Fandom used to be about love for stories—now it’s about ownership. From Spider-Verse shipping drama to real-world harassment, some fans have crossed a line, turning obsession into cruelty. It’s time we talk about the cost of confusing fiction with reality.
Why the Hell Are We Paying $80 for Games and Calling It Normal?
Eighty-dollar games, sixty-dollar movie nights, and thirty-five-dollar Blu-rays aren’t the future—they’re happening right now. As entertainment prices skyrocket, the industry keeps pushing limits, and we keep letting them.
AI Is the New Monster—and Horror Should Invite It In
Horror has always embraced the unknown—so why are some horror filmmakers gatekeeping AI? This post explores how artificial intelligence might be the genre’s next great evolution.
TikTok Made Minecraft a Hit — But It’s Destroying Movie Theaters From the Inside
TikTok didn’t just help A Minecraft Movie become a hit — it turned it into a full-blown cultural event. And not in the “stand in line and quote the movie with your friends” kind of way. No, this was pure Gen Alpha chaos. Popcorn flying, kids screaming “CHICKEN JOCKEY!” mid-show, and actual live chickens showing … Continue reading TikTok Made Minecraft a Hit — But It’s Destroying Movie Theaters From the Inside
$15 Articles, 400-Name Blacklists, and a $64.5M Lawsuit—What’s Going On at Valnet?
Let’s get something straight: if you co-created Pornhub and then pivoted into running a sprawling SEO-driven content empire where writers are allegedly blacklisted for asking for better pay, you don’t really get to play the victim when someone reports on it. And yet, here we are—Valnet Inc. is suing The Wrap for $64.5 million over … Continue reading $15 Articles, 400-Name Blacklists, and a $64.5M Lawsuit—What’s Going On at Valnet?
Sgt. Rock Had Nazis, a Magic Relic, and a Clear Moral Arc—So Why the Hell Was It Paused?
Depending on which corner of Film Twitter or Reddit you check, the Sgt. Rock movie from DC Studios is either canceled, paused, or shoved into a drawer somewhere next to Ezra Miller’s press schedule. Some sources say it’s delayed until 2026 when director Luca Guadagnino will be free. Others are whispering that it’s quietly dead. … Continue reading Sgt. Rock Had Nazis, a Magic Relic, and a Clear Moral Arc—So Why the Hell Was It Paused?
The Oscars Finally Admitted AI Isn’t the Enemy
The Oscars have never been about the audience. They’ve been about the mirror Hollywood holds up to itself — sometimes to admire, sometimes to scold. The myth is that the Academy celebrates the “best” in film. The reality? It rewards what the industry wants to be seen rewarding. Prestige. Messaging. A sense of legacy. It’s … Continue reading The Oscars Finally Admitted AI Isn’t the Enemy
Sinners Dominates the Box Office — So Naturally, Hollywood Greenlights a Reboot
You’ve got to laugh at the timing sometimes. One weekend, Sinners storms the box office, pulling off a historic second weekend that reminds everyone original cinema isn’t dead. And the next thing you know, Hollywood's already dusting off Miami Vice for another reboot. It’s like they’re allergic to learning the right lesson. I don’t want … Continue reading Sinners Dominates the Box Office — So Naturally, Hollywood Greenlights a Reboot
The Fake J.K. Rowling Lawsuit Story Says More About Us Than It Does About Her
There's a rumor flying around right now that J.K. Rowling is suing Warner Bros. because she’s upset over the casting of the new Harry Potter TV series—specifically over the decision to cast Paapa Essiedu, a Black British actor, as Severus Snape. Supposedly, she’s demanding full creative control back, end of story. And in typical internet … Continue reading The Fake J.K. Rowling Lawsuit Story Says More About Us Than It Does About Her
Ted Sarandos Says Theaters Are Dead. Sinners Just Said Otherwise.
There’s this ongoing argument right now between people like Netflix’s Ted Sarandos and the diehard defenders of movie theaters. Sarandos went up on stage at the TIME100 Summit and basically said what he’s been hinting at for years: movie theaters are an outmoded idea. Not dead exactly, but fading. People would rather just stay home, … Continue reading Ted Sarandos Says Theaters Are Dead. Sinners Just Said Otherwise.
Hollywood After Dark 