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Casting · AnalysisGil Birmingham's Forge Deserves Bigger Role in X-Men '97
Gil Birmingham, known for Yellowstone's Chief Thomas Rainwater, has voiced Forge on X-Men '97 since 2024 in a casting choice that restored Native representation after years of miscasting. With Seasons 3 and 4 on the horizon, the Marvel animated series has room to give the mutant inventor a more prominent place in the lineup. 6 min read -
Box Office · Movie NewsSpider-Man: Brand New Day Surges Toward U.S. Box Office Record
Tom Holland's Spider-Man: Brand New Day has climbed to third place on the all-time worldwide box office chart and second on the domestic chart, closing in on the U.S. record held by Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The film posted the largest opening weekend and first-week haul in domestic history and has dominated weekly grosses throughout August. 5 min read -
Movie News · StreamingDark Matter Season 2 Premiere Reverses Season 1 Finale on Apple TV
Dark Matter Season 2 on Apple TV opens by undoing the Dessens' hopeful Season 1 escape, sending Jason, Daniela, and Charlie back on the run. The premiere, titled "A Quiet Life," introduces a new Jason variant and a new investigator tracking the multiverse chaos. 7 min read -
Features · AnalysisIce-T's 1995 Sci-Fi Flops: Tank Girl and Johnny Mnemonic
A retrospective look at how Ice-T transitioned from gangsta rap to Hollywood and ended up starring in two critically panned 1995 sci-fi films. The article examines why Tank Girl and Johnny Mnemonic failed, the role of studio interference, and how the rapper eventually found his long-running role on Law & Order: SVU. 6 min read -
Interviews · AnalysisVoyager's Showrunner Wanted It To Be Star Trek's X-Files
Brannon Braga, showrunner of Star Trek: Voyager, said in a 1996 interview that the series should have been the franchise's answer to The X-Files, with stranger aliens and higher-concept storytelling. The interview also touched on diversity criticisms the show faced during its early seasons. 6 min read -
Movie News · AnalysisAndy Weir Criticizes Dystopian Sci-Fi Dominance in Modern Literature
The Martian author Andy Weir argues that modern science fiction focuses too heavily on bleak dystopian narratives rather than optimistic futures. The former programmer believes technological advancement makes the future generally brighter than the past, criticizing the prevalence of oppressive YA sci-fi tropes. 5 min read -
Reviews · AnalysisRoger Ebert's Thor Review Misjudged Loki's Lasting MCU Appeal
Film critic Roger Ebert awarded 2011's "Thor" just 1.5 stars and dismissed Tom Hiddleston's Loki as lacking charisma. The character has since become one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's most enduring figures, headlining his own Disney+ series and defying the franchise's tendency to kill off villains. 5 min read -
Movie News · AnalysisDutton Ranch and Marshals Set Up Yellowstone Universe Crossover
Recent season finales for both "Dutton Ranch" and "Marshals" have established narrative conditions that strongly suggest an inevitable crossover between the two Yellowstone spin-offs. The simultaneous kidnapping storylines involving Tate and Carter Dutton, combined with the Texas setting shared by key characters, create a natural convergence point for the expanding Taylor Sheridan universe. 5 min read -
Analysis · FeaturesWhy The Purge: Election Year Is the Ultimate Fourth of July Horror Film
The Purge: Election Year stands as the definitive patriotic horror film for Independence Day viewing, blending dystopian thrills with sharp political commentary. Released in 2016, the franchise third installment uses its 12-hour crime legalization premise to critique American nationalism, class warfare, and systemic violence. 6 min read -
Features · AnalysisBest Ray Bradbury Movies Ranked: Top 5 Film Adaptations
Ray Bradbury's literary works have inspired a select group of film adaptations ranging from French New Wave classics to animated Halloween specials. We examine the five most successful cinematic translations of the iconic author's idea-driven science fiction and horror stories. 7 min read -
Box Office · Movie NewsSupergirl Box Office Budget Breakdown: What It Needs to Earn
Warner Bros.' "Supergirl" carries a $170 million production budget ahead of its theatrical release, with industry projections pointing to a modest $50 million domestic opening. The film faces significant financial hurdles, requiring approximately $425 million globally to achieve profitability by standard industry metrics, though studio insiders suggest $300 million worldwide would be considered a viable outcome. 4 min read