Initially, the biopic for Michael Jackson’s career, “Michael”, was planned to be released in the fall this year. However, due to many delays and rewrites, the biopic is now said to be ready in late April next year. Regardless of the delay, many people are excited to see the life of the King of Pop. […]
Tag: Op-ed
Do Modern Audiences Lack Media Literacy?
It feels like a daily occurrence now where I can come across someone online talking about how modern audiences lack media literacy and that media literacy is dead. They often complain on how modern audiences fail to critically analyze films, take away what it’s attempting to outright say or straight out praise something the film […]
Would Trump’s Name in the Epstein Files Finally Matter?
The Jeffrey Epstein case has held media attention for years, fueled by the public’s ongoing questions about who is connected to this infamous private island – believed to be a spot for sex trafficking and prostitution of minors. People want names, so much so that Donald Trump ran his campaign under the public assumption that […]
Rule Changes and Their Impact on The World of Sports
Sports, at their core, are dynamic. While tradition often holds a revered place, the pursuit of enhanced competition, player safety and fan engagement frequently leads to significant rule alterations. Recent shifts in football, gymnastics and baseball highlight this ongoing evolution, each carrying a unique set of potential consequences that ripple through the very fabric of […]
Why Terraforming Mars Is a Pipedream
One idea people seem to be pushing is the idea of moving to Mars and even terraforming the planet to be habitable for humans. While the idea sounds pleasant, it’s so unrealistic it’s flat out impossible. The biggest reason for terraforming Mars being an impossibility is magnetic fields or more accurately Mars’ lack of one. […]
Book Awards Influence What We Read and It Matters
Every author’s dream is for their book to receive an award – but not for the reasons you might think. Yes, it is nice to know that your book is being honored for great writing, but these awards hold much more power. They’re gatekeepers of the literary world, deciding what books get shelf space, classroom […]
Is Virtual Reality the Future of Exercise?
With the modern technological age, new innovations are being pumped out with no end in sight and virtual reality is one such innovation. Virtual reality, or VR for short, is a widely used form of gaming, with it being able to provide many methods for entertainment and immersion previously impossible. While video gaming is the […]
La Protection: The Upside Potential of Alex Sarr
French Basketball has always been a rising force in the National Basketball Association league. Figures such as Tony Parker and Rudy Gobert have opened the floodgates for French players to succeed. Interestingly, the NBA’s Western Conference has often selected these guys as pieces for a team. For example, Tony Parker was drafted by the San […]
Why Ozzy Osbourne’s Last Show Meant More Than We Knew
Ozzy Osbourne, sitting on a bat-themed throne, rose from beneath the stage to deliver what is now deemed an unforgettable farewell. At 76, battling Parkinson’ Disease, Osbourne, along with his Black Sabbath bandmates, returned to his hometown of Birmingham to remind us of the defiance of rock ‘n’ roll. On July 5, at Birmingham’s Villa […]
Uncovering The “A24 Effect” In The Movie Industry
In an era increasingly dominated by sprawling cinematic universes and franchise reboots, A24 has not just survived but thrived, by meticulously carving out a distinct and highly coveted niche in independent cinema. The studio, founded in 2012, has become synonymous with auteur-driven, aesthetically bold and often unconventional storytelling, fostering a loyal audience that actively seeks […]
Why the Sentiment That Animation Is a Medium for Kids Doesn’t Hold Up
The age-old stigma that animation is a genre specifically meant for children is one that is timeless just as much as it is wrong. People often feel that animation is specifically a genre that is meant to be watched by children. While there has been a notable decrease in the number of people who feel […]
Enter The Political Battleground: The 2026 Midterms
The political landscape as the nation inches closer to the 2026 midterm elections, remains a volatile mix of persistent economic concerns, cultural flashpoints and an increasingly fractured electorate. While still over a year out, the battle lines are already being drawn, promising a fiercely contested cycle that will likely hinge on voter fatigue and the […]
