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Vampires of the Velvet Lounge Brings a Beautiful Bloodbath

History books are generally written by the victors of war, so why should the stories of true-life legends be any different? Throughout the years, Hungarian noblewoman Elizabeth Bathory was known to be beautiful, smart and wealthy, but after her husband’s… Continue Reading →

Dirty Angels Fights a Treacherous Mission

Female lead characters in action films are often criticized as weak when they lack depth, agency or compelling motivations, reducing them to stereotypes rather than fully developed individuals. Strong characters like Ellen Ripley from Alien and Lara Croft from Tomb… Continue Reading →

December 12, 2024

The Devil’s Bath Rinses Off Misleading Intentions

Cheesy horror movie titles, especially ones that I remember from the ’70s and ’80s, are a special breed, reflecting the era’s enthusiasm for over-the-top thrills, gore and campy storylines. Titles like Chopping Mall, Slumber Party Massacre and Killer Klowns from Outer… Continue Reading →

October 28, 2024

Why Does Maggie Q Fear the Night?

Per Matt I’m always searching for the latest and greatest movies that present familiar themes in new and unique ways. And should I receive a free preview weekend of The Movie Channel, there’s a very good chance I’m spending way… Continue Reading →

April 6, 2024

The Marvels Fails to Shift Out of First Gear

Upon the release of the 2019 film, Captain Marvel, Disney faced significant challenges. Brie Larson, the actress portraying the lead character, made remarks during the movie’s promotional tour that some found polarizing. Consequently, a portion of the audience critiqued the… Continue Reading →

November 9, 2023

Don’t Miss Em Sauter’s Pints and Panels at the Craft Brewers Conference!

Per Matt Em Sauter might be a superhero. Her superpowers involve getting crafty with craft beer. In case you didn’t know, she’s the human counterpart of Pints and Panels, which began as an experiment combining her love of fun, playful… Continue Reading →

May 7, 2023

New Year, New Me Makes Me Hate Being a Content Creator

Becoming a content creator was going to be a fun pastime for me, or so I thought. In 2018, my wife and I split up, and I needed something to fill the void. It was always quiet in the house… Continue Reading →

January 13, 2023

She-Hulk Breaks the Glass Ceiling (and the Fourth Wall)

Per Matt The Incredible Hulk played a major role in bringing a powerful-but-flawed comic-book character into my impressionable years. As a Child of the ’80s, I preferred to purchase my DC Comics (leaning heavily on Batman), while watching the Marvel… Continue Reading →

August 17, 2022

Captain Marvel and Future Female MCU Heroes

Captain Marvel superhero in action pose.

With Captain Marvel fast approaching in 2019 and it being the 21st movie within the MCU, I wanted to highlight a few super-strong female heroes that I could easily see showing up in the MCU.

May 7, 2018

February is for Frights: Celebrating Women in Horror Month

February is Women in Horror Month, a time of year where we recognize and celebrate the ever-growing contributions of women in the horror entertainment industry and in horror culture. Like any industry, horror has largely been a boys club for… Continue Reading →

February 4, 2018

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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