Mike Ryan

This Memorial Day weekend, Americans who need a break from quiet reflection have the option of paying to see a movie called Men in Black 3. Will Smith (Enemy of the State) and Tommy Lee Jones (Small...

This Friday, the original "Star Wars" (or, "Star Wars: Episode IV -- A New Hope," if you must) turns 35. In honor of the landmark film's landmark birthday, I asked a group of influential filmmakers -- responsible for projects such as "The Hunger Games," "Iron Man" and "Lost" -- what...

Barry Sonnenfeld was on quite a roll in the late '90s. The director -- who began his career as the cinematographer for Joel and Ethan Coen and made his directorial debut with "The Addams Family" in 1991 -- was riding high following the certified hit "Get Shorty" and...

"Saturday Night Live" wrapped up its 37th season this past weekend. Along the way, we were paying attention not just to the quality of the individual sketches in our weekly "SNL" Scorecard, but also to the progress of the cast members in regards to airtime and...

Are you still crying? Or, at the very least, do you still have "Ruby Tuesday" stuck in your head? It's OK to admit these things. I mean, look, the 37th season finale of "SNL" was a fairly sub-par show, but it included one of the greatest...

There was no doubt about it: This was Kristen Wiig's night. Of the three cast members rumored to be leaving "Saturday Night Live," I think we can go ahead and remove the word "rumored" off of Wiig and Samberg, who said his goodbye with "Lazy Sunday...

On March 10, Will Ferrell told me that the chances of seeing "Step Brothers 2" was a very strong possibility. Without prompting, he added an almost dejected aside: "We tried," Ferrell said, with regards to an "Anchorman" sequel.

Then, on March 28, Ferrell appeared on...

Funny story: Brooklyn Decker is currently promoting two very, very different movies -- "Battleship" and "What To Expect When You're Expecting." On the day of our interview, Decker was promoting both films. Two points here: (A) I did not know this, and (B) Decker had been...

This past Saturday, during the Will Ferrell-hosted installment of "Saturday Night Live," the 100th Digital Short was aired. Also, when you factor in the very heavy rumors that Andy Samberg is leaving SNL after the season finale this weekend, it may also have been the very...

Dear Battleship,

I know we don't know each other very well, so please excuse me for being this forward. I don't want to come on too strong, but I can't hide my feelings any longer. The truth is, I think I've fallen in love with you.

Look,...

Since "Saturday Night Live" began airing, only one show made a serious run at unseating its cultural significance as the go-to sketch comedy series: ABC's "Fridays."

Starting in 1980 -- a year that would see Lorne Michaels leave "SNL," hurtling the show toward the brink of cancellation -- "Fridays"...

It's rare, but every so often, I get that sudden moment of extreme self-consciousness while doing an interview: "I'm really just sitting here chatting with Sir Ben Kingsley."

For his part, Kingsley is so warm and gracious upon introductions, that this feeling didn't occur until the interview...

With only 10 sketches (including the monologue and "Weekend Update") and too many guest stars to list, the Will Ferrell hosted installment of "SNL" was not a great week to have the title of "cast member." Well, unless your name is Andy Samberg. Here's your penultimate...

Covering "SNL" on a week-to-week basis, I've never quite understood why a sketch doesn't make it past dress rehearsal. (And don't use the "time" excuse this week, considering that "Almost Pizza" aired as a repeat to end the show.) Regardless, this is fantastic. Bobby Moynihan plays Bruce Banner,...

The last time Will Ferrell hosted "Saturday Night Live," the show (and that season) ended with an epic sing-along of Bill Joel's "Goodnight Saigon." Last night's offering did not have that same monumental feel to it -- even though there were guest appearances by...

Clark Gregg does not want to you to read this interview.

Let me clarify: Gregg, who plays Agent Phil Coulson in "Marvel's The Avengers," does not want you to read this interview if you haven't seen the movie yet. So, if you haven't, stop now.

Still...

This Sunday is Mother's Day. Or, as my mom calls it, "The day my only child eventually remembers to call me -- usually around 5:30 p.m."

To celebrate the holiday, I was told by my editor to "think of a way to incorporate Mother's Day into a post about...

On Friday, a very boring movie called Dark Shadows gets released into theaters. The new film brings together Johnny Depp (The Astronaut's Wife) and director Tim Burton (Big Fish) for their first eighth collaboration. Ahead, we answer every question that you could possibly have about Dark Shadows.

Q:...

This morning, it was suggested that I "write something about The Avengers." Here's the problem: I have nothing left to say about The Avengers because everything that could possibly be said about The Avengers has been said. Most people like The Avengers. Some people didn't like The Avengers....

Marvel is notoriously secretive about its casting process.

"I love that there's a 'Star Trek' movie in production right now and I have no idea who the new characters are or who the villains are," Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige told me a few weeks ago --...