At long last, audiences are returning to the world of Panem and the Hunger Games! Directed by Francis Lawrence and starring Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Peter Dinklage, and Viola Davis, the prequel film follows future president Coriolanus Snow as he mentors Lucy Gray Baird, the female tribute from District 12, in the 10th Annual Hunger Games. An emotionally complex film anchored
Read MoreMotor City Comic Con is back for a second 2023 convention! From November 10th to 12th at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan, fans can meet celebrity guests, attend exciting panels, and have a blast dressing up as their favorite characters from film, television, comicbooks, and literature. While the May convention typically sees higher attendance, there are some exciting things coming
Read MoreSent to die in the Hunger Games after her boyfriend’s wandering eyes land on the mayor’s daughter, Lucy Gray Baird arrives in a war-torn Capitol still rebuilding itself after the rebellion of the Dark Days. There, she meets 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow – the last hope of an elite Capitol lineage, now fallen into poverty and desperate to win a university scholarship
Read MoreLessons in Chemistry is a surprising and delightful addition to both Apple TV+’s catalog and star Brie Larson’s resume. The limited series follows Elizabeth Zott, a would-be chemist in 1950s America, as she navigates the challenges that come with being a woman scientist in both her professional and personal lives. After losing her job at a lab, Elizabeth becomes a television
Read MoreFive years after the original film took a chomp out of 2018’s summer box office, Meg 2: The Trench swam into theaters last night. Though the first movie was an entertaining way to spend two hours of your life, I can’t claim the same for the sequel. No one expects movies like Meg 2 to be masterpieces, but unfortunately, this second
Read MoreTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is another stylish, sophisticated entry in the pantheon of theatrical animation. A well-rounded family film with gorgeous visuals and relatable characters, Mutant Mayhem more than lives up to its name with plenty of mutant animal action to entertain viewers of all ages! Directed by Jeff Rowe and Kyler Spears, the screenplay was also co-written by
Read MoreSecret Invasion wrapped up last week, ending as sloppily as it began. But despite the show’s faults, several intriguing concepts were rapidly introduced in its closing minutes that could leave a lasting impact on the MCU. As the first intersection of The Multiverse Saga’s Earth-based and cosmic storylines, Secret Invasion may matter a lot more than some fans expect and impact
Read MoreThe Barbie movie has taken the world by storm. From its extensive (and impeccable) marketing campaign to the powerhouse creatives behind the film, Barbie became a cultural phenomenon long before it landed in theaters last night. Through it all, it’s been very clear that Greta Gerwig has approached the Barbie brand in a way no one quite expected. I’m pleased to
Read MoreThe main trio of Arrow reunited at Motor City Comic Con 2023, taking part in an Arrow panel that looked back on their time as superheroes. Stephen Amell, David Ramsey, and Emily Bett Rickards anchored the very first TV series in The CW’s interconnected DC universe, which recently came to an end with the conclusion of The Flash. Stephen Amell’s time
Read MoreI had the wonderful opportunity to interview Clark Gregg during this year’s Motor City Comic Con, but his panel was another delight altogether! Most of the questions were obviously Marvel-related. It was great to hear about his experiences on the set of The Avengers, Captain Marvel, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. firsthand. MCCC Clark Gregg panel: Coulson’s beginning (and original ending) Right
Read MoreSome incredible celebrity guests attended Motor City Comic Con 2023, but the highlight of my weekend was meeting Clark Gregg! MCU fans know him best as S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Phil Coulson of The Avengers and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. fame. I’m a huge AoS fan and loved how Coulson’s character developed over the course of seven seasons. He became several different beings by
Read MoreI was lucky enough to catch up with David Ramsey at last weekend’s Motor City Comic Con. It was a thrill to meet one of the Arrowverse’s longest-running actors! I asked Ramsey about his time as John Diggle, why we didn’t see him suit up as Green Lantern, and about the canceled Justice U series on the CW. Interestingly, the actor
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