Oscars 2019 recap: controversy, snubs, surprises
The 91st Academy Awards concluded on Feb. 24, and big surprise, there is much controversy circling it. âGreen Bookâ pulled the upset of the night and wound up winning Best Picture over the likes of critical darling âRomaâ and Queen…
Academy Awards set to be disappointing fanfare
The Academy that hosts the Oscars is known for pandering to its audience and fans. From letting films win that do not deserve the victory to ignoring brilliant and unpopular works of cinema, the judges are hardly impartial. Is it…
Super Bowl LIII drops ball on everything
The Super Bowl has become a bit of a phenomenon in recent years for the entertainment business in general. The sports juggernaut that is the NFL is already, as stated by Albert Brooks in 2015âs âConcussion,â a corporation that âowns…
91st Academy Awards demonstrates more snubs in unexpected places
Despite the backlash directed toward the Academy Awards in recent years, there are still those who both watch and believe they have some merit. It is a good platform to promote films that may not have been on the publicâs…
Rest in peace, Stan Lee – comic book icon passes away at 95
The world of comic books and movies, and just the world in general, was rocked on Nov. 12 with the passing of comic guru Stan Lee. Despite being 95 and revealed to have been battling pneumonia, Lee was still able…
Satanic Temple launches formal complaint against Netflix show
Just a few days after Netflixâs âSabrina the Teenage Witchâ remake, âChilling Adventures of Sabrina,â aired, the show garnered criticism from none other than the Satanic Temple itself. Lucien Greaves, co-founder of the temple, said the showâs use of the…
MoviePass not cheap alternative like people thought
Unlimited movies for just under $10 per month seems like a great deal, until it is not. MoviePass Inc. was founded in 2011, allowing subscribers to see unlimited movies priced at $9.95 per month. There were multiple plans introduced to…
âOverwatchâ League team Boston Uprising faces controversy
While controversy after controversy plagues Hollywood, the world of professional video-gaming is no better a place. The âOverwatchâ League last season, which is the highest level of professional play, was comprised of 12 teams. Among these was the Boston Uprising….
Actual reason behind Netflixâs sudden slew of cancellations
Netflix has become a household name in modern-day America. Similar to the way the DVD and VHS used to be, it has become the way everybody watches their movies and shows today. However, in recent years, Netflix has been growing…
Disney to acquire Twentieth Century Fox in first half of 2019
Over the past few weeks, Twentieth Century Fox has been quietly rearranging its release calendar, moving some of its high-profile projects almost a year back. This is most likely in light of the fast-approaching merger with Disney, which is expected…
