Wonder Woman earned $100.5m in its first weekend at the box office, breaking the record for a woman director and taking in $223m worldwide. Patty Jenkins's only previous feature film was the very different Monster, an award-winning biopic of serial killer Aileen Wournos. Critics say Wonder Woman is also the first DC universe movie that isn't a grim, tedious trudge through the dark end of superhero fandom.
Wonder Woman smashes box office records
North by Northwest turns 63
I used to have an aversion to older films. I believe most children have difficulty interfacing with classic films- mainly black and white movies—until they find one flick that shatters their hesitancy. Before encountering North by Northwest, I deemed any movie that came out prior to 1980 unwatchable. Luckily enough, the Alfred Hitchcock classic became required viewing for… READ THE REST
How editing can ruin a movie
Editing is one of the most important disciplines in modern filmmaking. That's not to say that editing hasn't always been important in movies, but with the advent of nonlinear editing, the discipline has become more accessible than ever. As a result of enhanced accessibility, editing has become a ubiquitous skill for most people. Even people… READ THE REST
Jim Varney's early "viral" fame
Growing up with the television serving as my window to the world, babysitter, best friend, and Senesi, my memory of 90s nostalgia is pretty rock solid. This isn't uncommon for Millennials. We were the first true generation of "indoor kids" that had to be coaxed out of the house to go play. We didn't require… READ THE REST
You can now learn how to become a real-life superhero
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. We want to believe that things will always be OK, that disasters only happen to other people. But the scary reality is that emergencies can and do happen, often when we're… READ THE REST
Hammer some tunes with this headphone deal
Being able to listen to your music as loud as your heart desires is great, but let's face it, loud isn't for everyone. So having a great set of headphones that doesn't bother those around you is definitely a worthwhile investment. Unfortunately, oftentimes good headphones can be prohibitively expensive. If you're in the market for some new headphones… READ THE REST
This $59 digital note-taking app is a game changer for creatives
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. You often find yourself jotting down ideas, to-do lists, reminders, and other important nuggets of information. This has only increased the clutter on your desk, whether it be with notebook pages or… READ THE REST
