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Hollywood’s spotlight often shines brightest on its stars and directors but behind every captivating film lies the indispensable work of hundreds, if not thousands, of dedicated professionals. From the foundational brilliance of writers to the meticulous artistry of visual effects crews and the tireless efforts of production teams, these individuals...

When you’re a team named after the legendary Red Bull drink — you have to at least have the energy to uplift yourselves. Especially after multiple, consecutive losses, something has to give…right? The New York Red Bulls are going through a winless streak (0-2-3). The most out of anyone in...

Thanksgiving dinners often feel like political battlegrounds – for me at least. What should be a holiday celebrating togetherness often turns into one of fiery debates. Whether it be issues of climate change, immigration or the economy, at least one person ends up drunkenly yelling and another in tears. Each...

As the 2020s pass the midpoint of the decade, Western fantasy television appears similar to what it was in the 2010s. Instead of looking forward to new, interesting intellectual properties (IP), studios have continued to fall back on what brought them success. Franchises including Game of Thrones and Harry Potter...

It’s no secret that after the first “Jurassic Park,” film, its sequels never lived up to the quality of the original and that still holds up with the recently released “Jurassic World Rebirth.” However, it did surprisingly well to entertain better than the previous entry “Jurassic World Dominion,” which admittedly...

Have you ever noticed how even with tons of new shows popping up, we still can’t get enough of those “retro” TV shows? Think “The Office,” “Seinfeld,” or even “The Twilight Zone.” It’s astounding how these older series keep attracting the established fanbase as well as new fans! It’s not...

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