The experience of watching “Big Fish” has changed as I have. What struck me on viewings during its theatrical run and a year later was the emphasis on fantastical storytelling over the human story. The plot details were generally lost to time, except for a fragmented series of images. After my third viewing, two decades … Read more
David Yost, the original Blue Ranger, has joined the main cast of Power Rangers Cosmic Fury as a mentor to the young rangers. Entertainment Weekly has confirmed that David Yost will be joining the cast of Power Rangers Cosmic Fury as Billy Cranston, the original Blue Ranger. David Yost was part of the original cast … Read more
Hot off the heels of his return in the 30th anniversary Power Rangers special, Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: Once & Always, original series star David Yost is returning to the cast of the show full time. The original Blue Ranger, also known as Billy Cranston, will lead a new group of Rangers against the return of none other than … Read more
“She’s Black. She’s beautiful. She’s dynamite,” served as the tagline of the first Black Barbie, “Christie.” Her bold colors and jewelry, inspired by Perkins’ own style, embody the fullness of Black womanhood, which is eye-opening to see on the big screen. The mental and psychological impacts of the lack of Black toys in the toy … Read more
There are generally two types of sequels: The ones that rehash the previous film’s success for financial gain, and the ones that use the previous film’s success as a license to experiment. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse isn’t just that second kind of sequel, it’s actually about making precisely that sort of movie. The movie’s real … Read more
Three of his earliest works, bundled together as the “OTTO Trilogy,” trace what the Gladstone Gallery called “the training, discipline, and physical limits of the body alongside questions of sexual difference and desire.” Centered around former football player Jim Otto, not only is his name a palindrome, but his uniform number “00” suggests the infinity … Read more
Not all heroes wear capes. Some prefer sleeveless T-shirts. Take Dominic Toretto, the central protagonist of the Fast & Furious franchise, as played by Vin Diesel. When first introduced way back in 2001’s The Fast and the Furious, Dom was a tough street racer and thief. As the years progressed, and the Fast franchise evolved … Read more
Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have wanted to share it with as many people as possible. “Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The … Read more
The 30th anniversary special celebrating the history of the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers is now live on Netflix. The show purports to reunite the classic team when a “global crisis” calls them back to action. And the hour-long film does include original cast members like David Yost (Billy, the Blue Ranger) and Walter Emanuel Jones … Read more
Benedict Cumberbatch is among the front-runners for this year’s leading actor awards for his role in Netflix’s The Power of the Dog. In the movie, he plays a despotic rancher in 20th century Montana, who inspires fear and awe in those around him. Cumberbatch’s performance has been creating Oscar buzz ever since the film premiered … Read more