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Netflix’s ‘The Gray Man’ Review: Action Elevates the Film, Sequel Planned

Joe and Anthony Russo are no strangers to high-velocity action films. As a dynamic duo, the two directed four wildly successful Marvel Studios films, such as Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, and Avengers: Infinity War. So it didn’t come as a huge surprise to see their names attached to The Gray Man, the newest blockbuster hit from

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Netflix’s ‘Resident Evil’ Review: Surprised and Enthralled

Resident Evil has been around almost as long as I have been alive. The first game debuted in 1996 and spawned a franchise across video games, film, comic books, and even audio dramas. So it was only a matter of time until a show set in that world came to be. Premiering this Friday, Netflix’s Resident Evil becomes the newest entry

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‘The Sea Beast’ Review: A beautiful adventure full of heart (of the sea)

In Netflix’s new animated film The Sea Beast, we’re taken on a heartwarming quest full of life, empathy, and learning. The film was written and directed by Chris Williams (Moana, Bolt, Big Hero Six) and is currently streaming on Netflix. In this adventurous tale, we meet sea monster hunter Jacob (Karl Urban), and young orphan Maisie (Zaris-Angel Hator). Both have seen

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Comic Book Review: The Umbrella Academy – Hotel Oblivion

The Umbrellas are back to save the universe again in The Umbrella Academy – Hotel Oblivion! This time Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba introduce readers to a shady hotel/prison in another dimension, a spoiled billionaire messing with things he doesn’t understand, a lost and rediscovered spaceship, and a weird religious (maybe) group all converging together on our Umbrellas. Mayhem ensues. But

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Comic Book Review: ‘The Umbrella Academy – Dallas’

In The Umbrella Academy – Dallas, Gerard Way shows us how our super family tries to pick up the pieces and move on after a brutal family feud. Some are doing better than others but no one is really doing well. Then comes the apocalypse, again. This time the Umbrella Academy has to travel all the way back to the 1960s

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Comic Book Review: The Umbrella Academy – Apocalypse Suite

In the Umbrella Academy – Apocalypse Suite we are introduced to a broken family reuniting in the wake of their father’s death. It’s a pretty well-worn starting place for stories about families. This family just happens to have superpowers! Written by Gerard Way, with art from Gabriel Ba this comic is a fascinating tale following seven extraordinary children who overcome horrible circumstances

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‘Stranger Things 4’ Season Review: Heroes and Heartbreak

The hit show Stranger Things returned this summer on Netflix with its largest and most ambitious installment yet, Stranger Things 4. The season has been described, multiple times, by the Duffer Brothers as their “Game of Thrones” season due to the enormous scale and extensive runtime. Not only that, it sees multiple plot lines occurring simultaneously that eventually connect in the

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‘Stranger Things’ 4 Vol. 2 Review: Strong Performances and Insurmountable Odds

One thing that Stranger Things has mastered is the art of making fans wait. The break between seasons three and four was almost three years long, giving plenty of time for fans to speculate and anticipate the next chapter. However, for the first time in the show’s history, Netflix decided to split a season into two volumes, with the first one

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Solving Unanswered Questions in ‘Umbrella Academy’ Season 3

Umbrella Academy season 3 has been on Netflix for about a week, and ever since I was finished with the binge I’ve been theorizing on the future of these characters. Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, David Casteñeda,  Emmy Raver-Lampman, Aidan Gallagher, and Justin H. Min are all back and operating in full force. The season brings a new beautiful layer to just

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‘Umbrella Academy’ Season 3 Review: Apocalypse Now, and Again, and Again

Netflix recently released the entirety of The Umbrella Academy season 3, and I have some thoughts to share, including a few mixed feelings about it. See if you agree or not. Either way, let us know what you think about the series in the comments or on Twitter. [Warning: MAJOR Spoilers for The Umbrella Academy season 3 discussed below!] Apocalypse now,

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Review: ‘Spiderhead’ is a Talent Filled But Flawed Think Piece

From the moment that Netflix announced Spiderhead, it was impossible to ignore that this film had all the makings for a great movie. Starring and produced by Chris Hemsworth, along with Miles Teller and Jurnee Smollett, the talent was there in full force. The film was also directed by Joseph Kosinski, the same director that has brought the world to its

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‘First Kill’ Review: Something New to Sink Your Teeth Into

There’s something about vampires that seems to intrigue people. Is it immortality that people are fascinated about, regardless of the cost? Regardless of the why, if you were to ask Vin, our vampire fan extraordinaire, they are some of the coolest supernatural creatures to exist. With the first eight-episode season dropping on Netflix today, is First Kill worth your time? Will

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