“Westworld” Review
There was a point, before I saw HBO’s newest show, when I described it as "Jurassic Park" with robots. It’s hard not to make the connection-the show takes place in a technologically advanced theme park where th...
UnREAL’s Josh Kelly: The Blast Interview
Fans of Lifetime's original movies are in for a shock if they tune in to the channel's new series "UnREAL". The scripted show replaces the expected melodrama and gushy romance with biting social commentary and ...
Tahmoh Penikett: The Blast Interview
Tahmoh Penikett is used to genre fare. With major roles in "Battlestar Galactica" (Karl "Helo" Agathon), "Dollhouse" (Paul Ballard) and a recent arc on "Supernatural" (Gadreel), the out-of-this world elements ...
12 Monkey’s Emily Hampshire: The Blast Interview
It's a rare actor who gets the chance to walk in Brad Pitt's footsteps. Emily Hampshire, one of the blessed few, earned the honor portraying Jennifer Goines on Syfy's "12 Monkeys." The series, based on the 1995...
4.5
Jurassic World – Movie Review
The park is open. This we knew from the trailers for "Jurassic World". But would we enjoy our visits? After an iconic first trip and two disastrous follow-ups, this fourth journey in the world of "Jurassic Park...
iCoffee Opus Single Serve Brewer Review
Blast Magazine was given an iCoffee Opus unit for the purposes of this review.
With the scary price of a cup of Starbucks and the general fervor with which Americans view their coffee, finding the right at-hom...
2.5
Pitch Perfect 2 – Movie Review
When I saw the trailer for the original "Pitch Perfect", I wrote it off as a silly Glee rip off with that girl from "Twilight" (remember when Anna Kendrick did that?). I didn't even bother seeing it until it ca...
Blast is Looking for Editors
Do you love entertainment, writing and news? Have you ever dreamed of being an editor at a published magazine? Now is your chance to get involved! Blast Magazine is looking for editors. We have two open positio...
Game of Thrones “The Wars to Come” – Review
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There is nothing better than seeing the "Game of Thrones" premiere before everyone else you know. Absolutely nothing. I was given this life-changing opportunity by HBO, who h...
My 5 Wishes for the New “X-Files”
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I may not have been born until the second season of "The X-Files" was well underway, but reruns and a lot of Netflix quickly turned me into a ...
“The Bachelor” Season 19 Finale Review, Plus: Bachelorette Twist!
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The following article contains major spoilers for "The Bachelor" season finale and the new season of "The Bachelorette". You've been warned.
Last night's "Bachelor" finale f...
Back Bay’s Forum Restaurant Closing Down
Forum Bar and Restaurant, a Back Bay restaurant damaged during the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombings, is closing it doors, as reported in the Boston Globe.
The restaurant, which is owned by Boston Nightlife Ventur...
Marvel Cinematic Universe to Add Spider-Man
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To the Spider-Man fans who have long bemoaned their favorite hero's exclusion from the popular Marvel Cinematic Universe series: the wait is over. Marvel.com reports...
Jupiter Ascending – Movie Review
I've been looking forward to "Jupiter Ascending" since I learned it was an original property created by the Wachowskis. The last decade has been an amazing time for sci-fi movies, but most of the big ones have ...
My Picks: The 3 Most Infuriating Oscar Snubs
The season is upon us, folks! No, I'm not referring to the Oscar nominations. I mean the period directly after the nominations are announced, when everyone complains bitterly for a month about their favorites n...
Amazon Launches New Pilots
Amazon Instant Video has launched a new season of original pilots, available now on their website. The 13 shows can currently be streamed for free, as part of an Amazon program that allows users to ha...
The Blast Interview: The Foster’s Caitlin Carver
The Foster's Caitlin Carver doesn't just play a dancer on TV-she's the real deal. The multi-talented actress is a classically trained dancer, making her the perfect fit for the role of Hayley, the star of the s...
Interview with Guardians of the Galaxy’s Michael Rooker
This article contains mild spoilers for Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy."
When he isn't traversing the galaxy or at war with zombies, Michael Rooker is still a pretty tough guy. The actor, biker and shoo...
The Definitive Ranking of the Game of Thrones Houses
Every "Game of Thrones" fan out there has their favorite house. Some prefer the noble Starks, while others love the strong Targaryens, and still others like the Greyjoys.
I kid. No one likes the Greyjoys.
How...
App Spotlight: Coach Alba
Move over, apps. There's a new, interactive way to get content from your phone: text messages.
Alright, maybe that's not so new, but messaging service Coach Alba is repurposing texts to do far more than you ev...