Tag: movies

WANTED: Social Impact Storytelling

Every time I think the culture wars or the never ending political messaging has slowed down, I get pulled back in and smacked in the face with another dose of “people who can’t read the room.” I watch a variation of streamers in an attempt to avoid echo chambers, and every single one of them &...

Bob Iger Explains New Marvel Release Strategy

Marvel has its new talking point now that its recent failures can no longer be denied. In the latest Disney quarterly earnings call, CEO Bob Iger said – or, more accurately, reiterated – that the new Marvel strategy is to put out fewer movies and TV shows per year, the idea apparently being that...

Vin Diesel’s Third Riddick Movie is a Go

Vin Diesel is returning to the role that put him on the map before Dominic Toretto ever revved up an engine. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Fast and Furious star will return as the title character in Riddick: Furya, the fourth film (not counting an animated short I didn’t know existed u...

Superman Suit Revealed

You don’t have to look up in the sky to see the Man of Steel today; just check social media. This morning, the official DC X account posted the first image of David Corenswet as Superman in James Gunn’s upcoming film, Superman. In the image, Superman is sitting in (presumably) Clark Kent’s apa...

In Memoriam: Bernard Hill (1944-2024)

Bernard Hill, best known for his roles in Titanic and Lord of the Rings, passed away on Sunday, May 5th, at the age of 79. He was in the presence of his fiancée and son that morning, but no cause of death was given. Born on December 17th, 1994, in Blackley, Manchester, England, to a …

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The Phantom Menace Revisited 25 Years Later

As we all know, The Phantom Menace was screened this weekend for its 25th anniversary and Star Wars Day. I was four years old when this movie originally came out, and I *believe* it was my first cinematic experience. But I jumped at the chance to see The Phantom Menace on the big screen again. I ...