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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
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
Review: “Haunted Mansion”

I visited Disneyland dozens of times while growing up in Southern California. It was the #1 destination for our visitors, school trips, and even my high school marching band. While the park has grown and evolved over the years, two rides at the amusement park have remained my favorites: Pirates of the Caribbean and The…
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July 26, 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
Joy Ride Review

Raunchy comedies have been around for as long as I can remember. From Porky’s to American Pie to Bridemaids we have laughed historically at someone’s misadventures. These comedies have always been a great way to escape the world and just laugh for an hour and a half amongst other people. Now the one thing all…
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July 7, 2023