For decades, Godzilla has remained one of cinema's most adaptable icons - shifting from a metaphor for nuclear devastation to a global blockbuster staple. In recent years, however, two Japanese films -...

On April 1, Universal released "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" by Nintendo and Illumination. The film is a sequel to 2023’s "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," an adaptation of the iconic video game franchise...

Currently playing at the Ocala Civic Theatre from Jan. 29-Feb. 15 is the musical classic “Little Shop of Horrors." As a first-time viewer, I sat down in the front row with no expectations. I anticipated a...

Earlier this year, the MSC cruise line welcomed its newest ship, the “MSC World America,” to its fleet.   This ship is both beautiful and massive, with plenty to take in. Throughout the ship,...

From the World of John Wick: Ballerina spins a new thread into the franchise’s ever-growing tapestry - this time through the eyes, discipline and fury of a woman who is not only trained to kill but also...

Throughout the last two decades, there have been many significant milestones for the entertainment industry. Many new pieces have been outstanding and remain iconic in overall pop culture. This is proven...

When F.W. Murnau made his 1922 classic, “Nosferatu,” it set the stage for horror cinema. Nearly a century later, director Robert Eggers’ 2024 reimagining has continued the legacy of the iconic vampire...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has experienced shifts in audience and critical reception in recent years. Major releases such as “Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania” and “The Marvels” have underperformed...

The Ira Holmes International Film Series continues its thought-provoking lineup with “Some Kind of Heaven”, a visually striking and deeply human documentary that peels back the glossy veneer of The...

“The Irish Cinderlad,” written by Shirley Climo and illustrated by Loretta Krupinski, is a twist on the traditional Cinderella story. This version tells the story of Becan, a boy with large feet who...

Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” delivered its signature suspense and psychological horror to audiences as part of the College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes Film Festival. The screening took place...

Ira Holmes Memorial  On Oct. 29, the CF Ira Holmes International Film Series hosted a memorial ceremony, dedicating Building 8, room 110 to Ira Holmes, renaming it the “Ira Holmes Classroom”. Ira...