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Movie Review – In the Hand of Dante (2025)

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In the Hand of Dante, 2025. Directed by Julian Schnabel. Starring Oscar Isaac, Gal Gadot, Gerard Butler, John Malkovich, Louis Cancelmi, Sabrina Impacciatore, Benjamin Clementine, Martin Scorsese, Al Pacino, Franco Nero, Jason Momoa. SYNOPSIS: A handwritten manuscript of Dante Alighieri’s poem “The Divine Comedy” makes its way from a priest to a mob boss in New York City, where it is taken by […]

Zardoz: When an Actor Needs a Check, and a Director Needs to be Checked

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Jack Gayer delves into the cult 1974 Sean Connery sci-fi Zardoz… I’d like to see more movies with a slightly out-of-shape, middle-aged man as the star. They should be hirsute, wearing nothing but a bandolier and what may or may not be a bright red diaper. They also need a Fu Manchu, Wolverine-thick sideburns, and […]

Movie Review – The Get Out (2026)

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The Get Out, 2026. Directed by Derek Borte. Starring Russell Crowe, Luke Evans, Aaron Paul, Teresa Palmer, Nina Dobrev, Daniel Zovatto, Kartiah Vergara, Josh McConville, Yasmin Kassim, Benedict Hardie, Christian Perez, Cameron Leonard, Cory Beeston, and Ever Love Hope. SYNOPSIS: A nightclub owner is on the verge of leaving his dangerous past behind for retirement. […]

Witchblade and Vampirella to reunite for new comic book crossovers

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Witchblade and Vampirella are set to cross paths once more for the first time in over two decades as Top Cow and Dynamite Entertainment join forces for a pair of comic book crossover one-shots featuring the comic book titans. The collab begins in August with the release of Top Cow’s Witchblade/Vampirella #1 from Witchblade series […]

Star Wars: The Black Series Jaina Solo & Jacen Solo and Arc Trooper Battle Pack figures unveiled by Hasbro

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Hasbro has officially unveiled its new Star Wars: The Black Series Jaina Solo & Jacen Solo 2-pack inspired by the Star Wars: The New Jedi Order novels, along with a Clone Wars Arc Trooper Battle Pack containing action figures for ARC Commanders Havoc, Colt, and Blitz; check out the promotional images here… Introducing STAR WARS […]

Transformers Takara Tomy Overgear Optimus Prime, Ratchet and Gigastorm figures launch pre-orders from Hasbro

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Hasbro has officially unveiled three new releases for its Transformers Takara Tomy line with the Missing Link C-15 Ratchet, Overgear OG-03 Optimus Prime and New Legends NL-04 Gigastorm, which are available to pre-order now; check out the promotional images and details here… Ratchet is the Autobots’ chief medic, with an irreverent wit and a penchant […]

4K Ultra HD Review – Bullet in the Head (1990)

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Bullet in the Head, 1990. Directed by John Woo. Starring Tony Leung, Jacky Cheung, Waise Lee, Simon Yam, Yolinda Yam, and Chung Lam. SYNOPSIS: When three close friends escape from Hong Kong to war-time Saigon to start a criminal’s life, they all go through a harrowing experience which totally shatters their lives and their friendship […]

Blu-ray Review – Madhouse (1974)

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Madhouse, 1974. Directed by Jim Clark. Starring Vincent Price, Peter Cushing, Robert Quarry, Adrienne Corri, Linda Hayden, Michael Parkinson. SYNOPSIS: A horror movie star returns to his famous role after years in a mental institution. But the character seems to be committing murders independent of his will. Eureka return to horror this month with two […]

Movie Review – Toy Story 5 (2026)

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Toy Story 5, 2026. Directed by Andrew Stanton. Featuring the voice talents of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Greta Lee, Conan O’Brien, Craig Robinson, Shelby Rabara, Tony Hale, Scarlett Spears, Jay Hernandez, Lori Alan, Bonnie Hunt, Kristen Schaal, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Blake Clark, Jeff Bergman, Anna Vocino, Annie Potts, Mykal-Michelle Harris, Keanu Reeves, […]