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The ‘90swas a great decade to be a kid. You had the birth of the N64 and PlayStation, the Michael Jordan craze, Nickelodeon at its peak, andthe groundbreaking Disney Renaissance. Plus, the internet was still in its infancy, which meant significantly less screen time, and no social media. The ’90s was also jam-packed with entertaining live-action kids films that were perfect for family movie nights. At the time, these movies dominated our childhoods and felt like must-see events....

We’re gonna need a bigger budget. Steven Spielberg’sJawswent on to invent the summer blockbuster, alongsideStar Warsfrom his pal George Lucas, which arrived two years later. But Jaws began as a troubled production that went way over budget and made Spielberg fear for his job. Here we’ll take a look at 10 things you never knew aboutJaws. A shark by any other name. Perhaps some of the best-known behind-the-scenes trivia fromJawsis the nickname the cast and crew gave to the 25-foot great white shark at the movie’s center, which was played by three full-scale mechanical models....

Theactiongenre is one of the most popular genres on the market. With massive franchises like theX-Menseries to iconic films likeInglorious Basterds, action films have been a dominant force in the industry. One issue that has come up with the action genre, however, is the hyper-masculinity displayed, representing a toxic level of masculinity that often overrides everything else. Over the years, more and more women have begun to make their way into the action genre without falling into unfavorable stereotypes....

Apple TV+has been adding plenty of sci-fi shows toits original lineup, be itInvasion,Severance, orThe Big Door Prize. But a new series is coming to the streaming service that captures the wild imaginations surrounding time travel, alternate worlds/timelines, and quantum physics. This show isDark Matterand is currently slated to release in 2023. Here, we will go over why people should begin anticipating this exciting new show, breaking down aspects of the source material, the location of the production, and the actors involved, among other elements....

After numerous teasers debuted throughout the week, fans finally got to see thefirst trailerforAlice Through the Looking Glassyesterday. Today,Walt Disney Studiosreleased five character posters, featuringJohnny Depp(Mad Hatter),Mia Wasikowska(Alice),Anne Hathaway(White Queen),Helena Bonham Carter(Red Queen) andSacha Baron Cohen(Time). While the first four stars are returning from 2010’sAlice in Wonderland, this sequel will introduce Time, along with a few more new characters. In Disney’sAlice Through the Looking Glass, an all-new spectacular adventure featuring the unforgettable characters fromLewis Carroll’s beloved stories, Alice returns to the whimsical world of Underland and travels back in time to save the Mad Hatter....

James Cameron’sAvataris back to being the highest grossing movie of all time, thanks to China. The iconic movie was displaced back in 2019 by Marvel Studios’Avengers: Endgame, which narrowly beat Cameron’s worldwide box office record with a massive San Diego Comic-Con announcement. While Cameron congratulated Marvel Studios, along with the cast and crew of the movie, he also knew thatAvatarwould be rereleased at some point down the line, especially since he had started working on the long-awaited sequels....

Hollywood has sadly lost yet another incredibly creative talent. Per a release fromThe Hollywood Reporter, longtime film editorMike Hillhas passed away at the age of 73. According to his family, he suffered from a case of cryptogenic organizing pneumonia, a rare lung condition, and caved to the illness at his home in Omaha, Nebraska. Mike Hill was a name very well known in the circles of Hollywood’s most acclaimed productions. He was an especially close colleague and collaborator with director Ron Howard, and worked on a staggering 22 films of his back-to-back alongside his editing partner Dan Hanley....

One of the great sources of contention in films since the days of thesilent movie era— labor vs. capital, the struggles of working people, and the exploitation of the lower classes — has always been relevant. Not only a source for good storytelling, but a reflection of where our world is going. Whether it be thedystopian worlds depictedin the near future or the plight of labor unions, major struggles of class and economics have only been exasperated....

Everyone loves music. It is a source of stimulation that follows us through the various stages of our lives and usually evolves as we grow older. Whatever musical genre we prefer is irrelevant — it could be any genre, but there is always at least one that fills up our daily playlists. Perhaps part of the magic of music is the thrill of sharing it with others, remembering loved ones through songs, and singing and dancing along with your best friends....

ABeverly Hills, 90210revival series is on the way featuring members of the original cast. Tori Spelling first teased the idea back at the beginning of this year, but at that time, it was believed that Spelling and former co-star Jennie Garth were reuniting for a series where they would be playing “exaggerated versions of themselves.” However, things seem to have changed pretty drastically in the last several months as the cast was recently spotted leaving a writing meeting and the secret is out about the revival series....

Billie Eilish has been a big part of the promotions for the upcomingJames BondmovieNo Time to Die, with the title song of the movie composed and performed by Eilish releasing to great critical and commercial acclaim. The singer-songwriter was asked to weigh in on who her choice would be for a new James Bond actor after Daniel Craig exits the franchise, andBillie Eilishhad her answer ready: “Michael B. Jordanwould kill that s***....

There has been a lot of speculation about the cameos of Walter White and Jesse Pinkman in the final season of spin-off showBetter Call Saul. As the last episodes prepare to start rolling out on AMC, actorBryan Cranstonhas been teasing exactly how the pair will make their long awaited return to theBreaking Baduniverse. Better Call Saulhad been every bit as popular as the show it was inspired by, and having followed Bob Odenkirk’s dubious lawyer across five seasons, the sixth season has brought the show to within touching distance of Walt and Jesse....

In the age of serious girl power, Brie Larson recently revealed that her favorite female comic book hero isWonder Woman. Brie plays the lead in the newest Marvel Studios movieCaptain Marvel. In the movie, Brie is an earthling that gets kidnapped by a space race called The Kree. Brie’s character Carol Danvers has to overcome many, many obstacles and stereotypes to pursue her dream of becoming a pilot for the US Air Force....