My favorite Easter Eggs in The Super Mario Bros. Movie
In the boss battle of this weekend’s box office, The Super Mario Bros. Movie from Nintendo and Illumination finished with a pretty impressive high score …
Andy Meek is a reporter based in Memphis who has covered media, entertainment, and culture for over 20 years. His work has appeared in outlets including The Guardian, Forbes, and The Financial Times, and he’s written for BGR since 2015. Andy's coverage includes technology and entertainment, and he has a particular interest in all things streaming.
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