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I’m not the biggest fan of the horror genre in any form. In fact, I have recently complained to some of my writers about the number of horror films we’ve covered this year already. But when one of the YouTubers I follow, @WillowTalksBooks, announced she had written a book of horror short stories, I decided to give this one a try.
Read MoreI know what you’re thinking… does the world need another Transformers film? That thought also crossed my mind when I first caught the upcoming Paramount animated film Transformers One trailer. Having just binged the entire cinematic franchise with my nephew, I see that some are better than others, with many less-than-stellar entries happening more recently. With the most recent film, Transformers:
Read MoreAfter a lengthy spell in development purgatory, and various changes in lead actor, The Killer’s Game has finally hit theaters. Starring Dave Bautista as Joe Flood, this movie has nearly equal parts of a romantic comedy and action that at times feels like a parody of both. There are shades that a couple of other movies do better, but ultimately, this
Read More“Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the wise?” words uttered by Palpatine in Revenge of the Sith managed to capture the imagination of Star Wars fans for years. Who was this mysterious Sith? And was Palpatine hinting that it was his master? In canon, still not a lot is known about Darth Plagueis and in fact it took
Read MoreThe Scarlet Witch is one half of a super pair. She has chaos magic running through her veins and her brother is the …amazing Spider-Man? In most universes Wanda Maximoff grows up as the twin of Pietro Maximoff, also known as Quicksilver. But what if she didn’t? What if instead of growing up in Latveria being fed a steady diet of
Read More36 years have passed since the original Beetlejuice. Over a decade has passed since Tim Burton has made anything worth more than a shrug. Legacy sequels are all the rage after Star Wars: The Force Awakens broke box office records back in 2015. The once-beloved Burton returning to the property, utilizing the legacy sequel framework anchored by a fresh face in Jenna Ortega should inspire no confidence of
Read MoreAfraid is a movie so ill-conceived, so scattershot, so deeply confused about what it’s supposed to be that it might as well have been written by A.I. itself.
Read MoreRed Rooms is a festival favorite film from writer-director Pascal Plante. The movie is already streaming in its home country of Canada, and will release theatrically in the United States starting in September. The French-language film stars Juliette Gariépy as Kelly-Anne and Laurie Babin as Clementine. It’s best to go into Red Rooms with as little information as possible. The basic
Read MoreKingdom Come is a huge comic book event published by DC Comics in 1996. It stands out as one of the most breathtaking and influential works in the comic book medium. Kingdom Come was written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Alex Ross. Back in 1996, it was released as a four-issue miniseries that explored mysteries of the DC Universe. It
Read MoreStar Wars Outlaws was developed by Massive Entertainment and published by Ubisoft. At first glance, it looks like an ambitious attempt to gather a whole bunch of players and take them on a journey across the Star Wars universe like never before. Have you ever wanted to play in a Star Wars game but not as a Jedi/Sith or a famous
Read MoreA directorial debut is a statement of intent. Especially when an actor makes the jump from in front to behind the camera, all eyes are on them to see, more or less, what they’re all about. By the time the title of her first film was announced, it was clear that Zoë Kravitz‘s transition would be a bold one. Although that
Read MoreBlack Myth: Wukong is a game that has been a highly anticipated action-adventure RPG since its announcement, thanks to its visually stunning presentation and deep roots in Chinese mythology. Developed by Game Science, this title has been in the spotlight since its reveal. It showcased impressive visuals powered by the Unreal Engine 5 and a gameplay experience that merges the intensity
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