it? I think it’s usually feeling starving, like you don’t have enough.”
She continued, “I know Emerald Fennell, whose movie Wuthering Heights is about to come out, a little. I reached out to her, and I said: ‘How are you doing? How are you with all of this?’ And just the act of reaching out to her — and she’s great — frees the competition up and you realize: No, no. We’re actually 100 percent on the same team. There absolutely is enough to go around. But I don’t think I knew that at first, when I was young and Jake was a movie star right away. I don’t think I was in touch with the envy, but it was there.”
Jake made his acting debut in 1991’s City Slickers, while Maggie first acted in Waterland — a film that came out one year later and was directed by their dad, Stephen Gyllenhaal.
Now, Maggie is set to release The Bride! – a retelling of the “Bride of Frankenstein” story — on Friday, March 6, which features Jake in a supporting role. This film marks the first time the pair have worked together since 2001’s Donnie Darko, where Maggie and Jake played onscreen siblings.
“I waited until I was absolutely sure that asking him to do this part was the right thing to do,” she recalled, referring to Jake. “I remember asking him and tearing up alone in this hotel room I was in, because it meant so much to me. It meant so much for me to interact with him.”
Maggie went on to explain that she “had to be separate” from her family and Jake “in the past.”
“Like, cool, I’ve got my own thing going. We both started so young. I think it was just a really honest, vulnerable, what’s underneath rage, reaching out,” she explained. “Just basically saying, I want to interact, and I know that this is a place where we can do it. I’m not asking him to do something that he can’t do. I’m making an offer, which is a generous thing to do.”
Since the 2001 release of Donnie Darko, fans have been trying to figure out the meaning behind the mysterious film — and so has the cast. In the cult classic, a troubled teen named Donnie Darko (played by Jake Gyllenhaal) narrowly survives a freak accident and is left with disturbing visions of a giant rabbit […]
When asked if it was an “invitation,” Maggie replied, “Yeah, and with love.” She added that collaborating with Jake now has only strengthened their sibling relationship.
“We’ve never been estranged, but we’ve never been as close as we are now,” she told the outlet. “We’re finally, maybe in the last five years, more and more and more, even each day, really interacting, which is hard for people to do.”
The Bride hits theatres on Friday, March 6.
Whew! Some folks post selfies, and others post statements. Jania Meshell had the internet reading between the lines after she dropped a new TikTok that quickly made its rounds online — and let’s just say, the energy was loud without her saying much at all.
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Did Jania Meshell Just Throw A Subliminal In New Clip?
On Saturday, Jania Meshell shared a clip of herself rapping along to the lyrics, “If I gave a f***, I’d probably be in h*ll or in jail but I ain’t,” while standing in what appeared to be a white-walled room, possibly her bathroom. Rocking a white tank top with black trim and black pants, she served a full face beat and long, curly hair flowing effortlessly. But it wasn’t just the glam that caught attention — it was the attitude. Sis was giving very much “don’t play with me” as she mouthed every word with precision.
The post didn’t come with a long caption or explanation, but fans know Jania doesn’t move without intention. Whether she was simply vibing to a song or subtly addressing chatter, social media users wasted no time sharing opinions and speculating about who — or what — the message might’ve been for. One thing about it, though: Jania looked unbothered and stood ten toes behind every lyric.
Fans Debate If She’s Really Unbothered
Chileeee, you already know fans sprinted to TSR Teens’ Instagram comment section and clocked IN. Some folks were saying Jania is trying to give “unbothered,” but in their eyes, posting the clip was a reaction in itself. Meanwhile, others chimed in that she should be over her ex by now. But, a separate group defended her, saying she always posts content like this and people are just reading way too deep into it.
One Instagram user @jaylensauntie wrote, “Jania you have a whole man sis! Let that go!“
This Instagram user @mermaidvibezz2 said, “I mean if you didn’t give a damn then you wouldn’t speak on it😂 yall be doing everything to swear you aren’t bothered while seeming bothered😂😂”
And, Instagram user @weirdazz_aquarius added, “Bothered by your married ex online is wild behavior 🤣🤣🤣 especially when you’re in a ‘happy relationship’“
Meanwhile, Instagram user @norfside.j4z shared, “I mean when you don’t care , you don’t address is . But she aint wrong lol that sh*t weird“
While Instagram user @arindanyelle claimed, “Keep it cute cause she always posting TikTok’s like that! Stop reading so much into it!“
Lastly, Instagram user @skydadondada said, “You was quick to make tweets about her when you thought it was about her tho“
So… What Was Jania Possibly Reacting To?
As previously reported, just a few days ago, Jania had posted fresh TikTok videos shortly after a viral clip showed Nique riding around with NBA YoungBoy, which sent social media into a frenzy. While folks online dragged Nique and speculated about “home girl” codes, Jania stayed noticeably silent, instead popping out in a matching cheetah-print two-piece, dancing and twerking with what fans called straight unbothered energy. Even without captions, her followers filled in the blanks, debating whether she was plotting her next move or simply minding her business.
Nique threw out a few clap backs of her own and made it clear where she stands with Jania, telling folks “My homegirl wouldn’t try to throw dirt on my name online but go off.” Then, finally after much speculation about her link up with NBA YoungBoy, he ended up revealing that she made a cameo in his ‘Highly’ music video. The video shows Nique in the same car she was cruising in with NBA and popping up in other spots throughout the visuals.
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Yellowstone fans are in for plenty of surprises in the show’s newest spinoff Marshals.
Arielle Kebbel spoke exclusively to Us Weekly about what to expect from the show — and her character Belle Skinner.
“We pull the layers back very slowly with Belle and she relates to [Luke Grimes’ character] Kayce because they’re both the local folks from Montana. Folks out there have a different way of doing things,” Kebbel teased. “We learn that she also comes from a very wealthy family — and with that comes a lot of secrets and responsibility.”
The story will continue to unravel throughout the season.
The next stop in the Yellowstone universe is a spinoff starring Luke Grimes’ character, Kayce Dutton. Yellowstone, which premiered in 2018, introduced viewers to the fictional Dutton family, who own the largest ranch in Montana. After finding success on Paramount, creator Taylor Sheridan grew the Yellowstone world with prequels 1883 and 1923. CBS ordered Marshals, […]
“There’s a big piece of her that is — not necessarily hiding from her past — but hiding it from other people. She is very protective of her past and her family — and also because she started her own family now. Belle doesn’t want to get her kid involved in some of the messy stuff of her past,” Kebbel teased. “As the season goes on, we learn all the reasons why she is so secretive and closed off and protective of herself and her family. We peel back the layers of what’s going on with her.”
She continued: “Both she and Kayce have a lot of secrets. They have a lot on the line and they also really want justice. Sometimes that’s a hard line to walk. So as the season goes on, we definitely learn more about her. There’s a few shocking reveals.”
Marshals, which premieres on Sunday, March 1, follows Kayce (Luke Grimes) as he leaves “ranching life behind to join an elite unit” of the U.S. Marshals while “combining his skills as a cowboy and Navy SEAL to bring range justice to Montana, where he and his teammates must balance family, duty and the high psychological cost that comes with serving as the last line of defense in the region’s war on violence.”
In addition to Kebbel and Grimes, the show stars Ash Santos, Tatanka Means, Brett Cullen and Logan Marshall Green. Marshals is the newest spinoff of Yellowstone — which aired from 2018 to 2024 — and starred Grimes.
“It’s all the same world. You have the ranch and we always incorporate and go back to that in the show. But this world is really about bringing together this new team of Marshalls. They don’t really all know each other. They’re all very different in their ways,” Kebbel teased. “It’s fun to watch how they work as a team and it’s fun to watch the personality clashes. When the show starts, it’s not a team that’s been working together before so it’s not necessarily a well oiled machine.”
Kebbel promised an evolution on screen. “Part of the fun of the journey is learning how they learn how to work together along the way. So you’ve got these Marshals going out on missions — but with the beautiful backdrop of Montana and horses and mountains and rivers,” she noted. “The closest comparison would be combining a Yellowstone with Lioness.”
Marshals also served as a reunion for Kebbel and Grimes after 50 Shades Freed.
“Our time together on that was brief but I got to know how he worked and he’s a total pro. He’s very welcoming and very kind to everyone but he also gets right to work,” Kebbel shared with Us. “I knew if I need to ask anything, he’ll absolutely guide me and be there for me. But also, he’s one of those people who really gives room for people to do their thing. It’s one of those sets where everyone knows you show up and you get to work — there’s no time to waste.”
She continued: “We’re have a lot to do every single day to make our days. Knowing that we’re going to work every day with the backdrop of the Yellowstone legacy behind us definitely adds a layer of pressure that you feel — or at least that I felt — going to set. But that’s a good thing. It was this unspoken thing where you want to always make sure you’re rising to the occasion. So I hope that we did.”
Marshals premieres on CBS March 1 and will air Sundays at 8 p.m. ET.
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Kristen Bell hosts Netflix’s ceremony, where Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, Michael B. Jordan, and more will duke it out for awards season glory.
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Even TV’s Scariest Business Executive Is “Concerned” By the Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger [Exclusive]
The entertainment industry is still reeling from fear and uncertainty after news that Paramount will purchase Warner Bros. Discovery, following a months-long battle with Netflix for the home of HBO, DC, Harry Potter, and more. While the deal has a long way to go before being finalized, many, both in and out of the entertainment world, have expressed concerns about how this mega-merger between two of Hollywood’s oldest and most historic studios will impact both artists and consumers. Now, Oscar-winner Patricia Arquette (who happens to play a cuthroat business executive in Severance), has some scathing thoughts on Hollywood’s ongoing “monopolization.”
Speaking to Collider’s Perri Nemiroff on the red carpet at the Actor Awards (formerly the SAG Awards), Arquette was asked what she would change about the movie and TV industry if she could, and why. Arquette responded:
“I’m concerned about all this consolidation. First of all, it’s gonna hamper artists, and it’s very politicized, and I think it’s gonna limit their creativity and the stories that they’re telling. But besides that, I think it’s really bad for the consumer, besides the freedom creatively. Once you start monopolizing and ending up with like four networks, they can drive up your prices, and you’re gonna be paying a lot more for entertainment. So it’s not even in your best interest in the long run to allow these things to happen. But I’m also concerned that there doesn’t seem to be any looking at monopolization, and if it starts with this industry, it’s just going to steamroll across all industries.”
This is a developing story. Stay tuned to Collider as the updates come in.
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February 17, 2022
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Apple TV
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Dan Erickson, Mark Friedman
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Anna Ouyang Moench, Wei-Ning Yu
The SAG Awards may have a new name … but stars are bringing the same old elegant fashion to the 32nd edition’s red carpet!
Emma Stone stunned in a sleek pink dress with a matching coat slung over her shoulders … while Demi Moore peacocked in a black cocktail dress adorned with a big plume of feathers. Michael B. Jordan channeled Smoke (or maybe Stack?) in a three-piece suit while waiting to hear if he’ll win an award for “Sinners.”
Sheryl Lee Ralph and Dove Cameron stunned in classic black and white outfits … while Mia Goth opted for a bit more color in a shimmering marron ensemble.
Goth’s impassive face didn’t let on any feeling about her estranged husband Shia LaBeouf‘s arrest in New Orelans on Saturday.
And, “Hacks” star Megan Stalter seems to be in her (faux) diva era … posing with a cigarette in her mouth — after previously admitting she doesn’t really smoke anything and can only have a sip of champagne before getting a splitting headache.
Teyana Taylor and her date were attached at the hip on the carpet … quite literally — because her daughter Rue Rose Shumpert wrapped her arms around her mom’s waist.
Among the other bold-faced names in attendance … the show’s host, Kristen Bell, Irina Shayk, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Seth Rogen, Sofia Carson, Odessa A’zion, Kathryn Hahn, Kevin O’Leary, Quinta Brunson and Ted Danson.
As you know, this event used to be called the Screen Actors Guild Awards but was changed to the Actor Awards in November to “better reflect its true spirit and position as the only industry honor given to actors, by actors”
The show kicks off on Netflix at 5 PM PT … but, before it does, check out our gallery of the best month from the show’s past — because, while it hasn’t always been called the Actors Awards, it’s always brought out the biggest in the business!
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Apple TV’s Most Important Sci-Fi Series Levels Up With Major Season 3 Update [Exclusive]
Apple TV has plenty of sci-fi hits under its belt during its first few years as a massive streaming competitor. Just last year, the tech-funded streamer aired the first season of Pluribus, the new creation from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul writer Vince Gilligan. The show stars Rhea Seehorn, and it smashed records on its way to becoming Apple TV’s biggest sci-fi show in history. Apple TV also recently aired new seasons of Foundation and Invasion, both of which feature big stars and have accrued sizable audiences during their first few seasons. One of Apple TV’s original sci-fi hits, For All Mankind, is also set to return with its long-awaited fifth season soon. Apple TV’s biggest sci-fi misfire to date is Constellation, the thriller backed by Stephen King and starring Noomi Rapace, which was canceled after only one season despite plans for future seasons.
Many would argue that the most impressive show in Apple TV’s sci-fi arsenal, though, is Severance. Starring Adam Scott and directed by Ben Stiller, the show has aired two successful seasons and has a third on the way. Collider reported not long ago via an interview with John Turturro that production on Severance Season 3 was scheduled to begin this July, and now we’re back with another update for fans of Apple TV’s best sci-fi show. Collider’s Perri Nemiroff recently caught up with Severance star Jen Tullock, who portrays Devon Scout-Hale in the show, and she asked how Season 3 will challenge the cast in a brand-new way:
“I feel kept on my toes on that show generally just because I think we have the best cast in the business, and I’m working with people I’ve revered and respected for so many years. So, regardless of what happens story-wise, I always feel challenged by the writing, and I always feel challenged by the people I’m lucky enough to have scenes with, so that’s generally the vibe.”
She continued, diving deeper into what we can expect to see from Devon in Season 3 after watching her brother Mark (Adam Scott) go through so much during the first two seasons, “Specifically, I’m excited to let my character get a little bit angry and a little more into the nitty-gritty of what’s happening at Lumon. We saw that a little bit towards the end of last season, so I have no idea where it’s going to go. But, I know it’s going to be good.”
‘Severance’ Season 3 Is on a Tight Schedule
Severance Season 1 aired its Season 1 finale in April 2022, and the show didn’t return with its second season until almost three years later, in January 2025. When Apple TV renewed Severance for a third season around the same time as the Season 2 finale, Ben Stiller promised that the gap between seasons would be shorter for Seasons 2 and 3 than it was for Seasons 1 and 2. Unfortunately, we’re nearly a year removed from the Season 2 finale and the show won’t resume shooting for a few months, so a gap of at least two years is to be expected at this point.
Stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of Severance Season 3 and check out the first two seasons on Apple TV.
- Release Date
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February 17, 2022
- Network
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Apple TV
- Showrunner
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Dan Erickson, Mark Friedman
- Writers
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Anna Ouyang Moench, Wei-Ning Yu
By Chris Snellgrove
| Published
The term “video game film” makes many movie lovers shudder, and for good reason: box office history is filled with awful game adaptations, including the notoriously grungy Super Mario Bros. and the confusingly disjointed Wing Commander. Between these and other flops (including Double Dragon and Mortal Kombat: Annihilation), it’s easy for gamers to think there are no good films based on their favorite titles. However, the perfect video game movie dropped 15 years ago, and it’s been quietly gaining a cult following ever since.
That movie is Halo Legends (2010), an animated anthology that explores the world of Master Chief; he’s a Spartan charged with protecting humanity from an encroaching alien menace, but even he can’t take on an entire space empire by himself. This is a film that helps you learn more about the fictional universe of Halo, bringing to life one of the most successful franchises in video game history. Whether you want to help Master Chief “finish this fight” or just vibe out to beautiful animation and killer fight scenes, you should stream Halo Legends for free on Tubi!
Time To Finish The Fight
The cast of Halo Legends is full of some fun surprises for anime fans, including David Wald (best known for voicing the titular protagonist of Golgo 13) as Master Chief. Meanwhile, Atsuko Tanaka (best known for voicing Major Kusanagi in Ghost in the Shell) plays Dr. Haley, Chief’s mother figure and the creator of Cortana. Speaking of which, Ai Maeda (best known for voicing O-Ren in Kill Bill’s anime sequence) plays Cortana, Chief’s own AI-powered Girl Friday.
There is no singular premise for Halo Legends: rather than telling one story, this anthology is broken up into seven smaller films focusing on different aspects of the Halo universe. Some of these are lore-heavy films that expand our knowledge of everything from Covenant culture to the relationship between Flood and Forerunners. Other short films are just cool side stories featuring marines, Spartans, Helljumpers, and more.
Little Movie, Big Impact
Even though it went straight to video, Halo Legends quickly proved itself a Spartan-sized financial success. It earned $11 million in DVD and Blu-Ray sales, and it was ranked as the second top-selling Blu-Ray the week of its release. Sadly, this ambitious anthology never got a sequel, though most Halo fans would certainly prefer these animated adventures over the later, live-action series.
When Halo Legends came out, it proved to be a hit with the most important audience of them all: the fans. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an audience score of 72 percent, with viewers praising it for its unique combination of different animation styles and different stories. According to most who watched Halo Legends, this approach helped to flesh out one of the coolest fictional universes (video game or otherwise) ever created.
A Buffet Of Cool Animation Styles
Even if you’re not a huge fan of the video game franchise, it’s worth watching Halo Legends for the same reason it’s worth watching any good anthology: there’s a little something for everyone! Like The Animatrix before it, this film presents a series of different vignettes in different styles and even genres. You may not like every short film, but you’re sure to love at least a few of these slickly-produced stories.
Speaking of slick, the animation and production quality are high throughout the entirety of Halo Legends. The short films each look and feel different, but what they share in common is killer animation and immersive voicework. Even if you’ve never picked up a controller and walked in the virtual boots of Master Chief, this movie is a great way to discover what makes this fictional universe so compelling to its legion of fans.
Rocking Some Big Sword Energy
If you are already a major fan, though, you’ll likely enjoy how Halo Legends expands the lore of Spartans and Covenant in new and interesting ways. Sure, some of this information is buried in the robust library of Halo books, but let’s face it: it’s cooler to see the deep background of this action-centric series brought to life in a more visceral way onscreen. After all, this is a gaming franchise founded on the holy trinity of “run, shoot, and toss grenades,” and it’s fun to see Halo’s signature frenetic gameplay brought to life in short films like “Prototype” and “The Package.”
Will you agree that Halo Legends is the perfect video game, or would you like to tag this nostalgic anthology with a sticky grenade? You won’t know until you grab the remote (you left it between the Assault Rifle and the Battle Rifle) and stream it for free on Tubi. Whether you’re one of the gamers keeping Halo Infinite alive (there are dozens of us, dozens!) or are completely new to this sci-fi franchise, this anthology is guaranteed to surprise you right up until the credits.
A mass shooting outside an Austin, Texas, bar has left three people dead — including the suspected gunman — and another 14 seriously injured, Us Weekly confirms.
Gunfire broke out during the early morning hours of Sunday, March 1, outside Buford’s, a popular beer garden on West Sixth and Rio Grande streets, Austin Police said.
According to authorities, officers responded to the scene just before 1:40 a.m. and eliminated the suspected gunman, whose name has not been publicly released.
Police also haven’t released the names of the deceased victims.
Eyewitness video shared on social media and allegedly captured from the scene appears to show officers pinning a man to the ground while emergency medical workers rendered aid.
The person recording the footage claims “that’s the piece of s**t” who shot up the bar.
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis spoke to the media at 5 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. press conferences and said that first responders were on the scene less than a minute after the first 911 calls were received by dispatch describing a “male shooter” at the popular nightspot.
“They definitely saved lives,” Davis said.
Authorities confronted a man fleeing the scene with a gun upon arrival and “returned fire, killing the shooter,” Davis explained.
EMS Chief Robert Luckritz said that three people were found dead at the scene, while 14 others were injured and transported to nearby hospitals. Three of the wounded, he said, were listed in critical condition.
“We received a call at 1:39 a.m. and within 57 seconds, the first paramedics and officers were on scene actively treating the patients,” Luckritz told reporters.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson also spoke to reporters, applauding the rapid response of the city’s police officers and EMTs.
“I’m very thankful for the speed with which our public safety officials responded to this,” said Watson. “I don’t think there’s any question that it saved lives.”
Members of the Austin Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation were still at the scene of the shooting late Sunday morning. A pistol and a rifle were both said to have been recovered from the scene.
Law enforcement sources claim to CBS News that the shooter has a history of mental health issues and are currently investigating whether the shooter was influenced by extremist ideology, specifically Islamic extremism.
An official motive for the mass shooting remains unclear.
“My condolences to those that have been touched by this. This is a tragic, tragic incident,” Davis said.
Anyone looking to reconnect with loved ones should call the Austin Police victim services unit at (512) 974-5037.
If you have any information about witnesses to the shooting or videos that may have captured what happened can submit the evidence here.
Tipsters can also call Austin Police at (512) 974-TIPS. You may submit your tips anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by calling (512) 472-8477.
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