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Dragon Ball: 40 Years of Anime Dominance
On February 26, 1986, Dragon Ball first premiered in Japan, produced by Toei Animation. Based on the Dragon Ball manga that first came out in 1984, Dragon Ball tells the story of Son Goku, a young boy with a monkey tail, going on adventures with new friends Bulma, Yamcha, and Krillin to look for the Dragon Balls as well as train under Master Roshi. The series would later come to the United States, dubbed with English voice actors. The Dragon Ball series would show the gr
George Burkert
Feb 156 min read


Brad Pitt: Hollywood's Golden Boy
Courtesy of Getty Images Brad Pitt is one of the biggest movie stars in Hollywood history. His films have grossed over $9 billion at the box office and is widely considered the golden boy of Hollywood. With films like Se7en, Fight Club, F1, etc., it's no wonder how Pitt achieved that massive feat. His confidence, charisma, and acting presence have propelled him to be a name everyone will remember forever. Pitt is one of the few actors working today that is believable in every
Thomas Ippolito
Feb 142 min read


The Complicated Legacy of Kathleen Kennedy
Courtesy of Getty Images After 14 years as George Lucas’s successor as president of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy is officially stepping down as president and passing the reins to Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan. During her 14 years as president, Kennedy oversaw the greenlighting of many movies and shows. To some fans, she is seen as the savior of Star Wars . To other fans, she is seen as the destroyer of Star Wars . The truth is Kathleen Kennedy’s legacy is a complicated one. A
George Burkert
Jan 198 min read


Why The 1930s were a Golden Era of Comedy Movies
Comedy is the most enjoyable genre in the world of entertainment. Whether it’s on the big screen or TV, comedy is meant to make the audience laugh by showing the most absurd scenarios and hilarious scenes. For many decades, comedy movies have been released, but one of the best eras of comedies is the 1930s. Most people would think that would be an odd decade for comedy cinema. After all, it was a decade when the United States was dealing with the Great Depression, Nazi German
George Burkert
Jan 114 min read


Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2026
Courtesy of Getty Images 2025 was one of the best years for movies in the 2020s and is finally done. Now we’re into 2026, and a lot of exciting, highly anticipated movies are coming out. Here are my top 10 most anticipated movies of 2026. 10. Coyote vs. Acme The Looney Tunes remain cultural icons and recently had a couple of movies out after it looked like they never would be released. After The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie came out and entertained audiences,
George Burkert
Jan 46 min read


RANT: Movies Are Not The Same Anymore
Courtesy of Getty Images Movies have been one of the best entertainment pastimes this world has ever seen. The magic of movies is a magic that can't be replicated. Seeing a movie in a theater with a huge audience and experiencing every emotion together is a unique and awesome experience. Lately, there's been something about the movies that don't feel the same anymore. It's like every movie is the same and no movie blows you away like it once did. It's a depressing realization
Thomas Ippolito
Nov 25, 20253 min read


How Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island Changed Scooby for the Better
Courtesy of Warner Bros For over fifty years, Scooby-Doo has been Hanna-Barbera’s most popular brand, as well as one of Warner Bros.' most popular franchises. The franchise that started back in 1969 has created many shows, TV movies and specials, home video movies, live-action movies, video games, toys, and even some theme park attractions. People of all ages grew up on Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby solving mysteries, getting scared, and unmasking bad guys in masks
George Burkert
Oct 19, 20256 min read


AI Actress Tilly Norwood Is a Bad Thing for Hollywood
Courtesy of Particle6 Recently, there has been a lot of buzz over the introduction of AI-generated actress Tilly Norwood. In an age where...
George Burkert
Oct 5, 20254 min read


Hoopla Digital’s Cat Zappa Reveals Their Edge Over Netflix, Prime Video, And Hulu
Courtesy of Hoopla Times change - and in order to meet the needs of patrons in the modern age, libraries have to as well. Hoopla is a...
Sal Cento
Sep 11, 202511 min read


The Spectacular Spider-Man: A Spectacular Cartoon Gone Too Soon
Courtesy of Marvel Back in 2008, a new Spider-Man cartoon called The Spectacular Spider-Man premiered on The CW’s Saturday morning...
George Burkert
Sep 7, 20255 min read


Our Top 10 Christian Bale Films
Courtesy of Getty Images Christian Bale is known for being one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood history. He can play any role...
Thomas Ippolito
Aug 21, 20253 min read


My Top 10 Leonardo DiCaprio Films
Courtesy of Getty Images Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the most iconic actors in Hollywood today. His filmography is what most actors and...
Thomas Ippolito
Aug 20, 20254 min read


Pleasure Island: Disney’s Darkest Scene
Courtesy of Disney For many years, Disney has entertained families, from classic Mickey Mouse cartoons to animated classics like Snow...
George Burkert
Aug 16, 20255 min read


‘Iron Man and His Awesome Friends’ Creative Team Dish On New Disney Jr. Show: “We are Universe 123ABC”
Courtesy of Disney Iron Man is dead. Long live Iron Man. On August 11th, the much beloved Marvel superhero will be rebooted - in a way...
Sal Cento
Aug 4, 20259 min read


Punisher in Spider-Man: Brand New Day: What This Could Mean
Courtesy of Sony Pictures & Netflix Spider-Man: Brand New Day comes out next summer and is starting to pick up with its casting. Joining...
George Burkert
Jun 24, 20255 min read


‘Sunlight’ Stars Nina Conti and Shenoah Allen Discuss Finding Life - Through Life-Sized Puppetry
Courtesy of Sunrise Films For close to twenty years now, comedian and ventriloquist Nina Conti has been gracing the stage with all...
Sal Cento
Jun 22, 20257 min read


“Arnold Betrays Iggy”: The Worst Episode of Hey Arnold!
Courtesy of Nickelodeon Hey Arnold! is considered one of the best Nickelodeon cartoons of all time. The series had the perfect balance...
George Burkert
Jun 16, 20255 min read


Cinema Has Risen: Dogma: Resurrected! A 25th Anniversary Celebration
Courtesy of Triple Media Film Returning for a few days in theaters around the country after being toured to certain cities for a couple...
George Burkert
Jun 8, 20256 min read


Why 'Ballerina' is The Spinoff Hollywood Needs
Courtesy of LionsGate Ballerina is the highly anticipated John Wick spinoff film. The film takes place in between John Wick 3 and John...
Thomas Ippolito
Jun 7, 20253 min read


The Karate Kid: 40 Years of Greatness
Courtesy of Columbia Pictures In 1984, The Karate Kid came out, directed by Rocky director John Avildsen and starring Ralph Macchio, Pat...
George Burkert
May 30, 20254 min read
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