Delta Emulator For IOS Review
Delta is a recently released free to install video game emulator for both Nintendo and other video games from the early 2010’s to the early 1990’s, centering around the emulation of games from the Nintendo NES to the Nintendo DS. Even though Delta has been in development for several years,… Continue reading Delta Emulator For IOS Review
The Legacy of Akira Toriyama
By: Thomas Horvath On March 1, 2024, mangaka Akira Toriyama passed away from acute subdural hematoma (a blood clot in his brain). His studio would reveal his death to the world on March 7, with the world of manga and art shaken by this news, as Toriyama was one of… Continue reading The Legacy of Akira Toriyama
How Sonic Has Withstood the Test of Time
By: Thomas Horvath On June 23, 1991, the release of a video game would change the gaming scene for the rest of time. That game was Sonic the Hedgehog, with its titular character having become one of the most iconic characters in pop culture, even rivaling Mario for a time.… Continue reading How Sonic Has Withstood the Test of Time
Why Do Book Adaptations Often Fall Flat?
By: Thomas Horvath Any avid book fan will know the excitement and ensuing disappointment of their favorite book being adapted into a movie. It can be exciting at first to see the world and characters visible to the human eye, but movies based on books tend to get a bad… Continue reading Why Do Book Adaptations Often Fall Flat?
The Inexcusable Behavior of Travis Kelce
By: Thomas Horvath Sunday, February 11, 2024, was the 58th Super Bowl, with the face-off being between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs. The game was watched by 114 million people, and the Chiefs came out on top with a close score of 25-22. The Chiefs won… Continue reading The Inexcusable Behavior of Travis Kelce
The Digital Media Controversy
By: Thomas Horvath In recent news, there has been a controversy in the digital media industry. The controversy has been elevated in discussion due to two recent events from major companies. The director of subscriptions at Ubisoft made a very controversial claim that consumers need to stop thinking they fully… Continue reading The Digital Media Controversy
The Ethics of AI
By: Thomas Horvath The Artificial Intelligence (AI) takeover has been heavily controversial, especially when it comes to the entertainment industry. One of the big reasons for the writer and actor strike last year was the usage of AI to utilize an actor or actress’ image and likeness after they passed.… Continue reading The Ethics of AI
Benefits of High School Sports
Throughout my life, I have done many sports and have been able to keep my grades up to either all A’s or A’s and B’s. Statistically, students who are involved in sports score higher on tests and have better attendance in school. Although there can be more pressure on student-athletes,… Continue reading Benefits of High School Sports
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… 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,… Continue reading The Violent Video Game Controversy
The Creation of Image Comics
By: Thomas Horvath In the late 1980’s, the comic book industry was at an all time high. Companies like DC Comics and Marvel were becoming giants in the entertainment industry, and characters like Batman and Spider-Man were becoming household names. Even characters that were being freshly created were becoming popular… Continue reading The Creation of Image Comics
Pink Friday 2: Nicki Minaj’s Triumphant Comeback to Hip-Hop Royalty
By: Tricia Desroches Nicki Minaj, the Queen of Rap, came back with a bang thanks to her much anticipated album, “Pink Friday 2.” Fans eagerly waited for Minaj’s comeback to the music world after her absence, and she did not let them down. As a sequel to her ground-breaking first… Continue reading Pink Friday 2: Nicki Minaj’s Triumphant Comeback to Hip-Hop Royalty
Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour
By: Tricia Desroches The dates of Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour 2023 were May 10, 2023–October 1, 2023. This tour was among the top paid tours ever done and the highest paid tour by a female artist. $579 million was made by the tour. Beyonce perforormed in 39 cities all over the… Continue reading Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour
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… Continue reading The Actor Brand
Separating the Art From the Artist
By: Thomas Horvath As humans, when we enjoy something made by another human, we want to like the person as well. Many people develop an image of the artist in their head and start to see them as somewhat of a friend. Most artists don’t live up to the image… Continue reading Separating the Art From the Artist
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… Continue reading The Origin of Spider-Man
Kevin Bacon escapes
Jackson Way In a community in Pennsylvania, a pig named Kevin Bacon was running hog wild everywhere and had been missing for a whole 18 days. The poor pig has been running loose around town and is probably very hungry and missing his owner, right? For a whopping 18 days,… Continue reading Kevin Bacon escapes
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,… 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… 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… Continue reading Why You Should Read One Piece
How to Avoid Spoilers
By: Thomas Horvath Whether you’re waiting for a movie or a video game to release, the last thing you want to do is be spoiled. Sometimes you’ll see a leaked clip on your social media feed or overhear a classmate or coworker mentioning it. Either way, for the most part,… Continue reading How to Avoid Spoilers
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,… Continue reading Why Naruto Fails at its Own Message
Apple’s 2023 Wonderlust Announcement
The future is much closer than we thought with the new technology Apple announced on September 12, 2023. Although the iPhone 15 and new generations of Apple Watch are the main items in the announcement, the technology inside of the devices is much more significant. Coming in 5 color options,… Continue reading Apple’s 2023 Wonderlust Announcement
Bomber Tries to Blow Plane Up But Kills Himself Only
Mogadishu Airport has been thrust into the international spotlight following a recent incident and a laptop bomb on a passenger plane, or so they thought. This incident has shed light on lax security standards in many developing nations, particularly across Africa, and has prompted calls for urgent improvements in airport… Continue reading Bomber Tries to Blow Plane Up But Kills Himself Only
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… Continue reading Politics in Movies
Kanye West: Impossible to Defend
By: Thomas Horvath Last year, I wrote an article about the now notorious artist Kanye West also known as “Ye.” I ended that article on a hopeful note, as I admittedly am a major fan. That article, however, was written in what I would consider to be the calm before… Continue reading Kanye West: Impossible to Defend
The Uncertain Future of Movie Theaters
By: Thomas Horvath Movie theaters have had some pretty rough years this decade or so. They were doing pretty great in the 2010’s, got hurt badly during the pandemic, and have been trying to get back on their feet, but it hasn’t been easy. Former financial guarantees like Marvel and… Continue reading The Uncertain Future of Movie Theaters
The Best Spider-Man Movie Isn’t a Movie
By: Thomas Horvath For many Spider-Man fans, one of the most frequently debated topics is which Spider-Man movie is the best. Some say Spider-Man 2 or one of the Spider-Verse movies. Those are all valid opinions, of course. But I’m here to tell you that the best Spider-Man movie is… Continue reading The Best Spider-Man Movie Isn’t a Movie
What to Know About the Writers Strike
By: Thomas Horvath The entertainment industry has never been as big as it is right now. Production companies like Marvel Studios and Illumination Entertainment are releasing multiple movies yearly with varying degrees of success. It is less common for companies to release two movies a year than to release six… Continue reading What to Know About the Writers Strike
How The Fast and the Furious Handled the Death of Paul Walker
By: Thomas Horvath The Fast and the Furious was released on June 22, 2001. The movie starred Paul Walker, who played an undercover cop who tried to bust a gang of illegal street racers and semi-truck hijackers, lead by Dominic Torreto, played by Vin Diesel. The movie did well at… Continue reading How The Fast and the Furious Handled the Death of Paul Walker
Behind the Scenes of a Film Production
On the screen, we see the outcome of special effects and good acting. However, behind the scenes, there are many people working on the special effects, with hundreds of takes for the actors and actresses to perfect the scenes, and many more people working towards one production. On each movie,… Continue reading Behind the Scenes of a Film Production
The Superman Curse
By: Thomas Horvath On June 16, 1959, the star of the television series Adventures of Superman, George Reeves, was found dead in his home from a gunshot with his gun near him. His death was ruled as a suicide, but his fingerprints were never found on the gun. There have… Continue reading The Superman Curse
Before You Watch Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3
By: Thomas Horvath The newest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the final chapter of the Guardians of the Galaxy series, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, has come out to financial and critical success. The movie follows the Guardians on a mission to save one of their own… Continue reading Before You Watch Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3
Kenny Rogers After-Death Album Release
Kenny Rogers was an American singer, songwriter, and actor until his death in March of 2020. He was well known for his country songs and was even inducted into the country music Hall of Fame in 2013. Despite Rogers’ career starting in the late 1950s, he didn’t begin solo stardom… Continue reading Kenny Rogers After-Death Album Release
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Review
On April 15th, I had the pleasure of experiencing Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Taylor Swift, an American singer and songwriter, performed in Tampa for three nights, all shows being sold out. Prior to arriving in the Sunshine State, Swift played in… Continue reading Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Review
Flanderization
By: Thomas Horvath When a franchise begins running for a long time, it becomes more difficult to write new ideas and develop characters. After a character has served their purpose in the story, they usually tend to be written out. This could include retirement, moving, or dying. However, with long-running… Continue reading Flanderization
Dino Discovery Declares They Had Lips
The media has displayed things of the past many times, whether in a realistic way or purely fictitious for entertainment. Dinosaurs are the most common look into the past, and producers usually try to make the dinosaurs as accurate as possible. The Jurassic Park franchise is an excellent example of… Continue reading Dino Discovery Declares They Had Lips
The Effect of a Mugshot
By: Thomas Horvath The recent news everybody is talking about is former U.S. President Donald Trump being indicted. While this is expectedly dividing the country, one thing most can agree on is that the public wants the mugshot. Why would both sides of the political spectrum unanimously agree on releasing… Continue reading The Effect of a Mugshot
The Voice Actor Debate
By: Thomas Horvath In the career path of entertainment, you have a chance to make it to the top or stay near the bottom like most that attempt. The most popular job in the field is acting, as most think it would be an easy job that would make you… Continue reading The Voice Actor Debate
The New Age of Animation
By: Thomas Horvath Up to the late 1990s, the main animation form used was traditional two-dimensional (2D). This required every frame of the movie to be hand-drawn, which would require loads of labor and time to make one animated movie. This all changed when the animation company Pixar entered the… Continue reading The New Age of Animation
Everything Everywhere All At Once
The 9th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, took place on Sunday, March 11th, 2023. This year, the star of the show was Everything Everywhere All At Once. The film took seven Oscars including Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Screenplay,… Continue reading Everything Everywhere All At Once
The World’s Worst Superhero
By: Thomas Horvath The state of Florida is the third most populated state in America, so of course there will be crime stories. However, Florida has become rather notorious in recent years for their crazy headlines that normally involve a Florida man doing something absurd that you would have to… Continue reading The World’s Worst Superhero
MrBeast and the Trend of Philanthropy
By: Thomas Horvath The YouTuber and philanthropist Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has been getting into controversy lately due to his video 1,000 Blind People See For The First Time, where he pays for one thousand eye surgeries. The video was well received by most, but a vocal minority… Continue reading MrBeast and the Trend of Philanthropy
Who Can Lift Mjolnir?
By: Thomas Horvath The widely known Avenger and God of Thunder Thor famously wields a hammer named Mjolnir. Those the hammer deems worthy may lift it and wield the power of Thor. There have been many characters that have lifted the hammer in the Marvel universe, such as Captain America,… Continue reading Who Can Lift Mjolnir?
Manga vs Comic Books
By: Thomas Horvath Superhero movies are the most popular genre of film currently, but not nearly as many people read the source material. This makes sense, as watching a movie is much simpler and less time-consuming for then reading a full-length book. Comic books have always been a niche and… Continue reading Manga vs Comic Books
Titanic’s ‘Door Debate’ will be solved
Many fans of 1997’s Titanic have debated whether or not Jack Dawson (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) could have survived the sinking of the Titanic. At the end of the movie Rose DeWitt Bukater (played by Kate Winslet) and Jack are floating on debris from the shipwreck. Many people think that… Continue reading Titanic’s ‘Door Debate’ will be solved
So What’s the Deal With Comedy?
By: Thomas Horvath The world can be pretty tough on everyone, and most people find themselves needing a break. Comedy was created to make light in dark situations. Comedy was a way for people to sit back and laugh at things that were happening around the world. Comedy continued to… Continue reading So What’s the Deal With Comedy?
Phineas and Ferb Comeback
On Friday, January 13th, 2023, the creator of the show, Dan Povenmire, announced that there will be 40 new episodes of the children’s show Phineas and Ferb on Disney Channel. Following that, on Monday, January 16th, he released fans’ reactions to his announcement on his YouTube channel, all of which… Continue reading Phineas and Ferb Comeback
Celebrity Influence
By: Thomas Horvath Everyone knows what a celebrity is, a celebrity is someone famous. The term comes from the word celebrate, which means that celebrities are celebrated by society or the public. But is this still true? Celebrities are famous, but do their opinions really matter to anyone anymore? Should… Continue reading Celebrity Influence
Who Can Goku Beat?
By: Thomas Horvath Son Goku from the Dragon Ball series is often described as unbeatable by many fans of the franchise. But is this true? While Goku does have immense power, there are some superheroes that he cannot beat. Still, he has a good chance against many heroes you wouldn’t… Continue reading Who Can Goku Beat?
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