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‘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
Dune’s Weird, Overpowered Characters
Dune’s Weird, Overpowered Characters
Paul Atreides is a Mary Sue
Scott Gladstein
Mar 21
D&D Is Not Worth $150
D&D Is Not Worth $150
‘Dungeons & Dragons 2024’ is a time and money sink
Oscar
Aug 12
Kamikaze Girls: Flamboyant Candyfloss Bōsōzoku Fun
Kamikaze Girls: Flamboyant Candyfloss Bōsōzoku Fun
A madcap, gonzo one-two punch of girl power and adventure
Syifa Habibi
Sep 17, 2022
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The Fountain (2006): Fighting the Inevitable
The Fountain (2006): Fighting the Inevitable
How not to deal with approaching death
Tsopping Block
Aug 26
Go Legion or Go Home: I Finally Got My Hands on a Handheld Gaming PC
Go Legion or Go Home: I Finally Got My Hands on a Handheld Gaming PC
The Lenovo Legion Go is one of the more recent handheld gaming consoles on the market, and even with its few flaws, I couldn’t be happier.
Keith Price
Aug 25
‘The Beast’ Fails to Live Up to Its Potential
‘The Beast’ Fails to Live Up to Its Potential
Bertrand Bonello’s sci-fi meditation on anxiety, love and the human condition boasts intriguing ideas, but can’t tie them together
Cian McGrath
Aug 24
‘Alien’ and the Nature of Perfection
‘Alien’ and the Nature of Perfection
The pursuit of perfection permeates the ‘Alien’ franchise
Lady Horatia
Aug 22
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The Downsizing of Media: 8-Episode TV Shows Have Become the New Normal and It Sucks!
The Downsizing of Media: 8-Episode TV Shows Have Become the New Nor...
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
‘See How They Run’ is in Love with its Own Tropes
‘See How They Run’ is in Love with its Own Tropes
and that’s a good thing
Lady Horatia
Jul 29
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
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
Capcom Versus Mega Man: The Struggle of a Classic Legacy
Capcom Versus Mega Man: The Struggle of a Classic Legacy
Once upon a time, Mega Man was one of Capcom’s most prolific mascots. So, why is he treated like the corporation’s stepchild?
Keith Price
Aug 15
Tabletop RPGs Have a Design Debt to Pay
Tabletop RPGs Have a Design Debt to Pay
How bad design haunts us
Sam Hollon
Oct 1, 2023
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
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