The Uncertainty of Indie Filmmaking: An Honest Interview with Harpoon Director Rob Grant
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“If Rotterdam said no, probably no one would be watching this film.” – Rob Grant
Fantastic Fungi Movie Review: Mushrooms Are (Finally) Cool
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Louie Schwartzberg’s “Fantastic Fungi” is a fascinating, story-driven documentary that makes you believe in the power of these mighty organisms.
Blade: Original Motion Picture Score Review: Hauntingly Unclear
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The score of the cult classic Blade from 1998 is getting its first LP release, and what a beautiful vinyl it is.
Harpoon (2019) Movie Review: A Gory, Gutsy, Giddy Voyage
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Filled with blood and betrayal, Harpoon is sometimes tough to swallow, but easy to love.
Los Tigres del Norte at Folsom Prison Movie Review: A Collective Concert of Shared Heritage
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The norteño supergroup pays homage to Johnny Cash and to Latinos everywhere through heartfelt time spent at this California prison.
Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert DVD Review: Tell Tchaikovsky the News
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It makes a very convincing argument that those pesky rumors of rock’s imminent demise have been greatly exaggerated. Tell Tchaikovsky the news, indeed.
Fantastic Fest 2019 Review: Koko-di Koko-da: Horror Through Repetition
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Dying over and over shouldn’t be fun, but Koko-di Koko-da sure is a creepy joyride.
Wizard World Chicago 2019 Review: It’s a Family Affair
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Like the phoenix from the ashes, a robot that turns into a truck, or Wilfred Brimley emerging from a cocoon, Wizard World continues to transform.
Book Review: For Better or For Worse: The Complete Library, Volume Three (1986-1989) by Lynn Johnston
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A comic strip about life from someone who has obviously lived it.
Book Review: Treasures Retold: The Lost Art of Alex Toth
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A collection of rarely seen gems that are not to be missed!
Hellboy (2019) Blu-ray Review: Will Certainly Find Its Audience over Time
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It’s cool; it’s just not for everybody.
Star Wars Celebration 2019 Review: One Man’s Journey to Find Kindness
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It’s the end of Star Wars as we know it (and I feel fine).
Book Review: Superman: The Silver Age Sundays, Volume 1 (1959-1963)
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Extremely entertaining and occasionally quite troubling, these stories are the groundwork for the Superman myth.
TV Review: Supergirl: “Elseworlds, Part 3”
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“So this is kinda becoming an annual thing, huh?” – Supergirl
TV Review: Arrow: “Elseworlds, Part 2”
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If this is an audition for a Batwoman series, then I’d say, “bring it on”. – Shawn Bourdo
TV Review: The Flash: “Elseworlds, Part 1”
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While the large overarching plot was only touched upon at the beginning and end of the episode, it came across as a self-contained story that just loosely connected the shows over the next three nights. – Todd Karella
I’d Like to Save the City, but I’m Awfully Sad Right Now
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Joyless, uninspired, and grossly misappropriated, these sad-ass non-superheroic superhero interpretations need to stop.
Book Review: Ray Harryhausen: The Movie Posters by Richard Holliss
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A trip through time, celebrating not only the work of a brilliant creator, but the history of cinema promotion.
Wizard World Chicago 2018 Review: Concerns about the Wizard’s Future
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I went to Wizard World and all I got was this lousy cold.
Book Review: For Better or For Worse: The Complete Library, Volume Two (1982-1986) by Lynn Johnston
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The characters and community continue to evolve along with the skill in which the story is told.
Saturday Program Highlights for San Diego Comic Con 2018
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Three Sentries will be having three different Saturdays.
Friday Program Highlights for San Diego Comic Con 2018
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See you in San Diego at the following panels.
Thursday Program Highlights for San Diego Comic Con 2018
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These are the panels we are most interested in attending.
Ancient Aliens: 10th Anniversary Gift Set DVD Review: A Lot Like Pro Wrestling
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I still want to believe, despite the bad haircuts and lack of anything even remotely resembling the scientific process.
Five Cool Things and Anthony Bourdain
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Three different fellas have a say in what was and wasn’t cool this week.
Phantom Thread DVD Review: Anderson and Day-Lewis Can’t Recapture “There Will Be Blood” Magic
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I couldn’t hook into the movie, despite all it had going for it.
TV Review: Supernatural: “Scoobynatural”
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A trio of Sentries team up to present their reaction to this special episode.
Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary Blu-ray Review: A Documentary for the Fans
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Stephen King’s underrated horror masterpiece gets an insightful documentary honoring its history.
Midnighters Movie Review: Small Scale Horror
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Even if they don’t quite stick the landing, the Ramsay Brothers establish themselves as a duo to watch out for.
Martin Scorsese to Receive Inaugural Robert Osborne Award
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Bob was a true believer in the cinema, so to receive this award in his name means a great deal to me.” – Martin Scorsese
Half Magic Movie Review: A Brash Take on Sex Positivity
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Heather Graham’s debut is certainly relevant, but still feels like there is another story waiting to be told.
Director Brian Crano Talks Fantasy, Romance, and His New Film “Permission”
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“I wanted to reflect the lives and social problems that I’m seeing, both personally and in my community.” – Brian Crano
Permission Movie Review: A Romantic Drama That Doesn’t Have All the Answers
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Brian Crano’s film takes the romantic drama in a new direction with some unique characters, but often feels unbalanced in its approach.
Book Review: The Movie Art of Syd Mead: Visual Futurist by Syd Mead & Craig Hodgetts
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A giant collection of art from the man who showed us what the future looked like.
Book Review: The Art of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie by Ramin Zahed
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Awe-inspiring and just regular inspiring too. And a whole lot of fun.
I, Tonya Movie Review: Using Camp to Deconstruct It
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Although an imperfect film, I, Tonya celebrates the imperfections of its leading lady with surprising emotional resonance.
Book Review: Star Hawks, Volume Two: 1978-1979 by Gil Kane and Ron Goulart
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Reminiscent of a million things but totally unique – I’ve never seen anything quite like it!
Call Me by Your Name Movie Review: A Deeply Felt Ode to Unrequited Love
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Transcending tropes of the genre, Call Me by Your Name is a wondrous feat in expressing emotions often left unspoken.
Book Review: Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets: The Art of the Film by Mark Salisbury
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All the beauty of the movie, with none of the shortcomings.
Book Review: Star Wars: On the Front Lines by Daniel Wallace
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It’s not to often something comes along that makes Star Wars better, but this book does just that.
Director Alexandra Dean Discusses Bombshell Hedy Lamarr
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Dean talks about researching her complex subject and Lamarr’s renewed place in history.
Book Review: Justice League: The Art of the Film by Abbie Bernstein
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As nice as this book looks, it still looks like the Justice League movie.
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story Movie Review: A Beautiful Story of a Brilliant Mind
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Alexandra Dean’s documentary tends to follow a familiar path but does a fantastic job of reexamining an underrated talent.
Joe Versus the Volcano Blu-ray Review: An Overlooked Tom Hanks Gem
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It’s a lot of fun, and sometimes that’s all you want, or need, from a movie.
Book Review: For Better or For Worse: The Complete Library, Volume One (1979-1982) by Lynn Johnston
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Funny, heartwarming, and familiar, but above all, real.
God’s Own Country Movie Review: Love Abounds On-Screen
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An emotionally sensitive look at intimacy and identity.
Creep 2 Movie Review: Another Disturbing Entry into the Mind of a Lonely Murderer
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Though not nearly as unnerving as its predecessor, Creep 2 carves new avenues in its look into the mind of a polite serial killer.
Wizard World Chicago 2017 Review: A Pretty Good Show
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I came, I saw, and in the grand geek tradition, I had a great time but still complained about it online.
The Zodiac Killer DVD Review: To Catch a Killer…Or Not
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It seems the idea behind the making of The Zodiac Killer all along was to actually catch him.