Blumhouse has finally released their highly-anticipated release, “Five Nights at Freddy’s.” The film is an adaptation of Scott Cawthon’s absurdly popular video game series, which started as an indie game on the Desura and later Steam platforms. The game made headlines in 2015, a year after its release, when Warner Bros. announced that they were going to adapt it for the big screen. However, that didn’t come to fruition. In 2017, things started picking up steam when Blumhouse announced they would be the new home of “Five Nights at Freddy’s.” While it may not have been something onlookers expected when…
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After months of trailers, images and information released about ‘Thunderbolts’, it’s clear to see that this Marvel film leans into a more rag tag cast of heroes – or perhaps better defined as anti-heroes for some. This year we’ve had the pleasure of seeing some actors (and characters) from past Marvel films in ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’. In 2025, it looks like in Marvel’s next phase we can expect yet another new character to join the MCU fray – Bob. Who is Bob in Thunderbolts? Who is Bob? He’s a guy wearing only hospital scrubs on a team filled with trained…
Nearly three years after Melinda and Bill Gates shocked the world with the announcement of their divorce, Melinda French Gates has just declared that she is now separating from her ex-husband in yet another way. Melinda will be leaving the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, commonly known as the Gates Foundation, effective almost immediately. However, she is taking $12.5 billion with her to continue her philanthropic work. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Source: The Gates Foundation The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was founded by none other than Bill and Melinda Gates in 2000 as a private non-profit organization…
Whether you’re a historical film buff or you enjoy a good story around your favorite childhood memories (Hi, Barbie!) 2023 was regarded by most critics as a phenomenal year for film. We’ve put together a rundown of the year’s box outfits hits, who have made the list for their impressive profits and widespread popularity. Here’s what you need to know about the highest-grossing films of 2023. Barbie kicks off the list, earning an impressive $1.4 billion dollars worldwide since its drop in July of 2023. Many appreciated the nostalgia and feminist undertones that the movie brought to the global conversation,…
Stanley Kubrick is considered by many to be one of the greatest filmmakers of the 20th century. Yet, despite this claim, the revered director and creator only received a single Academy Award after five decades in the movie business. From memorable films such as “Full Metal Jacket” to “Eyes Wide Shut” and “The Shining,” it is difficult to understand how Kubrick only ever received a single Oscar for his work. While the filmmaker was nominated for an Academy Award on 13 occasions, including four for Best Director and three for Best Picture, his long-awaited trophy came in a category no…
With Super Bowl LVIII on everyone’s radar, it’s time for the plethora of multimillion dollar advertisements that come with it. In recent years, numerous Super Bowl ads have been highly controversial with fans. Yet, this year, companies plan to return to nostalgic themes in hopes of avoiding backlash on social media. The Price of Super Bowl Ads in 2024 Source: Freepik Rumors online suggest that at this year’s Super Bowl, CBS aims to charge an eye-watering $7 million per ad (per Reuters). Over 50 major companies and businesses from across the States and beyond paid to gain the attention of…
In the early 2000s, two of America’s biggest stars locked horns in a lengthy feud that began over a difference in political opinion. Toby Keith, a country singer, and Natalie Maines of the band The Chicks had a public dispute that lasted several years before one singer abruptly ended the conflict after receiving devastating news. Sensitive Political Era Source: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images Toby Keith was a well-known country superstar, loved across America for his authentic music. During the sensitive political era that followed the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001, he and Natalie Maines of the Texas band The Chicks entered…
The Western movie genre has produced some of the most beloved characters of the last century. From John Wayne to James Stewart and Clint Eastwood, all remain household names across America to this day. Yet not all are remembered. One you’ve likely never heard of, even though he starred in nearly 70 movies, is Hopalong Cassidy, portrayed by the legend who’s faded into the background, William Boyd. The Birth of Hopalong Source: Freepik During the early part of the 1900s, American author Clarence E. Mulford began writing novels based on the adventures of a cowboy, Hopalong Cassidy. Over the next…
Western movies tell the stories of early adventurous pioneers who ventured across the American frontier. But does a movie really have to be set in the West of the U.S. to be considered an authentic Western? The answer is probably not. Outback Westerns Source: Screen Archives/Getty Images Western movies centered on legends and tales of American pioneers and criminals entered into a golden era across the states during the middle of the 20th century. With characters such as Hoplalong Cassidy and Ethan Edwards and historical figures including Jesse James, the movies played out the adventurous fantasies of many moviegoers of…
Britney Spears and her former partner Justin Timberlake recently had a fiery back-and-forth a few days after the pop star apologized for remarks she made in her 2023 book. The dispute started after Justin Timberlake threw shade at a recent apology from Britney at one of his shows. Spears Apologizes on Instagram Source: Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images Britney Spears took to Instagram in a now-deleted post at the end of January to “apologize for some of the things [she] wrote about” in her new book, “The Woman in Me” (via NBC Boston). During an interview, she even asked fans to listen…