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

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...

A Medieval Story Come to Life: Zetna Fuentes Shares Her Experiences Directing and Producing Netflix’s Cursed

Madeline Knutson

July 21, 2020

At some point in our lives, we’ve all heard a story or two surrounding the legendary King Arthur. But what we do we really know about the Lady of the Lake, the enchantress responsible for Arthur’s possession...

Nerdist House 2020: Bringing the Convention Experience to Your Living Room

Madeline Knutson

July 10, 2020

Missing your normal summer con experiences? Well, Nerdist House 2020 is here to bring the convention a little closer to home this year. Nerdist House 2020 officially kicks off at 10 am PT tomorrow (Saturday,...

Essential Viewing

Randy Steinberg

April 5, 2020

What I have been watching during the Covid-19 shutdown

Federal Agents in San Diego Uncover Sophisticated Cross-border Drug Tunnel under U.S./Mexico border

Blast Magazine Newsroom

March 31, 2020

SAN DIEGO – Federal agents on the San Diego Tunnel Task Force uncovered a sophisticated drug smuggling tunnel on Thursday, March 19, which extends under the United States-Mexico border to a warehouse in a comme...

Mystery and Intrigue: Locke & Key Composer Torin Borrowdale Chats with Blast Magazine About His Experiences in Film and Television

Madeline Knutson

March 6, 2020

If you are in the mood for mystery, just watch any project that Torin Borrowdale has worked on. As a film and television composer, Borrowdale has added his unique sound to exciting projects including the Netfli...