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Spoiler Free Review: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Stephen LackeyDecember 19, 2016

Directed by: Gareth Edwards Starring: Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Alan Tudyk, Donnie Yen Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was my most anticipated new Star Wars experience. The early trailers did not impress but the most recent ones did. So going in my ... Read More...

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BluReview: The Huntsman: Winter’s War

Nathan SeivenoOctober 3, 2016

Directed by: Cedric Nicolas-Troyan Writers: Evan Spiliotopoulos and Craig Mazin Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Jessica Chastain, Charlize Theron, and Emily Blunt Editor's Note: This review feature content coverage by Nathan Seiveno and tech specs by... Read More...

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Book Review: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – Parts One and Two

Mike YoungAugust 29, 2016

Written By J.K. Rowling and Jack Thorne Published by: Pottermore from J.K. Rowling Well it’s been nineteen years since the Battle of Hogwarts and the defeat of Voldemort. Harry and Ginny are married and raising a family just as Hermione and Ron are... Read More...

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VOD: Season 3 of Dragons: Race to the Edge hits Netflix Friday!

Stephen LackeyJune 21, 2016

Dreamworks Animation's extension of the Dragons franchise continues with an all new third season of Dragons: Race to the Edge on Netflix Friday! The official synopsis is as follows: "Hiccup and Toothless are back along with your favorite Dragon Ri... Read More...

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CultureSmash Cast Episode 405: The Conjuring 2

Stephen LackeyJune 18, 2016

On this episode we continue our video transition from Google Hangouts to YouTube Live streaming and it's really working great! So we break down The Conjuring 2, retroactively discuss The Jungle Book, anticipate Tarzan and finally contemplate the qual... Read More...

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Comics Smash Week ending 5/13: Epic team up ends…and Black Panther shows his face here Too!

Nicholas QuallsMay 13, 2016

This week in comics: Need more Black Panther after watching Captain America: Civil War? You’re in luck as Marvel just started a new series that’s only two issues in with BLACK PANTHER #2 this week. DC and IDW’s epic team up comes to an end as the... Read More...

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Book Review: Jake Istenhegyi: The Accidental Detective Volume 1

Mike YoungMay 5, 2016

Written by: Nikki Nelson-Hicks Published by: Pro Se Press Before you ask it’s pronounced Ishten-Hedgy. Which begs the question just what is an Istenhegyi? And finally how do you accidentally become a detective? Not just any detective either,... Read More...

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Blu-ray Review: The Quay Brothers Collected Short Films

Nathan SeivenoJanuary 6, 2016

A short film should be a pleasant escape, a captive storytelling experience that makes its points and leaves you wanting more or completes a personal thought. There is an art to making a short film and it takes a special person or people to accom... Read More...

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Comics Smash 12-23-2015: A Hellcat for Christmas!!! and More…

Nicholas QuallsDecember 29, 2015

This week in comics: Fans of the Netflix series Jessica Jones get a treat when Marvel starts a new book with her best friend in PATSY WALKER AKA HELLCAT #1. A new arc begins in Kelly Sue DeConnick’s hit Image title with PRETTY DEADLY #7. And the ... Read More...

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Comics Smash for 12/2/2015: Spidey winds back while a Battle of Boy Wonders sets off!

Nicholas QuallsDecember 4, 2015

This week in comics: Marvel winds back the clock with tales of Peter Parker’s early years of web slinging in Marvel’s SPIDEY. DC sets off a battle of boy wonders with ROBIN WAR #1. And James Bond hits the funny pages with his second issue in Dyna... Read More...

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Comics Smash for week of 9/30/2015: Jem and the Holograms go outrageous and more….

Nicholas QuallsOctober 3, 2015

This week in comics: We see the final issue of Neil Gaiman’s long-awaited sequel series in DC’s SANDMAN: OVERTURE #6. Marvel continues its nostalgic trip with X-MEN ’92 #4. And Jem and the Holograms go truly outrageous in IDW’s JEM AND THE HOLOGR... Read More...

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Comics Smash for 09/23/2015: The Truth is Out there! it’s a 90’s throw back..and more!

Nicholas QuallsSeptember 24, 2015

This week in comics: Marvel continues its ‘90s nostalgia throw back with this Secret Wars tie-in X-MEN ’92 #2. DC explores the possibility if Superman ended up being Zod’s son instead of Jor-El in JLA GODS AND MONSTERS: SUPERMAN #1. And just as t... Read More...

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Comics Smash for 9/16/2015: Sex Criminals are still breaking the law this week!

Nicholas QuallsSeptember 17, 2015

This week in comics: Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale return to their Marvel color series (Spider-Man: Blue, Daredevil: Yellow) with the good captain and Bucky in 1941 in CAPTAIN AMERICA: WHITE #1. DC continues exploring its teenage POTUS with PREZ #4. And... Read More...

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Feature: Dragon Con 2015….70,000 Attendees and counting !!!

Nicholas QuallsSeptember 9, 2015

Another Dragon Con has passed. Events have been attended. Celebrities have been seen. Friends rarely seen have been hugged. Swimming pools’ worth of alcohol has been drunk. I’m worn down and exhausted, possibly coming down with some con crud, and... Read More...

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CultureSmash Fall Film Ball Bid List 2015!

Stephen LackeyAugust 31, 2015

It's tome again for the fall season of fantasy film ball!In the game we each, site contributors and fans, (want to play?) bid on the films within a four month period that we believe will make the most box office during their first four weekends o... Read More...

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