TheArchive: Reviewing the Rare, Retro, and Restored

  If you're a fan of the high-octane, adrenaline-pumping John Wick film series , then you won't want to miss The Continental: From the World of John Wick ,  premiering this Friday on Peacock.This television event, set in the same universe as John Wick, takes us back in time to 1970s New York City, a gritty and chaotic backdrop that sets the stage for an action-packed story.  The Continental, an exclusive hotel reserved for assassins , is at the center of it all. This hotel offers all the amenities only the wealthy can afford, but with a unique twist – no killing allowed on the premises. It's a place where hitmen can kick back and relax, free from the dangers of their deadly profession. But, as you might expect, things don't always go according to plan.  As with any revenge-driven narrative, violence plays a significant role. It's a visceral and integral part of the series, offering that cathartic release as bad guys get what's coming to them. It's a must-wat...

Summer is here so TheArchive is ready to dive headfirst into our summer movie collection. Celebrating our eclectic mix of genres, narratives, and experiences we are getting you out of the heat so you can chill with some of our favorites. Since everyone is chatting about Mel Gibson and his controversial casting in the John Wick spinoff The Continental, we start with Gibson's first film here: Two years before his breakout role in Mad Ma x, Mel Gibson stars  in his very first film, a surfer flick called Summer City   alongside Phil Avalon.  Marcia Gay Harden stars in The Wine of Summer . When a great play inspires James to go on a journey of self-discovery, which leads him to Spain, he ends up getting tangled in a web of desire, love, and broken trust. Summer Dreams: The Story of the Beach Boys  stars Bruce Greenwood as Dennis Wilson.  This definitive tale of the legendary band is told from the brotherly relationship of the late Dennis Wilson and his genius but tr...

It is practically a global holiday with the release of John Wick: Chapter 4. But that's because of the man behind the character. Wick is in so many ways nearly as compelling as the artist who is Keanu Reeves. Keanu has played a wide range of characters throughout his career, but none have had the lasting impact and longevity of his role as the titular character in the John Wick film series. With its intense action sequences, stylized visuals, and unforgettable characters, the John Wick franchise has solidified Reeves' status as an action star and cultural icon, and has helped sustain his career well into his 50s.  John Wick is not only captivating and fascinating to watch, but also deeply human and relatable - qualities that blur the lines between the man and the performer.  Check out our TheArchive titles that give you a peek into Keanu's enviable life and formidable career. In our doc Keanu Reeves Journey to Success , experience firsthand, the secret life of one of the m...