The myth of Achilles When Achilles was very young, his mother, Thetis, dipped him into the river Styx to try and protect him from a prophesied early death. The magical river between Earth and the Underworld (Hades), supposedly offered the...
Darth Vader Comic: Battle against the Greek Gods In this Greek mythology inspired Star Wars comic, Darth Vader arrives at Mount Olympus unannounced. Hermes, the God of Travel, can be seen relaxing and reading a Lonely Planet guide about Japan....
In this review, I'm excited to explore the forgotten classic Johnny Apollo — a 1940 film that masterfully captures the noir crime atmosphere and keeps viewers engaged from start to finish. Despite being a black-and-white production, it stands out...
Video games sprang off the back of pinball machines which were very popular during the 1970s, when pinballs started using circuit boards and digital displays. The world record for the biggest pinball machine of all time still belongs to Hercules, the...
Let’s take a closer look to see how the Greek God Apollo assisted Sylvester Stallone in his movie career. Sylvester Stallone was born in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City in 1946. His life wasn't easy. He supposedly once lived in a...
Greek mythology commercials advertise everything from cars and trucks to perfumes and chocolates. No wonder because using Greek mythology in commercials is a fantastic way to attract attention! Greek Gods and Goddesses often appear in these TV commercials. But don't expect to...
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is a movie about the world's best detective who gets invited to solve a murder mystery on a private Greek island owned by a tech billionaire. That might sound strange, but let me confirm...
If you love intense war stories with a serious vibe, you gotta check out Sons of Chaos. It’s a huge hardcover graphic novel that brings the Greek War of Independence from 1821 to life like never before. Created by...
What, the Greek Gods are sending messages in movies? Yes, that's correct. From Hermes to Poseidon, Apollo to Dionysus, the Greek Gods and Goddesses have often sent important messages in movies, in many cases secretly so that only a few...
So, I’ve been diving into the wild world of Barbarella — you know, that 1968 sci-fi/comedy flick that’s a total trip. I’ve always had this hunch that there’s some secret Greek mythology vibes hiding in Barbarella, but I could...