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Have you ever noticed how much Nickelodeon's iCarly starring Miranda Cosgrove and Jenette McCurdy resembles Wayne's World ? While watching the iconic 90s film it hit me: iCarly is a prepubescent reimagining of Wayne’s World. Both texts engage a lead brunette and blonde co-lead who are local celebrities with a popular show (Carly=Wayne, Sam=Garth). In both texts, the cooky and chaotic best friend duo are inseparable and undeniably charming to the masses, although there are alw

It has recently come to my attention that not many people are aware of the fact Andrew Stanton’s WALL-E (2008) is full of allusions to Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). In fact, I would argue that WALL-E is a reimagining of 2001. This is nothing new, and I'm certain others have written about the similarities between the two films before; but, in case you didn't know, here are some of the parallels between the films. While animation replaced the very impressive l

This has been a decade dedicated to superheroes, and while both Marvel and DC have made their mark on the past decade, Marvel seems to have outdone DC, at least in terms of product output. That’s not to say Marvel is better than DC, as quantity doesn’t equal quality, but there is something to say for the amount of undisputed hits Marvel has put out in comparison to DC. I feel the need to add a disclaimer here, I don’t prefer Marvel to DC; in fact, this is a predominantly DC h

As a massive Terminator fan, I was ecstatic when I found out the franchise would be back with another installation. However, I was worried the new film would follow in the footsteps of Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), Terminator Salvation (2009), and Terminator Genisys (2015), which were disappointing to say the least. Luckily, they quickly revealed that the film would pick up right where Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991) left off. Armed with the promise of being r

1) Joey's Pick: The Terror (season 1) In an effort to better relate to sociopaths, and because I’m tired of Liz calling me a wuss, I decided to take a more keen interest in the horror genre. Being the unimaginative dork that I am, I perused my many streaming services for a recommendation that seemed like an ideal introduction. While browsing Hulu, I found it. The Terror. “Brilliant,” I said. There is no way that isn’t scary. The title alone sounds like it could easily be lite

As your self-described “asshole” friends on Facebook would tell you, the world of pop culture is a hellscape of roving Thought Police browncoats, sneering at any attempt at comedy, ready to pounce upon those brave souls willing to attempt a joke that falls outside the discerning standards of the Ministry of Wokeness. This nightmare that exists only in the minds of the Piers Morgans of the world was never more real to people who should know better than during the aftermath of

Why are so many people weary of subtitles? Put a few lines of text on the bottom of the screen and people act like they're about to take on a second job. Well, you better get used to it; the U.S isn't the only country churning out top quality entertainment, and today's streaming services are making massive efforts to centralize movies and TV shows produced around the world. With this, the ability to expand our knowledge and understanding of different cultures has never been m

We've all had the same... we'll call it "fantasy." An old newspaper tumbles across an empty street. Rusted-out cars with skeletons at the wheel. Someone smeared feces all over the local ambulance chaser's billboard. Apocalyptic scenarios are almost comically unlikely, but in our own weird way, we all make preparations. Enough food and water for at least a few days, a first aid kit, a flashlight, and of course, guns. You think about where you'd go first, and who you'd take wit

Disney needs to get started on a live-action The Hunchback of Notre Dame ASAP. With its blunt sociopolitical commentary on unjust public officials, poverty, mob mentality, acceptance, and the marginalized “other,” there has never been a better time; plus, what better tribute to the recently scorched cathedral than a live-action Disney film honoring it? While The Hollywood Reporter confirmed Disney is working on developing a live-action The Hunchback of Notre Dame, they also s

Professional crazy person and inventor of the excessive gunshot effect Quentin Tarantino wants to make a Star Trek movie. I’m choosing to believe everyone assumed he was joking, as I would hope this being a legitimate proposal would have elicited universal condemnation. After exactly zero announcements that he changed his mind, it turns out he’s totally serious and he’s actually doing this. This idea of his has prompted no outrage whatsoever, because life is meaningless and n