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Tapawingo Takes its Cues from Napoleon Dynamite

If you thought Napolean Dynamite was outrageous back in the day, but you were wondering what those types of characters were up to after high school, it’s time to take a trip to Tapawingo, where the small-town charm of a… Continue Reading →

Queens of the Dead: Where the Undead Learn to Slay

“They’re coming to get you, Barbara.” That single line, whispered with mock menace in Night of the Living Dead, forever changed horror. It is amazing how a simple tease between siblings could ignite one of cinema’s most enduring legacies. For… Continue Reading →

October 21, 2025

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 →

September 24, 2025

Virtual Blood, Real Hype: My First Fantastic Fest

For years I’ve read about Fantastic Fest like it was a secret clubhouse where horror, sci-fi, fantasy and general cinematic mayhem gathered under one Austin roof. This year, for the festival’s 20th anniversary, I finally get to step inside… sort… Continue Reading →

September 13, 2025

Nobody 2: Family Vacation — Assassin Edition

Do you remember growing up and not having much of a say in where your parents took you on vacation? You might have dreamed of Disneyland, Hawaii or some other magical, expensive destination. But Mom and Dad had other ideas,… Continue Reading →

August 13, 2025

Peacemaker Found 99 Doors, With a Problem in Each One

Season 2 of Peacemaker has arrived, officially introducing its characters to the DCU, and through two episodes, at least, it feels like a welcome change. But that feeling could instantly veer into a new direction, as there are absolutely no… Continue Reading →

August 1, 2025

Opus: Come for the Cult, Stay for the Confusion

My first cult experience was the Cult of Jon. It happened at Dragon Con, somewhere between the endless escalator rides and the late-night panels, where everyone pretends they’re not running on three hours of sleep and sheer nerd adrenaline. I… Continue Reading →

July 22, 2025

Heads of State Throws Fists of Fury

I’ve been a wrestling fan long enough to know that every hero eventually turns heel. Still, when John Cena — the face of hustle, loyalty and respect — returned to WWE earlier this year with all the charm of a… Continue Reading →

July 8, 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

Blumhouse Doesn’t Drop the Ball with Drop

These days, any movie linked to Blumhouse elicits an eye roll from horror fans. Once releasing hit after hit, the production company now prioritizes quantity over quality. That’s not to say there isn’t a banger or two sprinkled in. The… Continue Reading →

April 10, 2025

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Tapawingo Takes its Cues from Napoleon Dynamite

Virtual Blood, Real Hype: My First Fantastic Fest

Peacemaker Found 99 Doors, With a Problem in Each One

Opus: Come for the Cult, Stay for the Confusion

Blumhouse Doesn’t Drop the Ball with Drop