In a recent article from The New York Times, Hollywood blamed rating website Rotten Tomatoes for their loss in viewers and revenue. “Studio executives’ complaints include the way its Tomatometer hacks off critical nuance, the site’s loose definition of who qualifies as a critic and the spread of scores across the web. Last year, scores…
On the money side of things, this summer was a major dud at the box office. But there were still some titles that had fans willing to break out their wallets. Just apparently not enough of them. This September movie lineup is pretty similar. There are a few that will do well. Some look promising…
Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard-earned dollar. This week, Kristen Stewart communes with troubled spirits both live and dead in Personal Shopper. Lewis, Is It You?…
Welcome to Opening Panel, a series where we tell you the best place to start with franchise comics. Netflix and Marvel’s The Defenders has been out for a few weeks now. We’ve got suggestions to read if you loved the show, but you might be thinking “That was great, but what if it was completely different?” Well,…
Geek Fuel is a subscription company that sends you a Monthly Mystery Box filled with everything you need to feed your geeky lifestyle. Each box contains an exclusive t-shirt, collectibles, and toys plus a downloadable Steam game. Each box runs you $24.90 (including shipping and handling), and you can also choose a 3, 6, or 12…
Welcome to Best Comic I Read, a column where I talk about the best comic I’ve read each week. It doesn’t have to have actually come out this week. It doesn’t have to be in any particular format. The comic just has to be good. “Best” is subjective to be sure, but this is why…
Not only does the group finally team up in episode 3, but we see what The Defenders are truly capable of. Namely, beating up bad guys in hallways. What an action scene that was. With that being said, the Hand still hasn’t developed past bad guys who want to do bad stuff. But we’re learning…
Virtual reality technology has seen significant developments in recent years with more and more people around the world experiencing the positive benefits of this technology. Many popular games have incorporated VR technology into them to provide an even more realistic experience for gamers. For instance both Grand Theft Auto and Minecraft have released versions that…
Aviation requires no introduction, really. The king of transport and a huge industry, jobs pull in $446.8bn a year in revenue in the US alone, which would place it as the 26th largest economy in the world, above Thailand and Nigeria. Unfortunately, aviation has come into sharp focus over the past couple of years following a…
Season four of Netflix’s animated series Bojack Horseman is debuting September 8th, and early reviews are already out. Some reviews have called it a satire of the 2016 presidential election saying, “The show uses this election arc as a means to a number of fascinating, fruitful ends. It pokes fun at how malleable a candidate’s…
There is no doubt that we are living in a mobile world, and as our lives become even busier we are increasingly depending on our phones for many things besides keeping in touch with family and friends. This increased mobile use is mainly due to the advancement in technology we have all enjoyed over the…
Just because the summer is over, doesn’t mean Netflix is done with summer movies. September is bringing autumn, but this month, Netflix is bringing a ton of movies and shows to the service. Highlights of Netflix in September include The Rugrats Movie, Narcos season 3 and Pulp Fiction. If you felt like you missed true feeling of summer,…
Correction: An earlier version of this article mistakenly credited Gerry Conway as the writer of this issue. It has since been updated. Welcome to Best Comic I Read, a column where I talk about the best comic I’ve read each week. It doesn’t have to have actually come out this week. It doesn’t have…
The premiere episode of The Defenders had everything you would expect from our four super-powered (don’t call them) heroes. Luke Cage stood up for his neighborhood. Jessica Jones dove into a mysterious disappearance. Daredevil wrestled with his two lives. And Iron Fist… wasn’t sure what to do and complained about the Hand. Episode 2 developed…
We knew this Game of Thrones finale would come quickly with only seven episodes in the penultimate season. But even so, we are left with so many twists, turns, and complex moments to break down over the next year. Yes, there is an ice dragon that’s going to be a giant pain. But that’s not…