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You read that correctly, but I’m happy to say it again – Free. Records. Capitalizing on the current vinyl craze, Amazon has completely redesigned their music store. Hoping to feature their boundless bevy of new, used, and coveted wax, they’re also offering a wide array of new turntables and accessories. In celebration of the new…
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, we find Arnold Schwarzenegger flexing his acting muscles as Abigail Breslin’s tender-hearted father and protector…
Early fall is over and the countdown to Halloween can begin! Check out these artists for some creepy vibes to get you in the mood. 1. Marilyn Manson This one’s a no-brainer. Self-proclaimed devil-worshipper Marilyn Manson specializes in songs about death, violence, and the macabre. Marilyn Manson is Halloween. 2. The Midnight Syndicate Gothic music…
When I checked out the new Star Wars trailer that the whole Internet is freaking out about, I couldn’t help latching onto one small scene in particular. Toward the end of the trailer, our new villain (I’m assuming a Sith lord) Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) has his weird lightsaber out and is advancing on our…
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, the mad geniuses behind Vinyl Me, Please operate under a simple philosophy: The Album Lives. With a carefully curated catalogue and lovingly assembled album art, the subscription service is…
During our full week of New York Comic Con coverage we’ve talked about a lot of exciting projects. But many of the biggest panels were related to television shows both past and present. NYCC did cover some upcoming films though. In fact, last weekend two Hollywood stars brought their upcoming movies to the Con. It…
Robert Kirkman is a pretty big deal these days. The creator of The Walking Dead comic book series has led his characters to their horrific deaths while amassing tons of regular readers and record viewers on the AMC show based on the comic. This past weekend was kind of a big one for Kirkman, a 36…
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, Tim Burton examines the fine line between art and kitsch through the oversized ocular organs…
It’s no secret that the titles, characters, and games that are popular at comic conventions aren’t necessarily the same as what the general public is into. Never is this more evident than when you see the reaction the stars of Firefly and Serenity get when they enter a room full of their faithful convention fans….
The impressive spectacle that is New York Comic Con hit its apex late Saturday afternoon when the main stage was conquered by Marvel and Netflix. The casts of both the hugely successful Daredevil and the upcoming Jessica Jones series greeted the packed theater to deafening cheers. I’ll admit that even this fairly reserved writer screeched like…
Agent Phil Coulson has had quite the career in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the company’s television branch. So when he shows up at New York Comic Con you better believe people lose their minds. Sure, we knew the fans liked Agents of SHIELD and Agent Carter, but this weekend saw another sold out panel covering…
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, iTunes takes us behind enemy lines and deep into the heart of “The Troubles” of…
Science Fiction is known as one of the most creative and exciting movie genres. It’s full of endless possibilities like alien lifeforms, exotic planets, killer robots, and time travel. The plot devices used in sci-fi allow for some of the most bizarre and unique events, adventures, and stories to be told. Even the most questionable…
What do narwhals and donuts have in common? They’re the two main ingredients of the insanely addicting mobile game Sky Whale. The game is a real-life version of the app created by two middle-schoolers in Nickelodeon’s Game Shakers, a comedy about two girls who create a successful app as a school project. Not only…
Okay so in hindsight I was a bit overly optimistic about September movies. But October really is good, I swear! There are some early Oscar contenders alongside blockbusters and plenty to choose from for the Halloween fan in all of us. The number of titles is hefty this month. Fourteen wide release movies means you’ll…