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After Morbius and Madame Web, it was almost impossible to give any pass to the Sony movie universe. The entire premise has always been ridiculous, to make films about Spider-Man characters and villains without utilizing Spider-Man in the films whatsoever. For some reason, Venom started off well which encouraged them to make more of these, and by “these” I mean films
Read MoreMotherhood is crazy. It is a wonderful, magical time in a woman’s life. But when a woman is reduced to a machine that just cooks, cleans, and watches after her children without any time for herself or anything to call her own, it can turn her into a real bitch. This happens quite literally in Rachel Yoder’s modern day fairy tale,
Read MoreSometimes, life doesn’t go the way we’ve planned it in our heads. For whatever reason, the reality of our situation doesn’t match what we’ve dreamed up. Perhaps you didn’t get the job promotion you’ve been vying for, or maybe your partner broke up with you when you were just about to propose. During these moments, escapism is sometimes the only coping
Read MoreIs The Lord of the Rings the new Star Wars? Both franchises feature an iconic, groundbreaking trilogy followed by spin-offs, sequels and television series of varying qualities, and both franchises have vocal fans that can be difficult to please. Now, the vast and expansive world created by author J.R.R. Tolkien is brought to life once again with The Lord of the Rings:
Read MoreWith the release of Dune: Prophecy on HBO & Max, the world is finding out about the wider world of the Dune franchise. Most will know of Frank Herbert’s original 6 book saga that spans the rise and fall of Paul Atredies before jumping generations to his offspring. When Frank Herbert died in 1986, his son, Brian Herbert, took over the
Read MoreAfter a long wait, we can finally dive into the world of the books from The Witcher universe once again. After 11 years, Andrzej Sapkowski returns with the new book Wiedźmin: Rozdroże Kruków (The Witcher: Ravens’ Crossroads), a prequel to his beloved series of books. This book explores the first steps of Geralt of Rivia as The Witcher, by offering a
Read MoreAfter the finale of the animated series Arcane, the world of League of Legends on Netflix will expand. Spin-offs are already in the works, and the story will not end. We’ll see more champions, villains, and regions appearing again in one big culmination in the War for Runeterra. Below, I put a focus on a few of the regions and characters
Read MoreSuperman & Lois ended its four-season run with an epic finale that was as emotional as it was breathtaking. Premiering in 2021, the show offered a new, fresh take on Superman and his family. It focused not just on his heroics, but also on the everyday challenges he faced as a husband, father, and member of the Smallville community. By balancing
Read MoreWith the finale of Superman & Lois titled “It Went By So Fast” now available online, Vic and Vin discuss the legacy of the four-season television series. From the breathtaking opening sequence of season 1 to the emotional epilogue of season 4, this DC series is a triumphant achievement in the canon of Superman. Join us as we reflect not only
Read MoreStar Wars returns to Disney+ with its third show of the year! Skeleton Crew brings audiences back to the turbulent New Republic era of the franchise, which has been dominating the streaming app since 2019. This is the 4th project set in the era (not counting extra seasons) and is created by Jon Watts, the director of the MCU Spider-Man movies.
Read MoreSince his contributions to the DC Extended Universe at the start of the decade (first with The Suicide Squad followed by Peacemaker season 1) filmmaker James Gunn’s soft reboot of the DC Universe has been an impressive feat, now with his seven-episode miniseries, Creature Commandos. Taking its title from J.M. DeMatteis, Robert Kanigher, and Fred Carrillo’s 1980-83 comic book stories of
Read MoreThe story of Kraven’s Last Hunt in Marvel Comics is one of Spider-Man’s darkest and most unforgettable moments in life. First published in 1987, it quickly earned a reputation as a groundbreaking narrative. Written by J.M. DeMatteis and designed by Mike Zeck, Bob McLeod, and Ian Tetrault, this story is a dark departure from Spider-Man’s usual tone. It doesn’t focus on
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