Polite Society is a one-of-a-kind coming-of-age story with the drama of Pakistani serials, the flare of Bollywood, the action of Kill Bill, the style of Scott Pilgrim, and the social commentary of Get Out. Nida Manzoor (creator/writer/director of We Are Lady Parts) mashes up so many elements that it defies categories, to what can only be described as Desi-Surrealism. In Polite
Read MoreGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, the highly anticipated sequel to the previous two entries, is finally coming to theaters. As a major fan of the series, I can confidently say that the movie was absolutely fantastic and lived up to, and also exceeded my expectations. It is, in my opinion, the second-best entry in the franchise behind Vol. 2 (a
Read MoreThere are good stories, there are great stories, and then… there are All-Star stories; there is All-Star Superman. Ever since its conclusion in 2008, All-Star Superman–the seminal work by Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely, and Jamie Grant–has cemented its legendary reputation within the comic book world. It’s a tale that, somehow, managed to not just live up to its already larger-than-life protagonist,
Read MoreJ.R.R Tolkien created a vast and rich universe with Middle Earth. One that is full of history, lore, and legend. This universe was so detailed, that it would be impossible to have included everything in all of the films and TV shows that now exist. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power takes us deep into the Second Age
Read MoreCosplay brings a lot of joy to a lot of people. It’s a creative outlet that some will spend hundreds of hours (and a lot of money) perfecting. It brings people together over a love of their favourite characters, and there’s nothing we love more than seeing the many different costumes at cons and events throughout the year. Not only is
Read MoreThe sixth season of Rick and Morty is right around the corner, and with the first episode hitting the airwaves on September 4th, it’s time to reflect on why Evil Morty (Justin Roiland) is the best villain the show could hope for as the main antagonist. Ever since he was introduced during the first season of the show, fans have been intrigued by
Read MoreThe world-building displayed in this Prime Video adaptation of the 2015 comic book with the same name is too complicated for its own good. But when you squint past the forgettable names for vehicles, weapons, and armies that are of little to no consequence, you’ll find a cast with a big heart, trying to navigate enormous problems and emotional baggage. [Warning:
Read MoreDC League of Super-Pets is an animated adventure of comic proportions! Featuring the voices of Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, and Kate McKinnon is an amusing story that, although enjoyed mostly by children, will make its best efforts to also entertain parents who are brought along for the ride. [Warning: Spoilers from DC League of Super Pets are below!] Meet Superman’s best friend
Read MoreBefore the show hits Netflix on August 5th, the cast and crew of The Sandman took center stage at San Diego Comic-Con’s famous Hall H. There were plenty of interesting details and reveals during the presentation. Based on Neil Gaiman’s 1989 comic book of the same name, The Sandman questions reality and the differences it may have when compared to our dreams. This
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