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Geek Tyrant
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
THE REAL GHOSTBUSTERS Is Now Streaming Online For Free and It Still Rules! — GeekTyrant
The classic cartoon series, The Real Ghostbusters , which spun off from the original 1984 Ghostbusters film is now streaming on The Roku Channel for free. No subscription required, just fire it up and dive into the glorious weirdness of that show! While the franchise has mostly lived on through movies, merch, and nostalgia-fueled reboots, The Real Ghostbusters holds a special place in the hearts of fans who grew up in the late '80s and early '90s. Airing from 1986 to 1991, the show delivered seven seasons and 140 episodes of wild ghost-hunting mayhem that pushed the franchise into crazy, stranger territory than the films ever dared. And now, 117 of those episodes are available to stream. If you've never used The Roku Channel, it works a lot like Pluto TV or Tubi, it's free and ad-supported, available on Roku devices, web browsers, and most streaming platforms. It's a simple, low-barrier way to revisit old favorites or discover cult classics. This resurgence in interest isn't just about nostalgia, either. Ghostbusters is back in the cultural spotlight with recent films like Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire bringing in a new generation of fans, and there's more coming. An animated Ghostbusters series is currently in the works at Netflix, executive produced by Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan. Kenan offered an encouraging update not too long ago, teasing some behind-the-scenes progress on the new series: 'I just watched an entire art presentation for the show. I've seen the sets and the environments, and I just saw my first glimpse at a world of supernatural characters as realized by our brilliant creative team. 'All I can say is the work is being done as we speak. It's in what we call full development. Scripts are being written, art is being created, and it's a great time to be a Ghostbuster.' So whether you're revisiting childhood memories or discovering these ghost-chasing adventures for the first time, now's the perfect time to dive into The Real Ghostbusters . It's weird, it's wild, it's wonderful, and it's finally easy to watch again. Just don't cross the streams.
Geek Culture
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
Karate Kid: Legends - Review
Nostalgia in Hollywood can be a powerful, but at times blunt weapon, in the hands of different people. Top Gun: Maverick (2022) showed that gloabl audiences were hungry for a sequel to the 1986 Tom Cruise-led classic, and the last two Ghostbusters sequels, Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024), showed how a mix of original and new cast could take the franchise in new directions. Yet, there have been an equal number of misses. The last two Die Hard films, Live Free or Die Hard (2007) and A Good Day to Die Hard (2013), tried but failed to live up to the original trilogy despite the presence of franchise lead, Bruce Willis, while the recent Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) failed to connect with audiences young and old, likely due in part to an ageing Harrison Ford, and the absence of co-creators Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. Then we have The Karate Kid , a wonderful 1984 film about a mother and her son, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) who moves away from home to a new city, meets a girl and gets in trouble with the girl's male friend, Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), and learns karate from an old master, Mr Miyagi (Pat Morita), to defend himself. That film resonated with fans and spawned two sequels with Macchio and Morita, until a fourth movie saw only Morita return but with a new disciple. Morita's death in 2005 would have led to the franchise's end, since he served as the mentor and heart of the series, but with Hollywood, what's death got to do with anything? A 2010 remake, starring Jackie Chan as the ageing martial arts master, Mr Han, was originally a remake of the 1984 film, which saw a mother and her son move from the US to China, only for the son to meet a girl and get in trouble with her male friend, and this time, he has to learn kung fu to defend himself. Even though many lamented calling a kung fu-inspired remake The Karate Kid, that film was a hit, though no sequel ever materialised. Until 2018, when Cobra Kai , a streaming series revival focusing on Lawrence, made its debut alongside a long list of characters retruning from the original trilogy. The reunion of Macchio and Zabka, along with new characters, saw the series achieve almost universal acclaim among fans young and old. Which leads us to Karate Kid: Legends , the first big screen outing that retcons previous narratives, as it places both Macchio and Chan's movies as part of the same narrative universe. The opening scene, which borrows heavily from a sequence from 1986's The Karate Kid Part II , expands on the original narrative that saw Miyagi and Han's ancestor establish relationship in China, to set-up how LaRusso and Han share a strong connection. But this isn't their movie, because, and stop us if you're read this before, it's about a mother, Dr. Fong, (Ming-Na Wen, The Mandalorian) ) and Han's niece, and her son Li Fong (Ben Wang, American Born Chinese ), moving from the China to New York City, only for the Li to meet a girl, Mia Lipani (Sadie Stanley, The Goldbergs ) and get in trouble with her male friend, Conor Day (Aramis Knight, Ms. Marvel ) and this time, he has to learn kung fu to defend himself. In fact, aside from short appearances at the start, with archival footage of Macchio, and by Chan in events in China, the film spends the first half dealing with Li dealing with his new life in America, and saving Mia's father Victor (Joshua Jackson, Doctor Odyssey ) from loan sharks. It's a nice set-up that reverses the premise of the Macchio and Chan's first films, thereby setting up Li to swap out his kung fu capabilities for some karate chops. While the foundation of boy meets girl and pisses off her ex isn't new, it's nice to see some solid chemistry between Wang and Stanley, and of course, Wang's natural skills in Chinese martial arts. His scenes, fighting with others, and sparring with Chan are highlights. Those skills come in play when Li plays shifu (master) and coaches former boxer Victor, leading Victor to a showdown that see him hospitalised. Aspects of the Fongs are revealed, and in comes Han who decides that the only way for his nephew to get past the trauma of fight or freeze, is to enter him in a karate tournament. And it's the last half hour that fans will enjoy, when Han recruits LaRusso to train Li in karate. Narratively, this will only make more sense if you've seen Cobra Kai , and know that across six seasons of that series, LaRusso went from having given up on karate, to opening a dojo and training students. Otherwise, how does it make sense for a former karate champion audiences last saw in a 1989 film, to emerge from out of nowhere, to help train a student in 2025? It's this part where British filmmaker Jonathan Entwistle ( The End Of The F***ing World ) drops the ball somewhat, as he does nothing to little to introduce LaRusso and you need to be a fan of the 41-year-old franchise, to understand his significance to the movie. But if you're a fan, you get to understand how quickly LaRusso adapts, to be able to learn how to support Han and combine two forms of martial arts – it's what he did on Cobra Kai , merging his and Johnny Lawrence's different karate style, to reclaim the glory for his new students in the streaming series. Yet, because this movie and that series are linked but creatively separate, it's this gap that doesn't show up in a flashback or montage, that skips telling audiences why LaRusso's input matters. Yes, he's Miyagi protege but the film doesn't show us the how and why. It's only in the start where you see footage from the second film to get a hint, but the absence of it is frustrating to longtime fans. The ending is as anticipated, and not even surprising, as the finishing move was orchestrated from the get go, but it's nice to see some fancy footwork between Wang and Knight on screen. If anything, the combined might of Han and LaRusso, sparring physically and verbally are the highlights that could have been better fleshed out. Fans are treated to the jacket on, jacket off, and jokes about which style or form of karate or kung fu is superior, and stay to the end for a cameo that again, ties back to the first movie and the recently concluded streaming series – you won't understand or appreciate it as much if you didn't watch all six seasons of it. Summary While the premise isn't fresh (it's already the third time it's been used), the links between Ralph Macchio's original and Jackie Chan's version are a nice touch. Fans of Cobra Kai will be pleased with how LaRusso is depicted, and equally upset that, aside from a cameo, the series is barely even referenced. Karate moves can be fluid, we get it, but having a strong foundation has always been the approach that works. Story - 7/10 Direction - 7/10 Characterisation - 7/10 Geek Satisfaction - 8/10 Hsals needs more space in his house, and more money in his bank account to pay for all the toys, collectibles and other geek related items that companies are churning out. Free-time? Girlfriend? Who's got time for those? Cobra Kai Jackie Chan Karate Kid Karate Kid: Legends Ralph Macchio Review
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dandadan season 2 is coming—And it's about to unleash a terrifying new villain
A brand new anime season is just around the corner, and this time, it's delivering the horror, action, mystery – with a twist – vibe. If you're new to anime, Dandadan will be the one to convince you otherwise. Dandadan is the smash hit Japanese comic that leaps from sci-fi to comedy to horror to supernatural high school drama all in one nuts story. It centers around the misadventures of two high schoolers—Momo Ayase and Okarun—who join forces to defeat alien invaders, vengeful spirits, and malevolent haunts. Just imagine if Stranger Things crossed over with Ghostbusters and infused with all the coolest anime weirdness. Produced by Yukinobu Tatsu and animated by Science SARU, Dandadan sparked a rabid fandom after its 2024 debut, becoming the king of that season's hits. Like the first film, it received accolades for its stunning visuals, larger-than-life action sequences and unexpectedly emotional story. After successfully crowdfunding for Season 1 in late 2022, the show is ready to up the ante this go-round with their creepiest antagonist yet—the Evil Eye. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Dandadan season 2 premieres july 2025: Here's what to expect The second season of Dandadan is now officially scheduled to be released in July 2025. Eager fans in the US can catch a theatrical preview thanks in no small part to a new cinematic-style film release called Dandadan: Evil Eye, arriving in theaters June 6. The film will feature special appearances by stars and an exclusive sneak preview of the first three episodes of the new season, providing viewers with a terrifying look at the next big arc to come. Expect ghastly ghosts, extreme warfare, and a twisty new origins story that will forever alter our perception of the series' most feared fiends. The evil eye: Dandadan's scariest villain yet Anime fans, look no further—this new foe is no ordinary specter. The Evil Eye, the dark spirit that's been pursuing Jin Enjoji, a best friend of Momo. Ever since Jin and his family moved into an unusual magical mountain dwelling, Jin had been cursed by a vengeful spirit that, over the years, completely wrecked his life. His parents became ill, spirit mediums died in an effort to cure him, no one believed him until now. Season 2 will dive deep into the backstory of this nightmarish apparition. From the trailer, we learn that the Evil Eye isn't evil for the hell of it. He was an actual human child, killed by burning alive in a bizarre ceremony. His hatred for humanity was born out of pain, instead of hatred being the source of pain. One of the trailer's most intense scenes has a young boy strapped to a wooden stake with lava flowing in his direction. A second cuts to Jin, telling someone else, 'He's been in pain all this time.' Not even Jin's trusty guardian—Turbo Granny—a hilarious, yet foul-mouthed spirit—who guides the gang—can save Jin from falling for Evil Eye's devious tricks. Sadly, it looks like he does, and he suffers. Dan Da Dan: Evil eye movie hints at major twists The Evil Eye movie preview isn't just scary—it's chic. The animation is beautiful, though a seamless combination of scary and funny, with epic battles flush with cherry-colored explosions and detailed, fast-moving visuals. It's all leading up to plenty of martial arts battles, creepy cults (such as the Kito family), and even kaiju-style monsters that should make the world of Onimusha pop on-screen. The blinding ambient terror During its half-hour introduction, the film drowns us in these threats, exploring two pervasive threats: the Evil Eye and a giant blinding worm monster. The Kito cult is presented – a race of yellow-eyed killers who engage in gruesome human sacrifices. It's bizarre, trippy, and more than anything proves that Dandadan isn't afraid to go to some grotesque places. At its core, the story is really about friendship and saving one another. Momo, Okarun, and Turbo Granny struggle to save Jin before he succumbs completely to the vengeful spirit raging within him. Will Dandadan season 2 be bigger than season 1? If the Evil Eye arc is an indication, Season 2 is going to be bolder, scarier, and more heartbreaking than ever. The show is definitely leaning more into horror this season while still retaining its playful spirit and breakneck speed. So much so that even its critics are dubbing it one of the most exciting anime of the year. From the animation studio behind it, Science SARU, well-known in the industry for taking creative risks and it shows. Impact frames, glowing visuals, meme-worthy shots, anime-style comedy—all of this combined seamlessly into something truly special. Aside from some pacing problems caused by an extended recap and a 10-minute postscript interview, the film holds together well. Once it gets going, it serves as a great reminder to all of why Dandadan got so popular in the first place. Where to watch Dandadan season 2 Dandadan anime Season 2 is expected to be released in July 2025 on popular platforms like Netflix, Crunchyroll, and Hulu. If you're located in the US, make sure to get a ticket to the Dandadan: Evil Eye preview short film coming to theaters June 6th. So whether you're a longtime anime devotee or completely new, this new season is looking like one you won't want to miss. Gore, laughs, thrills and feels— all packed into one wild series. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Boston Globe
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
‘Karate Kid: Legends' proves it's going to be a cruel, cruel summer
In the past three years, I've endured sequels to 'Top Gun,' 'Ghostbusters,' and 'Raiders of the Lost Ark.' These sequels are all descendants of 1980s movies, and they've all been mediocre to bad. And now we have ' The original 'The Karate Kid' was a heartwarming classic starring Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso, a Jersey boy whose widowed mother moves him to Los Angeles. There, he is repeatedly bullied by Johnny Lawrence, the ex-boyfriend of his love interest. Lawrence is a member of Cobra Kai, a dojo whose students fight dirty and win competitions. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up With the help of Pat Morita's beloved sensei, Mr. Miyagi, Daniel learns karate and gets his chance at redemption when he battles Lawrence in a tournament. Daniel and Mr. Miyagi's intergenerational friendship is credible thanks to Macchio's boyish charm and the Oscar-nominated acting chops that proved Morita was more than just Arnold on 'Happy Days' and Ah Chew on 'Sanford and Son.' Advertisement Jackie Chan and Ben Wang. Sony Pictures 'Karate Kid: Legends' not only brings Daniel back to the big screen, it also brings back Jackie Chan's character, Mr. Han, from the 2010 remake that angered fans of the original. That film, which I admit I enjoyed, starred Jaden Smith as Dre, the Daniel clone, and Chan as the Miyagi stand-in. Advertisement The 2010 remake rehashes the plot of the original; 'Karate Kid: Legends' rehashes it as well. This time, however, screenwriter Rob Lieber crosses the streams (sorry for the 'Ghostbusters' terminology) of the original film and its remake, retrofitting Chan and Macchio into the same universe. I'm not sure if that violates some unwritten law of cinema. But I am certain this movie should serve time in Predictability Prison. Lieber stuffs his script with so many overused clichés that it feels like a club described by 'Saturday Night Live''s Stefon. This movie has everything: The 'wrong kid died' trope made popular by biopics, the owing money to the mob plot device, the washed-up boxer seeking another shot at the title, and the overprotective mother who disapproves of her son's dangerous hobby. Plus, it has all of 'The Karate Kid''s plot, too! Even at a mercifully short 94 minutes, this movie is exhausting. That would be fine if it weren't also overly sincere, familiar, and dull. None of the characters here have the emotional weight of Daniel and Mr. Miyagi; the one-dimensional ways this film tries to inject grief and trauma pale by comparison to the first movie. This disconnect is made even more blatant once Daniel enters the story about two-thirds of the way through. 'Karate Kid: Legends' opens in 1985 Okinawa, where Mr. Miyagi explains to young Daniel-san how his Miyagi-do karate is related to the kung fu Han taught Dre. They're two branches of the same tree, Miyagi tells him. I felt a bittersweet pang while watching the late Morita onscreen, but this is clearly an unwise retrofit designed to explain what Han is doing in this movie. Advertisement Ming Na Wen, Wyatt Oleff, Ralph Macchio, Ben Wang, Joshua Jackson, Jackie Chan and Sadie Stanley in "Karate Kid: Legends." Sony Pictures Fast-forward to the present day, where Li Fong (Ben Wang) is secretly practicing kung fu at his uncle Han's school in Beijing. Li's medical doctor mother, Dr. Fong (Ming-Na Wen from 'Mulan'), is vehemently against this training, so much so that she accepts a job in New York City to drag her son away from his dreams of competing in martial arts tournaments. 'If you practice violence, you get violence,' she ominously intones, hinting at a past tragedy you can easily guess. Lady, you might get violence in Manhattan whether you practice it or not! But I digress. In Manhattan, Li finds a potential love interest in Mia (Sadie Stanley), a feisty teen whose dad, Victor (Joshua Jackson), quit his successful boxing career to run the local pizza parlor. She calls Li 'stuffed crust' after he commits the cardinal sin of asking for that type of pizza in a New York City pizzeria. Stuffed Crust, I mean, Li, will also have to deal with Conor Day (Aramis Knight), Mia's sinister and violent former boyfriend. Conor is the reigning champion of a five-borough underground fighting tournament, plus his sensei is a loan shark to whom Victor is in debt. Cue the requisite beatings from Conor and the eventual arrival of both Mr. Han and Daniel-san to help Li train for his tournament redemption. 'Karate Kid: Legends' can't even decide just how good Li is at fighting. There are scenes where he opens up a can of whup-ass on three grown men sent to rough up Victor, yet he can't seem to clobber one teenage bully. Advertisement Joshua Jackson and Ben Wang. Sony Pictures Perhaps it's my well-known, I thought the film's Daniel would become its Miyagi—but it's just a short, clever deviation. We're stuck with the expected martial arts climax, which is neither suspenseful nor staged well. In fact, a few people in my audience booed! Though it's a lousy retread, I don't think 'Karate Kid Legends' deserved that boo. But if this film is any indication of the quality of ★★ KARATE KID: LEGENDS Directed by Jonathan Entwistle. Written by Rob Lieber. Starring Jackie Chan, Ben Wang, Ralph Macchio, Ming-na Wen, Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley, Aramis Knight. At AMC Boston Common, Landmark Kendall Square, Alamo Drafthouse Seaport, AMC Causeway, suburbs. PG-13 (the series' first PG-13 is for language, martial arts violence) Odie Henderson is the Boston Globe's film critic.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Phoenix Fire Co. No 2 firehouse to become a real estate office
POTTSVILLE — The Phoenix Fire Co. No. 2 firehouse, set to be closed due to a merger with Humane Fire Co. No. 1, will be repurposed as a real estate office. Jill Saunders, owner of Saunders Real Estate, is purchasing the building and will relocate her business from Schuylkill Haven to Pottsville. 'Our current office has become too small for our growing team,' she said. 'The moment I walked into this firehouse, I knew I had found a forever home.' On a recent tour of the firehouse, which she compared to the one in 'Ghostbusters,' Saunders said she had been hired by Phoenix to list the building for sale. Instead, she bought it. 'As I walked through the firehouse, I was completely taken aback,' she said. 'Not just by the stunning architecture and original craftsmanship, but by how well it has been preserved.' Walking through the building, which still houses Phoenix's ladder truck, Saunders took note of the original tin ceilings, which will be preserved. Lending to its historic character, the room where the fire company housed its horses in the 1800s is still there. It was used as a storage area by the fire company. * The Phoenix Fire 320 E. Norwegian St. in Pottsville was recently sold to Saunders Real Estate. The building will be used as office space. (JOHNATHAN B. PAROBY/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER) * Jill Saunders, (center) owner and broker of Saunders Real Estate, opens a Saunders banner, with help from Pottsville firefighters and members of her team. At the Phoenix Hook Fire Co. #2 in Pottsville which was recently sold to Saunders Real Estate. Saunders plans to use the building at 320 East Norwegian Street, as their future office space. On May 23, 2025 members of the fire company met with members of the Saunders Real Estate team. (JOHNATHAN B. PAROBY/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER) * Standing near the Phoenix Fire Co.'s Tower 21 ladder truck, Jill Saunders, owner and broker of Saunders Real Estate, talks about her renovation plans while inside the Phoenix Fire Co. #2 in Pottsville which was recently sold to Saunders Real Estate. Saunders plans to use the building at 320 East Norwegian Street, as their future office space. On May 23, 2025 members of the fire company met with members of the Saunders Real Estate team. (JOHNATHAN B. PAROBY/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER) * The Phoenix Fire Co. #2 in Pottsville will have to find a new home for it's Pierce 100-foot aerial ladder truck, which is still in service at it's current location. At the Phoenix Fire Co. #2 in Pottsville which was recently sold to Saunders Real Estate. Saunders plans to use the building at 320 East Norwegian Street, as their future office space. On May 23, 2025 members of the fire company met with members of the Saunders Real Estate team. (JOHNATHAN B. PAROBY/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER) * A firefighter's leather helmet, at the Phoenix Fire Co. #2 in Pottsville which was recently sold to Saunders Real Estate. Saunders plans to use the building at 320 East Norwegian Street, as their future office space. On May 23, 2025 members of the fire company met with members of the Saunders Real Estate team. (JOHNATHAN B. PAROBY/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER) Show Caption 1 of 5 The Phoenix Fire 320 E. Norwegian St. in Pottsville was recently sold to Saunders Real Estate. The building will be used as office space. (JOHNATHAN B. PAROBY/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER) Expand Founded as the Schuylkill Hydraulian Fire Co. in 1829, it became Phoenix Fire Co. in 1867. When the merger is complete, Phoenix and Humane will become Pottsville Fire Co. No. 1. Saunders expects to close on the sale of the roughly 4,000-square-foot Phoenix building at 320 E. Norwegian St. by the end of May. Saunders Real Estate will occupy the main floor, with offices of sales agents on the second floor. The property has parking on both sides. 'We're excited to expand, and become a more active part of the city that has supported us for so long,' Saunders said. A grand opening is scheduled for Oct. 25. Saunders, who's been in the real estate business for 10 years, received her brokerage license three years ago. On staff are her father, James Saunders; plus Joel Ovalle, Tracey Kreiser and Coral Kreiser. Bill DeWald, a Phoenix lieutenant, said he's happy that the firehouse will be preserved. 'The sale is in the best interests of the fire company and Saunders Real Estate,' he said. Steve Karinch, Phoenix vice president and an assistant Pottsville fire chief, also expressed congratulations to the new owner. Saunders thanked Phoenix officials for entrusting the building's future to her. 'It's more than just a real estate deal,' she said, 'it's a chance to preserve a piece of Pottsville's history.'
