Classics Review: The Fly (1958)

In 1957, George Langelaan published a short story in a Playboy magazine titled, “The Fly.” It’s about a scientist working on a teleportation device in an attempt to push the boundaries of science. One day, the scientist enters a chamber that test it on himself. Unbeknownst to him, a fly entered the same chamber. Emerging […]

Sunshine (Fox’s Flops Vol. 1 #8)

Following the critical success of “28 Days Later,” Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Battle of the Sexes, Yesterday) and one of my favorite writers, Alex Garland (Dredd 2012, Ex Macina, Annihilation) collaborate for the second time. Set in the future, The Sun’s dying with Earth freezing. A group of astronauts and scientists embark on a mission to […]

American Horror Story: Freak Show

After American Horror Story’s third season, “Coven” finished, Ryan Murphy worked on another season, “Freak Show.” Set in the 1950s featuring a band of circus performers disregarded by society. Ring leader, Elsa struggles to gather a crowd due to Television becoming a big deal. She hires conjoined twins. Unbeknownst to her and the trope, a […]

Demon Slayer: Season 2

Picking up where Season 1 left off, Tanjiro Kamado continues his quest to undo Nezuko’s curse with help from allies Zenitzu & Inosuke. They go on a train where they meet pro slayer, Rengoku. Together they battle Emmu. One storyline later, they team up with former ninja, Tengen Uzui to rescue his three wives from […]

The Godfather

1972 was an important year on the historic and pop culture side. Historic Side Pop Culture Side One film in particular became a touchstone in cinema history. None other than “The Godfather”Let’s rewind the clock back to when it’s first conceived. Mario Puzo the book in 1969. Immediately became bestseller. Paramount Pictures bought the film […]

Comics Reviews: Ultimate Fantastic Four: Doom

Taking place after the Fantastic Four acquired their powers in a teleporting accident, Reed Richards works on a project to permanently remove the FF’s powers so they can resume their normal lives. Meanwhile, Reed’s friend/colleague, Victor Van Damme disappeared after experiment went wrong. He becomes Doctor Doom and vows revenge towards Reed, the Storm siblings […]