About Mike Shutt
Mike Shutt is a Writer for Collider. He is the former co-host of the No Excuses podcast and has been writing about film online since 2014, from news to film festival coverage. You can typically find Mike watching a movie, listening to a musical, or planning his next theme park trip.
Latest Articles
'Lost in Translation' Ending Explained: Your Truth Is the Truth
Will we ever know what Bill Murray whispered in ScarJo's ear?
‘The Heartbreak Kid’ and ‘Sleuth’: Why You Won’t Be Able to Celebrate Their 50th Anniversaries
In the age of streaming, even influential masterpieces can fall through the cracks and be completely unavailable to watch.
9 Best Celebrity Portrayals In Movies: From Natalie Portman's 'Jackie' to Daniel Day-Lewis in 'Lincoln'
Playing a famous person is a great way to get awards, but these performances transcend all the trappings of the average biopic.
Best Romance-Adventure Movies To Watch After 'The Lost City'
From Hollywood Technicolor classics to swashbuckling comedies, the romantic adventure film can always deliver a grand time at the cinema.
From Kenneth Branagh to David Suchet, Every Live-Action Hercule Poirot, Ranked
From Kenneth Branagh to Albert Finney, which actor best inhabits the famous mustachioed Belgian detective?
Why Best Original Screenplay Is Consistently the Oscars' Most Interesting Category
The Academy Awards are often too predictable, but Best Original Screenplay allows truly unique films to shine.
From 'Lolita' to 'Fatal Attraction': Every Adrian Lyne Film, Ranked
Before Adrian Lyne releases Deep Water, his first film in 20 years, let's look back at the filmography of the king of erotic cinema.
20 Best Focus Features Movies to Celebrate Their 20th Anniversary, From 'Coraline' to 'Atonement'
When their logo shows up, you know you're in for a good time.
‘The Big Sleep’ and Why Reshoots Are Not Always a Bad Thing
Had it not been for reshoots, we may not still be talking about this film noir classic over 75 years later.
‘High Flying Bird’ to ‘KIMI’: Steven Soderbergh in the Streaming Era, Ranked
In the last three years, the Oscar-winning director has released five films direct to streaming, allowing him to take some big swings on great work.
Why Davy Jones from ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Is Still the Best Digital Character
How Bill Nighy's Flying Dutchman Captain has remained one of the best digital characters for more than 15 years
Every Joachim Trier Film, Ranked From 'Reprise' to 'The Worst Person in the World'
With five films under his belt, the Norwegian director has created some the finest portraits of modern life on screen in years.
From 'Christine' to 'Please Give': 7 Best Rebecca Hall Performances, Ranked
Let us celebrate the work of Rebecca Hall, one of the most under-appreciated and consistently excellent actors working today.
25 Years After 'Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery', Can James Bond Have Fun Again?
Can you believe it's been 25 years since we first heard those magical words; "Do I make you horny, baby?"
15 Best Shakespeare Film Adaptations, Ranked From Branagh to Olivier
Hamlet, Macbeth, Titus Andronicus... Which screen adaptations of the Bard is the best?
The Collaborations of Penélope Cruz and Pedro Almodóvar, Ranked
With the release of 'Parallel Mothers', let us celebrate one of the greatest actor and director pairings of the last 25 years.
7 Director's Cuts You Have to Watch
From Blade Runner to Apocalypse Now, these are some of the best director's cuts ever assembled.
How Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ Fixes “I Feel Pretty”
Sondheim was embarrassed by the number since its debut, but it's really amazing what a simple location change can do.
The 7 Best Needle Drops of 2021, From 'Titane' to 'Licorice Pizza'
Finding the perfect song to use in a film is difficult, but when it works, it creates indelible movie moments.
The Irony of ‘West Side Story’ Being Stephen Sondheim’s Greatest Film Adaptation
The late Broadway legend had never been fully happy with his work on 'West Side Story,' so why has the film adaptation endured for 60 years?