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By James L Garza II Before we get started I just want to say that I thought about keeping this spoiler free, but as stated above this film is a remake. So with that being said, if you haven’t seen the film or the original this would be the place to stop reading. Alright, I am going to just come out and say it, I did not like this film. I know that they were trying to be edgy and give us something that we haven’t seen before, but if that was the case then they should have just made…
By: Kathleen Swafford Nothing can stop the craze of the fans who wait for years to watch the upcoming movies and series. The twenty-first film installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe was really awaited because not only it’s a first female Marvel Studio film, but also it revealed Captain Marvel. As it was decided to release before the Avengers: Endgame, Captain Marvel was surely going to be an important part of the MCU. The fans were anticipated for the film for various reasons, the trailers being one of them. Captain Marvel, as everyone knows, is apparently one of the primary…
By James L Garza II Now that Disney has closed the Fox deal, there are a lot of questions that have been asked. Such as, “Is there going to be an end credit scene with the X-men? Are we going to get a John Krasinski and Emily Blunt Fantastic Four? Is the Xenomorph queen now a Disney Princess?” All of these are valid questions, but the one most on my mind is, “Will we be able to get a 2099 MCU?” I know that it doesn’t seem to be that important to fans of the MCU right now, but I…
By Danial Fletcher After Mario, Link is certainly the most favorite character in video games. In the initial years of Nintendo Entertainment, there were just a few anime games available. Later came, The Legend of Zelda which got immense popularity in no time. Link is the foremost character of Nintendo’s video game sequence. He is among the legendary icons and famous characters in video game history. Let’s take a look at some of the interesting and fun facts about Link. 1) His look is Inspired by Peter Pan You may believe it or not, we found a close resemblance of…
By: James L. Garza II There is reason to rejoice for those that enjoyed the underdog PG-13 horror flick, “Escape Room.” Columbia pictures has announced that a sequel is being set up. Well, not just set up. In fact, the movie already has an April 17, 2020 date slotted. And to make things even better, Adam Robitel, will be returning to helm the sequel. As well as original screenwriter, Bragi F. Schut. The first “Escape Room” was a surprise hit that opened at the no.2 spot, just behind Warner Bros “Aquaman.” It is currently holding out at $111 million at…
By B.A. Walsh So Valentine’s Day is coming, and you’re almost obligated to take your special someone out to eat. But where to go? All the best places will be jam packed with looong waits if you get in at all, you aren’t really a big fan of fancy foods, and your budget is pretty tight. Don’t despair as all your needs are answered by an unexpected eatery – Waffle House! And the best news is that according to USA Today Waffle House will be taking reservations on Valentine’s Day for one night only. This special event was started at…
By B.A. Walsh Not sure what to get that loveable nerd in your life for Valentine’s Day? Below are some options, in a variety of prices and themes, if you want a more unique gift for that special someone. They may seem a bit…odd, but someone apparently wanted them enough to buy them! So with tongue in cheek, here are some fun and funny gifts you might consider: BLUETOOTH BEANIE HAT $17.99 on Amazon (4.5/5 stars) Not your grandma’s knitted cap. This hat will let you listen to music or accept calls while keeping your head warm even if you…
By B.A. Walsh According to Movieweb, John Carpenter and Kurt Russell once had plans to follow up Escape from New York (1981) and Escape from L.A.(1996) with a third movie – Escape from Earth – in which Russell’s character Snake Plissken would leave the planet. Sadly, that trilogy was never completed and Snake has remained Earthbound. The same can’t be said for Kurt Russell, whose long acting career has included a number of sci-fi films. Most recently Russel portrayed a character that didn’t just leave the planet – he WAS a planet, Ego the Living Planet to be precise in…
By B.A. Walsh Billy Dee Williams is returning as Lando Calrissian in Star Wars 9, but according to Screen Rant his screen time may be short. William’s Lando appeared in the original trilogy in Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983) and since then Williams has voiced the character in cartoon series and video games. Donald Glover took on the role of a young Lando in Solo: A Star Wars Story. An important role for Lando in Star Wars 9 was speculated when the character was spotted in some shots alongside Rey and Chewbacca, but now it…
By B.A. Walsh In a special one-day event in honor of the 35th Anniversary of A Nightmare on Elm Street, Regal Cinemas will have a 7 p.m. showing of the movie on Tuesday February 12th. As a bonus, Regal Crown Club members can get tickets for $5, a $5 small popcorn&drink combo, as well as 10% off in-store purchases at Hot Topic with their ticket stub. To see if your local Regal cinema is hosting the anniversary event visit the Regal website here. So go see A Nightmare on Elm Street and then never sleep again!
