From Mercenaries to Misfits: How ‘The Mighty Nein’ Animated Series Reimagines the Critical Role Hero

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The launch of Prime Video’s The Legend of Vox Machina set a nearly impossible high bar, successfully translating the sprawling, improvisational magic of the Critical Role tabletop game into a fast-paced, critically acclaimed animated series. It proved that audiences were ready to embrace another side of these characters and see […]

All Aboard! Step Into The World of Demon Slayer And Experience The Mugen Train Presented By Boba Bear (Review)

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Calling all anime fans, if you’re local to Los Angeles or plan to visit before the end of July, there’s an experience you simply cannot miss. This summer, fans of the global anime phenomenon Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba will have the chance to step into the world of Tanjir […]

Review: ‘It Feeds’ Delivers Exactly What I Want From A Creature Horror Film

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It Feeds Review When I first learned about It Feeds, I had a feeling it would be for me. I love a good horror movie that isn’t afraid to explore deeper emotions such as grief and trauma, and I particularly love a twisted creature flick – It Feeds delivers on […]

Review: ‘The Surrender’ Showcases A Mother-Daughter Relationship Like You Have Never Seen Before

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Photo: Codependent FilmsEveryone deals with grief in their own way, which is a central theme in The Surrender. However, I highly doubt many people have gone the route that Barbara (Kate Burton) goes after she loses her husband. Much to her daughter Megan’s (Colby Minifie) surprise, she brings in a […]

Review: ‘Woman of the Hour’ Is Chilling But Also Teaches Powerful Lessons

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Woman of the Hour Review Woman of the Hour is Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut, which is incredibly shocking considering what a phenomenal job she does with this film. On top of that, she stars in it. To take on a feat like that for your first feature film is impressive. […]

How ‘The Penguin’ Will Bridge The Gap Between ‘The Batman’ & ‘The Batman Part II’

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Photo: Macall Polay/HBOColin Farrell reprises his role as Oz Cobb, also known as Penguin, in HBO’s The Penguin. Fans were first introduced to him in this iconic role in The Batman. His performance was highly praised and stuck out in the film due to the heavy use of prosthetics and […]