Happy Batman Day! (September 16th, for those who may not know). We are happy to announce that The Batman Part 2 (Robert Pattinson, James Gunn) is under development for release on October 3, 2025, and for a man pushing 85, Batman doesn’t appear to have aged one bit. But from the standpoint of his character, […]
About Erich Appelhans
Erich is the author of the thriller, Is Love Everlasting? He has a BA in Communications from Colorado State University. He lives in Arvada, Colorado with his cat, who always tries to help him with his writing. He enjoys watching movies, writing poetry, or reading a great book. Follow Erich on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/erichswritingspot.
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A Pilot, a Smuggler, a Scoundrel, a General, a Hero One man’s name grew to a legend in a galaxy far, far away. Some characters live only in their story while some grow beyond their existence. Some attain a legendary status where everyone seems to know the name but not necessarily the face. Sometimes the […]
Tomb Raider 2018: Everything You Need to Know Before You Watch the Film
March 9, 2018 by
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7 Reasons to Watch ‘Stranger Things’ Second Season
October 27, 2017 by
I say, “By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes!” A young boy vanishes on his way home from a friend’s house. It is 1983, Hawkins, Indiana where Will Byers and his friends have just finished a campaign in a fantasy role-playing game. He rides his bike home like he usually does. […]
The Next Gen is 30! Celebrating the Star Trek Legacy
September 26, 2017 by
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Movie 43: Time Heals This Bad Film
August 12, 2017 by
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Wonder Woman – Seen the Film? Now Read the Rest of Her Story
June 8, 2017 by
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Star Wars 40 Year Anniversary – The $10M Wonder
May 26, 2017 by
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Bending the Roles: 12 Best Gender Switching Films
February 14, 2017 by
People dressing up as the other gender? Isn’t that strange? Maybe, it depends on one’s point of view. There are many different and often overlooked categories of movies. One of them is the gender-bender. It has nothing to do with Aang or Korra. Although, that might be an interesting and funny concept for a parody. […]
The Evolution of Star Trek
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