In 1998, when up-and-coming director Rob Cohen and producer Neal H. Moritz chanced upon an article in Vibe magazine about illegal street racing in New York City, they instantly saw the potential for a Hollywood blockbuster. Whether they saw the potential for a 10-strong movie franchise with over six billion dollars in box office revenue […]

The Big Picture Spielberg and Lucas’ collaboration began with the desire to create a James Bond film, leading to the birth of the Indiana Jones franchise. Each Indiana Jones film offers a fresh story and structure, with varying degrees of success in balancing adventure and character dynamics. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny provides […]

What’s the best John Wick movie? The answer is harder than it may seem since all four (so far) movies in the franchise are so darn good. From the first movie’s origins as an under-the-radar film that quietly launched in the fall of 2014 to the latest installment John Wick: Chapter 4‘s big box office […]

The Mandalorian was an important show in the current era of Star Wars. After two trilogies of divisive films, The Mandalorian was a piece of Star Wars content that just about everyone liked — especially in the first season. It’s the lowest common denominator in terms of Star Wars storytelling, but that’s exactly what this […]

Summary Many Easter eggs in Quantumania reference previous Ant-Man films, the MCU, and Marvel Comics, tying together past and future storylines. He Who Remains, Janet’s retcon, and Hope’s role at PymVanDyne provide depth to the characters’ histories in the MCU. Scott Lang’s evolution into a celebrity, Cassie’s growth, and the introduction of various Kang variants […]

Summary Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is packed with Easter eggs, multiple Spider-Men, and references that fans of all ages will love. The opening credits feature an audible cough and visual cue from writer/producer Chris Miller, continuing a running gag in their movies. Spider-Gwen’s room features a trans flag, hinting at the possibility that she may […]

Few actors have been sustained by a single ongoing franchise more than Tom Cruise, and the hype surrounding “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One” proves that more than two decades after the former ‘60s spy show became a blockbuster, the formula remains as potent than ever. The longevity, and consistency, of the franchise is […]

Souvenir Book The official publication commemorating Comic-Con each year. 2023’s exclusive content will focus on a number of anniversary celebrations. The square-bound trade paperback is produced as a keepsake edition and designed as a collectible item, with cover art commissioned specially for this publication. In addition, the Souvenir Book features a “Yearbook” section, featuring bios […]

In 2013, James DeMonaco wrote and directed The Purge, an action horror film with an interesting question at the center of its premise: what if crime was legal? For 12 hours, all crime is legal, including murder, and all emergency services are suspended. Set in a dystopian future, The Purge depicts a wealthy family fighting to defend […]

If you care about how a TV looks in your room as much as you do about how the TV looks when you watch your favorite shows and movies, you might want to consider Samsung The Frame QLED TV — especially now that it’s on sale ahead for Black Friday deals. Right now, you can […]