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“Shin Godzilla,” released on Oct 11, 2016, directed by “Evangelion,” creator Hideaki Anno was instantly cemented as a timeless classic for the franchise. Fast forward nine more years and “Shin Godzilla,” just released a 4k re-release in theaters and it still holds up today as one of the best Godzilla...

Political divisions often fracture our world. Yet, a bouncing ball or crowd’s roar can achieve what diplomacy sometimes cannot: unification. History shows this, from ancient Olympic truces to modern initiatives. Sports, inherently offer a universal language, connecting people beyond borders and beliefs.  One remarkable instance of this “sports diplomacy” unfolded...

Trump as of late has been considering plans to reconsider marijuana’s drug classification altogether, which has had many republicans as well as MAGA up in arms on whether they support Trump’s decision to do so or not. According to Axios, “Trump confirmed reports that he was considering reclassifying marijuana in...

You would think that a show that has lasted for fourteen years and spans across eleven seasons would finally be retired, but in the case of “The Walking Dead”, you would be wrong. While the original show had its final episode back in 2022, it is still being kept around...

As the tides of the socio-political climate fluctuate, conflicts are still at the crossroads. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protests, healthcare issues and economic hardships. The other side of the continent is dealing with a huge problem as well. A war that has affected the fate of European security....

When blockbuster movies are saturated with traditional heroes and villains, a fascinating shift inevitably occurs in cinematic storytelling: audiences are increasingly drawn to characters who blur the line between antihero and outright antagonist. From the gritty nihilism of Joker to the flamboyant ambition of Cruella, the monstrous charm of Venom...

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