Welcome to the official blog companion to the Fandom Portals Podcast — the show that explores how fandoms help us learn and grow. In this episode recap, we dive deep into Kevin Smith’s 2004 film Jersey Girl, a heartfelt, misunderstood en…
The 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film holds a special place in pop culture history as the first major live-action adaptation of the beloved comic book characters. Directed by Steve Barron and produced on a modest $13 million budget, the film su…
The 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie stands as a landmark achievement in bringing comic book characters to life on screen. What makes this film particularly fascinating is the juxtaposition between its somewhat ridiculous premise—four t…
Welcome to our comprehensive analysis of the iconic 1996 fantasy film Dragonheart, as explored on a recent episode of the Fandom Portals podcast. In this post, we delve into the film’s innovative CGI, complex character dynamics, narrative stru…
In 1996, a film featuring a wise-cracking dragon voiced by Sean Connery soared into theaters and captured the imaginations of audiences worldwide. That film was Dragonheart, and while it may be remembered fondly for its humor and heart, its true leg…