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Cassian Andor vs. The Avengers
Cassian Andor vs. The Avengers
The problem with superheroes and what to do about it
Giulia Picciau
Dec 20, 2022
Across the Spider-Verse and “Canonicity”
Across the Spider-Verse and “Canonicity”
Canon, compassion, sincerity and why ‘Across The Spider-Verse’ is a good movie
Lady Horatia
Jun 17, 2023
10 Terrible RPGs to Avoid Like the Plague
10 Terrible RPGs to Avoid Like the Plague
Obviously, D&D is one of them
Oscar
Nov 23, 2022
‘Civil War’ is a Visceral and Heart-Wrenching Exploration of a Fractured Nation
‘Civil War’ is a Visceral and Heart-Wrenching Exploration of a Fractured Nation
Alex Garland’s latest film eschews preachy politics for a harrowing take on a divided world and the people struggling within it
Cian McGrath
Apr 18
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‘Twisters’ is a Well-Made but Forgettable Experience
‘Twisters’ is a Well-Made but Forgettable Experience
This year’s summer blockbuster is brilliantly crafted, but lacks the emotional resonance to justify its spectacle
Cian McGrath
Jul 23
A Quiet Place: Day One — A Good Movie, but Not a Good Prequel
A Quiet Place: Day One — A Good Movie, but Not a Good Prequel
A Quiet Place has grown to be one of the most successful horror IPs in recent memory, and for good reason
Ben Copeland
Jul 23
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths — Part Three Review
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths — Part Three Review
As Crisis on Infinite Earths reaches its climax, will our heroes be able to bring an end to the threat of the Anti-Monitor?
Keith Price
Jul 22
Triple-A Video Games: Where Did Affordable Prices Go?
Triple-A Video Games: Where Did Affordable Prices Go?
High prices don’t always mean worthwhile value
Elvia M.
Jul 22
TRENDING
Why We Can’t Let The Movie Theater Experience Fade
Why We Can’t Let The Movie Theater Experience Fade
The silver screen is like nothing else — we need to keep it around
Elvia M.
Jul 9
Interview with the Vampire: What You Can Learn About Journalism From Daniel Molloy
Interview with the Vampire: What You Can Learn About Journalism Fro...
There’s so much more to it than pressing ‘record’
Jasmin James
Jul 21
Reflecting on Gratitude and Gallows Humor in Marlon Wayans’ “Good Grief”
Reflecting on Gratitude and Gallows Humor in Marlon Wayans’ “Good G...
On Conscious Grieving and Collective Healing in Amazon Prime’s Latest Comedy Special
Faithe J Day
Jun 7
The Replayability of Hades
The Replayability of Hades
Who doesn’t love a challenge?
Michelle Kwan
Jul 17
What's Wrong with Cozy Games?
What's Wrong with Cozy Games?
“You must be one of those Animal Crossing losers.”
Michelle Kwan
Dec 1, 2023
The Fall Guy: You’ll Believe a Man Can Fall
The Fall Guy: You’ll Believe a Man Can Fall
The Fall Guy is a tribute to the stuntmen
Deniz Arslan
Jul 11
The Landscape of Gaming — Have We Sacrificed Fun for Power?
The Landscape of Gaming — Have We Sacrificed Fun for Power?
In the quest to make gaming consoles more powerful, have we forgotten what made games fun in the first place?
Keith Price
Mar 24
Starfield: Vacuous Galaxy
Starfield: Vacuous Galaxy
Todd Howard’s dream game flopped horrendously
MOON PIE 🌛 🥧
Mar 29
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