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Growing up, I had a complicated relationship with Goosebumps. I was a huge proponent of reading and loved reading every book written by R. L. Stine. There wasn’t one in my school library that I didn’t devour and if it wasn’t there, my mother bought it from me on our weekly trip to the mall. I was obsessed, to say the
Read MoreThe first season of Ahsoka has reached its conclusion on Disney+, delivering a strong season from the Lucasfilm property. After eight episodes, the adventures of Rosario Dawson’s Jedi and her compatriots have concluded with a bigger threat now looming on the sidelines. With huge ramifications and the excitement of what’s to come for these characters, we had to hash it out
Read MoreThe Ahsoka season 1 finale gave us so many memorable and moving Star Wars moments, but definitely left fans with a lot of questions. This season has been full of incredible storytelling. I was so blown away by everything Dave Filoni put into this show and I can’t wait to see more. [Warning: Spoilers ahead for Ahsoka season 1!] The finale
Read MoreMan, the stress of senior year. Passing classes, filling out college applications, and of course getting those letters of recommendation. It’s bad enough for mortals, but for Percy Jackson, it’s a whole other level. Percy is hoping to attend New Rome University with his girlfriend Annabeth Chase. The only problem is that he spent most of his junior year with amnesia
Read MoreWhen Ron Possible said “Time travel, it’s a cornucopia of disturbing concepts” back in 2003’s Kim Possible: A Stitch in Time, he was on to something. Depending on the film or television show and the rules of time travel setup, it can get complicated quickly. However, if done correctly, the hijinx and misadventures of someone out of time can be engaging.
Read MoreHere we go again. Another exorcism movie brought to us by Hollywood after decades of failing to match the one that made them a mainstream commodity: The Exorcist. And another sequel to the property, no less. For the most part, it’s hard to have anticipation for this genre of horror anymore. Most of them try to replicate the shock-filled brilliance of
Read MoreI’m not sure about the rest of you, but the world outside my door is screaming spooky season. The rain is coming down more frequently, the leaves are changing colors, and Halloween decorations are starting to go up. The only thing that could make it better is getting cozy with a glass of warm apple cider and a spooky film or
Read MoreIt’s been almost a year since part 1 of Doom Patrol’s season 4 was released. With the mysterious cliffhanger ending we got, it was frustrating that we had to wait that long for part 2. Doom Patrol season 4 part 2 is almost here and it’s the finale of the whole series. So let’s dive in and after such an extended
Read MoreHorror, like any genre, is beholden to certain tropes. A well within the genre that’s been run into the ground is the possession sub-genre, to the point where trailers for a new Exorcist film are eliciting eye-rolls instead of the desired terror. Repetition of the same beats from possession films ad nauseam is to blame. To reinvigorate the possession movie, you
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