Author: Heath Andrews

The evolution of technology has brought us major advancements in how we store and consume media. The last 10 years or so have seen digital purchasing of goods increasing end over end. There are inherent risks to this, though, specifically with accessibility, availability, and individual ownership. People are starting to realize this as a push for physical media is coming back. That’s in part what makes the news about Grand Theft Auto VI so hard to stomach. The game is not going to have a physical copy upon release. As confirmed by developer Rockstar Games, GTA VI will not have…

The topic of artificial intelligence and its place in the artistic world is a debate that will not go away, and for good reason at that. We should not be replacing human energy and efforts with whatever AI generates. It’s even more dubious when we consider what AI learned (effectively stole) to create from. That debate can be further torn open with the latest quagmire: an audiobook with Michael Caine and his AI-generated voice. Michael Caine & The Odyssey As you may know, The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan, is coming to theaters on July 17th. Riding on this hype…

Oh The Blair Witch Project. We’ve talked before about how it never needed to be a franchise. But If ever there was a film that could’ve had an interesting series built around it and failed miserably, this was it. There was such a mythos built up for, and in the movie, and then it was squandered. Either go for it or don’t, and in this case they clearly didn’t. We also reported that the series was coming back with some of the original cast on board to produce. We’ve got one better for you now, we’ve got a release date…

Some actors steal the show that they’re on. Maybe they’re given a character that shines, or maybe they’re given the best lines. Other actors just make productions work. They find a way to add something special to their show or movie and it brings it all together. Stephen Root is a bit of both types. It just so happens that he’s so very good at bringing things together that he’s rarely recognized as the scene stealer that he truly is. He seldom gets the attention he deserves. With the recent success of Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay and a new season…

Reading, it’s that thing you’re doing right now. Yes, you. We caught you red-handed. Or maybe we should say, “READ-handed.” Anyway, that’s enough of that. How much are you reading lately? And we don’t mean reading in the sense of random things you see online. We mean truly sitting down and reading for the sake of reading. Polls are suggesting that you probably read less than you have in previous years, and you’re not alone in that. Today Compared to a Decade Ago CBS News conducted a poll, asking people about their reading habits. The results probably won’t surprise you,…

On June 19th, 2026, the world lost James Burrows. The way we talk about and discuss media often times excludes television directors. We can talk about people who make movies all day long, but the people who make TV happen tend to get left out of those talks. It’s unfortunate. Making television isn’t as grandiose as making a movie, but it is its own special kind of production. It has its own quirks, quibbles, joys, and headaches. But arguably nobody managed them better or redefined the art, like James Burrows. Burrows got his start on The Mary Tyler Moore Show.…

Over the last couple of years, we’ve had a lot to say about Armie Hammer. The beleaguered actor saw his career disintegrate through the 2020’s thanks to a number of allegations and leaked messages. Hammer basically lost everything, started working on an island, and struggled to cope with a changing life. We’ve covered a lot of his issues and tried to be respectful to see where his path led him. Now, Hammer is speaking out with a new interview. Armie Hammer Today Hammer had a lot to say to The Hollywood Reporter recently. It’s an interesting interview that covers a…

It’s no secret that the television industry is hurting something fierce. The major American networks, NBC, CBS, ABC, and Fox, are all struggling. Terrestrial television viewing has dropped off substantially, and the cost of programming has caused cancellations to abound. “Cord-cutting” is on the rise, and it’s not just here in the States. England’s premier broadcasting network, the BBC, is also struggling. It’s even harder for them being a government-funded channel. The new boss of the broadcaster, Matt Brittin, knows this and is planning some major cutbacks. Swinging the Axe You know it’s not a good sign when Brittin issued…

Acclaimed director Steven Spielberg is in the news lately thanks to his alien thriller, Disclosure Day. The movie is by no means the first time he’s done something involving visitors from another planet. After all, this is the guy who gave us Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. He also gave us the Indiana Jones franchise, which is decidedly more grounded on Earth. Or it was at least until 2008’s Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. That film turned the franchise in a direction that many took issue with. Apparently, those people included…

In 1971, the United States opened the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Not only does it serve as a memorial to America’s 35th President, it’s a testament to the power of art. Performance art specifically and how it is its own unique form of expression. In 2025, aspiring dictator Donald Trump, wanted to add his name to it. A back and forth has followed that is now going back to the courts. The Fight for the Kennedy Center Before we launch into a quick recap and discuss where things are now, we should make one thing very…