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May 16, 2020

How many movies have grossed more than $1 billion?

If you’re reading this particular post then you’re probably here because you have a specific question on your mind: How many movies have grossed more than $1 billion at the worldwide box office? Well, I have the answer! To date, 46 movies have grossed more than $1 billion at the box office – including five…

May 15, 2020

Remembering Toys R Us

It has been two years since Toys R Us closed stores in the UK, and boy, do I think that’s a shame. How good was Toys R Us when the store was in its prime? Most people will recall a moment (or two) from their childhood where they spent their pocket money in a Toys…

May 15, 2020

Watching She-Ra and the Princesses of Power: Season Five

**WARNING: THE FOLLOWING POST INCLUDES SPOILERS FOR SHE-RA AND THE PRINCESSES OF POWER SEASON FIVE.** And so, we reach the end of a journey. As of today, the fifth and final season of Netflix’s She-Ra and the Princesses of Power is available to stream. In a moment I am going to work my way through the season,…

May 15, 2020

What are the best episodes of The X-Files?

From 1993 to 2018, The X-Files led the way as one of the best sci-fi shows of all time. Over the course of 25 years, and eleven seasons, the show clocked up 218 episodes, as well as two big screen adventures. But what are the best episodes of The X-Files? Below is a list of…

May 15, 2020

How many awards did Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse win?

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse proved to be an incredibly popular movie when it hit cinemas in 2018; not only winning over critics and audiences alike, but also picking up a cavalcade of awards. But how many awards did Into the Spider-Verse receive? How about this many… The awards won by Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse African…

May 14, 2020

What is the order of the Collector movies?

In 2009, The Collector stalked its way into cinemas. The film – a horror movie about a masked killer who sets deathtraps – wasn’t a hit with the critics, but it developed a cult following with audiences, and became a small financial success. So, how many Collector horror movies are there and what is the viewing order? — The Collector films…

May 14, 2020

How many Muppet movies are there?

In 1979, The Muppet Movie danced and performed its way into cinemas. The film – a spin-off of the incredibly popular The Muppet Show television series – saw Kermit the Frog embark on a trip to Hollywood. The Muppet Movie (and the Muppet franchise as a whole) proved popular enough to kick-start a run of Muppet films. But how many Muppet films are there?…

May 14, 2020

Is Superman faster than the Flash?

Who is faster – Superman or the Flash? It is a question that has bothered comic book fans for many, many years and has inspired various races between the Man of Steel and the Scarlet Speedster. But what is the answer? Who is faster? Could Flash out run Superman? Or could Superman run rings around…

May 13, 2020

Twenty things you can learn from the Space Jam movie commentary

Have you ever listened to the DVD/Blu-ray commentary for Space Jam (1996) – the basketball themed Looney Tunes movie which stars Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny? No? Well, if you haven’t listened to the movie’s commentary track, then you won’t know it features input from director Joe Pytka, voice over actors, Billy West & Dee…

May 13, 2020

Remembering the 2003 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon

For anyone growing up in the late ’80s and early ’90s, the Teenage Mutant Ninja (Hero) Turtles were the best thing since sliced pizza. Each week kids tuned in to watch the antics of Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo as they battled the evil forces of Shredder and Krang. Sadly those kids grew up and…