“Jurassic World” has become a phenomenon; there really isn’t much more to it than that. Through some spot on casting decisions, capitalization on our 1990’s nostalgia, and a willingness to try something new with a classic franchise, it has gone on to become the third highest grossing movie of all time — roughly $1.542 billion worldwide.

The old adage says a hero is only as good as his villains; with that in mind, James Bond has more than earned his title as one of the greatest onscreen heroes of all time. Over the last five decades, 007 has encountered myriad villains that have challenged him not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well.

Cinematic universes have become all the rage these days, especially in the realm of superhero movies. We’ve talked about this at great lengths before, but it bears repeating: Fox’s “X-Men” and “Fantastic Four” properties have quite a bit of ground to make up to catch Marvel and to a lesser extent, Warner Bros.

In the weeks following the mysterious death of Sandra Bland, it almost feels like we have developed more questions than we have received answers. New developments recently surfaced in the investigation of her death — specifically a toxicology report — that indicate Bland had considerable amounts of THC in her system.

Last Thursday, a $15 minimum hourly wage for fast food workers was proposed by the wage board of New York. While this should appeal to the average worker struggling to make ends meet, not everyone is on board. In an interview with CNN, the CEO of Dunkin’ Brand, Nigel Travis, vocally spoke out against this proposal.

known to the world as Hulk Hogan — made a career for himself in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) utilizing his mouth just as much as his muscles. Over the last few decades, he has cultivated an image as a born-again Christian and role model, but that all seems set to change. The National Enquirer recently unveiled the transcript of Hogan’s 2007 sex tape in which he uses the N-word — among other racial slurs — repeatedly and with force.

Few things define the American condition more than excess and sports, so it seems only natural that we find ways to combine the two. According to Bleacher Report, the recent New Horizons expedition — a trip to Pluto which radically expanded our understanding of the solar system — cost astronomically (pun wholeheartedly intended) less than the new Minnesota Vikings stadium.

Fifteen years ago, Brian Singer’s “X-Men” ushered in the modern age of comic book films. Sitting together in their muted, uniform black outfits, Cyclops (James Marsden) scoffed to Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) at the notion of wearing “yellow spandex” as a costume. This mindset remained pervasive throughout comic book films for years to come; no matter the source material, film adaptations of comic books sought to strike an aesthetic balance — faithful yet restrained.

The obesity epidemic in America has long been touted as a serious public health concern. As Americans continue to lead more sedentary lives devoid of proper nutrition, ailments such as heart disease and diabetes become increasingly problematic. Now, growing rates of obesity may actually become detrimental to American military might.

Siren tells the tale of Leigh (Vinessa Shaw), a young woman gifted – or rather cursed – with a powerful pheromone that makes men see her as the love of their life. She lives in self-imposed seclusion within the woods of her small town, visited only by unwanted suitors, until one day a mysterious war veteran named Guy (Robert Krazinksy) wanders onto her property.

The third season of “Arrow” marked a major decline for the series in terms of quality; many of the new elements introduced simply did not work, while old ones became decidedly stale. Despite this disappointment, the upcoming fourth season of “Arrow” seems poised to take the superhero in a considerably new direction.

Comic books have a reputation as a progressive artistic medium. Featuring numerous characters that range greatly in areas like race and sexual orientation, comics often find themselves considerably ahead of their curve. The irony of this, however, is that their film counterparts tend to stay behind this curve.

Amid all of the excitement at San Diego Comic-Con, one reveal stood out above the rest: the “Suicide Squad” trailer. It’s nearly impossible to watch that trailer and not feel unfettered excitement over the future of the DC Cinematic Universe. Everything from the film’s tone, to the performances of Jared Leto and Margot Robbie as Joker and Harley Quinn seem pitch perfect.

The internet has become a campfire around which people can gather to share their thoughts, grief, and concerns. #blacklivesmatter came out as a result of the tragic deaths of African Americans like Michael Brown and Eric Garner. Now, it seems that movement has taken its next logical step. On July 10, Officers in Waller County, Texas arrested Sandra Bland during a routine traffic stop, due to her “argumentative and uncooperative” demeanor.

Every year, San Diego Comic-Con draws thousands of people together based on a mutual love of all things nerdy — be it superheroes, cartoons, or science fiction. Some of these attendees spend much of their year preparing their costume, but few have a story as heart-wrenching as Stormtrooper Kevin Doyle.

Marvel’s “Ant-Man” hit theaters this weekend and seems poised to continue the studio’s hot streak. Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) is an ex-con who just wants to get his life together so he can see his daughter again. Desperate and unable to hold a job, he finds his way into the presence of Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), a former member of S.H.I.E.L.D and original Ant-Man.