Hideo Kojima, the man who once warned us about the dangers of algorithmic control, now calls artificial intelligence a “friend.” It’s not a sellout—it’s evolution. In a year when Hollywood’s fear of AI is finally cooling, Kojima’s new stance signals that the conversation has moved beyond panic. He’s not rejecting the future; he’s learning how to shape it.
Zack Cregger Promises Lore-Faithful Resident Evil Without the Actual Story
Zack Cregger, director of Barbarian and Weapons, is taking on Resident Evil—but he’s leaving Leon, Jill, and the other core game characters on the bench. While he promises the movie will respect the lore and serve as a “love letter” to the franchise, fans have heard that pitch before from past failed adaptations. After decades of misfires, Cregger’s choice to tell an entirely new story is a bold gamble that could either revitalize the series or become just another missed opportunity in a long list of them.
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.
Is The Last of Us the New Walking Dead? Joel’s Death Sparks Backlash
Joel’s death was never going to be easy to watch, but did HBO really have to go there? Let’s back up. In 2020, when The Last of Us Part II leaked online ahead of its release, it lit a match that burned straight through the internet. Joel, the man who carried the emotional weight of … Continue reading Is The Last of Us the New Walking Dead? Joel’s Death Sparks Backlash
The Chicken Jockey Trend Is Just the Latest Excuse to Treat Staff Like Trash
The Minecraft movie is making bank. That part’s not surprising. It’s the kind of IP that practically guarantees success—globally beloved, endlessly memeable, and generational in its appeal. But instead of people talking about the movie itself, the conversation online has been hijacked by TikTok chaos: the Chicken Jockey trend. If you’re not familiar with Minecraft … Continue reading The Chicken Jockey Trend Is Just the Latest Excuse to Treat Staff Like Trash
Movie Critics Live in a Bubble and Minecraft Just Popped It
The Minecraft movie opened to over 300 million dollars worldwide its first weekend, despite a Rotten Tomatoes score sitting at 48 percent. That’s not just success. That’s dominance. A low-effort cash grab doesn’t rake in a third of a billion dollars in three days. People showed up. Families showed up. Fans showed up. They didn’t … Continue reading Movie Critics Live in a Bubble and Minecraft Just Popped It
If Fortnite Gets a Movie, It Could Make Avatar Money (Seriously)
Hollywood is finally figuring out how to make good video game movies, which feels like something we should’ve cracked decades ago. The Super Mario Bros. Movie crossed a billion dollars without breaking a sweat. HBO’s The Last of Us cleaned up at the Emmys and had people ugly crying over fungal zombies. Even Minecraft—yes, Minecraft—just … Continue reading If Fortnite Gets a Movie, It Could Make Avatar Money (Seriously)
The Minecraft Movie Dropped Without Its Creators—And It Shows
The Minecraft movie is finally hitting theaters, and on paper, it looks like a win. A projected $140 million global opening weekend, $65 million of that from the U.S. alone. That’s a solid launch for any film. But considering this is Minecraft we’re talking about—the most successful video game of all time—it feels strangely muted. … Continue reading The Minecraft Movie Dropped Without Its Creators—And It Shows
Hollywood After Dark 