The leap from page to screen happened with unusual speed. Harper Lee published her novel in 1960, and Universal Pictures had it in theaters just two years later, a remarkably swift turnaround for a book of such literary weight. Gregory Peck’s portrayal of Atticus Finch became the crowning achievement of his long career. Critics and…
Things I Like: Deke (2 Broke Girls)
Played by Eric Andre, Deke is one of the more notable characters on the television series 2 Broke Girls, even though his run on the show was fairly short. Eric Andre is a very funny guy, and he definitely brought some solid laughs to the series, but as a major love interest for Max, he…
Fun Facts and Trivia About The Video Game Mario Party 1
The Mario Party franchise kicked off on the Nintendo 64, debuting in Japan in 1998 and reaching North American shelves the following year. Nintendo built the game around the N64’s four controller ports, leaning into the console’s natural strength as a couch multiplayer machine. For a console party game of its era, the title’s library…
Things I Like: Myles MacKenzie (Metroid Prime 4: Beyond)
Myles McKenzie was the first of Samus Aran’s allies to show up in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. He’s definitely the dorkiest, and arguably the cringiest, member of the group. Still, I can’t say I hated the character by the time the end credits rolled. While your future allies show up in more dramatic and heroic…
Fun Facts and Trivia About Firefighters
Firefighting is widely regarded as one of the world’s oldest organized emergency professions. Ancient Rome operated a publicly funded force known as the Vigiles, established by Emperor Augustus roughly 2,000 years ago. These early responders also served as night watchmen and performed functions similar to those of a police force. Despite the popular image of…