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Ahsoka Review

This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike movies like Ahsoka would not exist. Ahsoka Tano, the Torgruta Jedi, who we were introduced to in Clone Wars has her own show now streaming on Disney+. For those not familiar with Ahsoka,…
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August 22, 2023
Blue Beetle Review

This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike movies like Blue Beetle would not exist. Growing up there were not that many Latin superheroes on mainstream television for me. The closest thing to a Spanish superhero for me was El Chapolin…
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August 17, 2023
Watch Elemental at Home!

Welcome to Element City, where the fiery Ember Lumen and the go-with-the-flow Wade Ripple are about to discover what happens when fire meets water in Pixar Animation Studios’ dazzling and imaginative Elemental, which debuts on all major digital platforms (Apple TV, Prime Video, Vudu, etc.) August 15 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD September…
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August 15, 2023
Mixtape review

Back in the day when I was a teenager, I was what was called a “Bedroom DJ”. I was not as skilled as those doing the clubs or the high school dances. I would practice for 8 hours on Saturdays and then go out with my friends and usually play the tape I made in…
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August 11, 2023
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike movies like TMNT: Mutant Mayhem wouldn’t exist. Most kids growing up in the 80s know the theme just by humming a few notes. If I were to say, “Donatello does machine” you will…
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August 1, 2023
Talk to Me Review

This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike movies like Talk to Me wouldn’t exist. In the horror movie genre, we have seen movies dealing with possession. While there are many movies about demonic possession, there have been few that show…
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July 27, 2023
3 Documentaries to Watch Right Now

I have stated before that documentaries are my jam. There is something about seeing the human spirit prevail or enlighten the world around them that gives me hope for the future. While I do admit I did not watch many documentaries when I was younger, I appreciate them more now and try to watch as…
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July 25, 2023
Barbie Review

This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike Barbie wouldn’t exist. There is a moment in Barbie where Barbie asks someone if she can be something and the person replies “You do not need me to tell you what to be.”…
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July 20, 2023
Earth Mama Review

This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike movies like Earth Mama wouldn’t exist. Gia, played by Tia Nomore, is watching her children play in a sterile-looking room while being observed by a social worker. When the time for her visit…
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July 20, 2023
Prepare for the Home Release of TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS

Friends, get ready to relive the adventures of the Autobots with Transformers: Rise of the Beasts now available on digital and coming to 4K Ultra HD SteelBook™, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, and DVD on October 10th! Read our review of the films here and check out what comes with the home release. Get ready to…
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July 17, 2023