Anime and It’s Rise to Mainstream Popularity in the United States
Humble Beginnings and Steady Growth Japanese animation has been around since the very early days of film. The oldest known animated filmstrip from the country is believed to have been made around 1907, and the oldest theatrical piece of Japanese animation dates back...
The Reused and Recycled Formula Behind Marvel’s Biggest Hits
Nowadays, it is hard not to run into a Marvel fan when you are adventuring in everyday life. Slowly but surely, Marvel has built up its fanbase to insane levels. It seems that most moviegoers are obsessed with the MCU and the movies found within it. Marvel’s newest...
Calling All Child Actors: A Project Does Not Take Precedence Over Your Well-Being
Sexual Harassment & Abuse Actress Alexa Nikolas, known for starring in two seasons of the Nickelodeon hit ‘Zoey 101,’ led a protest at Nickelodeon’s Burbank headquarters in August. Nikolas is the leader of an activist group that advocates for survivors...
Tribute to Sam Raimi: The Talented Director of ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ & ‘Evil Dead’
Having seen ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,’ I can say bringing Sam Raimi into the MCU fold was an excellent choice, especially given the source material. Fourteen years in, the MCU and larger superhero genre have begun to feel stale. So bringing in a...
