The Smashing Machine – REVIEW

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Beginning in 1997, Kerr was a leading figure in the early days of MMA, a sport that hadn’t yet gained widespread recognition. His skill was powerfully displayed at an MMA tournament in Sao Paulo, where he decisively defeated his opponent to win. However, the financial reward was minimal compared to today’s standards, leading him to compete in a UFC tournament in Japan called the Pride Fighting Championships – a competition known for its intense and often brutal contests (‘You’re fired! – Ed). Despite clear rules prohibiting a specific technique, his opponent used it anyway, resulting in Kerr’s first career loss. Kerr rightfully protested the illegal move, which should have resulted in his victory, but the fight was declared a no decision – meaning he neither won nor lost. This frustrating outcome marked the beginning of a downward spiral, leading to depression and an opioid dependency, worsened by issues with his long-term girlfriend, Dawn (Emily Blunt).

Zootopia 2 Filmmakers Reveal The Sequel’s Most Important Character (And It’s Not the Bunny or Fox)

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The social issues explored in Zootopia 2 were more complex for the filmmakers to handle, and developing the characters and their journeys also proved difficult. This sequel expands the animal population of Zootopia beyond mammals to include birds, reptiles, amphibians, and various marine creatures. Directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard share that finding the right story meant first determining which character would have the most significant narrative and thematic role. This time, that character isn’t Ginnifer Goodwin’s Judy Hopps (the bunny) or Jason Bateman’s Nick Wilde (the fox); instead, the central character in Zootopia 2 is Gary De’Snake, voiced by Academy Award winner Ke Huy Quan (Loki, Everything Everywhere All At Once).

I Read an ‘80s Comic and It Showed Me Everything Wrong with Modern Comics (& How to Fix Them)

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Reading this comic really highlighted the problems with current comic books. It was a large-sized issue, divided into several parts, and told an exciting, expansive story that took readers through the multiverse – a true epic. And it delivered all of that in a single issue! Unlike today’s comics that stretch stories over many issues – six, seven, or even eight – this comic told a complete story in just one. This is a skill that modern comics really need to rediscover.