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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is Classic Burton, But is That a Good Thing?

I absolutely love Tim Burton’s original Beetlejuice because it perfectly captures that quirky, imaginative style that Burton is known for, blending the eerie with the humorous in a way that feels both unique and timeless. The film’s whimsical world, filled… Continue Reading →

We Are Zombies is Screaming Now on Screambox!

Is the Zombie genre being resurrected from the dead? The Walking Dead ran Zombies (back) into the ground with eight seasons. We’ve seen a couple of spinoff shows this year: The Ones Who Live and Daryl Dixon, Zelda Williams’ Lisa… Continue Reading →

August 27, 2024

Deadpool & Wolverine Breathes New Life Into the MCU

The Deadpool movies have garnered a massive following due to their unique blend of irreverent humor, high-octane action and a charismatic antihero who breaks all the rules. Ryan Reynolds’ portrayal of Deadpool is pitch-perfect, delivering rapid-fire quips and meta-references that… Continue Reading →

August 4, 2024

Introducing Our Newest Contributor, Lana Del Fear!

My name is Lana, and I am a Nashville-based ghoul originally from Jackson, TN. I’ve always enjoyed movies and cinema, especially from the horror genre. I grew up watching the essential Horror 101 movies (because of my mother) and the… Continue Reading →

July 24, 2024

Ricky Stanicky is Not a Champion, but John Cena Makes it a Contender

In the world of entertainment, the divide between a good comedy and a bad one mirrors the distinction found in professional wrestling. A good comedy, much like a skilled wrestler, possesses a finely tuned sense of timing and delivery, expertly… Continue Reading →

March 16, 2024

Wes Anderson Gets Far Out There with Asteroid City

Per Matt Just when you thought a Wes Anderson film couldn’t get filled with any more Wes Anderson-isms, the filmmaker finally releases Asteroid City! And fans of the auteur are ecstatic, if they can only interpret his work correctly.

January 7, 2024

Dream Scenario Lets Nicolas Cage be a Remarkable Nobody

Is there any role that Nicolas Cage won’t take? Cage is renowned for his exceptional versatility as an actor, seamlessly transitioning between an impressive array of roles that span across genres and characters. His ability to embody diverse personalities, from… Continue Reading →

December 26, 2023

Migration Feels Like an Eternity of Disappointment

Illumination has undeniably mastered the art of crafting animated films that seamlessly blend humor, heart and an infectious sense of joy. From the irreverent charm of the Minions to the heartwarming tales of unlikely friendships in films like Sing and… Continue Reading →

December 25, 2023

Emma Stone is a Freaky Frankenstein in Poor Things

Per Matt You may have heard about Freaky Friday, the story featuring supernatural forces at work, where a child switches places with her mother (and vice versa), and each character must deal with life “inside” a different body that had… Continue Reading →

December 20, 2023

Murder is So 1987 in Amazon Prime’s Totally Killer

It’s no surprise that I have a deep affection for horror movies. Whether there’s an axe-wielding maniac, a chainsaw-swinging mutant or anything filled with blood and gore, it’s safe to say I’m a delighted viewer (and not the Camp Crystal… Continue Reading →

October 24, 2023

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is Classic Burton, But is That a Good Thing?

Ricky Stanicky is Not a Champion, but John Cena Makes it a Contender

Migration Feels Like an Eternity of Disappointment

Emma Stone is a Freaky Frankenstein in Poor Things