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After more than two years of waiting, we finally have the latest video game from DC. Set in the Batman universe, the Gotham Knights video game is separate from the Batman Arkham franchise, that’s meant to appeal to both fans of the previous Batman games as well as new players. The Gotham Knights game shares similarities with previous Batman entries, with
Read MoreQuick physics review: energy equals matter and matter equals energy. The most well-known equation in the world, E=MC², tells us exactly that. We all parrot this but for the most part, we never think about what it actually means. Or what could be possible because of this fundamental principle of the universe? After all, thoughts are also energy. Our bodies make
Read MoreFans of Doctor Who know just how important this coming year is for the long-running sci-fi series. Starting this month, Doctor Who is entering its 60th year of bringing adventures with The Doctor and his companions to television screens around the world. The 13th Doctor, Jodie Whittaker, just ended her time on the series, leaving a bigger mystery with the return
Read More1899 is a suspenseful new offering on Netflix from German director Baran bo Odar, who created and directed Dark also on the streaming service. Dark ran for three seasons and was considered a critical success in almost every aspect of the series. It has been just about two years since Dark reached its satisfying conclusion and Odar is back with another
Read MoreGod of War is a series of games about the god slayer Kratos. There have been seven games in the God Of War’s first era, telling the story of the Ghost of Sparta as he sought revenge against the Greek Gods. Beginning with PS2, this Greek Gods era of Krato’s story all began prior to the soft reboot, God of War
Read MoreChadwick Boseman was an individual beloved by all who had the pleasure to meet him, and even many who didn’t. Whether they managed to meet him in person or experience his acting through a screen, there is no doubt that Boseman left a lasting positive impact on many around the world. Following his untimely passing in August 2020, it became one of
Read MoreWeird: The Al Yankovic Story is a very weird film like Al Yankovic himself. Before you watch it, don’t expect a 1:1 recount of Yankovic’s life, even if it’s “based on true events.” Rather Weird is a fun, crazy, and in some ways revolutionary story. Keep in mind also that (as far as we know) many of the things shown in
Read MoreThere’s no denying that Okoye (played by Danai Gurira in the MCU) is a fan favorite. Leader of the Dora Milaje, her fierce loyalty to and unwavering protection of Wakanda and its king are her defining traits. She is so intense that it is hard to picture her as ever being anything other than the intimidating Captain of the Dora Milaje.
Read MoreRemember being a kid and thinking how cool it would be if there were no grown-ups telling you what to do? Well for four lucky kids their wish came true In The Last Kids on Earth and the Forbidden Fortress. Max Brallier writes about Jack, June, Quint, and Dirk as they live through a monster/zombie apocalypse. All the grown-ups have vanished…
Read MoreAfter nearly forty years, four movies, numerous cartoon shows, and multiple video games, Ghostbusters remains a very important part of American culture. James Greene Jr’s book A Convenient Parallel Dimension: How Ghostbusters Slimed Us Forever takes a deep dive into the history of the Ghostbusters phenomenon. The author starts his history before they were even called the Ghostbusters and takes us
Read MoreSpooky season is finally coming to an end with Halloween officially here, but the season of giving is just around the corner. November brings with it Thanksgiving for those in America, discounted Halloween chocolate in every store, and for fans of HBO Max’s Titans, part one of a brand new season. November third sees the drop of two new episodes for
Read MoreAfter seven years of development, Henry Selick’s Wendell & Wild is finally out. The demon-filled horror comedy is a fantastic visual achievement, with prestigious stop-motion animation that rivals the best work of an all-star career which already includes Coraline, Nightmare Before Christmas, and James and the Giant Peach. But does everything else about Wendell & Wild deliver at the same level of excellence? Wendell &
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