Imagine this if you can- a night where all crime, including murder, is legal. A night where people can release their pent up anger without fear of punishment. This premise was first explored in the movie “The Purge” which debuted in theatres in 2013. The movie would become so popular two [Read more]
We’ve touched on it before, but there are some movie franchises that have enjoyed success spanning decades while earning billions of dollars at the box office. Jurassic Park is one of those franchises. Way back in 1993, movie goers were treated to the first of the Jurassic Park movies featuring [Read more]
In 2001, we were introduced to charismatic thief Danny Ocean and his crew of likeable conmen. Less than 24 hours into his parole, Danny was already orchestrating his next plot- an elaborate and seemingly impossible heist. Starring George Clooney in the main role and featuring other big names like [Read more]
Well it’s that time of the year. The leaves are turning yellow, the days are getting shorter, and the geese are being spotted in grassy fields as they prepare to fly south. Yes it’s September – bad news for hot weather lovers but good news for the movie lovers. As fall approaches, many of [Read more]
KAKABEKA FALLS, ON – Sunday, August 19, 140 Half Marathoners and 59 participants of the 8K road race were greeting with almost perfect running conditions. A light fog started to roll in just prior to the 7 am start time. The silence of the traffic-free, Trans-Canada Highway was broken by the [Read more]
In 2016, we were introduced to a foul-mouthed former special ops agent hell-bent on hunting down the evil scientist who left him badly disfigured. Based on the comic book of the same name, Deadpool (starring Canada’s own Ryan Reynolds) became a smash hit earning over 783 million dollars at the [Read more]
We’ve touched on it before, but no genres bring moviegoers to theatre seats quite like superhero movies. Over the past few years, we’ve started seeing ensemble superhero movies- where various caped crusaders share the screen. One of the first of the type was “The Avengers” which, in 2012, [Read more]
Weeks like this are few and far between. This week features a plethora of major new titles with something for all tastes. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Amy Schumer, Jim Carrey and Joaquin Phoenix all play starring roles alongside the long awaited return of the misfit officers of the Vermont [Read more]
It seems to be more and more common these days to see singers, athletes and other familiar faces from other professions appearing in leading roles in major Hollywood movies. Perhaps no one has made this transition more successfully recently than Dwayne Johnson- a former WWE wrestler who went by [Read more]
July is shockingly right around the corner. The good news is that summer is in full swing and temperatures are expected to rise. The other good news is that the major, hot new releases will continue to flow. Throughout July, movie lovers can expect the following titles to hit our shelves; Blockers, [Read more]
Thunder Bay won first place in Ontario in this year’s Commuter Challenge! With 82 workplaces and 938 individuals registered, and a whopping 738 individuals participating, Thunder Bay took the lead in the province and placed fourth in the nation behind Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver. This year [Read more]
Movies and games are our specialty, and every now and then, a movie comes along that is based on a game making it all the more relevant to us and our customers. Way back in 1996 (well before we were around) a video game called Tomb Raider was launched for the original Playstation. The game [Read more]
The late 1960’s and early 70’s were a prime time for movies. Some of the best movies and some of the best actors and actresses made their living during this era. Clint Eastwood, Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor and Shirley MacLaine are just a few of the many big names who were in [Read more]
Going back many decades, people have played various board games as a form of entertainment. Whether it be with a group of friends or family, these types of games have acted as a way to effectively pass the time on weekends or rainy days. Recently, board games have evolved to become more [Read more]
Every now and then, a new superhero movie emerges- one that takes the world by storm and redefines the genre. Black Panther set the movie scene into a frenzy as the first major film to feature a Black superhero in the leading role. With nearly 1.9 billion dollars in worldwide box office revenues, [Read more]
