When James Gunn’s “Superman” released on July 11, it was to largely positive reviews. Critics and audiences alike praised it for its brilliant villain, its comic book accuracy and its relentless optimism. Then, as usual, the internet ruined it. Instead of analyzing the themes, characters,…
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On April 21, video game developer Bethesda released a remaster to their 2006 game, “The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.” This remaster was not a surprise. “Oblivion” is one of the most critically-acclaimed games of the 2000s and is a pioneer in the fantasy genre. New…
As someone who is obsessed with multiple TV shows, I have gathered a list of quotes to live by. These sayings got me through some stressful times and have encouraged me to keep going… or they are just fun to say. Below, you will find…
The Academy issued restrictive changes to Oscar ballots on Monday, and they are meaningless. To summarize, the Academy’s Board of Governors approved several changes to the awards. Most notably, every voter now has a compulsory obligation to actually watch every nomination. Upon first glance, this…
In a world where invitations to elaborate balls are few and far between, a movie ticket might be the next best thing, especially when “Pride and Prejudice” is on the marquee. The beloved 2005 adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic returned to theaters last weekend for…
Eight years ago, Japanese video game megacompany Nintendo released a revolutionary console: the Nintendo Switch. Now, it is in the controversial process of releasing its successor. Before the Switch, Nintendo was in a bit of a rough spot. The WiiU was a terrible attempt at…
As Taylor Swift best put it, “They’re burning all the witches, even if you aren’t one,” and actress Rachel Zegler has been burned at the stake. In the past few weeks, the star of the new live-action version of “Snow White” has been subject to…
Twitch is one of the most popular live streaming platforms, attracting 30 to 35 million viewers a day. Great streamers draw in hundreds of thousands of followers and make millions of dollars. Bad streamers end up on Kick. Kick is the wild west of streaming;…
The Academy’s Best Animated Feature winner this year, “Flow,” is notable for many reasons. A relatively simple story about a cat trying to survive a hostile environment, it’s the first movie made by an independent studio to win the award and the first movie produced…
To love them both
Teen romance has never been short on cliches, but lately, my TV screen has me saying, “Oh brother…” Literally. Anyone keeping up with Prime Video’s “The Summer I Turned Pretty” or binging Netflix’s “My Life with the Walter Boys” is seeing it too; this season,…