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Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein: A Fantastic Movie More for the Big Screen Than Streaming
Courtesy of Netflix Frankenstein (2025) was directed by Guillermo Del Toro and stars Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, and Mia Goth in this unique take on Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein . There have been many movies based on Frankenstein , going all the way back to the 1931 movie starring Boris Karloff as the creature. The story is one that’s familiar to the other versions. Victor Frankenstein creates a creature, and the creature goes after him. This version also feels fresh and
George Burkert
Nov 2, 20253 min read


‘The Second Oldest Man Alive’ Writer Ryan Delouya Explores The Short’s Balance Between Humor And Dread
Courtesy of Ryan Delouya Nearing the end of his days, a man named William Bennett - the main character of a new short called The Second Oldest Man Alive - is seen to be proud of his different accomplishments. From marrying his sweetheart and serving in World War II, to accumulating a large family and even becoming a grand champion in a bass tournament, he has certainly lived a busy and rewarding life. In some form or another, congratulatory reminders of these events are foun
Sal Cento
Oct 29, 202510 min read


Where Chris Stuckmann’s Shelby Oaks Succeeds and Falters
Courtesy of NEON Chris Stuckmann’s first movie, Shelby Oaks , is finally out, starring Camille Sullivan in this horror movie. A woman named Mia is looking for her younger sister, Riley, who disappeared twelve years ago while she and her friends were filming a paranormal video for YouTube in the ghost town of Shelby Oaks. Stuckmann is known for being one of YouTube’s most popular reviewers with over two million subscribers. He has reviewed movies since 2009, whether they were
George Burkert
Oct 26, 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


“Down To The Felt” Adds A Much Needed Edge To The Buddy Cop Genre
Courtesy of Hawk Hill Pictures “ This film allowed me to dig into the complexities of human relationships, set against a backdrop of...
Sal Cento
Oct 9, 20254 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


Peaky Blinders Set To Return to Netflix With Sequel Series
Courtesy of BBC The Peakin Fuckin Blinders are back. A sequel of the hit show is set to hit Netflix & BBC with Steven Knight returning as...
Thomas Ippolito
Oct 2, 20251 min read


The Long Walk: A Powerful Message of Friendship
Courtesy of Lionsgate The Long Walk was directed by Francis Lawrence, starring Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Judy Greer, and Mark...
George Burkert
Oct 2, 20253 min read


Christopher Nolan Elected President of the Directors Guild of America
On September 20, 2025, Christopher Nolan was elected the new President of the Directors Guild of America. According to the Hollywood...
George Burkert
Sep 23, 20252 min read


‘This Will Never Work’ Is A Family Drama Done Right
Marina and Nicco A world war from within the family unit. In between all the notes and scribbles that I wrote down while...
Sal Cento
Sep 21, 20253 min read


Sean Astin Elected as New SAG-AFTRA President
Courtesy of Getty Images Actor Sean Astin has been elected the new president of SAG-AFTRA, succeeding Fran Drescher, as announced on...
George Burkert
Sep 15, 20252 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


Superman Sequel Set For July 2027
Courtesy of DC After Superman delivered with audiences and gave DC its first box-office victory over Marvel since 2008, James Gunn...
George Burkert
Sep 6, 20252 min read


James Gunn: From Screenwriter to Co-CEO of DC Studios
Courtesy of AP James Gunn is known for directing the Guardians of the Galaxy Trilogy and Superman (2025) as well as being co-chairman...
George Burkert
Sep 1, 20256 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


Weapons: A Great Fusion of Horror and Mystery
Courtesy of New Line Cinema The 2020s seem to be a great decade for horror so far, and 2025 has made it better. Ryan Coogler’s new movie,...
George Burkert
Aug 20, 20253 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
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