The 1980s vibes are strong in Masters of the Universe

The colourful toy line comes to vivid life in this splendidly ridiculous live-action sci-fi fantasy aimed squarely at the ...

5 Times Hollywood Learned the Wrong Lessons From Huge Movies

In the pursuit of quick cash, Hollywood executives often mistake what makes a box office hit in the first place.

10 Best '90s Cartoons That Are Worth Revisiting

Captain Planet and the Planeteers, Gargoyles, The Tick, and Tiny Toon Adventures are among the best 1990s cartoons that are ...

Masters of the Universe shows how companies learned to monetise childhood forever

In some ways, the new film has been four decades in the making. And it all comes down to Mattel’s savvy franchising strategy, ...
The Drive

How a Disgruntled Man and His 2001 Volvo Got the Kars4Kids Jingle Banned (Update: It’s Back)

If you’ve ever heard the “1-8-7-7-KARS-4-KIDS” jingle, you’ve probably heard it a million times. In states where this car-donation charity operates, it’s been running obnoxiously repetitive ...
Daily Nonpareil

Summerfest still planned Friday afternoon — but keep an eye on the skies

The family-friendly Summerfest, hosted by the City of Council Bluffs, is planned Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. at Tom Hanafan ...