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Batman’s Soulmate is an IRA Terrorist
Batman’s Soulmate is an IRA Terrorist
Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight — “The Sleeping”
Scott Gladstein
Apr 26
‘Crimes of the Future’ and the Nature of Control and Ownership
‘Crimes of the Future’ and the Nature of Control and Ownership
Who decides what we get to do with our own selves? ‘Crimes of the Future’ shows what happens when it isn’t up to us.
Lady Horatia
Apr 13
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
Hear Me Out — On Baldur’s Gate 3 Monsters and Memes
Hear Me Out — On Baldur’s Gate 3 Monsters and Memes
What could be more fitting for my first post with The Ugly Monster than a post about ugly monsters?
Laura Frances
Aug 16
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Marvel’s Self-Doctored Doom
Marvel’s Self-Doctored Doom
When the House of Ideas runs dry
anjenü
Sep 6
‘Triangle of Sadness’ is a Hilarious Study of Inequality
‘Triangle of Sadness’ is a Hilarious Study of Inequality
This 2022 satire expertly uses cringe-inducing comedy to explore its characters’ ignorance and the downsides of capitalism
Cian McGrath
Sep 5
36 Years Later, ‘Beetlejuice’ Is Still a Dark Comedy Triumph
36 Years Later, ‘Beetlejuice’ Is Still a Dark Comedy Triumph
Tim Burton’s 1988 film effortlessly blends genres and animation styles for a thoroughly entertaining watch
Cian McGrath
Sep 5
Tales From the Dark Side: Are Star Wars Fans Their Own Worst Enemies?
Tales From the Dark Side: Are Star Wars Fans Their Own Worst Enemies?
With the most recent Star Wars project being cancelled without a second season, it appears that trouble looms for a galaxy far, far away.
Keith Price
Sep 4
TRENDING
‘Blink Twice’ is a Wildly Inconsistent Tale of Two Halves
‘Blink Twice’ is a Wildly Inconsistent Tale of Two Halves
Zoe Kravitz’ directorial debut shows great promise, but squanders its potential in confounding ways
Cian McGrath
Aug 29
The Fountain (2006): Fighting the Inevitable
The Fountain (2006): Fighting the Inevitable
How not to deal with approaching death
Tsopping Block
Aug 26
‘Alien: Romulus’ has Excellent Worldbuilding and a Mixed Story
‘Alien: Romulus’ has Excellent Worldbuilding and a Mixed Story
This latest ‘Alien’ film from Fede Álvarez isn’t perfect, but shows there is still life to this iconic space horror franchise
Cian McGrath
Aug 17
8-Episode TV Shows Have Become the New Normal and It Sucks!
8-Episode TV Shows Have Become the New Normal and It Sucks!
Long gone are the days of 20+ episode seasons and enjoyable filler content
Keith Price
Aug 4
The Days of the Family Computer
The Days of the Family Computer
Remember running home to get to the computer first?
Elvia M.
Aug 19
Deadpool & Wolverine: Artificiality vs Authenticity
Deadpool & Wolverine: Artificiality vs Authenticity
Is ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ an Authentic or Artificial film?
Lady Horatia
Sep 4
Mob Psycho 100: Just Because You Have Powers Doesn’t Mean You’re Special
Mob Psycho 100: Just Because You Have Powers Doesn’t Mean You’re Sp...
‘Mob Psycho 100’ is a passion project by the author of ‘One Punch Man’
Ben Copeland
Aug 11
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
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