‘Afraid’ (2024) Is A Hilariously Misguided A.I. Horror Movie
Afraid 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.
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Interview: Corey “Task” Pruitt of Elevated Comics Talks About New Comic ‘Afro Punks’
It was my pleasure recently to talk to comic creator Corey Pruitt (known to many as “Task” or @UpToTask on X) about his latest project, a new comics series titled Afro Punks! In the interview, Pruitt talks about what the inspiration was for Afro Punks, about the story and characters, and the talented creative team he’s working with on it. Lastly,
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‘Red Rooms’ Movie Review with John & Vin
Red 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
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DC Showcase: Kingdom Come
Kingdom 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
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‘Star Wars Outlaws’ Game Review
Star 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
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‘Blink Twice’ Announces Zoë Kravitz As A Genre Filmmaker To Be Reckoned With
A 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
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‘Black Myth: Wukong’ Game Review: Tough and Rewarding Journey In Itself
Black 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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‘The Crow’ Movie Review (1994 & 2024) with John & Vin
The Crow is a new 2024 film adaptation of the 1989 comic by James O’Barr. Directed by Rupert Sanders and written by Zach Baylin & William Schneider, the film stars Bill Skarsgård as The Crow and FKA Twigs as Shelly. This is the first film adaptation of the comic since the 1994 cult classic of the same name, directed by Alex Proyas and written
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Witnessing Sauron’s Rise in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 2
The first season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power debuted to mixed audience reception in 2022. Some fans took issue with the show’s departure from J.R.R. Tolkien’s writing about the Second Age of Middle-earth, but any adaptation changes the work it’s based on to better suit a different medium. The slow, purposeful worldbuilding of season 1 sets
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