Synopsis of 3×04: When Amaru puts Scott Fuller in her sights, the Geckos and their team must defend him against Brasa’s most lethal fighters yet – Jaguar Warriors from hell. I will never not appreciate the pun of Fanglorious. I will never not appreciate that there’s a Christian rock band named […]
“Hadrian’s Wall” #1 Feels Chilling for More than its Space Setting
Author: Kyle Higgins & Alex Seigel Artist: Rod Reis Release Date: September 14, 2016 Publisher: Image Comics Genre(s): Murder Mystery, Sci-Fi Rating: ★★★★★ Review Spoilers: Mild In space, no one can hear you scream… But on Hadrian’s Wall, enough people will notice your death that an investigation will be called. That’s the premise behind Image’s latest […]
Doom Patrol #1 is Here to Break Your Brain and That’s a Very Good Thing
Doom Patrol #1 Author: Gerard Way Artist: Nick Derington Release Date: September 14, 2016 Publisher: DC Comics ★★★★★ To understand Doom Patrol #1, you have to understand the gyro analogy and that’s both true and as apt an analogy for the whole book as any you’re going to get. The first issue of […]
Gotham: Better to Reign in Hell… Recap
Synopsis of 3×01: Now a bounty hunter in Gotham City, Gordon follows the trail of Fish Mooney after Cobblepot puts a $1 million hit on his former boss. Bruce goes too far in his hunt to find out who really runs Wayne Enterprises. Gotham is often described as a messy show […]
Book Review: Literary Starbucks Makes the Jump from Tumblr Blog to Book Stands!
Literary Starbucks Author: Jill Poskanzer, Wilson Josephson, Nora Katz Illustrator: Harry Bliss Release Date: August 23, 2016 Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin Genre(s): Humor, Parody, Classics Review Spoilers: N/A GoodReads | Amazon What happens when your simple little Tumblr blog explodes and garners tens of thousands of followers? If you’re lucky like the folks behind Literary Starbucks, […]
NYCC 2016: Enter the Funko Booth Raffle Before the Convention
As Funko gains popularity, their convention booth procedures continue to evolve. Last year, they introduced wristbands and this year, Funko has gone one step further by eliminating the need to line up for a wristband. For New York Comic Con 2016, Funko has moved to an online raffle system that […]
Fear The Walking Dead: Pillar of Salt Recap
Synopsis for 2×12: A few people gamble on the lives of the many in both the Colonia and the hotel. And something ties both communities together. Francisco, one of Alejandro’s scouts, makes the decision to abandon the Colonia with his family. What’s interesting about Fear The Walking Dead is how many […]
Review: Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians – The Shattered Lens by Brandon Sanderson
The Shattered Lens Author: Brandon Sanderson Release Date: July 19, 2016 Series: Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians Publisher: Starscape Genre(s): Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Middle Grade Review Spoilers: Mild GoodReads | Amazon The Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series is one of my favorite middle grade series being released right now. Part of the reason I enjoy […]
Snowden Seeks to Humanize True Events
Release Date: September 16, 2016 Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Melissa Leo, Zachary Quinto, Tom Wilkinson Director: Oliver Stone Studio: Endagame Entertainment, Wild Bunch Distributor: Open Road Films Genre(s): Biopic Review Spoilers: Low, but, ya know, it’s non fiction. IMDB | Rotten Tomatoes | Wikipedia This movie is important. At least, Oliver Stone thinks it is. And everyone else who put […]
Blair Witch is a Creepy, Enjoyable Addition to the Franchise
Release Date: September 16, 2016 Cast: James Allen McCune, Callie Hernandez, Corbin Reid, Brandon Scott, Wes Robinson, Valorie Curry Director: Adam Wingard Studio: Room 101, Snoot Entertainment, Vertigo Entertainment Distributor: Lionsgate Genre(s): Horror Review Spoilers: Low IMDB | Rotten Tomatoes | Wikipedia When a group of college students head into the Black Hills of Maryland in search of one’s missing […]
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