Carl CottinghamJapanese anime has profoundly influenced American pop culture since its prominence in the 1990s with the help of Cartoon Network’s Toonami and Adult Swim broadcasting blocks….
Chad RebmannIn recent years, Hollywood has seen a surge of actors moving behind the camera as the wall between acting and directing continues to crumble. For many…
Chantile FerrieraCalling Superman “a” superhero doesn’t give him enough credit. “The” superhero fits much better. The character became the model for the entire superhero genre since his…
Marianne Paluso1980s cinema was a wild and crazy time. Most of the time, viewers can tell when a movie was released by watching. However, the ’80s were…
Marianne PalusoOn-screen pairs have been a staple since the earliest days of film. From the classic era to the present day, many duos grace the screen and…
Carl CottinghamOn February 21, 2005, Nickelodeon debuted a brand-new animated series that would become one of the network’s most beloved properties in the 21st century: Avatar: The…
Chad RebmannFilm critics argue that a director creates a unique style throughout their catalog of films. When many prominent directors make their mark and fine-tune their approach,…
Donna FreedmanThere are some movies that, while they are very well done, they’re hard to watch either because of the subject matter or because they just hit…
Joe GeorgeStar Trek. Frankenstein. Enter the Dragon. These names evoke memories of classic films and TV shows — works that have stood the test of time. What…
For a small town, Springfield sure attracts a lot of famous people. The Simpsons has welcomed celebrity guest stars since the very first season, and they’ve…