The world today seems to be more unforgiving than it ever has been before. Everything happens so fast that by the time you’ve been able to digest what has taken place, you’re left feeling like you must have missed something. If you feel like this right now, chances are you are not alone. I certainly…
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Comic book blockbusters have become the norm for everyday movie-goers over the past few years. Growing up going to the premieres of these movies, I was always excited for what awaited me inside the theatre. Not only did they satisfy my geeky appetite, they also allowed me to take a break from my busy schedule.…
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Superheroes are a monster driving force in today’s society, in both a business and social perspective. In a world where there’s never a shortage of entertainment involving everyone’s favorite heroes, it’s hard to not agree that there’s never been a better time to be an enthusiast of all things comic books. I spend a considerable…
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In memory of Judd, a friend who acted in his own simple ways to better the lives of those around him. Growing up, I never really connected to superheroes. I hadn’t even bought my first comic book until I was almost 14 years old. I was always focused on other things like sports and school.…
Read MoreOn a breezy summer night in 2012, I stood with my dad and brother as we waited to enter the movie theater in a line that snaked behind the building itself. As my younger sibling and I stood there, we couldn’t help but attempt to predict the things we were about to witness on the…
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Superheroes are fantastical, almost ethereal characters that continue to fascinate society and redefine the limits for creative literature. Virtually every one of these fictional figures have one or more metahuman traits. These often include super strength, super speed, enhanced senses, flight, healing factors, and other various superpowers. To be classified as a superhero, one or…
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By-Alec Chournos Whether comic book characters have been a part of your life as far back as you can remember or you’ve only started to delve into the rich storytelling of comic books, it’s pretty safe to say that superheroes have had significant impacts on society ever since the first issue was written. Characters like…
Read MoreThe Greatest Showman is the culmination of seven years of hard work and continuous passion. Director Michael Gracey delivers a very unique and interesting twist on both a story and genre that otherwise would probably have been seen as unusual. The Greatest Showman is truly one of 2017’s best films overall. The two ingredients of…
Read MoreBased on the novel by Andy Weir, The Martian is an intense science fiction film. With a brilliant cast and a gut-wrenching story that adheres fairly close to the original material, this movie is a bold and entertaining watch. It keeps you guessing what will happen next (though if you’ve read the book you’ll already…
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Guillermo del Toro is a huge fan of the monster genre, and Pacific Rim exemplifies that. It’s unsettling, energetic, and just flat out awesome all at the same time. With giant monsters battling hulking alien beasts, what’s there not to like? Set slightly in the future, Pacific Rim promotes a world that has been war-stricken…
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If you’ve ever experienced a card trick or illusion for the first time, you’ll likely remember how confused and amazed you felt. This bewildered feeling may even lead you to attempt to decipher how the supposed magician managed to trick your mind. Whether or not you figured out the magic trick or not…
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