The next animated Star Wars series should be set during the High Republic Era
A new animated Star Wars series is in the works, and the next animated Star Wars series should take a page out of The Acolyte's book and set itself during The High Republic. With the exception of Resistance and Young Jedi Adventures, all of the Star Wars animated series have been set between The Clone Wars and before the events of the original trilogy. There is much more story to explore, and The High Republic era has plenty of material to draw from to make for an exciting animated series that could bring beloved characters from the books to life while introducing new characters. What should the next Star Wars animated series be about, or when do you want to see it set?
Richard Fink
Rest in Peace to Redbox, share your favorite movies that you remember renting from the video rental giant.
Like Blockbuster before it, Redbox is no more. It was confirmed they would cease operations, meaning the physical media rental business, as many have known it, is all but dead except for a few small independent stores, and now streaming is the only option. Many people likely remember these massive red kiosks outside of grocery stores or gas stations and likely picked up a few movies from here as it made movie rentals very easy for some people. In honor of this important part of many film fans' lives closing, please share with us some good movies you remember renting from Redbox.
Richard Fink
Which Universal Classic Monster deserves a modern-day reboot?
Frankenstein. The Mummy. The Wolf Man. The Creature from the Black Lagoon. All of these names are pop culture, horror-riffic icons from the 1930s to the 1950s that have unfortunately fallen to the wayside. Universal Pictures’ planned Dark Universe didn’t do the monsters any favors in the long run and spin-off titles like 2015’s Victor Frankenstein (told from the perspective of the assistant) 2023’s Renfield (highlighting Dracula’s servant) and 2024’s Abigail (a take on Dracula’s daughter) didn’t hit any strides at the box office. Having watched most (if not all) of the classics with my dad when I was little, I would love to see them done once more - but with the authenticity and vigor of the original. Nosferatu starring Bill Skargsard seems promising enough, right? I would love to see something done for The Creature from The Black Lagoon. What do you think?
Salvatore Cento
You’ve been put in charge of recasting The Flash for James Gunn’s DCU. Who do you choose?
You just so happen to win a once in a lifetime contest that grants you the power to choose any Hollywood actor (or actress) to fill the shoes of a soon to be premiering hero within James Gunn’s new DCU. Across the table from the new co-CEO of DC Studios, Gunn reveals to you that he’s planning to revitalize The Flash for his new comic book cinematic universe. He confides in you that while you are able to pick anybody, fan favorite actor Grant Gustin is too busy with the theater world at the moment to be brought in. If this decision somehow fell into my lap, I would want the role to go to Joe Keery. As Steve Harrington in Stranger Things, Keery shows he can balance a strong-willed personality with an emotional side. Plus, his transformation for season five of Fargo is much slicker and well-toned which could be well suited for a man who runs all the time. Who would you pick?
Salvatore Cento
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Godzilla becomes The Emperor’s new enforcer. What is the kaiju’s new Sith-inspired name?
By use of cinematic magic (and suspension of disbelief), Godzilla has somehow found himself in a galaxy far, far away. After hiding well enough in the waters of Mon Cala for so long, Darth Vader detects a large presence in the coral reefs and assumes it to be a Rebel secret that must be destroyed. Without thinking (and looking to always impress the Emperor), the Sith Lord charges forward and comes face to face with Godzilla who instantly blasts him with atomic breath. No force or lightsaber can’t match that power and Vader is burnt to a crisp. While The Emperor is burdened with the news, he is excited to meet his enforcer’s killer. Arriving on the planet - along with a fleet of the Galactic Empire - he sees the fiery rage and all out destruction that this monstrous entity is causing and wishes for Godzilla to join the Sith. The story stops there, for now. Tell me, what Sith-inspired name does The Emperor bestow upon Godzilla?
Salvatore Cento
Do You Consider Keanu Reeves to Be an Amazing Actor or a Great Movie Star?
This can be a tough question considering the iconic actor has displayed his kind-natured soul plenty of times in the past. For instance, he has a secret foundation that continuously sends money to children’s hospitals every year. But given how his action roles (and/or stoner characters, see the Bill & Ted franchise) are shaped around his stiff presence (line delivery and physique), maybe Reeves has perfected the short science behind his role selection. If you want an example of character work not being his strong suit, just check out 1992’s Dracula where he tried being the brave hero against Gary Oldman’s monster. It just didn’t come across well - at all. But as stoic John Wick or the introverted Neo, Keanu Reeves certainly mesmerizes audiences all over the world. Which category would you put the actor in? I want to hear your opinions on this.
Salvatore Cento
