Movie Reviews and TV Shows
Looking for the best TV show for one small child? It can be like searching through a huge sea of shows, trying to find the right mix of fun and learning. Parents often think hard about what will keep their children happy and also help them learn.
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In 2012, the world was introduced to The Hunger Games, a film based on the novel of the same name written by Suzanne Collins. The film quickly became a massive hit, winning over millions of fans worldwide. Sequels soon followed, creating a franchise that gained fame for its intense survival battles and thought-provoking social commentary.
Continue reading The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes: Was it Worth Returning to The Hunger Games Franchise?
“Vedy Skedy”
Many of you already know that we lost comic actor Joe Flaherty on April 1, 2024 at the age of 82. Flaherty was a prolific actor with a long career, but the role that most endeared him to me was that of Count Floyd, vampire host of Monster Chiller Horror Theatre, a parody of horror movie shows on the Canadian sketch comedy television show SCTV (Second City Television).
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Texas Hold’em poker has woven its way into major cinema. Films from various genres now integrate the game as a pivotal element driving characters’ decisions and plot developments. The game’s realism and tactical depth offer a mirror to the complex interactions and strategies that characters employ, reflecting broader themes of risk, strategy, and human psychology. Characters around the poker table are often forced to make life-changing decisions, their poker strategies an allegory for their personal struggles and ambitions. This phenomenon has led to memorable movie scenes that have resonated with audiences worldwide, demonstrating the game’s versatility as a narrative device.
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If House of the Dragon had been released in 2015 or 2016, it would have almost certainly been riding a tremendous train of hype, seeing it land as an instant success. Naturally, due to the budgets involved, it would have been a tall ask for HBO to fund both Dragon and Game of Thrones at the same time. After the latter crash-landed over its final two seasons, there was much skepticism around both at the release and throughout of House of the Dragon’s 2022 run.
Continue reading House of the Dragon Season 2 Primed to be the TV Event of the Year
