The next Spider-Man film is poised to be the most massive theatrical event since 2019’s Avengers: Endgame. Theaters had to shut their doors throughout 2020 due to local restrictions. Audiences have been slow to return throughout 2021. Modest successes like Marvel’s own Shang-Chi and Eternals have posted impressive numbers, but neither rivaled the absurd success …
Read MoreNo Time to Die, the latest installment in the James Bond series has been recognized as the highest-grossing Hollywood film of 2021, as well as during the pandemic era. No Time to Die tops F9 as top film of 2021 Fans have come out in droves to view Daniel Craig’s …
Read MoreMarvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was an unexpected blockbuster when it hit theaters in September. The action-filled martial arts film introduced the Master of Kung Fu, Shang-Chi, and gave context to the character’s backstory for modern audiences. It also made Marvel an astonishing amount of money. …
Read MoreIf you watch any high school movie from the 1980s, the odds are good that you’ll see a few tropes that feel downright antiquated. The bullies are almost universally “jocks,” obsessed with sports and invariably brawny. The nerdy protagonists are often scrawny and more concerned with comic books and video …
Read MoreIn the past 13 years, a specific genre of movies has absolutely overrun theaters and redefined pop culture. There was a point in time when comic book superheroes were staunchly uncool, but the films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and, to a lesser extent, the DC Universe have created a …
Read MoreSince the tragic passing of Alex Trebek in 2020, the long-running game show Jeopardy! has been cycling through a rotating cast of guest hosts. One of them was former show champion Ken Jennings, who put up an unbelievably long run on the show as a competitor, making a huge name …
Read MoreAfter over twenty films and three TV series, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has seen its conflicts escalate from minor battles between heroes and villains, up to massive wars over the fate of the universe. In the final battle of Avengers: Endgame, the Avengers and all of their allies fought a …
Read MoreFrom our friends at HeyPumpkin: Summer is supposed to be all about enjoying the sunny weather, but sometimes you just need to sit back in the AC, enjoy a cool beverage, and watch a fun TV show. And, while watching TV by yourself can be enjoyable, there’s really nothing better …
Read MoreFrom our friends at PopTonic: We all know that British competition shows are the best. The Great British Bake-Off–or The Great British Baking Show, as it’s called in America–is one of the most relaxing, lovely TV programs I’ve ever seen. No one shouts at each other. No one ever says, …
Read MoreFrom our friends at PopTonic: Ellen DeGeneres announced on Wednesday, May 12 her plans to end her daytime talk show following its upcoming 19th season. The comedian broke the news in The Hollywood Reporter and also addressed her decision to step away during her opening monologue for Thursday’s show (which …
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