Barbenheimer: Barbie and Oppenheimer Are Two Sides of the Same American Story

This article contains some mildBarbieandOppenheimerspoilers. The Barbenheimer has landed! And it has been fun, hasnt it? Going to the cinema and seeing people walking the streets in neon pink outfits! Scrolling through the memes! Arguing over the merits of different viewing orders (we actuallygot a Wikipedia mentionover our contribution tothat debate). And yet, it has to be said, going intoOppenheimerthis writer felt a bit uneasy. It turns out its fine....

July 27, 2023 · 3 min · 450 words · Frederick Murphy

How Knights of the Old Republic Unites A Fractured Star Wars Fanbase

20 years later, it remains a powerful uniting force. It has been 20 years sinceStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republicwas released. Its not justStar Warsenthusiasts that recognize its value though. Gamers across the world can easily attribute some of the changes in the RPG genre to the successes ofKOTOR. But how dida game from decades ago build up such an expansive fan base? And ultimately, why does it unite theStar Warscommunity when it sometimes seems like little else can?...

July 27, 2023 · 3 min · 504 words · Hunter Haynes

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem – Ayo Edebiri on the “Unforgettable Experience” of Playing April O’Neil

The Bear star Ayo Edebiri chats about the new April O’Neil in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. This article is presented by Paramount Pictures. The Turtles are apprehensive but April surprises them with her acceptance of their differences. In a way, she helps them come out of their shells. Without her, the Turtles interaction with the human world would be much different. Shes also written forDickinson,Sunnyside, and the TV version ofWhat We Do In the Shadows....

July 27, 2023 · 2 min · 271 words · Rebecca Hayes

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’s Brady Noon Calls His Raphael a “Hothead with a Lot of Heart”

This article is presented by Paramount Pictures. Hes got a rage problem but sometimes you need a little of that in the family. As the original theme song says, hes cool but crude. Despite that his good heart shines through. Before that he came to prominence with the role of Tommy Darmody in the HBO seriesBoardwalk Empire. Den of Geek:What were your experiences withTMNTgrowing up before you got this role?...

July 26, 2023 · 3 min · 548 words · Kelly Case

Oppenheimer Is the Movie Christopher Nolan’s Whole Career Has Been Building To

Thirteen years after Inception, Christopher Nolans Oppenheimer shows the stuff of dreams becoming hard reality. The realization destroys the dreamer. What is the most resilient parasite? Throughout all these efforts though, Nolan has almost exclusively worked within the realm of fiction. Like Cobb, theyre using the trappings of genre and thrills to insist on their core ideas. In so many respects, it feels like Nolans entire career has been building toward this realization....

July 25, 2023 · 2 min · 236 words · Victoria Weber

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem – Nicolas Cantu on Taking Charge as Leonardo

Nicolas Cantu is the voice of Leonardo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. He tells us why the Turtles' dialogue is so much more natural in this movie. This article is presented by Paramount Pictures. In the new film, the Turtles father Splinter tells Leonardo that he has honor. He even brought his talents to another beloved 80s property when he voiced the robotic B.O.Y.D. in the reboot ofDuckTales....

July 25, 2023 · 3 min · 435 words · John Mcmahon PhD

Barbie and Oppenheimer Box Office Numbers Prove Audiences Want New Kinds of Movies

The rules have changed. Yes, thats a record for a woman-directed film, surpassingCaptain Marvels $153 million in 2019. The result is a movie that also opened at $337 million globally. Meanwhile,Oppenheimeris off to a rousing $174 million worldwide start. Its also an overdue opportunity for Hollywood to begin some serious self-reflection on its old conventional thinking. NeitherBarbieorOppenheimeris technically a totally unknown property. However, it isnt what they are which is striking; its what they are not....

July 24, 2023 · 2 min · 239 words · Daniel Villarreal

Best Spy TV Series to Stream: Jack Ryan, 24, Slow Horses & More

Are you craving some spy action? A lot of different shows come under the heading of a spy thriller. But there are a few things that they all have in common. They all feature twists and turns and characters keeping deep, dark secrets. They all have a tendency towards ruthlessness dont get too attached to any one person! And they are all compelling, unmissable TV. A Spy Among Friends is available to stream on ITVX....

July 24, 2023 · 2 min · 267 words · John Armstrong

Oppenheimer: 11 More Movies to Watch About the Bomb and the Cold War

Want to feel even worse about our headlong rush to self-destruction? Then watch these movies as an Oppenheimer chaser. Films about the end of the world are nothing new. IfOppenheimerleft you wanting more, here are 11 more films to watch. But this stands as the first Hollywood effort to chronicle the development of the atomic bomb. Hiroshimacant be mistaken for a tearjerker. Paramount Everyone begins to prepare for the end in their own way, some of which is deeply shocking....

July 24, 2023 · 1 min · 161 words · Stuart Bray

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem – Shamon Brown Jr.’s Michelangelo Is a “Party Dude”

This article is presented by Paramount Pictures. Hes the fun spirit of the team and is always ready to look on the bright side of things. Still, when push comes to shove hes ready to defend his brothers. Mikeys extremely thrilled when the Turtles run across other mutants out in the world. Calling them his cousins, hes just excited that theres more people like them out there. He especially bonds with Mondo Gecko (voiced byPaul Rudd) and they form a tight brotherly bond....

July 24, 2023 · 3 min · 461 words · Michelle Bowman

Who Was Florence Pugh’s Oppenheimer Character Jean Tatlock in Real Life?

Florence Pugh plays J. Robert Oppenheimers lover in Christopher Nolans epic, but who was she in real life? At a whopping three hours and with a massively starry ensemble cast,Christopher NolansOppenheimercovers a lot of ground. One notable example is Jean Tatlock, brought to vibrant life byFlorence Pugh. Tatlock is a communist Oppenheimer meets at a party, and who becomes his lover. Kitty and Oppenheimer have two children, but later Oppenheimer resumes an affair with Jean....

July 24, 2023 · 2 min · 288 words · Michael Bell

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle: Mutant Mayhem’s Micah Abbey on Playing “Genius Smart” Donatello

This article is presented by Paramount Pictures. Donatellos the brain of the four Turtle brothers. He runs off logic and tries to calculate every move in the hope of doing everything perfectly. Donatello is also a massive fan of anime and K-pop. Donatello actor Micah Abbey states that the perfect place for Donny would be living in the future. Micah Abbey: It was really smart to put us all in a room together when we were recording....

July 23, 2023 · 2 min · 421 words · Lynn Levine

The Wild Influences Behind the Look of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

This article is presented by Paramount Pictures. The Machines, which Rowe also co-wrote and co-directed. Thats what we all did when we were teenagers getting into trouble. And that became a source of inspiration. We always had in mind a slightly skinnier version of the Turtles, kind of more teenage builds. White even expands on some of the finer details of some of the brothers. We always knew we wanted Donnie to have glasses....

July 22, 2023 · 3 min · 488 words · Madison Carroll