• ‘Evil’ is Among Us

    While at Wizard World Austin this past weekend, I happened upon an unexpected treat. The local CBS affiliate, KEYE, held a screening for an episode of the new series Evil, and of course with a name like that, I just had to check it out. When we settled into the room and heard we’d be…

  • Ready to Get in the Christmas Spirit?

    With Thanksgiving just 2 weeks away, no matter whether you’re ready or not, Christmas is right around the corner. If you’re looking to get rid of the Bah Humbugs or just want some warm and fuzzy time with the family or loved ones, the Hallmark Christmas movie lineup may be exactly what you need. Both…

  • ‘Joker’ Set to Steal $1 Billion at the Box Office: Here’s Why

    After two weeks at number one and slipping into second this past week, Joker has amassed well over $730 million and still climbing. While that may not be Avengers: Endgame level of money making, it’s an impressive feat for DC and Warner Brothers and finally put some excitement back into the Batman universe. First off,…

  • November Movie Preview: The Overflowing Cornucopia of Hollywood

    It’s difficult to predict how movie theaters are going to pick and choose which of the massive list of November movies they are going to put on their screens. In addition to the carry-over from October, there are 16 wide release movies coming out this month. Not to mention the limited and special event titles…

  • Nelson Mandela Stole My Underwear

    I’ve covered the Mandela Effect a time or three, and while it once made me question my sanity, these days I generally just take the changes in stride. Trust me, not much can shock you once you’ve witnessed an actual flip/flop — where an item changes from what you’ve always known but according to that…

  • In the Shadow of the Moon: A Lacking Affair

    Released by Netflix on September 27 (after a world premiere at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas, a week before) In the Shadow of the Moon is a movie that dips its toe in a handful of genres. It is a sci-fi thriller at its core, but it also incorporates elements that turn it into somewhat…

  • Bandbox Unboxed Vol. 4 – St. Vincent

    Prepare your turntable to receive some heavy rotation bangers vinyl fans, ’cause there’s a new, deep dive record box in town, and you’re gonna want to get your mitts on the band-themed short stack of wax they’re delivering every month. It’s called Bandbox, and it’s unlike any other vinyl subscription service out there. Groove Is In…

  • Vinyl Me, Please October Edition: The Flaming Lips – ‘The Soft Bulletin’

    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 record club, it’s a lifestyle choice…

  • Five Thing You (May Have) Missed on the Floor of NYCC

    There is a lot going on over the four days of New York Comic Con. It’s impossible to see everything there is to offer even with a four-day pass. With all the panels, artists, merchandise and more, there aren’t enough hours in the day. One fun element every year are the interactive exhibitions set up…

  • ‘Free Guy’ at NYCC: Ryan Reynolds Unveils New Video Game Comedy

    The fans at New York Comic Con love their movies and video games. When you pair those aspects with an international superstar best known for playing a sarcastic superhero, you end up with a panel filled to capacity. That was the formula when Free Guy was introduced on the main stage at the Javits Center…

  • Five Must Buy Items from NYCC

    The range of products available to buy at a convention as big as New York Comic Con is as varied as the population of people who attend. But while quite a few of the items, like t-shirts and comic books, can be commonly found outide of the show, some items stand out as more unique….

  • October Movie Preview: Popcorn and Pumpkins

    Every year when fall comes around, and Halloween is approaching, I have a certain image in my mind of how the October movie list should look. Horror flicks, fun animated spookiness or essentially the collected works of Tim Burton. Inevitably that doesn’t happen. But all things considered, this year’s October movies are a pretty festive bunch….

  • The Mind, Explained: The Tripping Brain

    The news and opinion website Vox (owned by digital media company Vox Media) partnered with Netflix in 2018 to release a weekly show called Explained, which was based on Vox’s series of YouTube videos. Those YouTube videos were short investigative essays (on average, under eight minutes long), but in their Netflix incarnation they grew to…