The murder mystery is being reinvented in the wake of Rian Johnson’s Knives Out trilogy, though that doesn’t mean every film in the genre will be worthwhile. However, you can see how Johnson’s film served as the blueprint for Anton Corbijn’s A Talent for Murder. Patricia Highsmith’s psychological thriller is refraimed within the trappings of a whodunit, though its conclusion may be
Read MoreIn part 1 of the October 2026 Q&A with our Discord and Patreon members, Alex Perez answers questions about Marvel films Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, as well as about Black Panther, Captain Marvel, and Champions/YoungAvengers! Editor’s Note: Small, independent websites like this one need all the support we can get to survive. Sharing articles, liking, commenting on posts, viewing and sharing the
Read MoreStar Wars Star Pilots: A History of Space Combat is the latest in-universe book by Dr. Chris Kempshall. In the same vein as 2024’s Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire, Star Pilots covers the history of the Galactic Civil War and the rise of the New Republic through the eyes of its pilots. These books read as if they are
Read MoreCastlevania is one of those legendary Konami series that, for almost four decades, has built its fanbase and theme around gothic castles, supernatural horrors, rough combat, and the legacy of the Belmont family. It started as a tough, unforgiving platform game, but slowly, over time, it demonstrated that there are many ways to make hunting monsters an unforgettable, stressful adventure. Released
Read MoreHow far can our mistrust of one another take us? That’s the question at the center of Kevin Hamedani’s The Saviors, a paranoid comedy-thriller hybrid that enjoyed its world premiere back in March at the 2026 South by Southwest Festival and a recent showing at Sitges Film Festival. Starring Adam Scott, Danielle Deadwyler, Theo Rossi, and Nazanin Boniadi, The Saviors might
Read MoreOnce news broke that A24 and Peacock would collaborate on a Friday the 13th prequel series, titled Crystal Lake, I was instantly excited. This isn’t the first project within Sean S. Cunningham and executive producer Victor Miller‘s franchise in recent years. Currently named “Jason Universe,” the franchise got a taste of Sweet Revenge in August of last year. The 13-minute short
Read MoreClarissa is the eponymous character, played by a luminous Sophie Okendo, who is transplanted to modern-day Lagos in this tale of societal interaction interspersed with class dynamics, loosely based on Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway novel from 1925. Sensuous and slow-paced, Clarissa embraces the Nigerian landscape to make it a central character amongst a stellar cast. However, the subtle direction and restraint
Read MoreThe original Star Wars: Episode I Racer game remains one of the most memorable examples of games in the franchise because it stepped away from being focused only on lightsaber battles or blaster stand-offs. But since then, racing has remained a side attraction or even a forgotten part of games in that universe. Released by Fuse Games and Secret Mode on
Read MoreSilver Pines is a game that combines survival horror, detective fiction, psychological mystery, and some Metroidvania exploration into a 2.5D adventure that is inspired by Twin Peaks, Silent Hill, Alan Wake, Widow’s Bay, The X-Files, and Resident Evil. What makes Silver Pines immediately interesting and different from other games of the genre is that it builds everything around atmosphere, creepy visuals,
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