The 76-year-old Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, and essayist Margaret Atwood, can officially add the title of a published comic book writer to her extensive creative portfolio. Teaming up with comic book publishers Dark Horse, Atwood has released the first volume of her superhero series titled, Angel Catbird. In Atwood’s fantastical world, she maps out…
Someone in Hollywood has finally said it. Daniel Radcliffe was quoted by BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire saying Hollywood was lagging behind industries in encouraging diversity. Radcliffe also commented on how LGBT actors were constantly typecast and that fear causes them to not come out. We have to wonder if Radcliffe’s latest role in Imperium as undercover…
It’s no secret that Harry Potter is one of the most beloved book series of all time, but I have often wondered what made it so loved and long-lasting. If you ask a hundred people on the street, I’m sure you’ll get a variety of answers: “Great, multi-dimensional characters that I can relate to,” “Great…
Vinyl Me, What? Vinyl Me, Please!! Good things come in 12 inch packages. Delivering limited edition pressings of new and classic albums directly to your doorstep, Vinyl Me, Please operates under a simple philosophy: The Album Lives. With a carefully curated catalog of new and hard to find releases, the subscription service is more than just a…
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, Tina Fey takes on the war in Afghanistan with the ‘based on a true story’ dramedy, Whiskey…
NASA launched a space probe last Thursday to gather and bring back samples from an asteroid named Bennu. Scientists and researchers hope these asteroid samples will aid in learning more about the possibility of mining asteroids in the future as well as to gain insight into the origins of life on earth. An atlas rocket…
It Follows has been out for a while now, but for some reason it has stuck with me. Maybe it’s all the little tricks. The weird clam compact e-reader or the way multiple decades are all mashed together in continuous scenes. Your eye doesn’t realize it, not technically. It leaves you with an eerie feeling….
Big news for the anime world (for those of us who live outside of Japan)! If you’re an anime fan, you’re most likely familiar with the two most prominent anime providers in the West: Funimation and Crunchyroll. It’s been announced that these two forces have teamed up in the name of anime. What does that…
Molly Bloom’s story is an unusual one. Through a series of unlikely events, the charismatic Olympic-league skier came to host Hollywood’s most exclusive underground poker games for eight years before being arrested by 17 gun-wielding FBI agents in the middle of the night. Her poker guests included celebrities, billionaire businessmen and mobsters. As you might…
Subscription boxes are a thing these days. For a monthly fee, there’s an excitement reminiscent of waking up on a Christmas morning to see what those curated boxes behold. With many popular ones like the Bespoke Box of Awesome for the modern gentleman or the economical Dollar Shave Club, there are many options to live…
A must-have in any book worm’s home is a home library. I’ve always imagined having one with books filling every wall and corner and a ladder to swivel around Belle-style. However, there’s more than the typical ideas for a home library, and upon investigation I found amazing home library ideas. Some are doable and others…
In July of 2016, television commentator Gretchen Carlson filed a lawsuit that accused former Fox news chairman Roger Soles of sexual assault. Now Fox is attempting to pay off Carlson to a tune of $20 million. The statement Fox News gave about the situation was: “We sincerely regret and apologize for the fact that Gretchen…
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, Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson get back to being really, really, really, ridiculously good-looking in Zoolander 2….
The Salt Lake Comic Con had a wide variety of panels for all sorts of creative endeavors, from writing to cosplay. I had the opportunity to sit in on producer and casting director Catrine McGregor’s panel on filmmaking. She discussed the beginning processes of getting a film together and gave key information and insight from…
The Salt Lake Comic Con this past weekend was phenomenal, as always! There were magnificent panels and fun events, and there were so many great cosplays. One of the things I love about conventions like this one is the atmosphere. People of all different fandoms come together and build off of each other’s enthusiasm and…