Victor Stiff

1 month ago | thatshelf.com | Victor Stiff

Should we all be so lucky as to witness an artist performing at the peak of their craft. Think of hearing Aretha Franklin sing, watching Michael Jackson dance, or feeling the crowd roar as Steph Curry nails a game-winning three. Their art will endure for generations, but to experience them at their height is a rare gift, often underappreciated in the moment. It’s hard to grasp what we have until it’s gone. So let’s take the time to appreciate the rare moment we find ourselves in.

1 month ago | thatshelf.com | Victor Stiff

Few in Hollywood bear the weight of expectations like James Gunn, the recently appointed ruler of the DC Studios entertainment empire. In 2022, Warner Bros. Discovery hired Gunn as the co-head of DC Studios. They’ve entrusted him with the future of their film and television franchises, including iconic properties like Superman, Wonder Woman, and The Justice League. For nearly two decades, comic book films have been Hollywood’s lifeblood.

2 months ago | thatshelf.com | Victor Stiff

If the Iron Man films are the heart of the MCU, then the Captain America series is its soul. Steve Rogers’ unshakable moral code often placed him at odds with both friends and foes, leading to some of the MCU’s most thrilling conflicts. Losing Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man and Chris Evans’ Captain America has left the MCU with a Galactus-sized void. Today, even diehard fans agree Marvel movies are hit or miss.

2 months ago | thatshelf.com | Victor Stiff

For the past few weeks, Netflix subscribers have logged into their accounts to find scowling WWE superstars adorning their screens. That’s because in January 2024, Netflix and WWE struck a hefty $5 billion, 10-year deal to bring WWE’s flagship show, RAW, to the streaming giant. With all apologies to The New Day, Netflix and WWE make for wrestling’s greatest tag team. Netflix is pushing to become a major player in the premium live event arena, and the WWE is surging in popularity right now.

Oct 27, 2024 | cbr.com | Victor Stiff

Movies Sign in to your CBR account The 2010s was an incredible decade for horror movies, spawning a number of iconic franchises and standout sequels that left their mark on the genre. Films like It, The Conjuring and Get Out became both box office smashes and pop culture sensations. Meanwhile, The Witch, Hereditary and It Comes at Night delivered masterclasses in tension and dread while wrestling with cerebral themes, popularizing the concept of elevated horror. Yet, one film from that era...