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The Most Shocking Movies of the 1970s

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EJ Moreno with seven disturbing movies of the 1970s… The 1970s is often regarded as a massive turning point in American culture. It’s seen as a tumultuous time for women, African Americans, Native Americans, gays, and lesbians; all are fighting for equal rights. This cultural fight is set with the protest against the ongoing war […]

Kumail Nanjiani rumored to be DCU’s Booster Gold

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Has James Gunn found his Booster Gold? Reports have Kumail Nanjiani signed on for the role, but there is no official word yet. According to Nexus Point News, the actor will star in the DC Studios/Max series. If he is confirmed, Nanjiani will play Michael John Carter. Kumail Nanjiani will be familiar to comic book […]

Comic Book Preview – Aliens: What If…? #5

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Marvel Comics releases Aliens: What If…? #5 on Wednesday, and you can get a sneak peek at the issue below with the official preview… WHAT IF… CARTER BURKE HAD LIVED? As if Burke wasn’t already the worst boss in this galaxy, he just kicked off the office party from hell. Xenomorphs are loose in the […]

Inside Out 2 hits over $1.2 billion, becoming Pixar’s highest-grossing movie

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Disney has a real deal hit again, giving Pixar and the brand much-needed life. Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 has become the highest-grossing Pixar movie of all time at the worldwide box office. It has surpassed Incredibles 2 ($1.243B) for this milestone. It’s already the first (and only at the time of writing) film of 2024 […]

Comic Book Preview – Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #1

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DC Comics launches the new six-issue Elseworlds series Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter this coming Tuesday, and you can check out the official preview of the first issue below… THE ELSEWORLDS RELAUNCH CONTINUES WITH A BONE-CHILLING DARK KNIGHTS OF STEEL CHAPTER STARRING DEATHSTROKE! The snow falls thick, blood runs black, and color itself is only […]

Dream Figures unveils Ax Battler collectible statue from SEGA’s Golden Axe

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Sideshow and Dream Figures have unveiled the sixth scale Ax Battler statue from SEGA classic fantasy arcade game Golden Axe. Limited to just 99 pieces, the collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at $345; check it out here…  SEE ALSO: Sega’s Golden Axe animated series coming to Comedy Central Golden Axe, developed by SEGA, […]

Blu-ray Review – True Detective: Night Country

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True Detective: Night Country, 2024. Directed by Issa López. Starring Jodie Foster, Kali Reis, Fiona Shaw, Finn Bennett, Isabella Star LaBlanc, John Hawkes, and Christopher Eccleston. SYNOPSIS: The fourth and latest season of True Detective, sub-titled Night Country, arrives on Blu-ray with a smattering of bonus features. While it would have been nice for the […]

Martin Scorsese expresses his love for Ti West’s X/Pearl/MaXXXine trilogy

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Martin Scorsese may not be a horror filmmaker but he loves a good scare. That’s why he’s been praising one of the modern Masters of Horror, Ti West, throughout his career. Now that West has crafted the MaXXXine, the end of his Mia Goth-led trilogy of films, Scorsese is back to praise the new school […]

Captain America: Brave New World trailer teases our new hero and the Red Hulk

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Marvel Studios has finally shared the teaser trailer and poster for Captain America: Brave New World, which sees Anthony Mackie taking on the role of Captain America for the first time on the big screen. After long delays and reshoots, the film is getting previewed, and fans are delighted to see the MCU back in […]