Why Marvel is at Universal Studios and Why It’s Good for You

By: Thomas Horvath It is common knowledge to many Americans that Disney has the rights to Marvel and its characters in movies (except Spider-Man and The Hulk) and merchandise. You will see Marvel in or at most if not all of Disney’s stores, movies, services, and, if you live in California, attractions at Disneyland. But if you go to Disney World, you’ll notice that the … Continue reading Why Marvel is at Universal Studios and Why It’s Good for You

The Violent Video Game Controversy

By: Thomas Horvath The recent announcement of GTA VI, the next installment in the acclaimed Grand Theft Auto franchise, was given a release year of 2025. The internet erupted at the news, and many fans young and old could hardly hold in their excitement. While the GTA series is popular, it’s also one of the most controversial video game series of all time, often being … Continue reading The Violent Video Game Controversy

The Actor Brand

By: Thomas Horvath Hollywood movies have always been filled with advertisements. All the characters wear branded clothing, eat branded food, and use branded products. This is how movies get made, since without funding, there could be no profit. With this funding, companies can have high budgets and attach actors to projects that otherwise might not perform well. The acting field is pretty different than it … Continue reading The Actor Brand

The Origin of Spider-Man

By: Thomas Horvath Spider-Man is one of the most popular superheroes of our time and continually dominates the comic, movie, and video game scenes. Many comic book fans would tell you he is their favorite superhero, but how has Spider-Man become so popular? He’s not the best at anything, and a teenager dressing up like a red and blue spider fighting crime sounds like an … Continue reading The Origin of Spider-Man

Why Water Parks Are Underrated

By: Thomas Horvath Most people in America have probably been to an amusement park before. If you have, it’s also very likely that you had a blast during your visit. I love amusement parks, but they can sometimes be a real struggle. It’s either super expensive, or super hot out, or super crowded, or other things. An often underrated alternative is water parks, which I’d … Continue reading Why Water Parks Are Underrated

Video Game Prices

By: Thomas Horvath The video game industry is thriving and developing at an exponential rate, seemingly advancing more and more with every new console. Games are becoming bigger in size, which is great for technology and consumers, but comes at a price. Modern video games are becoming quite pricey, with the average price for a new game ranging from $60-70. The consoles themselves are all … Continue reading Video Game Prices

Why You Should Read One Piece

By: Thomas Horvath For a long time, anime and manga were shunned by most people in America. They were seen as weird, foreign cartoons that only nerds liked. But recently, anime and manga have become very popular in the mainstream culture of America. Manga has become so popular that Demon Slayer alone was outselling the majority of American comics combined. Anime started to become popular … Continue reading Why You Should Read One Piece

Why Naruto Fails at its Own Message

By: Thomas Horvath If you are familiar with anime, then you likely know who Naruto is. Naruto is one of the most iconic characters in media, and his popularity only grows with time. The series he originates from, named after himself, is the fifth highest-selling manga series of all time, having sold over 250 million copies. Naruto has inspired many young kids to work hard … Continue reading Why Naruto Fails at its Own Message

Politics in Movies

By: Thomas Horvath In recent years, many have debated about political messaging in entertainment. This discussion became much more of a culture war during the 2016 election when suddenly everybody seemed to have a political opinion. This was also one of the first elections with modernized social media, with many people spending more time on Twitter and YouTube than watching the news. Maybe this could … Continue reading Politics in Movies