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Marvel Zombies Finally Rise Up!

Marvel Zombies definitely have a voracious appetite. Established at the end of 2005, the killer hunger of this undead menace has raged through more than 30 releases through almost 20 years via Marvel Comics. And now, just in time for… Continue Reading →

London Calling Isn’t New, But It’s Entertaining as Hell

When I think back on The Rundown (2003), what always jumps out at me isn’t the jungle setting or even The Rock swinging a two-by-four like the chair shots he did to Mick Foley. It’s the story buried underneath all… Continue Reading →

September 18, 2025

M3GAN 2.0: The After-School Version of Terminator 2

There was a time when the word “sequel” didn’t mean “do it again, but worse.” A time when a follow-up could actually improve upon the original, even cranking the dial past 11 and blowing the roof off the theater. I’m… Continue Reading →

June 25, 2025

Deep Cover Nails the Art of the Lie, One Improv Scene at a Time

Back in college, I dipped my toe into the unpredictable world of improv acting, which is to say, I was once coerced into participating in a classroom performance called 12 Angry-ish Jurors. Picture the classic courtroom drama, but with far… Continue Reading →

June 17, 2025

Ballerina Swivels from Dancer to Weapon of Mass Destruction

Can the John Wick franchise survive life at the box office after its main character’s death? Ballerina attempts to answer that question.

June 8, 2025

Freaky Tales Makes a Sinful Connection

I love anthology movies, especially those with an overarching story, because they blend the excitement of varied storytelling with the satisfaction of a cohesive narrative. Films like Sin City (2005) captivated audiences by weaving multiple perspectives into a larger, interconnected… Continue Reading →

April 1, 2025

Will Den of Thieves 2: Pantera Steal the Attention of Action-Movie Fans?

During my high school years, I worked at a small, independently owned video rental store — the kind of place where the shelves were packed tight with everything from Hollywood blockbusters to obscure indie films, and the scent of plastic… Continue Reading →

March 24, 2025

The War of the Rohirrim Attempts to Live Up to Tolkien’s Legacy

In 2012, as a fan of fantasy stories, my excitement was through the roof knowing that The Lord of the Rings was getting a live-action movie adaptation. The idea of seeing Middle-earth brought to life on the big screen, with… Continue Reading →

March 23, 2025

Novocaine is the Body Horror — Yet Not Horror — Movie of the Year

Can you genuinely envision a life devoid of pain? As someone who has a low-pain threshold, the idea sounds utterly enchanting. A visit to the doctor would be a mere formality, free from the usual anxiety that comes with a… Continue Reading →

March 12, 2025

Love Hurts: Never Underestimate the Power of Your Realtor

Universal Pictures’ new action-comedy film, Love Hurts, marks the directorial debut of Jonathan Eusebio, who has extensive experience in creating exciting action sequences. As a seasoned stunt coordinator, his notable work includes films like Black Panther, The Fall Guy and the… Continue Reading →

February 8, 2025

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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London Calling Isn’t New, But It’s Entertaining as Hell

Ballerina Swivels from Dancer to Weapon of Mass Destruction

Will Den of Thieves 2: Pantera Steal the Attention of Action-Movie Fans?

The War of the Rohirrim Attempts to Live Up to Tolkien’s Legacy

Love Hurts: Never Underestimate the Power of Your Realtor