Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Posted by Critical Blast Staff
For years, readers have known R. J. Carter as a storyteller through novels, short fiction, essays, comics, and publishing projects. On August 14, Carter adds a new chapter to that creative journey with the release of his debut Americana album, Another Second Chapter. Built around ten story-... + continue reading
Oliver Wakeman - Mother's Ruin
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Posted by Dennis Russo
This is one of those albums that Oliver made as best as possible with the technology that was available to him at the time, but as an artist he always felt that he wanted more from it. Now, 20 years later, with that technology available, Oliver was able to remix, remaster, and expand this album... + continue reading
Amsterdam Abroad
Monday, June 1, 2026
Posted by Raven Oweiner
Celebrating a milestone birthday abroad sounds glamorous until somebody starts organising restaurants for fifteen people, coordinating taxis and dealing with guests who suddenly become incapable of reading Google Maps. Fortunately, there are easier ways to celebrate without turning the birthday... + continue reading
Friday, May 29, 2026
Posted by Damascus Mincemeyer
It’s been said that we begin to die the moment we’re born. While that may be a poetic expression about what many consider a taboo subject, death is an inescapable truth everyone must eventually confront, both for ourselves, and for those we care about. After all, few, if any, traumas in life can be... + continue reading
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Posted by Damascus Mincemeyer
Ahhhh, marriage. The swooning music, the ceremonial pageantry, the vows, the kiss. Wedded bliss may not be all it’s cracked up to be (according to the Pew Research Center, 1.8 million Americans divorced in 2023), but the promise of a love-filled future keeps couples coming back to the altar. Yet... + continue reading
Oliver Wakeman - Mother's Ruin
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Sunday, 29/03/26
To an outsider, the realm of fandom, whether it be for movies, comic books, anime, horror, sci-fi, or television shows, can be a strange landscape to traverse. The levels of veneration some fans have... + continue reading

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Wednesday, 10/06/26
For years, readers have known R. J. Carter as a storyteller through novels, short fiction, essays, comics, and publishing projects. On August 14, Carter adds a new chapter to that creative journey... + continue reading

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The Closer
Monday, 30/03/26
Physical media remains the one form of home entertainment you truly own. While streaming services rotate titles in and out of their libraries based on licensing agreements, bandwidth limitations, and... + continue reading

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Wednesday, 10/06/26
For years, readers have known R. J. Carter as a storyteller through novels, short fiction, essays, comics, and publishing projects. On August 14, Carter adds a new chapter to that creative journey with the release of his debut Americana album, Another Second Chapter. Built around ten story-driven songs, Another Second Chapter explores faith,... + continue reading
Oliver Wakeman - Mother's Ruin
Thursday, 04/06/26
This is one of those albums that Oliver made as best as possible with the technology that was available to him at the time, but as an artist he always felt that he wanted more from it. Now, 20 years later, with that technology available, Oliver was able to remix, remaster, and expand this album into everything he always envisioned it would be, and... + continue reading

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Friday, 29/05/26
It’s been said that we begin to die the moment we’re born. While that may be a poetic expression about what many consider a taboo subject, death is an inescapable truth everyone must eventually... + continue reading

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Yugo Kinoshita
Tuesday, 14/11/23
What innovations are reshaping the landscape of new casinos? What trends are in gambling nowadays? Meet Yugo Kinoshita, the Global CEO of Aruze Gaming Group, who speaks about the new era in the world... + continue reading

Live Entertainment

Cinderella Ballet
Friday, 24/04/26
The Saint Louis Ballet filled the Touhill Performing Arts Center for opening night of Sergei Prokofiev's Cinderella, and the magic never let up from the first note. While some stylistic elements... + continue reading

Home Video

The Closer
Monday, 30/03/26
Physical media remains the one form of home entertainment you truly own. While streaming services rotate titles in and out of their libraries based on licensing agreements, bandwidth limitations, and... + continue reading

Sports

Stadiums and Smartphones
Thursday, 03/07/25
Not that long ago, keeping up with your team meant checking the paper for box scores or sitting by the TV hoping for highlights.. If you missed the game, too bad, you were out of luck. That was... + continue reading

Geek Chic

Do Chemical Hair Straighteners Pose Health Risks?
Friday, 15/12/23
photo: Unsplash In the quest for smoother, straighter hair, chemical hair straighteners have become a popular choice. These products work by altering the natural bonds in keratin, the protein... + continue reading

Culture

Amsterdam Abroad
Monday, 01/06/26
Celebrating a milestone birthday abroad sounds glamorous until somebody starts organising restaurants for fifteen people, coordinating taxis and dealing with guests who suddenly become incapable of... + continue reading

Trailers

Rain Beau's End
Tuesday, 16/02/21
Hannah and Jules (Janelle Snow, Amanda Powell) realize the LGBTQ cliche they are: a married lesbian couple in the 90s adopting a boy named Rain Beau. But this story is more than your usual trope of... + continue reading

Gaming

iGaming Apps
Thursday, 07/05/26
The second screen has moved from bad habit to common viewing pattern. It means using a phone or tablet during a show, film, match, stream, or live event. Viewers check group chats, read fan theories... + continue reading

Toys

Star Wars Toys
Monday, 18/07/22
Photo by Michael Marais on Unsplash Most people’s childhoods are a time of fun, fascination and discovery. It is a period of our lives where play is an important part of our growth and development... + continue reading

Contests

Lucifer S6
Wednesday, 05/10/22
In the sixth and final season, we close the chapter on our crime-solving Devil. With Los Angeles no longer the battleground for Lucifer's angelic siblings, his relationship with Chloe has never been... + continue reading