‘Game of Thrones’ sixth season delivers action, payoff
4.5/5 Stars “Game of Thrones” was certainly entering something it had not run into before: uncertainty. The fifth season had taken some bold strides, despite the overall opinion of many being that was the show’s weakest season. From a technical…
James Gunn back with Disney ‘Guardians’
In July 2018, Disney made the controversial decision to fire writer/director James Gunn (“Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2”) over old, offensive tweets that had resurfaced online. However, in a shocking yet remarkable turn of events, Disney announced that Gunn…
Academy Awards no longer needs host(s)
This year, the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences made history. For the first time since 1989, there was no host for the televised event, and despite this action breaking decades of tradition and sending the Oscars into the…
Oscars 2019 recap: controversy, snubs, surprises
The 91st Academy Awards concluded on Feb. 24, and big surprise, there is much controversy circling it. “Green Book” pulled the upset of the night and wound up winning Best Picture over the likes of critical darling “Roma” and Queen…
Academy Awards set to be disappointing fanfare
The Academy that hosts the Oscars is known for pandering to its audience and fans. From letting films win that do not deserve the victory to ignoring brilliant and unpopular works of cinema, the judges are hardly impartial. Is it…
Super Bowl LIII drops ball on everything
The Super Bowl has become a bit of a phenomenon in recent years for the entertainment business in general. The sports juggernaut that is the NFL is already, as stated by Albert Brooks in 2015’s “Concussion,” a corporation that “owns…
91st Academy Awards demonstrates more snubs in unexpected places
Despite the backlash directed toward the Academy Awards in recent years, there are still those who both watch and believe they have some merit. It is a good platform to promote films that may not have been on the public’s…
Rest in peace, Stan Lee – comic book icon passes away at 95
The world of comic books and movies, and just the world in general, was rocked on Nov. 12 with the passing of comic guru Stan Lee. Despite being 95 and revealed to have been battling pneumonia, Lee was still able…
Satanic Temple launches formal complaint against Netflix show
Just a few days after Netflix’s “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” remake, “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” aired, the show garnered criticism from none other than the Satanic Temple itself. Lucien Greaves, co-founder of the temple, said the show’s use of the…
MoviePass not cheap alternative like people thought
Unlimited movies for just under $10 per month seems like a great deal, until it is not. MoviePass Inc. was founded in 2011, allowing subscribers to see unlimited movies priced at $9.95 per month. There were multiple plans introduced to…
