TheArchive: Reviewing the Rare, Retro, and Restored

The weather is getting warmer, which can only mean one thing: Summer movie season is upon us! And it’s already making waves at the box office. The action-packed launch of Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has kicked things off , pulling in impressive numbers during its debut weekend. Meanwhile, early reviews for Marvel’s Thunderbolts look strong, implying that audiences may be in for a hit. And in a blast from the past, the re-release of Revenge of the Sith is drawing big crowds, reminding everyone why Star Wars nostalgia never falters.  This Summer, Hollywood is giving us franchise finales and unexpected genre mashups . Ethan Hunt may be facing his final mission in Mission: Impossible 8 , and a new actor is donning the cape in DC’s reboot of Superman . Adam Sandler returns in a new light with Happy Gilmore 2 , this time as a golf dad. And Pedro Pascal is having a summer moment, appearing in a romantic drama, a superhero film, and a mind-bending A24 thriller directed by Ari Aster.  Ma...

Now that it's officially Spring, we invite you to explore the magic of our recent 4K restorations and film and TV dug out from TheArchive this past Winter. These timeless titles have been lovingly revitalized to offer an unforgettable viewing experience that bridges the gap between the past and present.  Dug from TheArchive: Colonel Bleep: The Malicious Mailman In this previously lost episode, Colonel Bleep molds molten sunbeams into life-saving protective solar shields. These shields protect from Dr. Destructo's moon-powered lunar luger! As shields are being prepared for shipment at Postal Station #1, Dr. Destructo sends a metallic monster with an X-ray gun to weed out the packages with solar shields. Will Colonel Bleep be able to save the day? Relatively Speaking  A game show in which a panel of celebrities attempts to guess the identity of a famous relative by asking yes or no questions to the non-famous contestant. The show is hosted by John Byner, and celebrity guests in...

  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...