For everyStar Wars, there was aStarcrash; for everyAlien, aZaat. The project somehow takes its cool premise and reduces it to an overlong, underwhelming slog. Whats your excuse?" Custom Image by Federico Napoli The special effects are equally disastrous, including goofy flashing lights and obvious miniatures. And yet, for all its flaws,Starcrashis undeniably entertaining in its absurdity. It’s very much ‘so bad it’s good’. Image via The CW The action sequences are especially uninspired....

The defining example isStar Wars.George Lucas’s success with this formula spawned countless imitators. Some of them are good, most are okay, and a few are egregiously awful. From disappointing blockbusters to low-budget disasters, they all promised space-faring entertainment but delivered galactic letdowns. Image via Disney/ Lucasfilm The humor is also crude and lame, utterly devoid of wit. Even the songs, which should be the highlight, are underwhelming this time around, despite their heaviness....

Some of these characters come from the games, while others were made for the show. Volkner has an inventive battle style thatutilizes powerful offensive moves for defensive purposes. 13Flint Flint and Volkner first met when they were kids and became best friends and fierce rivals. Image via Pokémon Company International Flint is a trainer who is constantly punching above his weight class. 12Alder First Appearance, “Ash and Trip’s Third Battle!” 11Professor Kukui First Appearance, “Alola to New Adventure!...

The 1978Lord of the Ringsfilm was written byChris ConklinandPeter S. Beagle, withJ.R.R. Tolkienhimself receiving writing credit for his work on the famous novels withRalph Bakshidirecting. Who Stars in The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim? Image via United Artists Stay tuned to Collider for future streaming updates and watchLord of the Rings onMaxstarting December 1.

All four episodes of the new series are set to debut on December 4. The series is directed and written byPaween Purijitpanya(Girl From Nowhere). The debut episode “Black Sheep” has echoes ofBlack Mirror’s “Be Right Back.” Image via Netflix In the story, characters debate the possibility of bringing back anastronautfrom the deadin the form of a clone. Last but not least, Octopus Girl takes placein a post-apocalyptic worldwhere a waterbornepandemichas taken over....

Similarly,Pachinkobegins in Busan during the 1915-1930s. At 16, she helps run her mothers boardinghouse, trying to live a quiet life amidst the occupation. His loyalty is torn between his fellow Koreans and his survival under Japanese rule. Image via Netflix Rather than surrendering, Jang-ok chooses to die by his own hand, shaking Jung-chool to his core. Similarly,Pachinkofeatures characters caught between Korean and Japanese loyalties. The Age of Shadowsdraws clear inspiration fromThe Army of Shadows, a 1969 film based onJoseph Kessels novel....

While shes out there, she immerses herself in a podcast project that exploresunexplained mysteries. Soon enough, she stumbles upon an anomaly that seems pretty random at first glance. But as she digs deeper, the mystery starts seeping into her own life. Image via Bonsai Films Soon enough, its no longer just a podcast episode its personal. Here you have a disgraced journalist who becomes obsessed with the mystery of the brick....

Snake and Dennis were partners in crime. Snake is a loud-mouthed thug, while Dennis is much quieter but still has an intimidating presence. He doesn’t seem to have any fighting skills at all, especially in comparison to Barnes and Dennis. Image via Netflix His downward spiral of vengeance has once again led to the death of another life. What makesCobra Kaispecial is how even the most villainous antagonists get a tragic backstory to explain their motivations....

The finale winds down toan open-ended conclusion that deftly sets up a potential second season. What Is ‘Cruel Intentions’ About? The egregiously powerful Caroline is outraged by Luciens bold move and exploits one of his habits as a punishment. Image via Prime Video Does Annie Pledge Delta Phi in the ‘Cruel Intentions’ Finale? He gives up on convincing Annie to come around and instead warns her about his stepsisters ulterior motives....

The CBS sitcom,Ghosts, is a fan favorite. A super short season (of just 10 episodes) resulted in the series losing its footing a bit. And the ghosts need to rely on Sam to help them mediate their conflicts. Image via CBS However,some jokes have worn out their welcome(even if they were initially funny bits). Some aspects of the ghosts' personalities are also starting to feel tired after four seasons. They’re constantly demanding Sam’s time and energy, even at the expense of her well-being and marriage....

They all agree on one thing:Holidazedisnt your average Christmas storyline seen on Hallmark. So tell me about how special it was to be a part of this inauguration of sorts. And they listened, they were listening ears to us in the creative process as well. HAYSBERT: Because…it wasn’t a lack of intensity or anything else from the first one. It was just a film that we all sort of just..it just flowed....

Many viewers who grew up watching Moores films in theaters still look to him as the definitive Bond. Here is every Roger Moore James Bond movie, ranked by rewatchability. A jewel-encrusted Faberge egg surfaces at a London auction, catching the attention of MI6. Image via United Artists However, the film is so packed with clever jokes that it becomes a hilarious film to rewatch. Fans expected a serious thriller in the vein ofDr....

The success of Berger’s film hinges on a number of things. Little is known about Benitez, butLawrence learns of asecretive medical appointment in Switzerlandwhich ignites concernsabout Benitez’s health. Immaculate movies for ungodly scares. Image via Focus Features Following the unexpected death of the pope, Cardinal Lawrence (played by Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with overseeing the secretive conclave to elect the next pope. As the process unfolds, he uncovers a conspiracy that could shake the very foundations of the Catholic Church....