Terminator Zero: A Fresh Look at a Fading Franchise

Cassie DanleyOctober 12, 2024February 24, 2025014 mins

It’s 2024, and just when we thought the Terminator franchise had delivered its last jaded cyborg, Netflix’s Terminator Zero comes roaring back onto our screens—this time, in anime form. Set in Japan and blending the best elements of post-apocalyptic thrillers with Japan’s cultural fascination with artificial intelligence, Terminator Zero gives the aging franchise a much-needed…

The Franchise (2024) Review: Satire, Chaos, and Superhero Fatigue

Cassie DanleyJune 12, 2024February 24, 2025014 mins

Hollywood’s obsession with superhero franchises has been a dominant force in cinema for over a decade, saturating our screens with caped crusaders and cosmic battles. But what happens behind the scenes of such gigantic productions? The Franchise, HBO’s latest satirical series, dares to expose the messy, absurd, and often hilarious world of superhero filmmaking. Created…