Spotlight On: Ken Burns
When it comes to historical documentary series over the past 30 years the undisputed master has been Ken Burns. His blockbuster 9-part The Civil War broke new ground in the way documentaries were… Continue reading
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Lex Luthor Onscreen
One of the greatest and most popular supervillains ever created synonymous with the idea of a evil super genius. Even those who have never even looked at a Superman comic know the name,… Continue reading
Who is Moon Knight?
Recently Disney + released the teaser for the latest streaming installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Moon Knight. With the previous Marvel shows audiences had familiarity with the characters involved thanks to the… Continue reading
Four Dark Tales From Old Hollywood
The Golden Age of Hollywood is often associated with bright lights and glamorous stars, but unknown to outsiders Tinsel town had a dark side as well. Betrayal, drug abuse, sexual assaults, and murder… Continue reading
TV and the Rural Purge
It was the 1970’s and it was clear in this new decade America was changing forever. Inevitably this meant that the entertainment they sought was also changing with the national mood and providers… Continue reading
Characters who Unmasked Batman
Bruce Wayne has spent a lot of time money and effort hiding the fact that at night he dons a costume and preys on cowardly and superstitious criminals. Despite all of his skills… Continue reading
Three Stooges: 100 Years of Slapstick
In 1922, vaudeville comedian Moe Howard crossed paths with one of the superstars from their shared line of work Ted Healy. The two discovered they a great chemistry and decided to build an… Continue reading
Movie Review: ‘Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched’
One of the beautiful things about horror as a film genre is that there are so many different subgenres that filmmakers can take their stories into. One distinctly British style of horror is… Continue reading
Comic Book Characters Who Stayed Dead
As comic book readers we have collectively reached the point where the deaths of major characters do not really pack a punch. As soon as we see a costumed figure meet the Reaper… Continue reading
Retro Review: ‘Perfect Blue’
When one normally thinks of the hallmarks of Japanese anime they inevitably think of the standard: robots, super-powered beings, giant monsters etc. But the medium is quite capable of telling very grounded stories.… Continue reading
