Barbie

In 1959, Mattel co-founder, Ruth Handler created a doll known as, “Barbie.” The doll became a best-seller for the company selling numerous variations to little girls. Two Years Later, Mattel introduced Barbie’s boyfriend, Ken. Throughout the years, Barbie spawned a franchise selling more dolls, accessories producing direct-to-video cartoons, video games, costumes etc. Before Margot Robbie […]

The Talented Mr. Ripley

In 1955, novelist, Patricia Highsmith published a psychological thriller book titled, “The Talented Mr. Ripley.” It follows a con man named, Tom Ripley. He’s tasked by a businessman to travel to Italy and bring his son, Dickie home. Ripley accepts the job. After befriending Dickie and his girlfriend, Marge, the plan to bring the rich […]

Kingsman: The Secret Service

In 2012, Mark Millar & Dave Gibbons published a comic book series titled, “Kingsman.” Story follows a guy named, Eggsy. He’s recruited by a spy veteran working for the British agency. Eggsy joins the titular organization. He embarks on dangerous missions to protect the world from bad guys attempting to fulfil a grandmaster plan blah […]

Gamer’s Review: Spider-Man 2 (2023)

2018 was an epic year for Peter Parker & Miles Morales. “Avengers: Infinity War” became the highest-grossing film of the year. Insomniac Games made an awesome video game praised by critics and gamers. “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” became the first Marvel movie to win an Oscar for “Best Animated Feature.” In 2020, Insomniac Games released […]

Beau Is Afraid (A24’s Flop Vol. 1 #1)

2022 was an epic year for independent film studio, A24. Brendan Fraser ultimately won an Oscar for “Best Actor” in Darren Aronofsky’s “The Whale.” “X” & “Pearl” became modern classics. “Everything Everywhere All at Once” won “Best Picture.” One Year Later, Ari Aster (Midsommar) worked on his latest film called, “Beau Is Afraid.” Based on […]

The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)

In 1981, Nintendo created an arcade game called, “Donkey Kong.” You know the story, A plumber named, Mario overcomes obstacles climbing his way to the top to rescue Princess Peach from the titular gorilla. The game became an instant hit worldwide. Over the years, Mario starred in his own series since 1985. The first game, […]