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Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero releases this weekend, marking the franchise’s triumphant return to the screen. There’s been no new Dragon Ball animated content released since the release of Dragon Ball Super: Broly in 2018, and Super Hero is a refreshing and wonderful revival. Finally providing a story that evades the focus on Goku and Vegeta, Super Hero was a triumph
Read MoreBloody Mary is one of those ghost stories that feels universal, with almost everyone I know aware of the tale from a young age. Many long nights with friends ended with us gathered in the bathroom with the lights off, saying her name three times in the mirror. The act of summoning Bloody Mary was a test of courage among friends,
Read MoreHave no fear, She-Hulk is finally here. The first episode of the long-awaited Disney+ series has finally been released. At only 37 minutes, the She-Hulk: Attorney At Law premiere episode delays the inevitable and delivers its (hopefully) coldest dish up front. [Warning: spoilers for She-Hulk: Attorney At Law episode 1 are below.] She-Hulk‘s premiere – a change-up in the formula The
Read MoreIt’s been a busy summer for Jerry Bruckheimer. Not only did his Top Gun: Maverick film starring Tom Cruise dominate the box office, but the legendary producer was also responsible for Paramount+’s Secret Headquarters. Wait, what? If you evaluate them for what they are – the two films aren’t entirely different. Top: Gun Maverick is the pinnacle of action-adventure for adults, and Secret Headquarters is a solid action-adventure film geared
Read MoreThe first reactions to Marvel’s ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’ are in and the verdict is that the show is a hit.
Read MoreJ.J. Perry’s Day Shift hit Netflix last weekend. I was apprehensive about getting excited for another generic Netflix action film loaded with a cast I usually love, and the trailer hadn’t really changed my mind. But once I finally pressed play, I was thrown into a deeply fun world that I just couldn’t get enough of. [Warning: Spoilers from J.J. Perry’s
Read MoreWith Sunday night’s episode, Season 4 of Westworld has concluded. The season finale of HBO’s prestige science fiction original, titled “Que Será, Será,” connects some of the plot puzzle pieces that have kept viewers guessing and on their toes. There are big revelations about characters and what makes them tick. It’s a bit oddly paced but builds to a conclusion that
Read MoreHBO’s upcoming House of the Dragon, a prequel to their highly successful Game of Thrones series, is based upon George R.R. Martin’s Fire and Blood, itself a prequel to his Song of Ice and Fire books. In anticipation of the series, it seemed fun to go ahead and read the source material but it turned out to be a very boring
Read MoreSo far, this season of American Horror Stories has brought four vastly different stories from the far corners of its shared universe. From dollhouses and magic to ghosts in video doorbells seeking closure, even serial killers in killer cars looking for their latest kill. However in American Horror Stories: Milkmaids, viewers are transported to a time farther back than the first
Read MoreOne of the best parts of Disney+ for this writer is how it expanded the MCU in some major ways, while also making being a nerd convenient. Serving as the new home and hub for all things Marvel, with the exception of the Sony properties, a jump into the MCU is only a click away. Disney+ has also brought some stellar
Read MoreAs fans of all things nerdy probably know all too well, all good things must eventually come to an end. Be it your favorite book series, television show, or movie franchise, a conclusion is necessary to bring closure. The third season of Locke & Key arrives this Wednesday on Netflix, bringing with it one more adventure with the Locke family before their
Read MoreDoctor Who is gearing up to celebrate its 60th anniversary next year and over the course of its long history the Whoniverse has grown past the original television show. Through many spin-offs, novels, video games, and audio dramas, Doctor Who has expanded its lore in significant ways. Big Finish has published and distributed so many fantastic Doctor Who audio dramas, filling
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