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The Flash – Superhero’s Myth

by KeiLeela | Jun 19, 2023 | Movie, Superhero's Myth

"The Flash" is a 2023 film directed by Andy Muschietti. The film, the thirteenth entry of the DC Extended Universe, is based on DC Comics' comic books and features the well-known speedster from Justice League. After years of delays caused first by the pandemic and then by legal issues related to the lead actor Ezra Miller, the film has arrived in theaters very late, but it has given us a truly remarkable movie. The Flash - Plot After assisting Bruce Wayne/Batman (Ben Affleck) and Diana...

Old But Gold: it’s the end

by Charlie | May 17, 2023 | Movie, Old but gold

After two years of gossip, reviews, and TV series that have marked twenty years of our life, the Old But Gold column closes its doors. This long journey into the unfathomable depths of the TV series that conquered the 90s, and successfully crossed the early 2000s, has come to end. The epilogue The Old But Gold column was born from my passion for old television series, for all those TV series that stole our hearts during our adolescence. From drama to comedy, from supernatural to science...

You: fourth season review

by Charlie | Apr 29, 2023 | Movie, Netflix

After eagerly waiting, the fourth season of You, an American psychological thriller television series, has been released on Netflix. The first five episodes were released on February 9, 2023, followed by the remainder of the season on March 9, 2023. Preview Since its first episode, You has proved to be a series intertwined with itself, sometimes revealing and disturbing. But if a certain plot regularity can be found in the first three seasons, in this fourth season the story undergoes a great...

Supernatural: a journey of 15 seasons

by Charlie | Apr 19, 2023 | Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, Movie, Old but gold

Two brothers against the world. A 15-season-long struggle, which sees God, the Devil, Darkness, the Horsemen of the Apocalypse, angels, and demons on the chessboard. Only they, the two hunters who have seen Heaven and courageously faced Hell, stand between humans and the dark forest of creatures that live in the shadows. Yes, I'm talking about them, the tall and taciturn head and the scoundrel with the heart of an angel: Sam and Dean Winchester. Today we will have a chat about the series that...

Shazam! Fury of the Gods – Superhero’s Myth

by Luana Vitaliano Autrice | Apr 6, 2023 | Adam Brody, Movie, Superhero's Myth

For our column "Superhero's Myth" it's time to talk about the sequel to the 2019 film Shazam! - Shazam! Fury of the Gods. Directed by Swedish director David F. Sandberg, the film was released in 2023. As the twelfth film in the DC Extended Universe, Zachary Levi portrays the DC Comics superhero, who represents the comedic and endearing side of the dark DCEU. Returning alongside the protagonist are all the characters from the "Shazamily," including the young actor who plays Billy Batson (Asher...

Star Trek – Enterprise: adventures in Deep Space

by Charlie | Mar 15, 2023 | Movie, Old but gold

Interstellar travel, galactic missions, and first contacts with alien civilizations: this is what the Enterprise NX-01 spaceship, captained by Jonathan Archer, takes care of. Known in fandom also with the acronym ENT, I'm talking about the Star Trek: Enterprise series. First space travel It is 2001 when the adventure of the Enterprise NX-01 begins. We are about a century before the classic series (Star Trek – The original series) when they develop the first warp drive. Captain Jonathan Archer...

Lost: colossus among tv series

by Charlie | Feb 15, 2023 | Movie, Old but gold

A plane crashes in the Pacific Ocean and forty-eight survivors get stuck on a desert island. Well yes, this time we are talking about Lost, the television series created by J.J. Abrams, Damon Lindelof, and Jeffrey Lieber. The thousand shadows of Lost In 2004 Lost debuted for the first time, consisting of six seasons for a total of 114 episodes aired until 2010. The show starts with a scenario that anyone, every time we get on a plane, wishes never have to face. A plane crashes, and the...

Warrior Nun: final season review

by Charlie | Feb 8, 2023 | Alba Baptista, Movie, Netflix

Released on November 10, 2022, on the Netflix platform, the second and final season of Warrior Nun closes the battle between the warrior nuns and the fearsome Adriel, conveying all the characters toward the grand finale. Warrior Nun - Preview Even Warrior Nun, like many other Netflix series, sees an end after only two seasons. However, the telefilm of the warrior nuns, led by Ava Silva, played by the young Alba Baptista, does not leave us with unfinished business. In fact, unlike many other TV...

Stargate SG-1: a passage between worlds

by Charlie | Jan 18, 2023 | Movie, Old but gold

A circle made of stone, a watery luminescence to pass through. And then? After, an infinite panorama of worlds to explore. The team is ready, all that remains is to get into action. Following the success of the 1994 film of the same name, today I present you Stargate SG-1, the science fiction television series created by Jonathan Glassner and Brad Wright. A passage between worlds Stargate SG-1 was born in 1997 and continued for 10 long seasons until 2007. Based on the assumptions thrown by the...

Pinocchio – Del Toro’s Vision of a classic fairytale

by KeiLeela | Dec 27, 2022 | Cate Blanchett, Forgotten Memories, Guillermo del Toro, Movie, Netflix, Tilda Swinton

It took a full 10 years of development for Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio to hit the screens of Netflix subscribers, bringing the quintessential Italian fairytale to life. Del Toro embraces all of the Italianness of the project and fits it into a story that aims to be new, different, and not propose anything already seen, but rather bring the entire fairytale into the world that characterizes his unique style perfectly. Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio - Plot The Oscar-winning director Guillermo...

Twin Peaks: king of mystery

by Charlie | Dec 21, 2022 | Movie, Old but gold

In a quiet town lost in the mountains of Washington state, just a few miles from the Canadian border, the community has just been rocked by a heinous murder: the body of a young girl is found on the beach. It's about Laura Palmer, the darling of the town. And the latest arrival is agent Dale Cooper, charged by the FBI to shed light on the strange circumstances of her death. Welcome to Twin Peaks. Here, the air is always permeated by the scent of cherry pie and something sinister is hidden in...

Battlestar Galactica: it’s time for robots

by Charlie | Nov 16, 2022 | Movie, Old but gold

In a distant corner of our galaxy, an agglomeration of humans lives scattered on different planets: the Twelve Colonies. But the Cylons are always lurking, determined to exterminate the human race. War is upon us, the attack is imminent, and the few survivors have to escape. Their goal is to find the legendary thirteenth colony, known as Earth. In a space journey of plots, alliances, betrayals, and deceptions, we land on the spaceship of Battlestar Galactica. Remake It is 1978 when Battlestar...

The Threeshold: Interview to Walter Rastelli

by KeiLeela | Oct 31, 2022 | Movie

We have already mentioned to you the launch of the Kickstarter for the horror musical short The Threshold. To mark the occasion, we sent a short interview with the mastermind behind the whole project. Welcome to our web portal. Let's start with the simplest question, how did The Threshold come about? First of all, thank you so much for allowing me (again) this interview for The Threshold! Simple questions do not necessarily need simple answers, but I will try to do my best... I consider myself...

Ghost Whisperer: it’s time for ghosts

by Charlie | Oct 19, 2022 | Movie, Old but gold

She can hear them, she can see them. Spirits are all around us and Melinda Gordon is the only one who can help them. On the occasion of Halloween, this month I am talking about Ghost Whisperer, the show that moved the audience between whispers and restless presences. The life of Melinda Ghost Whisperer was born in 2005. The idea is that of a TV series that keeps your feet resting on the real world with your gaze towards a horizon of ghosts, spirits, lights and shadows. The story begins with...

The X-Files: aliens are among us

by Charlie | Sep 21, 2022 | Movie, Old but gold

In an office in the secret heart of the FBI, a poster saying I want to believe hangs on the wall. The owner of the office is an agent who has chosen to challenge the impossible to make sense of the inexplicable that rules the world. His investigating partner, however, is ready to discredit him, confident that the only truth lies in science. Meet Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, the protagonists of the worldwide phenomenon The X-Files. The right moment It was 1993 when The X-Files made space on the...

Legend of the Seeker: a forgotten fantasy

by Charlie | Jul 22, 2022 | Movie, Old but gold

Among the forgotten meanders of fantasy TV series, one stands out above the others for being inspired by the literary saga of the author Terry Goodkind. A Seeker, a Confessor, and a Wizard meet in the Westland: this is the beginning of Legend of the Seeker. Dark creatures, monsters, and wizards Just like its predecessors Xena - Warrior Princess and Hercules, Legend of the Seeker also sees its best footage shot in the heart of New Zealand. Unlike the other two series, however, this Tv show has...

Obi-Wan Kenobi – First Season

by Luana Vitaliano Autrice | Jun 28, 2022 | Movie

Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi is the latest US short series centred on the canon universe of Star Wars, directed by Deborah Chow, produced by Lucasfilm, made of six episodes and distributed on the streaming platform Disney+. Just like the name suggests, it follows the Jedi master ten years after the fight and the fall into the dark side of his padawan: Anakin Skywalker. This series takes up the rise of the Empire and the Inquisitors and sees the beginning of everything shown in the original...

Hercules: the legendary journeys

by Charlie | Jun 15, 2022 | Movie, Old but gold

In the wilderness of ancient Greece, a legendary hero defies the will of the gods. Preceded by his courage and accompanied by his faithful friend Iolaus, a warrior with great powers is ready to welcome the challenges and pitfalls of his stepmother, the goddess Hera. Between brute strength, deceptions and friendship, in this time of myths and legends, only he can stand up against the forces of evil: Hercules. Superhero with an ancient flavor In 1995, in conjunction with Xena - Warrior Princess,...

Stranger Things – Season 4 (Part 1)

by Luana Vitaliano Autrice | Jun 8, 2022 | Millie Bobby Brown, Movie, Netflix

The wait has finally ended, after three years, our beloved Stranger Things returns with the highly anticipated season 4, or the first part, at least. Volume One is made of seven episodes, while Volume Two will be out on the 1st of July and will be made of two episodes. It is available on Netflix, and produced by the Duffer Brothers. The first three seasons' protagonists will come back with the new cast member Jamie Campbell Bower. Stranger Things – Fourth Season – Plot Six months have passed...

Xena – Warrior Princess: the heroine becomes legend

by Charlie | May 18, 2022 | Movie, Old but gold

She is a warrior, alone against a world ravaged by wars, deceptions, and relentless gods. Among villains, heroes of Olympus, and monstrous creatures, Xena becomes the champion of humanity with her inseparable friend OGabrielle. Are you ready for a sword and fighting adventure? Today, we take a behind-the-scenes trip to Xena - Warrior Princess. From merciless assassin to valiant warrior Xena - Warrior Princess is the story of Xena, a fierce fighter, and her friend Gabrielle, a cunning talker;...

Warehouse 13: a world of wonders

by Charlie | Apr 20, 2022 | Movie, Old but gold

There is a place, hidden from the eyes of ordinary people, that preserves infinite wonders. Among tall shelves overflowing with curious objects, incredible things happen. Forks from Versaille protect against time travel; a thimble can give new appearances; and a killer tattoo heats the body until it explodes like a kamikaze. A new case awaits us, another artifact must be recovered, Warehouse 13 awaits us! Warehouse 13 - Bizarre with a steampunk flavor With the surly air of a hardened...

Eureka: city of science

by Charlie | Mar 16, 2022 | Movie, Old but gold

In the secret heart of the United States, near a certain Lake Archimedes, a charming town lives placidly. Its inhabitants are not what we would call "ordinary people". Between equations, out-of-control robots, teleportation, talking houses, and disasters capable of creating a new sun, there is always time for breakfast at Cafè Diem, before stamping the card at Global Dynamics. Friends, welcome to Eureka! Sheriff Carter In a city like Eureka, a center of scientific avant-garde, there are all...

Post Mortem – No one dies in Skarnes: review of the first season

by Charlie | Mar 3, 2022 | Movie, Netflix

Directed by Harald Zwart, Post Mortem – No one Dies in Skarnes premiered in 2021 as a Netflix Original Series. A Norwegian horror drama with dark, unconventional, and crime tones. Post Mortem - Plot Skarnes, a Norwegian town where life runs smoothly… until a woman is found dead in a field. But things are not what they appear, Live Hallangen miraculously recovers from death on the morgue table. Something in her is changing; there is confusion, and a new tireless thirst haunts her. What happened...

The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window

by Charlie | Feb 17, 2022 | Kristen Bell, Movie, Netflix

The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window is the brilliant new dark comedy thriller miniseries that has earned a spot in the Top 10 of Netflix's most-watched series. Between subtle humor and manic madness, a mystery unfolds with the disturbing shades of a hallucination. The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window - Plot Amidst broken dishes and heartbreaking visions, Anna drowns her sorrows in wine and stares out the window at the world when...

Psych: pineapple and investigations

by Charlie | Feb 16, 2022 | Movie, Old but gold

In Santa Barbara, California, homicide cases abound so, an irreverent psychic and his partner take the opportunity to sneak into the investigation. They are welcomed by the head of the police department, Karen Vick, but frowned upon by the grumpy detective Lassiter. Who we're talking about? Isn't it obvious? Shawn Spencer and Burton "Gus" Guster are ready to open their detective agency: Psych. Friends for the investigation It is a morning like any other. Shawn is dozing after a night spent...

Alias: a world of spies

by Charlie | Jan 19, 2022 | Movie, Old but gold

Look closely at your friends, study their movements and facial expressions. Which of them is a secret agent? Certainly, it is that nice and always quiet girl with whom you share the apartment: the promising Sydney Bristow. The prophetic secrets of Milo Rambaldi's works are waiting. Alias opens the door to a world of secret espionage and criminal organizations. The many faces of Sydney It was 2001 when Jennifer Garner wore the role of Sydney Bristow for the first time. Formidable, cunning,...

Ted Lasso’s Carol of The Bells: subtle foreshadowing and character study

by Chiara Tornincasa | Dec 25, 2021 | Brendan Hunt, Brett Goldstein, Hannah Waddingham, Jason Sudeikis, Juno Temple, Movie

Carol of the Bells is the fourth episode of the second season of Ted Lasso. As an episode that was added later on to the show’s programming, it had the chance to act as both a filler and a dive into the various characters’ lives that wouldn’t otherwise be easy to do in a story-heavy episode. What follows is a deep and detailed dive into every single aspect of the slice of story it adds to the show. Spoilers galore! Carol of the Bells - Premise Richmond is no stranger to the rest of the world’s...

Single All The Way: we got it!

by Chiara Tornincasa | Dec 25, 2021 | Movie, Netflix

Single All The Way is Netflix’s first holiday LGBTQ+ rom-com. It was released on December 2nd and finally lets the queer community see itself in a silly, cliché story where the stakes are the lowest they’ve ever been. Premise Peter tries to avoid his family’s judgement about his hopeless love life by asking his best friend Nick to join him for the festivities and pretend to be his boyfriend. However, the game is quickly given away when Peter’s mother sets him up on a blind date with her...

Too Close for Christmas: huh?!

by Chiara Tornincasa | Dec 24, 2021 | Movie, Netflix

Too Close for Christmas is a 2020 Christmas rom-com only recently released on Netflix Italia. It takes a lot of the most classic tropes of the genre and does… okay? Sometimes even the lowest of expectations can be disappointed. Too Close for Christmas - Premise Hayley’s holiday plans seem to take a turn for the worse when her stay at the extended family cabin is joined by the man who caused the ending of her last romantic relationship. Review Simple beginnings If this movie’s premise seems a...

Ted Lasso: The Missing Christmas Mustache

by Chiara Tornincasa | Dec 22, 2021 | Jason Sudeikis, Movie

Ted Lasso is back, baby!! The ever-optimistic and uplifting coach brings with him a Christmas surprise that is sure to make any fan's day a little better in these Lasso-less days of hiatus. The show reprises its Christmas episode atmosphere with a short special titled The Missing Christmas Mustache in the claymation tradition that will either make you jump in your seat with joy or horrify you to no end because those little claymation dudes sure are creepy. The Missing Christmas Mustache -...

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