Author: Zander Hawthrone

Film and Television Analysis

Stranger Things Season 5 Crashes Netflix Servers, Becomes Global #1 Show Despite Lowest Critical Score

Zander Hawthrone
Nov 28 2025
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Stranger Things Season 5 crashed Netflix servers with 14,000+ outages, became the #1 show globally, and earned an 87% Rotten Tomatoes score—the lowest yet—despite a 92% audience rating, proving its cultural power endures.

Film and Television Analysis

Ray Romano's $200M Fortune Tops 'Everybody Loves Raymond' Cast, Sparking Pay Disparity Drama

Zander Hawthrone
Nov 26 2025
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Ray Romano earned $200 million from 'Everybody Loves Raymond' through record-breaking pay and backend royalties, while co-stars like Patricia Heaton and Brad Garrett made far less—sparking a salary protest that changed TV history.

Sports

Chelsea surge to second place with 2-0 win at Burnley, closing in on Arsenal

Zander Hawthrone
Nov 23 2025
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Chelsea moved within three points of Arsenal after a 2-0 win at Burnley, with goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernández, as Burnley’s relegation fears grow. Maresca’s side now face Barcelona and Arsenal in a crucial week.

Science

Microsoft and Apple Face AI Valuation Crunch as Cash Burn Soars

Zander Hawthrone
Nov 21 2025
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Microsoft and Apple face mounting AI cash burn as valuations soar, with analysts warning of a dotcom-style crash if depreciation hits earnings and users capture most of the value instead of shareholders.

Sports

Guatemala Wins First Olympic Gold as Adriana Ruano Shatters Record in Paris Trap Shooting

Zander Hawthrone
Nov 20 2025
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Adriana Ruano Oliva won Guatemala's first Olympic gold in women's trap shooting at Paris 2024, setting a record with 45 hits. Coupled with Jean Pierre Brol's bronze, it's the nation's most successful Games ever, inspiring a country and redefining Central American sports.

Politics

Trump wins 2024 U.S. presidential election, flipping six key states

Zander Hawthrone
Oct 16 2025
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Donald J. Trump wins the 2024 U.S. presidential race with 312 electoral votes, flipping six key states and setting a new policy agenda.

Sports

Blue Jays Sweep Yankees in ALDS, Advance to First ALCS Since 2016

Zander Hawthrone
Oct 9 2025
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Toronto swept New York in the ALDS, advancing to the ALCS for the first time since 2016. Guerrero Jr.'s hot bat and key plays sealed the win.

Science

Northern Lights dazzle Oregon, Washington as G4 storm hits

Zander Hawthrone
Oct 3 2025
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A rare Aurora Borealis lit up Oregon and Washington on June 1, 2025 as a G4 geomagnetic storm, driven by two CMEs, dazzled the Pacific Northwest while experts warned of tech impacts.

Film and Television Reviews

Which movie would you like to see as a TV series?

Zander Hawthrone
Jul 30 2023
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In my dream world, where I'm crowned King of Netflix, I'd love to see the movie "Inception" morph into a mind-bending TV series. Picture this, folks! Each episode diving deeper into dream layers, baffling us with even more complex narratives, and keeping us on the edge, much like my cat on a window sill. The possibilities are as endless as a bottomless popcorn bucket! And hey, if we're lucky, we might even get to see Leo chasing that elusive Oscar in every episode! "Inception: The Series", now wouldn't that be a dream come true?

Film and Cinema Studies

Why is the cinema screen in a concave position?

Zander Hawthrone
Jul 25 2023
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As a cinema enthusiast, I've often wondered why the cinema screen is in a concave position. It turns out, this design is all about enhancing our viewing experience. The curved or concave shape helps to eliminate visual distortion and gives a wider view, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the movie. It also aids in creating uniform brightness across the entire screen. So, the next time you're in a cinema, take a moment to appreciate the concave screen that makes the magic happen.