Published in Fanfare·PinnedMember-onlyWhat happened to Henry Cavill’s Superman?James Gunn’s plans for the new DC are already underway. — Henry Cavill’s Superman has left the building. It doesn’t sound good to say he received his marching orders, but that’s what happened. But before we get into the impact this has on the fandom; I’d like to clarify one thing: Henry Cavill is a great Superman. He may not have…Film3 min readFilm3 min read
Published in Fanfare·Mar 5Member-onlyThe Definitive Guide on How to Avoid Watching Bad MoviesIf you’re willing to put in the time, the resources are there — Picture this — you’ve just finished watching a movie that leaves you feeling deflated and somewhat annoyed. And that bad taste in your mouth that just crept up on you out of nowhere? …Movies5 min readMovies5 min read
Published in Fanfare·Feb 28Member-onlyThe Top Five Shows to Watch in March 2023With ratings for last month — plan your binging time — So far, this year has had ups with only a few downs regarding the shows I’ve handpicked for readers. For March, I’ve also made it easier to read the ratings by taking the details directly from the Rotten Tomatoes website. That makes it easier for everyone to avoid the rotten…Entertainment6 min readEntertainment6 min read
Published in Predict·Feb 11Member-onlyThe Rise of AI: Could AI Take Over Your Job?According to some experts AI could be taking over jobs as soon as 2030 — Most of us are in three different groups regarding what we think about AI. Group one; you’re a supporter of AI, excited by the technology as it speeds ahead. You’ll happily go along for the ride. Group two; you’re not sure what the fuss is all about, so you’re standing…AI5 min readAI5 min read
Published in Generative AI·Feb 7Member-onlyAI Film Festival to Be Hosted In NYCComing to a device near you — AI can make movies now. That’s quite scary but also exciting at the same time. AIFF (Artificial Intelligence Film Festival) is holding a competition for filmmakers to submit their films made using AI tools such as Stable Diffusion. On the AIFF RunwayML official website, all the images on the landing…Tech3 min readTech3 min read
Published in Now Showing NZ·Jan 31Member-onlyThe Worst Letterboxd Reviews for Everything Everywhere All At Once“Mean tweets” comes to Letterboxd — Anyone that watches a film, TV show or documentary and criticizes it is what I’d call an “armchair critic”. Enter Letterboxd — the place where most film buffs (armchair critics) hang out online and say whatever they want about everything they watch. Over the years, Letterboxd has become a haven…Movies3 min readMovies3 min read
Published in Fanfare·Jan 29Member-onlyThe Top 5 TV Shows To Watch in February 2023Sci-fi fans are in for a real treat — It’s only a few days away from February. I don’t know about you, but I wonder where January went. The TV viewing has been good this month, which probably didn’t help slow things down. This February, we’ve got a little bit of everything with a new sci-fi show that looks…TV Shows5 min readTV Shows5 min read
Published in Fanfare·Jan 24Member-onlySometimes I Think About DyingA summary and analysis of the Oscar-Shortlisted Short Film — Have you ever found yourself wondering what goes on inside the mind of someone struggling with loneliness and depression? Sometimes I Think About Dying offers a raw and intimate glimpse into its lead character’s innermost thoughts and feelings as she candidly narrates her uneventful life. Meet Fran and her constant companion, death As Fran reveals her macabre…Mental Health Awareness2 min readMental Health Awareness2 min read
Published in Fanfare·Jan 22Member-only10 Things You Might Not Have Known About The Last of Us Episode 1And how the show ties seamlessly into the video game — Unsurprisingly, the first episode of HBO’s The Last of Us shatters ratings and viewership. It currently sits at 4.7 million viewers for the first episode, which places the show in second place behind HBO’s House of the Dragon. …The Last Of Us4 min readThe Last Of Us4 min read
Published in Fanfare·Jan 13Member-onlyExploring the True Story Behind the Infamous “Cocaine Bear”He even has a nickname — “Pablo Escobear!” — The “Cocaine Bear” is a legend that has captivated the public for decades. But what is the true story behind this infamous animal? Does the upcoming movie depict any of the actual events? Did the bear go on a “killing spree” after swallowing a crap load of coke? Yes and…Entertainment3 min readEntertainment3 min read
