Author: Heath Andrews

On February 1st, 2004, the career of one of the biggest pop stars in the world was destroyed in an instant. That was the day the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show happened. Headlined by Janet Jackson, other pop stars featured along with her. One of them, Justin Timberlake, was performing alongside her. After signing a lyrics about having you “naked by the end of this song,” he ripped away a part of Jackson’s dress. Underneath was her bare breast with a nipple shield. Her career all but ended at that moment. Even looking at it from the time it happened,…

It’s not every year that the Academy for Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences makes rule changes for the Oscars. We did see a big one for the latest ceremony though. It was the first time an awards category was opened for casting. That was huge. Obviously choosing the right people for the right role is a big aspect to filmmaking. Acting itself is also a huge part of things and a substantial rule change is coming that could dramatically impact the acting categories for better or worse. Shaking Up The Acting Races In previous award ceremonies, there have been circumstances…

Dollar stores are an interesting beast. There used to be a time when everything in the stores was only a dollar. Pricing changes, inflation, and other economic factors have changed that. While still cheaper than they could be, the prices at these stores are often connected with generic brands or smaller quantities of an item. So you may not be getting something cheaper than you would elsewhere anyway, which is one of the ways these stores survive. As it turns out, there might be something even more nefarious at foot, according to the State of Missouri. The Lawsuit In 2023,…

Some things are hard to accept. Loss is one of them. We don’t like losing in competitions or something we like doing. People of a certain generation have mourned the loss of Blockbuster video stores, arcades, and Saturday morning cartoons. At least we still have our memories of them, right? Well that’s another issue. Memory is extremely faulty and fallible. We do’t want to admit that, which is why we have things like “Shazaam” and the Mandela Effect. They’re both ludicrous. The ’90s Were an Interesting Time We bring this up thanks to a recent piece from Vice. They did…

If ever there was a horror franchise that didn’t need to be a franchise, it’s Blair Witch. That first film in 1999, The Blair Witch Project was lightning in a bottle. The viral marketing campaign took advantage of the burgeoning internet. The found footage style of filming was still novel. The virtually unknown actors made everything seem even more immersive and real. It’s no wonder that nothing the franchise has done has ever come close to capturing this success again. Even then, another attempt has been rumored for years. We found out a couple years back that it’s happening. Now…

Maybe they can do this all on their own? There was a lot of hype surrounding the build up to Scrubs getting a revival on ABC for 2026. The medical sitcom had a strong eight season run from 2001 – 2009 before ending with a ninth season most fans choose to ignore. When it was eventually brought back following some suave contract maneuvering, the hope was it would recapture the magic of the original run. It seems like it has done more than enough because ABC is bringing it back again. Scrubs is Back Again! The tenth season of Scrubs…

Of the many upcoming films we’ve been keeping track of, Zach Cregger’s take on Resident Evil has been one of the big ones. Cregger has made a name for himself off the back to back successes of Barbarian and Weapons. He wrote and directed both of them, helping to make him a driving creative force in the horror genre. The latter even scored an Academy Award win for Amy Madigan in her role as Aunt Gladys. So when we learned about Cregger’s involvement in a reboot of Resident Evil, our interest was piqued. Now we have a teaser of what…

Cable television has needed some success stories lately. The industry as a whole has been hurting something fierce. One of the small victories it could claim was the Adult Swim show, Smiling Friends. The show was in its third season and renewed for two more by the network. Then, the creators abruptly announced that it was over. The third season would be the end. That hasn’t stopped co-creator Michael Cusack from finding another project though. Unfortunately for Adult Swim, it’s going to be on Netflix. The forthcoming show from Cusack is called Dad’s House. “Dad’s House” The details are a…

Globalization and travel has helped bring about wonderful things in cultural diversity. It has also brought about things that shouldn’t. Invasive species are a threat to ecosystems. If a plant or animal goes from one area to another it’s not native to, it can cause havoc. In the state of Florida, the Burmese python is one such invasive species. To fight against it, researchers are turning to the opossum. The Burmese Python is a big snake. Big enough to where it chomps down on various mammals. Because of a lack of natural predators, the python can demolish other populations. It’s…

The world of gaming has been in a state of disarray for a while now. There have been a lot of factors behind this. We’ve had economic changes, issues with tariffs, a chip shortage, and overblown budgets. Studios are hurting and publishers are scrambling. Microsoft and Sony are increasing console prices mid generation. That kind of stuff doesn’t happen. But at least Sony has a much larger console market share than Microsoft does. The Xbox manufacturer knows its losing ground and they’re hoping a Game Pass price cut will help. Price Increases and an Identity Crisis In October of 2025,…