Valkyrie is a 2008 historical thriller directed by Bryan Singer and starring Tom Cruise as Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, a German army officer who was central to the failed 20 …
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Few franchises in cinematic history have achieved the cultural significance, longevity, and global influence of Star Wars. First released in 1977, the original Star Wars film (later retitled Episode IV: …
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Netflix’s Titan: The OceanGate Disaster, directed and produced by Mark Monroe, is a compelling yet troubling exploration of one of the most shocking maritime tragedies in recent memory. Premiering at …
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47 Ronin (2013): A Cinematic Retelling of Loyalty, Honor, and Myth
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinIn 2013, Universal Pictures released 47 Ronin, a visually rich, fantasy-infused adaptation of one of Japan’s most enduring historical legends. Directed by Carl Rinsch and headlined by Keanu Reeves, the …
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Overview & Setting Assassin’s Creed: Shadows is the fourteenth main entry in Ubisoft’s long-running franchise and is set in feudal Japan during the late Sengoku period. This historical era, specifically …
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Released in October 2018, Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey marked the second major entry in Ubisoft’s reimagined direction for the Assassin’s Creed franchise. Building upon the RPG foundations laid by Assassin’s Creed: …
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Assassin’s Creed Origins, developed by Ubisoft and released in October 2017, marked a transformative moment for the long-running Assassin’s Creed series. Set in ancient Egypt during the reign of Cleopatra …
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Rock’em Sock’em Robots: A Vintage Toy Icon Rock’em Sock’em Robots is one of those enduring vintage toys that, despite its simplicity, has remained lodged in the collective memory of generations. …
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Welcome. And congratulations. I am delighted that you could make it. Getting here wasn’t easy, I know. In fact, I suspect it was a little tougher than you realize. To …
Join Colonel Chris Hadfield – acclaimed astronaut, test pilot, spacewalker, spaceship commander, and best-selling author – for a captivating journey into the majesty of our planet and the vast universe …
Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla – A Viking Saga of Conquest and Identity
Released in November 2020 by Ubisoft, Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla is the twelfth major installment in the long-running Assassin’s Creed franchise. Following in the footsteps of Origins and Odyssey, Valhalla continues …
Pangaea: The Supercontinent That Shaped Earth’s History
Introduction Pangaea, meaning “all Earth” in Greek, was a supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras. Comprising nearly all of Earth’s landmasses, Pangaea began forming about …