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Something’s Bugging Me About Alien: Earth

Nothing good seems to ever happen for Weyland-Yutani deep-space research vessels searching for specimens… sound familiar? It should. It was the basis of Ridley Scott’s blockbuster feature film from 1979, as it is for this streaming series of 2025. Well,… Continue Reading →

Shaman Reminds Us That Faith is Harder When Time Runs Out

I’ve never been a watch guy. Some people need that constant tick on their wrist, that daily reminder of how much time is slipping away. Me? I was content to let time be a little more casual. Which is why,… Continue Reading →

August 8, 2025

The #HauntLife 2025 Mid-Year Movie Missteps Awards

Every year delivers a few cinematic masterpieces, a handful of surprises, and then… well, then there are the others. These are the movies that made us check our watches, doubt our life choices or wonder if everyone else saw a… Continue Reading →

July 14, 2025

Does Jurassic World: Rebirth Resurrect the Franchise?

The year is 1993. I’m 8 years old, visiting Orlando with my family for a trip to Disney World. After a few days filled with scorching heat and roller coasters, we decided to go to the theater to watch a… Continue Reading →

July 2, 2025

Can AI Truly Be Trusted? Sci-Fi and Horror Films Seek Answers!

The recent partnership between Lionsgate and AI startup Runway signifies a transformative moment within the realm of animation and storytelling, particularly for younger audiences. This collaboration not only introduces innovative methods for narrative creation but also invites a critical examination… Continue Reading →

June 26, 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

Your Heart Will Soar For How to Train Your Dragon

My 3-year-old son has reached the point in life where he has declared naps to be completely uncool. To tackle this, my husband and I have introduced “quiet time” in the afternoon, which allows him to either watch a movie… Continue Reading →

June 9, 2025

Ballerina Swivels from Dancer to Weapon of Mass Destruction

Can the John Wick franchise survive life at the box office after its main character’s death? Ballerina attempts to answer that question.

June 8, 2025

Blades, Honor and Plasma Cannons: Killer of Killers Finds New Predator Prey

Back when cable TV was still king and streaming wasn’t a household verb, I loved tuning into Deadliest Warrior. There was just something wildly entertaining about watching history’s most feared fighters — ninjas, samurais, Vikings, Spetsnaz, you name it —… Continue Reading →

June 6, 2025

The Punch Isn’t Spiked Enough for Fear Street: Prom Queen

Imagine it’s a warm summer night in 1992. You’ve just picked up the latest R.L. Stine Fear Street book, and the anticipation is palpable as you settle in. A cozy canopy drapes over your bed, transforming your space into a… Continue Reading →

May 28, 2025

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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