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Buffet Infinity Captures Something Genuinely Unsettling

I was maybe 10 years old when I stumbled onto late-night cable TV. Not the stuff my parents wanted me watching, the weird margins of programming that existed between midnight and 4 a.m. Infomercials bleeding into public access. Commercials that… Continue Reading →

When is a Comic Book Movie Not a Superhero Stereotype?

I’m a huge fan of nostalgia. And as a Child of the ’80s, comic books have always played a role in my life — mostly nostalgic, these days. Batman, G.I. Joe and The Transformers have always been my trifecta of… Continue Reading →

April 23, 2026

Captain Tsunami and the Comic Books We Never Finish

I grew up reading comics for the same reason most people do: escapism. You get to live life through the eyes and actions of a superhero. Batman takes down criminals with precision and wit. Spider-Man quips his way through impossible… Continue Reading →

April 22, 2026

The Problem with Panda Plan 2: The Magical Tribe

Jackie Chan in Panda Plan: The Magical Tribe

Rush Hour was my entry point to Jackie Chan, that perfect storm of chemistry, humor and controlled chaos that made you forget you were watching a guy improvise combat with furniture. Chris Tucker’s mouth and Jackie’s physical comedy created something… Continue Reading →

April 14, 2026

Pizza Movie: All Crust, No Pepperoni

I have always believed there are two types of high-school experiences. There are the ones you see in movies, where everyone is always cool, effortlessly social and somehow always at the right party. And then there are the rest of… Continue Reading →

April 6, 2026

Disney Finally Deems Darth Maul in Demand

What’s the common thread between Darth Vader, Boba Fett and Darth Maul? For decades, my biggest complaint of the Maker, himself, George Lucas, was that he could seemingly create such cool character descriptions of Star Wars antagonists with ease, but… Continue Reading →

April 5, 2026

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Feels Like a Power-Up That Wears Off Too Fast

Yoshi, Mario and Luigi pose for action in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)

There’s something kind of wild about watching your kid get hyped for a character that’s been around longer than you’ve been paying taxes. My daughter wasn’t even a thought when Mario first started stomping on Goombas and rescuing Princess Peach,… Continue Reading →

April 2, 2026

Film Masters’ Monster Mayhem Collects the Classics

Blockbuster movies demand special attention for home video releases, but cult classics deserve preservation, too. And Film Masters spares no effort to restore four iconic ’50s creature features together for the first time in Monster Mayhem Collection, a two-disc special… Continue Reading →

April 1, 2026

The Infinite Husk Explores Humanity Without Understanding It

There are times when I have a very clear idea in my head of what I want to say… and then the second I open my mouth it comes out completely wrong. Not just a little off, either. I mean… Continue Reading →

March 26, 2026

Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice Blends Time Travel, Crime and Consequences

There’s a specific kind of regret that sticks with you longer than it should, the kind that randomly shows up when you’re trying to fall asleep just to remind you that, yeah, you really did that. Back in high school,… Continue Reading →

March 25, 2026

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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