Tag Archives: Anniversary

Star Trek 2009 Is Worth Revisiting 15 Years Later

Posted on May 9, 2024 by Stephen Wilds

I grew up seeing a handful of Star Trek: The Original Series episodes randomly on television. They somewhat caught my attention, but my Star Trek journey truly began with The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager. Until I decided … Continue reading →

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Think Fast: Asking Us to Use Our Brains Since 1989

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Stephen Wilds

In the early days, Nickelodeon found a lot of success with their game shows, especially programs like Finders Keepers and Double Dare. They wanted to move forward without rushing, figuring out what made a hit show and offering a new formula that … Continue reading →

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The Punisher 20 Years Later: Looking Back at 2004’s Messy Origin Movie

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Stephen Wilds

The Punisher is one of those comic book movies that came out in what some call a dark period for the genre, after Blade (1998) and X-Men (2000), but before we were “rescued” by Batman Begins (2005) and the start … Continue reading →

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EuroTrip: Looking Back at the Raunchy Comedy 20 Years Later

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Stephen Wilds

There is the thought that films resonate more with us based on where we are in our lives at the time we first encounter them. Back in 2004, I thought EuroTrip was incredibly clever and funny, but figured it would … Continue reading →

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Knight Rider 2010: The Apocalyptic Future Most People Avoided

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Stephen Wilds

A television block known as the Action Pack ran through most of the ‘90s and attempted to introduce new shows and revitalize or create spin-offs of old franchises, mostly with a series of television movies that, if successful, would result in the … Continue reading →

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Final Fantasy VIII: Learning to Appreciate Irvine Kinneas 25 Years Later

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Stephen Wilds

Final Fantasy VIII is my favorite game in the series, at least from a sentimental standpoint. Some call it the black sheep of the series, but when it comes to setting and characters, this entry is top-notch as far as … Continue reading →

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Intruder Remains a Fun and Unique Slasher 35 Years Later

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Stephen Wilds

As if working in a grocery store wasn’t a thankless job already, this 1989 film asks what it would be like if we added a deranged slasher to the night shift. Whenever my wife mentions how much she hates doing … Continue reading →

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Silent Hill 25 Years Later: Harry Situations

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Stephen Wilds

25 years ago, Silent Hill made waves on the PlayStation and enlightened the world of video game horror, helping to shape the future classics of the genre. Long before the renaissance of heroic and caring video game dads, Harry Mason was … Continue reading →

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Tombstone Still Calls Down the Thunder, 30 Years Later

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Stephen Wilds

Tombstone aimed true, past genre and categorical limitations. It had crossover appeal, offering something most Westerns couldn’t give ’90s audiences. To this day, it comes up in any conversation when discussing the best cowboy movies. Thirty years later, the film still … Continue reading →

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Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe: Shackled, Abused, and Ahead of Its Time

Posted on November 25, 2023 by Stephen Wilds

Mortal Kombat has been around for over thirty years as a franchise. With that sort of longevity there are bound to be a few duds. However, some forget that the franchise is built off of the triumphs and mistakes they had … Continue reading →

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