Squid Game reportedly increased Netflix’s value by $900 million

Squid Game reportedly increased the value of Netflix by $900 million, but creator Hwang Dong-hyuk certainly didn’t get rich. Squid Game became a full-fledged global phenomenon when it was released on Netflix in 2021. It quickly became Netflix’s most-watched series of all time and also made the streaming service a boatload of cash. According to … Read more

The Netflix Horror Hit Goes Global

It’s been almost five years since the first bird box movie dropped on Netflix. This year, we’ll get a spinoff set in Barcelona. The first film was extremely popular on streaming. While there aren’t really any box-office numbers or anything like that since it didn’t receive a theatrical release, the film currently sits at the … Read more

Anthem movie review & film summary (2023)

Of course, this disillusion is rooted in the systemic oppression of anyone outside the majority. Produced by Ryan Coogler, director Peter Nicks’ documentary “Anthem” follows composer Kris Bowers (“Brigerton,” “Green Book”) and producer DJ Dahi (“Self Care” by Mac Miller, “Money Trees” by Kendrick Lamar) as they trek across America, looking to reinvent the anthem. … Read more

Essential James Mangold Movies to Watch Before Indiana Jones 5

We’re nearing the end of a very long wait, kids — Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny hits theaters this week, promising grand adventure and a somber approach to our iconic hero. It’s not very Spielbergian, if you ask me. However, Steven Spielberg didn’t direct the fifth entry in the long-running franchise. Instead, James … Read more

Anthony Mackie assumed he was playing Black Panther for Marvel

Anthony Mackie had assumed he was playing Black Panther when he joined the MCU and was surprised to learn he would be Sam Wilson instead. Anthony Mackie joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Captain America: The Winter Solider as Sam Wilson, but that’s not the role he thought he would get. While speaking with Inverse, … Read more

Anthony Mackie Comments on Jonathan Majors’ Arrest Amid MCU Uncertainty

As Jonathan Majors heads to court on third-degree assault charges, Marvel Cinematic Universe star Anthony Mackie has commented on Majors’ legal issues. Speaking to Inverse in a larger profile on the actor, Mackie was asked about Majors’ recent arrest. Mackie said he believes “everyone is innocent until proven guilty,” and that Majors has yet to … Read more