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Geek Girl Strong Blends Wellness and Fandom at NYCC 2021

October 26, 2021

One of the best parts about attending a comic con is that you never know what new piece of information you might learn while you are there. While traditionally comic cons have hosted panels solely focused on te...

Braving the Elements with the Avatar at NYCC 2021!

Madeline Knutson

October 26, 2021

Although Avatar: The Last Airbender had its series finale over 13 years ago, fans of the Nickelodeon show are still as loyal and committed as ever. Over COVID, the show also enjoyed a resurgence in popularity a...

Spend Batman Day With Batman and His Many Children

Madeline Knutson

September 18, 2021

Credit: Webtoons x DC Comics On Batman Day, nothing seems quite as fitting as reading a Batman comic. For those of you not sure what Batman comic to read next, why don't you try a webcomic? WEBTOON has p...

The King of Monsters Is Here to Rule Over Your Collection

Madeline Knutson

September 18, 2021

Credit: Mezco Toys Looking for the latest figure to add to your collection of kaijus? Well, look no further than Mezco Toys' latest offering, the Ultimate Godzilla figure. Currently available for preorde...

“Everything You Like x 100”: Actor Ben Chase Shares What Fans Can Expect From The Rest of Law & Order: Organized Crime Season 1

Madeline Knutson

April 23, 2021

The Law & Order franchise has been keeping viewers in suspense since its first episode aired over 30 years ago. Since then, various spin-offs have developed, covering different aspects of the criminal j...

Martial Arts Saves The World: An Interview with Jiu Jitsu Director Dimitri Logothetis

Madeline Knutson

April 22, 2021

If you are looking for a film to provide that perfect dose of escapism, look no further than director/writer/producer Dimitri Logothetis’ latest film, Jiu Jitsu. Now streaming on Netflix, the film stars Nicolas...

73rd Primetime Emmy Nomination Predictions

Jason Woods

April 8, 2021

Predicting the nominees for the top awards at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards!

The Best Indie Games of 2020

Giancarlo Saldana

December 10, 2020

2020 has definitely been a rocky year for many out there with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic leading to many business shutting down or running into financial troubles. Many of us have struggled to get by, too, a...

From Music to Comics, Tommy Siegel’s Creativity Knows No Limits

Madeline Knutson

October 28, 2020

Right now, we all need a few laughs and the feeling that someone understands exactly what we are going through. Luckily, Tommy Siegel has released his book of essays and comics, I Hope This Helps: Comics and Cu...

Blackbird – Movie Review

Randy Steinberg

September 14, 2020

Blackbird rages against the dying of the light

“We Can All Empathize Easier With Music”: Composer and Musician Genevieve Vincent Talks About The Power of Music

Madeline Knutson

September 13, 2020

We could all use a little laughter and a good dose of love in our lives these days. Released this weekend, The Broken Hearts Gallery promises to provide film audiences with those feel-good vibes we’ve been miss...

Gillian Flynn’s UTOPIA Gets Exciting New Trailer Prior to Amazon Prime Video Release

Madeline Knutson

August 18, 2020

Looking for a new series to fill that conspiracy thriller-sized hole in your life? Look no further than Amazon Prime Video's latest series, Utopia. Premiering September 25, the eight-part series is helmed by be...

Grappling With A Game Changer: The Boys Actors Karl Urban and Laz Alonso Share How Their Characters Move Forward Following The Dramatic Ending of Season 1

Madeline Knutson

August 18, 2020

Spoilers ahead! While The Boys has provided fans with a multitude of interesting, multi-faceted characters, few are as curious and appealing as Mother's Milk and Billy Butcher. Played by Laz Alonso and Karl ...

Life in The World’s Dumbest Dystopia: The Boys Showrunner Eric Kripke Shares His Thoughts On The Show’s Unique Sound and Art Imitating Life

Madeline Knutson

August 18, 2020

Spoilers ahead for Season 1! Based on the exciting events of Season 1, fans of The Boys can feel confident knowing that Season 2 will show even more mayhem and crazy antics from our favorite morally question...

Murder and Lobsters: Chace Crawford and Jessie Usher Discuss Their Favorite Scenes From The Boys Season 1

Madeline Knutson

August 18, 2020

Spoilers from Season 1 ahead! Although Season 2 is still a few weeks away from its premiere, fans of The Boys can re-immerse themselves in the chaotic world of the show by re-watching Season 1 on Amazon Prim...

The Boys’ Cast Shares What Fans Can Expect From Their Characters in Season 2: The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

August 17, 2020

Spoilers ahead! When Season 1 of the hit series, The Boys, was released last year on Amazon Prime, fans went crazy for its exciting, bloody storylines. With a perfect mixture of comedy, drama, and suspense, ...

Try Some “New Medicine” With Mondo Cozmo – The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

August 10, 2020

It’s always said that it doesn’t matter how many times you fall down, only that you keep getting back up and trying again. Mondo Cozmo is a perfect representation of that idea. His latest album, New Medicine, w...

Theater, Television, and Film: What Will Judd Hirsch Take On Next?

Madeline Knutson

July 29, 2020

Whether you were first introduced to him as Alex Reiger on Taxi, Julius Levinson in Independence Day, or Nat in I’m Not Rappaport, you would be hard-pressed to find someone who has not been blown away by the ta...

Spice Girls + Indie Rock: Meet The Only Ocean and Their Bandleader Wesley Hill

Madeline Knutson

July 27, 2020

If you're in search of some great new tunes to get you through quarantine, look no further than The Only Ocean. Composed of singer/songwriter/guitarist Wesley Hill, guitarist Tamara Simons, drummer Jonathan Pal...

From Cop to New Age Store Owner: Corbin Bernsen Talks Local Film, Streaming Services, and Dream Projects

Madeline Knutson

July 27, 2020

From Roger Dorn in Major League and Henry Spencer in Psych to Arnie Becker in L.A. Law and Harlan Dexter in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Corbin Bernsen has never failed to entertain film and television audiences and le...