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Arrow is one of the most iconic superhero television series ever made, not least because it kickstarted an entire DC Universe on the small screen. Recently, the DC series stars Stephen Amell and David Ramsey reunited onstage at Motor City Comic Con 2025 to discuss the show and answer burning questions from fans. [Editor’s note: quotes may be edited slightly for
Read MoreAt times, it can feel impossible to decide within a technological market full of similar products. No longer do we live in a world where similar devices from different companies truly diverge that far from each other, as every brand is outputting with relatively the same technology and at the same pace. So how exactly is one supposed to make a
Read MoreFollowing the smash hit Wicked on the Broadway stage back in 2003, it was only inevitable that a film adaptation would eventually follow suit with last year’s Wicked and this year’s Wicked: For Good. For Good marks an interesting crossroad of sorts in the story as it adapts act two and onwards of the show, which has been infamously cited as a
Read MoreCuriosity: A Cat Climbing Game is a challenging 3D platforming indie game that was developed by DarkBear Studios and iNightGaming LLC, with it being published by DarkBear Studios. As you make your way through Curiosity, you will be greeted by a slew of platforms, moving objects, and other obstacles that will require precision and patience as you make your vertical journey to
Read MoreHere’s part 2 of our Alex Perez November 2025 Q&A. This time, Alex answers questions from our Discord members about Spider-Man: Brand New Day, VisionQuest, Wonder Man, the future for mutants and the X-Men and more! Editor’s Note: Only Patreon supporters on a paid tier or Discord members with Stargazer or higher roles have access to ask questions for the Q&As.
Read MoreAs J. Daniel Atlas states in this film, “In the world of magic, everything that disappears reappears.” The same rings true for the franchise itself, as Now You See Me: Now You Don’t marks the return of the film series after nearly 10 years. The mix of absolute absurdity within the confines of what a magic trick can truly be compared
Read MoreFoolish Mortals is a new point-and-click adventure game developed by the indie game developer and publisher Inklingwood Studios. Throughout your journey, you’ll take on the role of Murphy McCallan as you explore an island known as Devil’s Rock that lies just off the coast of Louisiana. You’ll encounter a colorful cast of island locals, ghosts, gators, and more as you uncover
Read MoreThe Running Man is a notable Stephen King adaptation from the ’80s, featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger. From the material alone, it was difficult to envision what an Edgar Wright take on it would look like in execution. After seeing the movie, it seems like a choice to try something different. For the majority of The Running Man, Wright throws away every signature
Read MoreSeason four of Netflix’s The Witcher is a soft reboot of the series, and no one hides it. It is bigger in scale, more determined in its serious tone, and works better at moments than the last two seasons. It’s one of those Netflix projects that must do two things at once. It must reintroduce us to a well-known world with
Read MoreAfter a bit of a break, Alex Perez is back for another Patreon/Discord Q&A! In part 1 of the November 2025 Q&A, Alex answers questions from our Discord members about characters and plotlines in Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday, Secret Wars, Black Panther, Blade, Jessica Jones and other Netflix show characters, and the Hulk (settle down, Bravefire!). Editor’s Note: Only Patreon supporters
Read MoreJohn and Vin are back to talk about the new film from director Guillermo del Toro, based on Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. The two compare their memories of reading the book as well as other film adaptations of the classic novel, before diving into the new film more. They discuss Jacob Elordi’s fantastic performance as The Monster, what worked in the
Read MoreI won’t win many friends with this review, but I genuinely hated almost every second of Predator: Badlands. This is Dan Trachtenberg’s third go-around in the Predator franchise, after revitalizing the series with the (very good) Prey in 2022 and the (nifty, but forgettable) Predator: Killer of Killers earlier this year. With Badlands (not to be confused with the Terrence Malick film
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