Casting · Analysis Gil 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. September 3, 2026 · 6 min read
Features · Profiles Cimarron Strip: Stuart Whitman's Forgotten 1960s Western Series Stuart Whitman led the short-lived CBS Western 'Cimarron Strip' in 1967-68, one entry in a career that ultimately spanned more than 190 credits. The 90-minute series featured an impressive guest roster and remains only partially available on streaming. August 31, 2026 · 6 min read
Features · Breakdowns Star Trek's Maquis Explained: Origins, Key Storylines, and Legacy A deep dive into the Star Trek Maquis, the Federation-born resistance group that challenged Starfleet in Deep Space Nine and Voyager. The feature covers their origins, key storylines, and eventual downfall. August 31, 2026 · 6 min read
Features · Opinions The Stupids at 30: Revisiting John Landis's 1996 Box Office Bomb Three decades after its release, John Landis's The Stupids remains one of Hollywood's most infamous family-comedy misfires, earning just $3.4 million against a $25 million budget. The film, adapted from Harry Allred's children's book series, also derailed its director's late-1990s momentum and cemented a Worst Actor Razzie for star Tom Arnold. August 31, 2026 · 6 min read
Features · Profiles The Wrecking Crew 1968: Tina Louise's Underrated Spy Comedy A look back at the 1968 Matt Helm film "The Wrecking Crew," which featured Tina Louise fresh off Gilligan's Island alongside Sharon Tate, Chuck Norris's film debut, and Bruce Lee's first American production credit. The film remains a cult favorite of 1960s spy spoofs. August 31, 2026 · 6 min read
Features · Analysis Ice-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. August 26, 2026 · 6 min read
Features · Movie News 5 Non-Sci-Fi Books to Read After Project Hail Mary Following the massive success of the Project Hail Mary film adaptation, readers seeking similar themes of survival, friendship, and self-discovery can find rich stories outside the sci-fi genre. These five non-sci-fi novels capture the same spirit, ranging from Daniel Defoe's classic Robinson Crusoe to Helen Keller's essays on perception. August 26, 2026 · 7 min read
Interviews · Analysis Voyager'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. August 26, 2026 · 6 min read
Analysis · Features Why 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. July 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Features · Profiles Alfonso Cuarón's A Little Princess: The Overlooked 1995 Fantasy Masterpiece Alfonso Cuarón's 1995 Hollywood debut "A Little Princess" remains a critically acclaimed fantasy drama that earned two Academy Award nominations despite its modest box office performance. The film serves as a pivotal early work in the director's career, bridging his Mexican indie roots with the visual ambition that would later define his blockbuster and prestige pictures. July 2, 2026 · 5 min read
Movie News · Features Clint Eastwood Criticized John Wayne’s ‘Reactor’ Acting Philosophy Clint Eastwood publicly rejected John Wayne’s theory that acting is merely reacting, calling the concept incomprehensible in archived interviews. Their opposing views on performance craft contributed to a legendary Hollywood feud that prevented the two Western icons from ever sharing the screen. July 2, 2026 · 6 min read
Features · Movie News 10 Underrated Coming-of-Age Movies Worth Rediscovering A retrospective examination highlights ten coming-of-age films that have fallen out of mainstream conversation despite their artistic merit and emotional resonance. These overlooked titles span from 1970s summer camp comedies to modern urban dramas, offering distinct perspectives on adolescent growth and self-discovery. July 2, 2026 · 7 min read