TheArchive: Reviewing the Rare, Retro, and Restored

In the fast-paced realm of entertainment, it's easy to get swept up in the latest blockbusters and streaming sensations. Still, at Multicom Entertainment Group & TheArchive , we revitalize classics in 4K to transport viewers to another time using an updated lens. Check out all these incredible timeless titles, new, restored in 4K or DUG from TheArchive! Tokyo Giant: The Legend of Victor Starffin  As a child, Victor Starffin fled the Russian Revolution and settled in Japan, where he grew up to find success as a baseball superstar. However, he constantly battled to overcome many hardships, such as poverty, xenophobia, and a world war. Starffin is survived by his two daughters, who take us on a wild ride of shifting identities, international rivalries, tragic love, and one heck of a fastball. 4K Restorations Now that it's officially Fall, we invite you to explore the magic of our recent 4K restorations. These timeless titles, such as Chasing Secrets, A Wing and a Prayer, and m...

The tragedy of September 11, 2001, reshaped so many facets of our world, and film and media are no exception . The immense impact of the attacks introduced new genres and themes in film and media. This blog explores how 9/11 influences American cinema, the emergence of new cinematic themes and genres, and why movies based on tragedy are so popular. We’ll also dive into some movies based on 9/11, such as The Rest of Us , directed by Dr. Linda G. Mills.  Immediately after the attacks, the media avoided showing destruction, shifting away from the disaster-laden blockbusters of the 1990s. Some films and TV shows, such as Sex and the City, even removed images of the Twin Towers from the opening credits of shows and scenes in movies. Most famously, the teaser trailer and poster for Spider-Man were edited so that the Twin Towers could no longer be seen in the background. In the Vox Article Movies, Patriotism and Cultural Amnesia , Lindsay Ellis states, “The two-year period immediately ...

As the summer box office season of 2024 comes to a close, the film industry is emerging stronger and more resilient than it was just a few months ago. Alien: Romulus , directed by Fede Álvarez, is leading this comeback , a film that has not only breathed new life into a classic franchise but also brings some hope to an industry that’s been through the wringer . After a period of uncertainty and a string of lackluster releases, Alien: Romulus has electrified the box office, proving that the allure of the big screen is far from fading. Alien: Romulus has done more than just revive the iconic sci-fi horror series—it has blown expectations out of the water. With a domestic opening weekend haul of $45.1 million, the film didn’t just meet its projected debut numbers in the high $20 million range; it nearly doubled them . This stellar performance marks the second-best opening for the Alien franchise, only surpassed by the inflation-adjusted numbers of James Cameron’s Aliens . The film'...