About Therese Lacson
Therese Lacson is a features editor who has been with Collider since late 2021. She is a member of the CCA and HCA and is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. She is a big ole nerd when it comes to sci-fi and fantasy stories, her favorite TV shows being Battlestar Galactica, Game of Thrones (not you, Season 8), and House of the Dragon. She is a fierce defender of Star Wars: Episode II — The Attack of the Clones. A lover and devotee to all of Wong Kar-Wai's filmography, especially 2046. She is an avid reader of romance novels and an amateur astrologist (emphasis on the amateur).
When she's not behind the keyboard typing away, she is travelling around the world, doing some yoga by the beach, weight lifting, and/or playing video games. She has written for The Beat and Nerdophiles, hosted the Matrix 404 podcast, and has appeared on several other podcasts.
Latest Articles
'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 2: Elsie Fisher, Rain Spencer, and David Iacono on Their Favorite Group Shoots
Which was better? The Go-Karts, the golf course, or the house party?
'Shortcomings' Review: Randall Park's Debut Feature Is a Lackluster Story of Racial Identity
While the cast of Randall Park's directorial debut are solid, 'Shortcomings' isn't the biting commentary that it needs to be.
'The Crucible' West End Review: Milly Alcock Is the Riveting Star of Arthur Miller's Classic Play
The National Theater's revival of this ever-relevant play also stars Caitlin Fitzgerald and Brian Gleeson.
'Good Omens' Season 2 Review: David Tennant and Michael Sheen Charm Despite a Disjointed Plot
Tennant and Sheen's chemistry shine through even while other aspects of the season are more lackluster.
'Joy Ride's Writers Break Down the Movie's Big Plot Twist and the Journey to Their Feature Debut
Teresa Hsiao and Cherry Chevapravatdumrong talk 'Family Guy', character creation, and boba milk tea.
'The Deepest Breath' Review: A Unique and Tragic Journey Into the World of Free Diving
Laura McGann presents a documentary about attempting to dive one of the most dangerous underwater sites in the world.
'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 2 Review: Jenny Han's Series Leans Into Love Triangles and Family Drama
The show makes it harder and harder for us to choose between Conrad and Jeremiah.
'Joy Ride' Review: A Delightful and Irreverent Girls' Trip Full of Laughs and Raunchiness
Adele Lim's directorial debut is reminiscent of comedy titans like 'The Hangover' and 'Bridesmaids.'
'The Bear' Season 2 Review: FX's Hit Series Makes Every Second Count in a Cameo-Packed Return
Get ready to blast Sufjan Stevens and return to Chicago for a second season that will have you saying "Yes Chef!"
James Hong on 70 Years in Hollywood, Getting an Oscar, and 'Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai'
The actor talks about his beginnings as an actor.
'Elemental' Review: Disney Pixar Replays Its Greatest Hits in This Formulaic Rom-Com
Even with some fantastic character designs, this latest animation from the studio is underwhelming and formulaic.
Daniel Wu and Jimmy Liu on 'American Born Chinese' Wirework Fight Scenes and Monkey Prosthetics
How many hours did they spend in the makeup chair?
'American Born Chinese' Executive Producers on Forming an "Asian American All-Star" Cast
Melvin Mar and author Gene Luen Yang also discuss what it takes to turn a graphic novel into a full television series.
Michelle Yeoh on Being a Goddess in ‘American Born Chinese’ and Choosing Which Franchise To Be In
From the MCU to Star Trek to Avatar, is there a method to Michelle Yeoh's franchise madness?
'Never Have I Ever' Season 4 Review: A Wholesome Finale That Lives In the Shadow of Better Seasons
Devi's final chapter ends, but does it live up to the chaotic goodness of all three seasons before it?
'Cobweb' Review: Song Kang-ho Stars in This Inconsistent but Satirical Film Within a Film | Cannes 2023
At its best when it leans into humor, this story of a film within a film is often entertaining though frequently convoluted.
'House of the Dragon' Director Shares the Real-Life Inspiration Behind That Brothel Scene
She also reveals how many episodes she's directing for Season 2 of House of the Dragon.
‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Season 5: Luke Kirby Describes Lenny & Midge as “A Beautiful Thing”
Kirby also talks about the character he would have wanted a scene with that he didn't.
'Club Zero' Review: Mia Wasikowska Leads a Vomit-Eating Cult in a Film Without an Ending | Cannes 2023
Though the vision is there, this is one retreat not worth taking.