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Let the Great World Spin Turkey Day is right around the corner. And Black Friday is right behind it. That can mean only one thing … Record Store Day is almost here! If you’re anything like me, RSD is the only thing that can drag you into a store on Black Friday. Good news is, the…
In case you finished Netflix’s Stranger Things series and feel a little nostalgic, Book Shelf Productions created a mini recap of the 80s inspired drama using Lego–yes, Lego. Since the cliffhanger finale of season one, fans of the Netflix-original have been patiently awaiting the release of season two. But until then, the creators at Book Shelf…
Incoming: huge news for comic fans! The popular comic series by Brian K. Vaughan, Y: The Last Man, has been picked up as a TV series by FX. Fans of the story are ecstatic about this, and more good news has flooded the web as well, as the showrunner has just been announced to be…
It’s almost Thanksgiving, so it’s time to eat, nap, and read. November’s Teenage Dreams BookCase Club box is a fun pack of interesting books that are one of a kind. There doesn’t seem to be a theme this month, which is an exciting refresher from the usual themes (although I do love opening the box…
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, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and John Goodman learn that monsters take many forms in 10 Cloverfield Lane. People…
Comedian Brett Gelman recently severed ties with network Adult Swim. The network is known for comedies such as Rick and Morty, Doctor Steve Brulé, and Eagleheart which Gelman starred in. But now that is in the past. Adult Swim currently has no plans of airing shows or working on creative projects that are created by…
Before we dig into November’s box, let’s have a moment of silence for the late, great Leonard Cohen. There’s not much I can say that hasn’t already been said. I’ll just offer that ‘Famous Blue Raincoat’ was, is, and shall ever remain my go to song when I’m feeling less than human. And I’ll leave…
Fox and New Regency will be teaming with Oscar-winning Producer Graham King to make a movie about the British rock band Queen. Bryan Singer is set to direct the long awaited film, Bohemian Rhapsody. Singer is best known for working with Fox’s X-Men franchise, which grossed over $500 million. Sacha Baron Cohen was originally cast to…
Actors Paul Reiser, Sean Astin, and actress Linnea Berthelsen will joining the season two cast of Stranger Things. Here’s a little background about their characters… Linnea Berthelsen will play the character of Roman, a young damaged woman who suffered tragedy early in life and who may have something to do with the supernatural activities that happened…
The next franchise from J. K. Rowling begins with the release of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them on November 18. As the first of five movies in the series, fans are excited to jump back into the magical world of Harry Potter. For those interested in dressing the part, Hot Topic released several…
In what will be my last review of Comic Block’s monthly subscription, this particular box is reminiscent of the spookiest season of the year while preparing the subscriber for a certain strange debut in November. It’s a box which celebrates our favorite dark themed and alternative storylines. Fellow geeks, behold the contents from the latest…
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, Helen Mirren explores the morality of drone warfare with Eye In The Sky. We Need to Expand Our…
The Edge of Seventeen just hit theaters. It is a pretty typical story-line starring well-known faces such as Hailee Steinfeld and Woody Harrelson. The movie is about a teenage girl who feels isolated in the world and makes an unexpected friendship that changes her views. Since I have not seen the film I cannot pass…
Sherlock S4E1 will air on the first day of the new year. With the new season of Sherlock soon upon us, I can’t help but wonder what to expect. Moriarty is back, but according to Sherlock Holmes, there is no way he can actually be alive, so what are we in for? Moriarty isn’t sloppy….
If you were looking for an accurate retelling on the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, Netflix’s latest drama The Crown is not fit for that bill. And that’s ok. Netflix seems to have an understanding on giving female characters actual dimension. They have Orange is the New Black, Jessica Jones, The Fall and more. The…