We all like to think of moviemaking as an “art for art’s sake” kind of pursuit, but in reality, film production exists in a tightly interconnected relationship with commercial advertising. Whether we’ve noticed it or not, we’ve all been influenced by subtle and not-so-subtle product placement, likely in some of our favorite movies — at … Read more
Every movie George Lucas makes is extremely personal. That’s obvious in films like American Graffiti, which is set in Lucas’ hometown of Modesto, California and follows a group of teenagers who love cruising in their cars just like he did as a teen. But even his Star Wars movies are personal as well. Lucas saw himself in Luke … Read more
Uncover the mystery behind Marvel's Thunderbolts* movie title change and the possibility of it being a Dark Avengers movie in disguise. Continue reading…
What If…? Season 2 revealed a new character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe who was given super powers by the Infinity Stones. It’s not the first time something like this has happened in the MCU; the Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, Captain Marvel — they all gained power through interactions or experiments with the Stones. But this new hero made … Read more