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Video Games Expand Into The Streaming World

August 23, 2019 Ethan Toth Playstation, Video Games, Movies, Media, streaming, television, Google, Xbox

The world of non-physical media has been incorporating itself into the mainstream audience for years—streaming movies and television has become the norm and is a household occurrence, with streaming video games becoming the latest medium. With Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Now, gamers are getting their hands on lots… Read the rest at our website.

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Pokémon Detective Pikachu Provides Live-Action Pokémon In Lieu Of Plot

May 17, 2019 Corbin Bolies Pokémon, Pikachu, Movie Review, Movies

The problem with creating a live-action adaptation of something originally animated is that, with viewers so accustomed to the original depiction of a character or franchise, it can be hard to do a new one justice. Some films have prospered (Disney’s live-action The Jungle Book and the upcoming somewhat-kinda-live-action… Read the rest at our website.

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Shared Universes Need A Revamp

April 12, 2019 Corbin Bolies Movies, Marvel, Disney, universes

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) lays claim to one of the most common threads seen in film over the last ten years: interconnected, shared universes. From series like Harry Potter to DC’s Expanded Universe, we’ve been exposed to a multitude of “universes” (or attempts at such, like Universal’s since-abandoned… Read the rest at our website.

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Stephen King’s Films Mark Their Legacy In Horror

March 29, 2019 Ethan Toth Movies, Books, Stephen King, Horror

With the moniker “Master of Horror” under his belt, author Stephen King has had a lifetime of creating some of the most thrilling literature in horror and beyond. Books such as The Dark Tower, Pet Sematary and Misery have inspired adaptations in television, comic books, stage productions and music.… Read the rest at our website.

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Politics Do Not Have To Invade Media

March 29, 2019 Corbin Bolies Politics, Movies, entertainent

With us living in a political time (or hellscape, depending on your interpretation), it is bound to have an effect on the content we consume. However, as certain issues become political flashpoints, the level of that content has increased exponentially, creating a political entertainment bubble that has varying degrees… Read the rest at our website.

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Spielberg Takes On Streaming In Defining Film

March 29, 2019 Alexzandria Windley Movies, Netflix, oscars, Steven Spielberg

As movie theaters become increasingly obsolete and tickets prices continue to rise, streaming is, more often than not, the place where the most content is consumed. From original television series like House of Cards and Narcos to trying their hand in film with movies like Okja and the recently-nominated… Read the rest at our website.

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Awards Season Needs A Reboot

February 22, 2019 Corbin Bolies Movies, films, awards

As awards season draws down, so does the energy. The end of February is always the most exhausting period during the season, as all the awards campaigning culminates in the Oscars. Stars wear their final dresses, reporters ask their final questions and winners give their final speeches—it’s the same… Read the rest at our website.

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Miami Film Festival Unveils 2019 Lineup

February 8, 2019 Corbin Bolies Film, Cinema, Movies, Miami Film Festival, Theater, MFF

In an afternoon filled with movies and mimosas, the Miami Film Festival unveiled its lineup for the 2019 program on Jan. 31. Speaking to a crowd of filmmakers and media at downtown Miami’s Silverspot Cinemas, the festival’s executive director Jaie Laplante unveiled the collection of films, speaking about their… Read the rest at our website.

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Golden Globes Set the Stage For The Oscars

January 24, 2019 Corbin Bolies Film, Movies, Academy Awards, golden globes, oscars

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association hosted the 76th Golden Globes on Jan. 6, continuing their trend of being the first major awards show broadcast—and of bucking the common predictions for who will win their respective Oscar. In a night full of surprises, the HFPA awarded their major awards to… Read the rest at our website.

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Where The DC Extended Universe Goes From Here

January 24, 2019 Ethan Toth Movies, DC

After Aquaman’s massive 2018 splash at the box office, general audiences and DC Extended Universe fans alike were more than satisfied to see the franchise enjoy the fruit of its labor. With a worldwide gross just hitting one billion dollars, the film has clearly resonated with moviegoers. With its… Read the rest at our website.

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