Bert Kreischer on ‘The Machine’ and Why He Wasn’t Allowed to Do Interviews Shirtless

Two decades later, Bert is a family man, and long gone are the days of The Machine. COLLIDER: I was 50/50 on whether or not you were going to be doing your interviews shirtless. BERT KREISCHER: [Laughs] I wish I could! Image by Collider Staff I hate wearing shirts, and I’m gaining weight so none of my shirts fit me right now. Did the studio or a publicist say, Yeah, you’re wearing a shirt today?...

May 24, 2023 · 3 min · 504 words · Amanda Harris

The 10 Best Sci-Fi Movies to Go Into Blind, According to Reddit

Sci-fi fans know that movies are better when there’s an element of surprise. While a trailer or review can win viewers over to a film, they can also reveal major spoilers. Some movies need as little introduction as possible, so the story can twist and turn unexpectedly. Image by Federico Napoli The sci-fi genre is filled with such movies, from hidden gems to big-budget blockbusters. The folks over atr/moviesasked what are the best movies to go into blind?...

May 24, 2023 · 3 min · 505 words · Sarah Wilson

Where to Stream 'The Machine'

Quick Links Few things scream “family bonding” like getting kidnapped by the Russian mob. In Sony’sThe Machine(2023), that’s exactly what happens (more or less). Based on the viral story from comedianBert Kreischer,The Machinechronicles his drunken trip to Russia during college. Image via Sony Pictures Bert Kreischer and his wifeLeeAnn Kreischerproduced the feature with Atencio,Judi Marmel, andCale Boyter. It was executive produced byJay AshenfelterandPhilip Waley. So here’s where you’ve got the option to watchThe Machine....

May 24, 2023 · 2 min · 314 words · Kathleen Jackson

Every James Bond Actor, Ranked From Worst to Best

Noover 60 years ago. Quite appropriately, he portrayed 007 in seven different films across his 12-year tenure in the role. Buy Roger Moore’sJames BondMovies at the 007 Store in the United States and Canada. Image via United Artists The actor also excelled at hearkening back to the early eras of 007 when the opportunity arose. Buy Timothy Dalton’sJames BondMovies at the 007 Store in the United States and Canada. Despite the spiraling quality of the films though, Brosnan remained nothing short of sublime....

May 23, 2023 · 1 min · 190 words · James Oconnor

The 9 Most Underrated Sci-Fi Movies of the 2000s, Ranked

The 6-person crew includes captain and pilot A.J. The famed director had an uncredited role for the work he did. Directed byJohn Carpenter, the film received mostly negative reviews. Ultravioletwas a novel byYvonne Navarroand turned into an anime series titledUltraviolet: Code 044. Soon the government takes over, forcing Harry and Ira to the side. Evolution drew comparisons toGhostbustersupon its release and garnered mixed reviews from critics. Image via MGM A short-lived animated series,Alienators: Evolution Continues, was loosely based on the film....

May 21, 2023 · 1 min · 196 words · Andrea Perry

10 Best Crime Shows That Are Purely Fictional

But some of the most popular crime shows today take a different twist. All these crime shows have one thing in common: theyre purely fictional. Three residents become unlikely friends when someone is murdered in their upscale building. Image via Peacock They all share one common interest: they are massive fans of true crime podcasts. Because of this, they all believe they have the skills and intuition to help solve the real-life crime....

May 20, 2023 · 2 min · 387 words · Shawn Clayton

'Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart,' 'Drylongso,' and More Coming to Criterion in August

More titles are being added to the ever-expandingCriterionCollection, as August’s batch of titles have been announced. The new remaster ofDreamsis the first set to be released, arriving on August 8. The release also features an essay byYasmina Price. 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES Image via Criterion Image via Criterion Image via Criterion Image via Criterion Image via Criterion

May 15, 2023 · 1 min · 60 words · Shane Hart

New ‘The Boogeyman' Teaser Amplifies Its Victims' Screams

Whats the Next Stephen King Adaptation? 2022 was a great year for fans of theCarrieandThe Shiningauthor as it welcomed the arrival of Prime VideosFirestarterand NetflixsMr. WithThe Boogeymanheaded to theaters, many fans are wondering what the next on-screen project will be. Image via 20th Century Studios

May 15, 2023 · 1 min · 45 words · Joy Haas

10 Best Sci-Fi Movies That Are Not 'Metropolis' or 'Blade Runner'

But the genre has plenty of other fantastic films to offer. In Donnies absence, a jet engine crashes into his roomand then things get weird. But the more they do it, the more complicated things get and might spiral out of their control. It was directed byJames Cameronand starsArnold Schwarzeneggeras the titular Terminator and helped to launch both of their careers. The film has since spawned a huge franchise, from movies and TV shows to comics....

May 14, 2023 · 2 min · 255 words · Michelle Ritter

Every Season Of 'The Sopranos,' Ranked

Calling the iconic crime/drama seriesThe Sopranosone of thegreatest shows of all timeis far from a controversial opinion. Once this particular storyline is resolved, the rest of GA does occasionally feel a little directionless. It’s still great TV. It’s just that the other seasons are even greater. Season 3 also features the death of the infamous Livia Soprano, a pivotal point in Tony’s journey. It was not what people were expecting, and the show’s final moments were undoubtedly controversial....

May 14, 2023 · 1 min · 124 words · Michael Hill

Katherine McNamara Offers Update on the 'Urban Legend' Reboot

In Pendleton Universitys case, that myth is the massacre at Stanley Hall. Unfortunately, no subsequent reports followed and that was the last we heard of this newUrban Legendmovie. Colin Minihan was the director of that. Image via The CW He’s just a brilliant, brilliant mind who has gotten to be a good friend. I would love for that to happen. That cast was gonna be fantastic. Image via TriStar Pictures...

May 14, 2023 · 1 min · 106 words · Mark Foster

Remember When the High Evolutionary Fought Spider-Man?

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3might boast one of the most irredeemable villains in the form ofChukwudi Iwuji’s High Evolutionary. On Counter-Earth, the Bestials have become the dominant species while humanity struggles to survive as second-class citizens. Image by Jefferson Chacon Electro was reimagined as a Bestial who happened to be an electric eel. Kraven the Hunter was a mercenary whose loyalties shifted depending on the price. But perhaps the most surprising change came with the Green Goblin....

May 14, 2023 · 2 min · 247 words · Jacob Becker

The 15 Best 'Law & Order' Episodes of All Time, Ranked

These are the best episodes ofLaw & Order, ranked. “Showtime” is the final installment of a three-part episode that ends with a climatic finale. The detectives set out to determine who hes working withand learn theres a tie to the district attorneys office. Image by Federico Napoli The episode also features a youngKate Maraas one of the guest stars, making it worth revisiting again today. On top of that, the precinct receives a bomb threat....

May 14, 2023 · 1 min · 113 words · Yvonne Trevino