Netflix documentary The Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley allowed audiences a glimpse into the life of one of pop culture’s most famous figures, and the iconic singer has several films to check out next. In addition to being one of the defining musical artists of the 20th century, Elvis Presley’s acting career saw him Star in 31 films, including mainly musicals that showcased his singing talent and charisma. Throughout the 1950s, Elvis was a fairly consistent box office success, with his controversial manager, Colonel Tom Parker, dictating many of his acting choices. Presley wanted…
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The world of Game of Thrones is full of compelling, unsolved mysteries, and there are several that I hope George RR Martin answers. martins A Song of Ice and Fire series of books and complementary texts such as Fire and Blood and The World of Ice and Fire offer dense worldbuilding, and while they are often considered “low magic” fantasy, there is a sense of mysticism and great intrigue that comes from the way the author spreads mysteries and clues. While I love the ambiguities of Martin’s world, there are also some questions I’m dying to know the answers to.…
Chris Pine’s directorial debut, Poolfeatures an all-star cast of iconic film actors. The 2023 film pays homage to film noir classics like Chinatownwith a complicated mystery plot centered on Darren Barrenman, a poolman with an interest in local community issues. Darren becomes entangled in a web of bizarre characters and corruption as he navigates a case he’s not really qualified to investigate. However Pool reviews haven’t had the same success as the noir classics, the all-star cast can still attract audiences. Pool Main stars and supporting cast members include recognizable faces from iconic films, shows and franchises. Although some may…
The Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley is Netflix’s newest music documentary, examining Elvis’ tumultuous career and highlighting some of the songs he performed in his famous 1968 comeback special. Elvis’ 1968 comeback special was a pivotal moment in his career, seeing him o return to the stage after years of working in the film industry at the request of her manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Dissatisfied with the lack of artistic talent in his films, the special was a return to form for the iconic singer. Although some of Elvis Presley’s best films, such as…
Includes SPOILERS for the Season 2 finale of House of the Dragon and MASSIVE SPOILERS for Fire & Blood, the show’s source material. Although the next season is still years away, theories and predictions for Dragon House the 3rd season can now be made. Dragon House is based on Fire and Blooda companion book to George R.R. Martin’s book A Song of Ice and Fire novels that examine the reigns of various Targaryen rulers. Given the nature of the book as a world historical text, television writers took significant creative liberties in its adaptation, interpreting the material as how events…
The Stormlight Archive is set to be one of the longest-running epic fantasy series ever written, and it’s avoiding one of the traps Game of Thrones. Brandon Sanderson has quickly become one of the most beloved authors of modern fantasy, known for his massive universe of Cosmere books, which span The Stormlight Archive, Born from the mistsand several other standalone novels. He has also gained popularity for his dedication to fan interaction, often speaking his mind about various other media franchises, including the works of other notable fantasy authors. Due to Game of Thrones becoming a worldwide television phenomenon, speculation…
The new Christmas-themed action movie Red features an incredible soundtrack to support its A-list cast of stars. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Chris Evans lead The Red cast, playing two mismatched heroes on a mission to save Christmas when Santa Claus (JK Simmons) is kidnapped. In the spirit of the holiday season and many of the best Christmas movies of all time, The Red soundtrack is mainly composed of hits from the Christmas seasonincluding classics and modern releases. The majority The Red the music comes from your epic soundtrack, composed by Henry Jackman (Captain America: Civil War), which adds to…
Dune: Prophecy is the long-awaited prequel TV series to Denis Villeneuve’s film Dune films, and premieres on HBO this weekend. Dune: Part 2 The ending saw Paul Atreides ascend as emperor, accepting his destiny in the Bene Gesserit prophecy, starting a holy war that will spread across the universe. Now, the audience will be introduced to a new story set about 10,000 years before the rise of Paul Atreides node Dune timeline, examining two Harkonnen sisters at the Bene Gesserit establishment. The original Dune the novels were written by Frank Herbert, whose son, Brian Herbert, continued to expand the universe…
Paulo x TysonThe highly anticipated boxing fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson has been postponed from its initial date in July, and the public may be wondering why. Set to be one of the biggest boxing events of 2024, the Paul vs. Tyson fight will air on Netflix on November 15th. The original decision to postpone the fight was made in May, postponing an event that captured the intrigue of sports fans and YouTube content creators alike. The addition of boxing to Netflix’s ever-growing catalog is an interesting choice that could be mutually beneficial for boxing fans and the…
There is a big difference between Born from the mists and Game of Thronespointed out by Brandon Sanderson, this could indicate something about how his books should be adapted. George R. R. Martin A Song of Ice and Fire The novels are some of the most prolific fantasy books ever written, and given the popularity of the HBO adaptation, they’re a common point of comparison for any series hoping to be turned into a film or television show. Brandon Sanderson has long discussed the possibility of a Born from the mists film adaptation, and there’s a lot to theorize about…