Published in The Pictures Magazine·Oct 7, 2021Member-only“Ready to Go” — Director Ridley Scott on for Gladiator 2Legendary director Ridley Scott to reprise director role in Gladiator sequel — There is no stopping a man with conviction, vision, and — in this case — an eye for brilliant cinema. I am of course talking about Ridley Scott, who at the tender age of 83 is not showing signs of slowing down — not if his recent movies can imply — and who recently shared his express desire to bring Gladiator back around again with a sequel.Cinema2 min readCinema2 min read
Published in Cinemania·Oct 5, 2021Member-onlyThe Films and Television to Watch from Netflix’s Global TUDUMRecap on the teasers, trailers, and announcements of a few Netflix favorites — Netflix, the streaming giant that has grown to boast one of the most exciting televisions of modern times, are looking to continue their onslaught of new content and intriguing characters with a slew of announcements in their recent TUDUM event. Yes, TUDUM is that iconic jingle that all of us have grown accustomed to over the pandemic as we have binged a series at some time or another.Netflix5 min readNetflix5 min read
Published in The Pictures Magazine·Oct 4, 2021Member-onlyDaniel Craig Just Made an Honorary Commander in the Royal NavyThe Culmination of 15 years of British Badassery — Ahead of the global release of Daniel Craig’s final outing as the iconic British spy, James Bond, the actor has received recognition as an Honorary Commander in the Royal Navy. The closing act of Daniel Craig’s time with the 007 character is finally upon us. With the global release of his latest and last outing in the finely tailored suit— in a string of 5 movies spanning 15 years — with No Time to Die, the Brit has been presented…Cinema2 min readCinema2 min read
Published in The Pictures Magazine·Oct 3, 2021Member-onlyRanking Daniel Craig’s James Bond Films15 years. 5 movies. The one that misfired and the one that elevated the modern franchise — Daniel Craig has donned the suit and entertained his license to kill for the last time as the legendary James Bond British spy, in his last outing with No Time To Die. As the curtain steadily closes on an utterly brilliant tenure for Daniel Craig as James Bond, it’s time now to take a look back at the complete picture of the last 15 years of Bond.James Bond4 min readJames Bond4 min read
Published in The Pictures Magazine·Oct 3, 2021Member-onlyThe Next Installment in the Fantastic Beasts Franchise Gets RevealedThe Secrets of Dumbledore is slated for early 2022 showing — The Fantastic Beasts Universe is finally returning with its third entry, The Secrets of Dumbledore, early into the 2022 movie calendar. Eddie Redmayne and his quirky — but all the same intensely British — Newt Scamander character will finally be returning to the big screens, after quite the tumultuous production schedule. Since its debut installment way back in 2016, it was always the grindylow in Professor Lupin’s room how the return…Cinema3 min readCinema3 min read
Published in Cinemania·Sep 30, 2021Member-onlyNetflix and The Giant Roald Dahl AcquisitionNetflix Golden Ticket to Beloved Roald Dahl Characters — This week, on the 22nd of September, a Netflix announcement — on par with that of Willy Wonka’s Golden Ticket public notice — heralded the new partnership with the beloved Roald Dahl Story Company (RDSC). That’s right. Netflix is on the precipice of issuing out chocolate bars to all of…Netflix2 min readNetflix2 min read
Published in Cinemania·Sep 27, 2021Member-onlyRanking Denis Villeneuve’s Movies Ahead of Epic Sci-Fi Release DuneRolling back on the last five of Villeneuve’s movies before Dune epic — As the lead-up to the October global release of Denis Villeneuve’s latest cinematic outing, Dune, matter-of-factly shortens, now is the perfect time to begin reading Frank Herbert's original 1965 book. Maybe not. While it is a definite recommendation for fantasy readers — and a novel I have booked on Audible later this year — a review of Herbert’s stellar work would demand a greater depth and detail this article would like to save for another time.Dune4 min readDune4 min read
Published in Cinemania·Sep 19, 2021Member-onlyDune is Promising Cinematic ImmersionFirst reactions are in, and there is much to be in anticipation of ahead of the October release — September is here, which means two things in my book. First, we’re a month closer to the winter season (aka Christmas). Second, we are excitingly close to the global release date to Denis Villeneuve’s, Dune. Directed by a Mr. Villeneuve, who has a knack for helming beautifully told stories and…Movies4 min readMovies4 min read
Published in Blockchain Weekly·Sep 11, 2021Member-onlyParis St.Germain Score Crypto.com SponsorshipThe sponsor is looking to bring non-fungible tokens to the French Giants’ football season — In a recent report, French Ligue 1 football giants, Paris Saint Germain (‘PSG’) have become an official crypto partner with cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com. While the leading team in top-flight French football looks forward to a season with Lionel Messi at the helm, this partnership with Crypto.com …Sports2 min readSports2 min read
Published in Blockchain Weekly·Sep 11, 2021Member-onlyLegendary Pictures’ ‘Dune’ NFT Project Finds Itself in QuicksandAn NFT-initiative sets a conflicting message on sustainability with fans of the sci-fi epic — As the sci-fi epic depiction of Frank Herbert’s classic, ‘Dune’ receives many a claim and standing ovation ahead of its global theatrical release in October, Legendary Pictures has found itself in quicksand with news of their intention to launch an NFT collection of the film. Announcing the NFT project on…Dune2 min readDune2 min read
