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J.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 MoreJust as how the superhero and sci-fi genres are pillars of pop culture, anime has garnered attention over the last decades. Each year, more and more studios adapt mangas into anime shows, increasing the target audience of anime viewers. First, it garners attention in Japan, gaining popularity in the West and eventually worldwide admiration. Anime can vary in a spectrum of
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
Read MoreAmerican Horror Stories took a break from magic and the supernatural on this week’s episode, delivering a much more human story. Returning as the writer for “Drive”, Manny Coto explores the dark and scary underbelly of dating in modern times, where if you aren’t careful you might end up hurt. Returning to the American Horror Story universe is Nico Greetham as
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