Janelle Sheetz

3 weeks ago | collider.com | Janelle Sheetz

Sometimes, there's no greater inspiration than real life. When it comes to interesting stories and characters, writers often need look no further than their own lived experience, and knowing a great episode of television had its basis in reality can make it easier for audiences to relate.

4 weeks ago | collider.com | Janelle Sheetz

On top of dazzling audiences on Broadway with her incredible voice and acting talent in hit musicals like Rent and Wicked—the latter of which earned her a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical—Idina Menzel has also found success onscreen. After appearing on the musical television series Glee as Shelby, Rachel Berry's (Lea Michele) estranged mother, Menzel took on film roles, introducing a wider audience to her talents.

1 month ago | collider.com | Janelle Sheetz

While zombie movies may be as popular as ever, they're not exactly new. The idea of the flesh-eating monster was first presented in movies in the 1930s, but the genre as it's known now was shaped by George A. Romero, whose numerous zombie movies earned him the title of godfather of the genre. Other writers and directors have put their own twist on the zombie since then, from how they’re created to how intelligent—or not—they are.

1 month ago | collider.com | Janelle Sheetz

Since beginning his career in the late '80s, actor John C. Reilly has become known as a skilled character actor. He has over 70 film credits to his name, including everything from acclaimed dramas like Chicago and The Lobster to beloved comedies like Step Brothers and Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. In addition to his film work, Reilly is also known for co-starring as Dr. Steve Brule in Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! and its spin-off, Check It Out! With Dr. Steve Brule.

1 month ago | collider.com | Janelle Sheetz

After launching a stand-up career in the late 1970s, comedian Eddie Murphy gained fame after becoming a cast member on Saturday Night Live in 1980, when he was just 19 years old, making him one of the youngest performers in the history of the show. Although his time on the show came to an end in 1984—he has returned to host three times—his characters remain some of their funniest and most iconic, a testament to Murphy's skill as a comedian.