Studio Ghibli will arguably be one of the most distinctive and impactful film studios in history. Continuing its legacy with The Boy and the Heron, the Japanese animation studio is known for its whimsical creatures, luscious fantasy worlds, and painstaking attention to detail. Not only that, but the stories of each movie are filled with…
Theoretically, if the events in Leave the World Behind were to take place in real life, you wouldn’t be able to even read this message. That’s because the plot in this Netflix thriller revolves around a mysterious blackout that forces a group of strangers to navigate through its consequences and strange unravellings (we’ll try not…
Jennifer Lawrence may have taken a brief break from acting around 2019, but she is certainly back on the big screen better than ever. Lawrence’s latest film, No Hard Feelings, is an unapologetically raunchy comedy that recently helped her receive her sixth Golden Globe nomination. Officially nominated in the ‘Best Performance by a Female Actor…
Steven Spielberg’s twist on the centuries-old tale is now 32 years old! Released on December 11th, 1991, Hook tells the story of a middle-aged lawyer named Peter Banning, whose children are abducted by his old nemesis. That nemesis is none other than Captain Hook himself. Throughout the film, Banning makes a hazy-eyed return to his…
Best known for portraying Katniss Everdeen in the Huger Games franchise and for her hilarious press interviews, Jennifer Lawrence is one of the few Hollywood actors who are absolutely loved onscreen and off. Lawrence originally took a short hiatus from acting back in 2019 only to return to the big screen in 2021 with Don’t…
Ryan Gosling first came on to the Hollywood scene as one of the child stars of The Mickey Mouse Club. All these years and several film roles later, Ryan Gosling is an unshakeable fixture in Hollywood. While Gosling has always been beloved by fans everywhere, there’s no denying that he received a resurgence of attention…
He’s a legend in the TV and entertainment world, always and forever. With credits in over 100 TV shows and most notably known for creating All in the Family, Norman Lear was a legendary TV producer and screenwriter who will be missed by many. As many significant figures of today will show you below, Norman…
When you think of Studio Ghibli, several things may come to mind: My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and Howl’s Moving Castle. Maybe you think of soot sprites, radish spirits, dragons, colorful backgrounds, detail that suggests a team of passionate animators. Well, with The Boy and the Heron making its appearances on the big screen, we…
Fans of Dancing with the Stars have been watching their favorite celebrities team up with trained ballroom dancers to compete for the mirrorball trophy since 2005. Almost 18 years and 32 seasons later, Dancing with the Stars remains a cultural staple for fans of dance across the nation. Like many of the past season, the latest…
Studio Ghibli has garnered quite the loyal fanbase, and rightfully so. With a powerful lineup of some of the most culturally significant films to date, it’s no wonder this Japanese animation studio pops up in almost everyone’s “favorites” list. Legendary Hayao Miyazaki is the co-founder of the studio, and his passion for story is evident…
