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Warfare is a Gritty and Realistic Look at Modern Combat

When I sat down to watch Warfare, I could not help thinking about the stories my dad used to tell me about his time in the Army Air Forces during World War II. He flew missions over Germany, navigating the… Continue Reading →

Dwayne Johnson Delivers a Raw Performance in The Smashing Machine

I have always been more of a casual fan when it comes to MMA. Not the kind of guy who memorizes every fighter’s reach and ground-and-pound statistics, but the kind who enjoys catching a good fight night with friends or… Continue Reading →

November 24, 2025

Abraham’s Boys: A Dracula Story That Needs More Bite

I have always had a soft spot for stories that take something familiar and twist it just enough to make it feel new again. Give me a reimagined fairy tale, a sideways sequel, a villain-centric prequel and I am all… Continue Reading →

November 19, 2025

Arco Provides Positivity via Time Travel

You know, you can’t have a rainbow without a little rain. It’s inevitable. And a young boy learns that lesson the hard way in Arco, the newly released animated tale that’s winning hearts and recognition during the awards season.

November 17, 2025

Kiss of the Spider Woman Takes Flight Between Fantasy and Harsh Reality

There are moments in life when your brain decides it has had enough of reality and just wanders into fantasy without asking permission. It is not that I am bored. It is just that the world sometimes needs a little… Continue Reading →

November 14, 2025

The Luckiest Man in America Gets No Whammies!

The game-show industry has had a number of controversies throughout the years, but it has really advanced since employees of the Twenty-One quiz show fed a contestant the correct answers during the ’50s, in order to upset a previous champion…. Continue Reading →

November 13, 2025

Sydney Sweeney Fights for Christy’s Success

Growing up, I was a casual fan of multiple sports until I found a favorite. In boxing, I remember rooting for George Foreman, against Mike Tyson and for Evander Holyfield. Back then, watching a big fight night on HBO or… Continue Reading →

November 12, 2025

GKIDS Makes it Rain with Little Amélie

When it comes to ground-breaking, existential children’s stories, I can’t think of too many off the top of my head. I mean, The Cat in the Hat explaining the Big Bang Theory to kids (and adults) might actually be a… Continue Reading →

November 12, 2025

Derry Welcomes IT’s Comparison to Stephen King’s Hometown

These days, it’s become incredibly difficult to separate the wheat (pop-culture gold) from the chaff (its divisive creator) because they’re eternally connected. Say what you will about his many hit-or-miss adaptations, Stephen King probably feels bulletproof, cranking out book after… Continue Reading →

November 4, 2025

Stitch Head: Stitching Together Heart, Humor and Halloween

Every October, movie studios dust off their broomsticks and serve up something spooky, but not too spooky for the kids. It’s a long-standing Halloween tradition, stretching back to the likes of Hocus Pocus, Halloweentown and, more recently, the surprisingly charming Spirit… Continue Reading →

October 27, 2025

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

Category Geek Culture

Arco Provides Positivity via Time Travel

The Luckiest Man in America Gets No Whammies!

Sydney Sweeney Fights for Christy’s Success

Derry Welcomes IT’s Comparison to Stephen King’s Hometown

Stitch Head: Stitching Together Heart, Humor and Halloween