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The Original, Darker Clerks III We Never Got
Courtesy of LionsGate Clerks III came out on September 13, 2022, and was the recent film in the View Askewinverse once again starring Brian O’Halloran and Jeff Anderson as Dante Hicks and Randal Graves, as well as Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith as Jay and Silent Bob. Smith, who began this series of movies with Clerks back in 1994, once again directed. The movie was about Randal having a heart attack and wanting to make a movie about his life working at the Quick Stop. The mov
George Burkert
5 days ago5 min read


How Toy Story Almost Got Canceled: “The Black Friday Incident”
Courtesy of Pixar For thirty years, the Toy Story franchise has entertained audiences of all ages with Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the gang. Four movies have been released, with two of them each grossing over $1 billion, and multiple toys based on the series have been sold. Various Disney parks have Toy Story attractions for all to enjoy. A fifth movie is set to be released this summer and is likely to make a ton of money. The path to getting here wasn’t easy, though. At on
George Burkert
Mar 285 min read


ReelShort’s Nicole Mattox & Seth Edeen on ‘The Hitwoman’ and the Demands of Vertical Drama
Courtesy of Reelshort The world of vertical dramas is definitely turning "soapy" storytelling upside down, and one of ReelShort’s latest additions, The Hitwoman , shows why this medium is continually bursting at the seams. This will-they, won’t-they high-stakes romance follows Madeline Archer (played by Nicole Mattox ), an assassin trapped under the control of a greedy gangster, and Hayden Kent ( Seth Edeen ), the District Attorney who once was her beloved. They collide o

Sal Cento
Mar 239 min read


Spider-Man: Brand New Day: What We Know So Far
Courtesy of Marvel Studios 2026 has only two MCU movies scheduled for release this year. Before Avengers: Doomsday is released on December 18, 2026, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is scheduled to be released on July 31. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and once again starring Tom Holland, Spider-Man: Brand New Day will take place four years after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home and show Peter Parker fully embracing the role of Spider-Man after the world no longer remem
George Burkert
Feb 285 min read


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
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