Author: Joshua Ryan

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‘Venom: The Last Dance’ – An Unhinged and Uninspired Finale

Venom is one of Spider-Man’s most iconic villains. The symbiotic alien was first introduced in 1988’s issue of The Amazing Spider-Man #300, and quickly became a fan-favorite Marvel character. While he’s primarily an antagonist, he’s served as an anti-hero in popular storylines like Lethal Protector. These comics serve as the primary launching point for the Tom Hardy trilogy of films. While

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‘Agatha All Along’ Review: Marvel Conjures Up a Cringe-Inducing Series

Deadpool & Wolverine may be the only film from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to hit theaters in 2024, but it’s not the only MCU project to be released this year. Agatha All Along, the long-awaited spinoff to 2021’s WandaVision, hits Disney+ with its first two episodes on September 18. While the former has been a blockbuster sensation, racking up over 1

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‘Slingshot’: A Redundant and Tired Journey Through Space

I’ve never been to space, but I think it’s safe to assume it’s a lonely, claustrophobic experience. Being surrounded by a cold, dark void hundreds of thousands of miles from Earth could certainly have a negative effect on the mental well-being of anybody not fully prepared for the treacherous journey. Slingshot, starring Casey Affleck (The Instigators) and Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix),

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‘Lumina’: An Absurdly Inept Attempt at Sci-Fi

Aliens and otherworldly beings are a cinematic staple. They perfectly lend themselves to the screen, with endless possibilities for their design and motivations. The question about whether or not we are alone in the universe is one that draws both contemplation and fear. If aliens are in fact real, what would their interaction with humans be like? Filmmaker Gino J.H. McKoy

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