Being a working mom to Calvin, Oliver, and Rusty – they’re 9, 6, and 4 – and co-parenting with my ex, Brian Fichera, I’ve definitely thought a lot about the pressure I felt to go back to work so soon after having them. It’s something I’ve been reflecting on, and I remember feeling a lot of doubt about whether I was making the right choice.
About five years ago, someone found a brand new, still-sealed copy of the original Super Mario Bros. game while cleaning out a desk drawer. The game had been bought as a Christmas present in 1986, but for some reason, it was never given to the recipient. It stayed hidden away for decades until it was rediscovered in 2021. The owner then sold it at Heritage Auctions for an incredible $660,000 on April 2, 2021 – far exceeding the previous record of $114,000 set in July 2020. It’s a little sad to think of a forgotten Christmas gift, but the owner certainly received a great reward for it!
Director Joe Dante made a huge impact on 1980s cinema, directing many popular and well-loved films. He worked on projects such as The Howling, Twilight Zone: The Movie, and The ‘Burbs, but the decade is best remembered for his biggest hit, Gremlins.
Recently, the anime Sakamoto Days has become a standout title in the popular shonen genre. It first aired last year as part of a two-part series and quickly gained attention for its unique blend of action and comedy. Sakamoto Days has become a hit, achieving high streaming numbers on Netflix and leading to an announcement for a second season – which promises to be even better than the first. While fans wait for the new season, the creators have been releasing short, seasonal animated clips each month, and the latest one celebrates the arrival of June.
I was really fascinated to see some storyboards from Tim Burton’s Batman hit the auction block at Heritage Auctions recently! These weren’t scenes that made the final cut – they were created by the David Russell Group and depict a different take on a pivotal moment. The storyboard shows Robin actually fighting the Joker while Batman is stuck, which is wild to think about. It gives you a glimpse into how things could have gone if the studio had favored this alternate direction.
Here are the six strongest heroes in Resident Evil history.
This game shines when its fast-paced battles take place in beautiful environments, offering satisfying moments of strategic attack. However, it’s a bit difficult for new players to pick up and some technical issues hold it back from being truly great. While experienced shooter fans will likely enjoy World of Tanks: HEAT, these challenges make it harder to recommend to more casual gamers.
Fans of Stranger Things will soon be able to own Stranger Things: The Complete Scripts, Season 5, available July 14th. This book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the show’s final season with all the scripts from every episode, including dialogue, scenes, and notes for the actors. It also features a special introduction by the creators, The Duffer Brothers. You can order it in advance now!
I saw a photo Reeves posted of the first slate from set, and what’s in the background is really getting people talking! There’s someone lying on what looks like an autopsy table – they seem pretty slim – and everyone thinks it might be our first glimpse of Victor Zsasz. I’ve been hearing rumors that Sebastian Stan might play him, but originally fans thought he was going to be Harvey Dent. Now the buzz is Tyree Henry will actually take on that role instead!
The original Predator movie came out in theaters on June 12, 1987. Directed by John McTiernan, the film quickly grabbed viewers with its exciting premise: Arnold Schwarzenegger and a group of elite soldiers are hunted by a dangerous alien creature who sees them as prey. The film earned $59.7 million in the US (not adjusted for inflation) and became one of the year’s top ten highest-grossing movies, starting a new science fiction series for Fox. It wasn’t long before the studio began considering a crossover with another popular franchise.