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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 →

Fantasmas on Max is Weirdly Unique TV

Television has consistently embraced the weird and wonderful, pushing the envelope with shows that captivate and challenge audiences. Classics like Twin Peaks in the early ’90s introduced a surreal narrative filled with eccentric characters that set a new standard for… Continue Reading →

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.

Fire and Water Attempt to Mix in Disney Pixar’s Elemental

Disney/Pixar has recently faced a period of decline. Gone are the days when the studio delivered blockbuster hits like Toy Story, Cars and The Incredibles. The once-powerful production company has lost its momentum, releasing films that failed to connect with… Continue Reading →

Tammy and the T-Rex is a Jurassic Love Story

When I ask people to name a little-known film starring Paul Walker, no one has been able to identify his early projects. His film career began in 1986 with the horror-comedy, Monster in the Closet, then making a short jump… Continue Reading →

Hulu’s Fresh Brings New Meaning to “Dinner Date”

Take it from me: Trying to find someone special is extremely hard after 40. Ever since my divorce, I have done almost everything I have been told I should be doing to get my dating life back on track. I… Continue Reading →

Licorice Pizza is a Tasty Treat

Per Matt Upon first hearing the phrase, Licorice Pizza, I instinctually make a disgusted face. Now, I absolutely love pizza, but licorice? Not so much. And especially not together. Having grown up in the South, I had no idea about… Continue Reading →

Prepping for the Beginning of The Walking Dead’s End

In television terms, 10 years is an eternity for a show to remain airing and relevant within the pop-culture spectrum… and a rare thing at that, with one featuring Zombies. As I watched the “Season 10 Preview Special,” I wasn’t… Continue Reading →

The Shape of Controversy: Guillermo del Toro and Claims of Plagiarism

The Shape of Water has been a huge hit in so many regards. A beautifully articulated and portrayed story of bizarre, forbidden romance wrapped in the trappings of a creature feature, it’s no surprise that the film has received so… Continue Reading →

Quirk Books Interview: President Brett Cohen

Per Matt Quirk Books started participating at San Diego Comic-Con back in 2009. Since then, Quirk has released a number of best-selling books, including Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, among others. President Brett Cohen recently visited with me at San… Continue Reading →

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