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Even though it's often employed innocently, there's an inherent element of tragedy in the phrase "ahead of their time" when it's associated with unsung or overlooked geniuses in a field. If one is "ahead of their time," odds are they'll never live to see the impact their existence inspired or receive the adulation they so richly deserve. — Read the rest
Americans are obsessed with fame. You could lay the aforementioned claim at any generation's feet, but few generations embody the American fascination with notoriety as potently as millennials and Gen Z. Although the problem was already quite pronounced before the advent of social media, apps like Instagram and Tik Tok have only exacerbated the issue. — Read the rest
They say that health is a halo that only the sick can see. Grappling with the randomness of existence is one of the most challenging aspects of being a person. At a moment's notice, life has a strange way of reshuffling the proverbial deck in a way that throws your plans, stability, and mental state into utter chaos. — Read the rest
How do you solve a problem like Superman? For the last 40 years, Superman's popularity has declined significantly from its former glory. Unlike his Justice League cohort Batman, Supes' stature as a pillar in the superhero genre has continually eroded with each passing year. — Read the rest
With the impending release of Street Fighter 6 promising to potentially deliver one of the greatest fighting games ever produced, the excitement shared by fans of the fighting genre grows daily. And if receiving the next installment of Cacpom's flagship fighter wasn't enough, fans also have the release of Tekken 8 and Mortal Kombat 12 to look forward to. — Read the rest
Not to jinx it, but it's pretty obvious that Michelle Yeoh is going to take home the top prize for best actress at the Oscars tonight, right? Since its release, the dazzling and dimension-hopping film Everything Everywhere All At Once has garnered nothing but positive reviews and attention. — Read the rest
In the 20th century, nothing screamed science fiction as well as a character with a visor. Whether it was the visor on RoboCop's helmet or the one Cyclops rocked in the X-Men comics, visors were a design choice creators used to subtly impart a story's tone and genre. — Read the rest
At this point, it's safe to say that The Super Mario Bros Movie is on track to become one of the most successful animated films of the entire year. In addition to the instant brand recognition the film offers with its titular characters, the movie also has the potential to tap into the collective nostalgia of gamers that also have a gaggle of children. — Read the rest
Reporting on movie studios developing their own cinematic universes is like checking a "days without incident" sign at work. No matter how long the gap between incidents is, you know that another one is inevitably waiting right around the corner. Granted, since the MCU has started to incur more criticism from fans and critics alike, the endless conversations about every studio developing a cinematic universe have thankfully stalled. — Read the rest
Even with all of the endless adaptations of comic book superheroes, there isn't a single character that can measure up to Batman's success in film and television. Since the late 80s, Batman films have remained at the pinnacle of superhero cinema, thanks to Tim Burton's timely take on the Caped Crusader. — Read the rest
Regardless of the medium, art exists at the intersection between passion and precision. Whether it's summoning the appropriate technique or implementing the proper tools, crafting a masterpiece is almost always an exercise in exactitude. Few mediums capture the profundity of art's dichotomous nature as potently as video games. — Read the rest
One of the most persistent critiques frequently lobbed at the modern era of filmmaking is that Hollywood is in the middle of a creativity crisis. The rise of mega blockbusters-with budgets starting at $200 million- and the success of the Marvel cinematic universe has created a false perception among disgruntled cinephiles and industry professionals alike that auteurs have suddenly become an endangered species in Tinseltown. — Read the rest
The older you get, the more you realize that facts aren't nearly as fixed as you thought they were. For decades Pluto was a planet. However, if you were part of the generation that ingested that tidbit during grade school and recited it today, everyone would mock your ignorance. — Read the rest
If you were a die-hard comic fan in the late 90s, you might be able to recall how controversial it was that Hugh Jackman was cast as Wolverine. In the X-Men books, Wolverine is a short, hairy fella with an equally diminutive fuse, hence his nom de guerre. — Read the rest
For decades, Indian cinema has been something of a meme to the Western world. Whether it was the elaborate dance numbers- which feel atavistic to most modern film fans- or the fantastical action sequences that make Fast and Furious movies look plausible, Indian cinema always seemed too goofy to crossover into the mainstream. — Read the rest
We're just going to have to accept that zombies are here to stay. Since the 2000s, people have claimed that we're reaching the apex of the zombie fad, but similar to the shambling corpses that define the genre, zombie media continues to defy our idea of mortality. — Read the rest
The Suicide Squad is the embodiment of the phrase, "every dog has its day." Although never unpopular, calling the Suicide Squad comic a runaway success would be disingenuous. The title always boasted a loyal fanbase and periods of peak interest, but the Suicide Squad could never consistently topple the titans of the comic book industry. — Read the rest
Fun fact: the original Gladiator was such a massive cultural phenomenon that Ridley Scott entertained the idea of a sequel almost immediately. The original idea for the sequel is one of the greatest and most ridiculous unmade movies in history. — Read the rest
What's the deal with AI-generated content these days? In the last handful of months, there's been a massive uptick in news stories about the use of AI art. In the world of illustration, AI has become a hot-button issue, as it could potentially threaten the livelihood of professional artists. — Read the rest
Francis Ford Coppola is such an interesting director to be a fan of. In the 70s, fresh off the success of the Godfather, Godfather 2, and Apocalypse Now, Coppola was one of the greatest auteurs of his era. — Read the rest
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