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The Last Voyage of the Demeter is Another Universal Failure

Universal holds a special place in my heart. Being a devoted fan of horror movies, some of my earliest memories in this genre are intertwined with the Universal Monsters: Dracula, Frankenstein, Wolfman and The Mummy. These legendary characters held immense… Continue Reading →

Old Man is Not Another Don’t Breathe Copycat

Stephen Lang’s illustrious acting career is marked by numerous memorable roles. My earliest encounter of his talent was in the 2003 film, Gods and Generals, where he portrayed the Tennessee-born Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson. Watching this movie was a requirement in… Continue Reading →

July 25, 2023

What’s the End Game for TWD: Dead City?

Per Matt As soon as I started watching the Dead City series premiere, I wondered aloud, “How much Negan is too much Negan?” We’re about to find out.

July 11, 2023

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is Only Half the Story

Disney doesn’t have a monopoly over the comic book movie realm. Sony Pictures secured the complete film rights to the beloved Web-Slinger by paying a mere $7 million to Marvel in the late ’90s, which was on the verge of… Continue Reading →

July 7, 2023

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Should be the Franchise’s Swan Song

In the vast realm of cinematic heroes, a few timeless characters have etched themselves into the collective memory of moviegoers across generations. One such figure is the intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones. With his iconic fedora, leather jacket and whip in… Continue Reading →

June 30, 2023

Where Was The Flash Five Years Ago?

Per Matt I’m a card-carrying, lifelong fan of DC Comics… well, I was, before The New 52 shook things up, and then I bailed. Batman was my all-time favorite character and will probably always overlook every other superhero out there…. Continue Reading →

June 16, 2023

DC Catches Lightning in a Bottle with The Flash

Batman. Superman. Green Lantern. Wonder Woman. All these characters were my heroes, as I grew up. There were a few Marvel characters thrown in, but the vast majority came from the DC Comics Universe, and I had a reason to… Continue Reading →

June 10, 2023

Ghosted Lacks Any Spirit

Hollywood has released several great action films that are also romantic comedies. As a child, I vividly remember watching movies like Raiders of the Lost Ark and Romancing the Stone with my sister. While she was talking incessantly about the… Continue Reading →

June 3, 2023

Vol. 3 Proves Guardians of the Galaxy is the Heart of the MCU

Guardians of the Galaxy is one of those Marvel properties that most moviegoers did not even know existed prior to 2014, including myself. Despite that, the ragtag team of space heroes cemented themselves as one of the most popular characters… Continue Reading →

May 3, 2023

Die Hart 2 Fails on So Many Levels

Kevin Hart is one of the most beloved comedians of modern times. His style of comedy led him on a tour back in 2009, which turned into multiple yearly engagements, ultimately leading to his shows being filmed and released to… Continue Reading →

April 27, 2023

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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