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With the speed at which technology advances, it can feel impossible to keep up at times. The newest phone, the best speakers, the latest camera, all of which are leaps and bounds better than its predecessor, are always around the corner. Given the rapid advancements at impossible velocities, how can someone ensure they are making a solid choice for their equipment?
Read MoreIt’s been over 20 years since the original Freaky Friday was released in theaters. A lot has changed since then. For one, Jamie Lee Curtis has maybe gotten even more famous due to her return to the Halloween franchise and her Oscar-winning role in Everything Everywhere All At Once, while Lindsay Lohan has remained largely out of the public spotlight. Now, in an era where legacy sequels are all
Read MoreThe Netflix hit television series Wednesday, starring Jenna Ortega, returned this past Wednesday after a lengthy three-year hiatus. Along with Ortega, the series brings back a number of familiar faces, such as Emma Myers, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzman, Hunter Doohan, Joy Sunday, Moosa Mostafa, Isaac Ordonez, Georgie Farmer, Fred Armisen, and more. In addition to a hefty returning cast, the series
Read MoreNinja Gaiden: Ragebound is a 2D action-platformer developed by The Game Kitchen and published by Dotemu and Joystick. The game harkens back to the style and presentation of the original Ninja Gaiden trilogy back on the Nintendo Entertainment System from the late 1980s and early 1990s. While this reviewer played Ragebound on PC through Steam, the game is also available for
Read MoreWeapons accomplishes an agenda that used to be a hallmark for filmmakers like JJ Abrams. The goal is to surround the narrative with a mystery box format. The intention is to influence the audience to rush to the movie to uncover all the secrets hidden within. The key difference is that filmmaker Zach Cregger clearly understands the assignment better than JJ
Read MoreIt’s time for another Arkham Horror adventure! Carl Sanford was the leader of the Silver Twilight Lodge until he was betrayed by the very people who had sworn to protect him. He survived, barely, thanks to his endless backup plans. Now he’s in Europe plotting his return to power, but even the best-laid plans can fail. And if Carl fails this
Read MoreThe Naked Gun has returned, and there’s a new sheriff in town! Or rather, a new Frank Drebin! How did Liam Neeson’s performance compare to the late great Liam Nielsen’s in the original Naked Gun movies? Cam & Vin discuss both the original and the new film, as well as the need for more lighthearted spoof comedies and less high budget
Read MoreOur Fantasia Film Festival 2025 coverage continues with two unique films that explore themes of isolation. The first is a haunting film about the struggles of assimilation faced by a child of migrants in a white suburban school. The other film centers on a 10 Cloverfield Lane-inspired narrative about a woman trapped inside a moving camper. Foreigner and Hellcat may differ
Read MoreThe Naked Gun (2025) features Liam Neeson in another career reinvention. Similar to Taken in the late 2000s, this comedic reboot pushes the iconic actor into a new zone, with the Oscar nominee (and action star) indulging in excessive puns and bathroom humor. While it’s amusing to see a distinguished presence dive into absurdity, the reboot can’t quite reach its full
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