November 1st, 1961: Artist Jack Kirby and writer Stan Lee release the first issue of their new series, The Fantastic Four, introducing the world to Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ben Grimm/The Thing. Later dubbed… Read More ›
For nearly 30 years, Tom Cruise portrayed Impossible Mission Force member Ethan Hunt on the big screen, choosing over and over to accept each new adventure to the delight of audiences around the globe. Even as the series hit some… Read More ›
There’s a strange dearth of family programming hitting theaters. There are plenty of films for older teens, young adults, and older, but titles that you can take younger kids to are oddly absent. Even worse, the ones that do get… Read More ›
Theatrical adaptations of comic books can vary in quality and levels of audience enjoyment. Fans always seem to be looking for a fantastic adaptation of the material and representation of the characters — the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Nolan’s Dark… Read More ›
Since 2004, actor Don Lee (also known as Ma Dong-seok) has worked his way up from small supporting player (The Good, The Bad, The Weird) to scene-stealing supporting player (Train to Busan) to MCU hero (Eternals) to monster cop (Crime… Read More ›
The release of director Gareth Edwards’s Jurassic World Rebirth during the summer of 2025, brings the total number of films that make up the somewhat cohesive Jurassic Park franchise under its new designation Jurassic World to seven. Each film applies… Read More ›
The western is primarily an American genre with its focus on remote areas with unfriendly individuals, typically involving conflict between those enforcing and those outside the law. Though rooted in the period of expansion west in the United States and… Read More ›
EoM Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning recently spoke again with actor and martial artist Marko Zaror, this time focusing on his sci-fi action thriller Affinity. Directed by Brandon Slagle, Affinity features Zaror in his first English-language lead role, starring alongside Louis… Read More ›
In 1991, DC Comics published Batman: Holy Terror, a tale featuring an alternate history for the United States in which it remained a Commonwealth of the United Kingdom. It shifts the origin story we know of Bruce Wayne into Batman… Read More ›
Those keeping track of modern martial arts action know the name Kensuke Sonomura between his work as a stunt director and as a director. If it hits hard, looks badass, and helps move the narrative forward, you can almost guarantee… Read More ›
Photosensitivity Warning: There is a brief flashback sequence near the start of the film and a longer sequence during the climax wherein lights flash quite frequently. There’s no strobing and it’s somewhat predictable, but may still be triggering for photosensitive… Read More ›
Continuing their restoration work with Scorpio Films titles, physical media boutique Cult Epics offers the final Wim Verstappen-directed title for Scorpio, the adventure/drama Dakota. Available on both Blu-ray and DVD formats, EoM is pleased to giveaway one (1) Blu-ray edition, courtesy… Read More ›
From 2008’s WALL-E to 2022’s Lightyear (and 2020’s Soul, if you count The Great Beyond as a qualifier), Pixar started a tradition of traveling into the beautiful outer space cosmos. In 2025, they continued this tradition with Elio. The film… Read More ›
Photosensitivity Warning: There are several party sequences and instances involving the press wherein lights either flash or strobe. Be advised. Everyone has a favorite type of story. For some, it’s romances; others, comedies; and, others still, horror. In my top… Read More ›
The Unholy Trinity (2024) is a film that, at first glance, seems tailor-made for fans longing for a return to the gritty, dust-caked charm of old-school westerns. With its barren landscapes, tense shootouts, and a score that leans into the… Read More ›
What would you do to right a wrong? What wrong would you do to make something right? Where is the line by which a good person becomes bad and what rationale do they provide to defend themselves? In truth, from… Read More ›
Known in some circles as “The She-Devil with a Sword,” author Robert E. Howard’s Red Sonja has been adapted from his novels into comics and, until recently, only one theatrical title. Director MJ Bassett has changed this with her Matilda… Read More ›
Storyteller Wes Anderson broke onto the scene with 1994’s Bottle Rocket and hasn’t really looked back. He’s developed a signature style while assembling what’s best described as a theatrical troupe, a set of actors who relish the chance to return… Read More ›
Live-action remakes of coveted animated films can be a pain point of mine. Most of the time (well, all of the time), it’s an opportunity to juice more money out of an existing IP and less an opportunity to tell… Read More ›
This year’s live-action How to Train Your Dragon proved itself a box-office success. Audiences enjoyed traveling to this world of Berk in a new format, the film grossing over $600 million worldwide. While a technical marvel, it’s hard to know… Read More ›