Mon
24
Apr

Niall Horan Releases New Single "Meltdown" This Friday

Niall Horan is prepared to release his second single “Meltdown”, this Friday, off of his highly anticipated, third album: THE SHOW. His first single, “Heaven”, was played by fans everywhere and it soared into the Top-100 upon its release and is currently over 65 million streams on Spotify.

 

Mon
17
Apr

Super Mario Bros. Speed Running it's way to $1 Billion

SUPER MARIO BROS. was highly criticized the moment Chris Pratt was announced to voice the title character. Then, on cue, the movie was review-bombed on Rotten Tomatoes and was declared “Rotten” according to the critic reviews. So if the critics and the fans both declared the movie dead on arrival, how did it 1UP the criticism?

Sat
15
Apr

Jarrett J. Krosoczka's Graphic Novel Memoir 'Sunshine' Is Life-Affirming Tale Of Hope Amid Adversity

An estimated 400,000 children worldwide under the age of nineteen develop cancer every year. Unlike adult cancers, which are most often ascribed to high-risk lifestyle or environmental factors (smoking, obesity, exposure to hazardous materials, etc.), genetic predisposition and mutations are the common causative culprits for children afflicted with the disease. For a family facing the unexpected tribulation of caring for a child stricken with cancer, the emotional, social and financial fallout can be devastating. The consistent strain of repeated hospitalizations, difficult treatments and the disruption of ordinary daily routines affects each familial member, and finding even the smallest glimmer of hope in such a bleak situation can be key for patients, parents and siblings alike.

Fri
14
Apr

Get a Room Already: The Parable of Sauron and Galadriel

Galadriel and Sauron, Rings of Power

Quick, what do the first season of Amazon’s Rings of Power and the Swedish black metal band Reverorum Ib Malacht have in common? If your first impulse was some variation on “Uh, nothing?” then you’re absolutely right. There is, however, a Deeper Answer. That answer is, “Well, nothing yet, but. . .”

You see, black metal has always had a rather ambivalent relationship with Professor Tolkien’s work. Pick any ten of these bands and nine of them will be explicitly Satanic—take, for example, the Dutch band Sauron and their 1999 EP “Death...Tyranny...War...Blasphemy”—and yet, at least two or three of those ten will probably also be named after people or places from Middle Earth. This is kind of funny, because Tolkien himself was extremely—well—Catholic.

Sun
09
Apr

Superman: Lost (...the Key to Good Storytelling)

Superman Lost 1

Superman: Lost is the first of a ten-chapter miniseries co-created by Christopher Priest and Carlo Pagulayan, with inks from Jason Paz.

It has beautiful artwork with some snappy dialogue between the Justice League members as they take on an international incident in the China Sea that turns out to be far more than just a kefuffle between countries. In fact, if it's not handled quickly, it could cause a black hole to swallow the Earth. And of course of all the Justice League members there, only Superman can fly into the event horizon of the mess and keep it from doing just that.

But at a cost.

Sucked into the black hole, Superman finds himself cosmologically lost. We don't know where. Could be another galaxy. Could be another dimension. Could be he's still in that tiny little space the size of an atom that the black hole collapsed into, or the quantum realm. Whatever, he's there.

And he's there for twenty years.

Sat
08
Apr

13 Factors to Consider When Buying Solar Panels

Solar Power

Are you considering putting solar panels on your roof? There are a lot of benefits to having solar panels in your home.

You'll be contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and helping keep our planet healthy. But if you're a first-timer with this sort of thing, it can be hard to know how to start.

So, you're looking for some tips and advice as to what to look for? Then you've come to the right place. Here are the factors you should consider when buying solar panels for your home. Read on!

1. The Overall Power Rating 

The power rating is typically associated with the performance of the solar system but is also an indication of how efficient a panel is. It is essential to determine the exact wattage requirements of the solar panel you need when you buy, as it will help you narrow down your selection.

Fri
07
Apr

Adult Swim Saves Superman Series

The first teaser trailer to the new animated series: MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN is here!

 

Fri
07
Apr

Ahsoka Series Promises an Heir to the Empire

The Star Wars celebration is dropping some amazing news and fans have every reason to be excited!

 

Fri
07
Apr

The Mandalorian's Latest Episode is Trending for all the Wrong Reasons

The latest episode of The Mandalorian has the fandom up in arms and at war with each other…again.

 

Thu
06
Apr

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Rekindles RPG Magic

There was more riding on this movie being a success than a skill check on a door riddled with traps. And much like any skill check, the result was uncertain at its launch.

 

Sun
02
Apr

Eva Cassidy with the London Symphony Orchestra: I Can Only Be Me

Eva Cassidy

So let me start this review off by finishing it: If you are an Eva Cassidy fan, a fan of the female voice, a fan of beauty and the human spirit, then you need to have this album “Eva Cassidy with the London Symphony Orchestra: I Can Only Be Me” from Blix Street Records. Period. End of story.

Now that you know you need this, here’s why.

If you are familiar with Eva then you know the story behind her, her music, her sad passing, her posthumous success, and, most importantly, her beautiful voice and unequalled style. If not, this album will whet your appetite and set you on a course to obtain everything this young lady recorded in her brief career before passing away at 33 in 1996 from melanoma. I doubt anyone who has heard her, hasn’t been changed in some way by listening to her music.

Wed
29
Mar

Dragonslayer an 80s Fantasy that Borrowed from the Best and Predicted the Future

Dragonslayer

When a group of villagers have had enough of a dragon's threat over their village, they seek out a renowned sorceror (Ralph Richardson) to do battle with the beast and free them. It is not long, however, before our troupe's quest is opposed by none other than the king himself, who believes there is no need to confront the dragon and needlessly raise his ire; the dragon has been kept mollified through ritual sacrifice of the virgins of the town, drawn by a lottery of the king's own divising.

Even before the dragon can be found, the quest seems thwarted, when the king's men kill the sorceror. Seeking to take the place of his master, the young apprentice Galen (Peter MacNicol) takes up the charge and, aided with the power of a magical amulet, endures misadventure and romance with one of his traveling companions, Valerian (Caitlin Clark), who travels disguised as a boy.

Wed
29
Mar

TrickSix Films' Evocative Dark Drama 'ReBroken' Offers A Harrowing Portrait Of Grief

Few tragedies, if any, surpass the loss of a loved one. Persistent, traumatic grief can lead even the stoutest of souls into a benighted cycle of despair, and when that loss comes abruptly through accidents, violence, sudden illness or suicide, the emotional shock inflicts the most heinous of tolls upon survivors. Much has been written about the actual shape grieving takes; the popularly known ‘Five Stages of Grief’, more precisely called the Kübler-Ross model (and originally based on observations of terminally ill patients facing their own imminent deaths), is a passage through various phases that lead an individual to the acknowledgment of their new, unasked-for reality: denial, bargaining, anger, depression and, ultimately, acceptance.

Tue
28
Mar

Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham -- from the Mountains of Boredom

Batman: The Doom that Came to Gotham

Batman: The Doom that Came to Gotham is, unfortunately, one of the most plodding, soporiphic, and downright boring stories to have ever been committed to animation. The art is great. The voice casting serviceable. The concepts exciting. Yet somehow Jase Ricci's screenplay -- based on an Elseworlds imprint from DC Comics written by Mike Mignola and Richard Pace -- drags its feet as it shoehorns in the Batman characters into 1920s analogs while pitting him against H.P. Lovecraft creations.

Sun
26
Mar

MonaLisa Twins, "Why?" Why? Because They're Fantastic, That's Why!

MonaLisa Twins WHY?

The MonaLisa Twins are singer/songwriting, multi-instrumentalist duo of twin sisters, Mona Wagner and Lisa Wagner, who hail from Austria. They have their own website (www.monalisa-twins.com) where you can find out all about them, get news and updates from them, buy albums, merchandise, join their own subscription “club” (which helps fund their ability to make music independently without big record companies or labels), among other things.

I must confess that before reviewing this CD from the duo, I had only heard of them by name and not yet by music, even though they have several albums out.

But, having said that and having now experienced what they make and are capable of making, shame on me, as I could kick myself in the pants for not having listened to them sooner!

Fri
24
Mar

How to Successfully Conduct an Online Craft Class

Online Craft Class (stock photo: Dreamstime

(Stock photo: Dreamstime.com)

Whether you’re a crafty novice or an experienced crafter looking to share your expertise with others, hosting a successful online craft class can be accomplished with the right preparation. From setting up the perfect online space to providing quality instruction and guidance, there are several essential elements for any instructor wishing to deliver an engaging virtual experience for their students.

Mon
20
Mar

The Rolling Stones, GRRR Live: GRRR8!

GRRR Live!

The Rolling Stones GRRR Live DVD/2CD set showcases the Stone’s 50th anniversary tour billed as the “50 and Counting” Tour. How apropos considering where they are now! This particular concert took place on the last of four nights in Newark N.J. on December 15th, 2012. With guest appearances by The Black Keys, Mick Taylor, Lady Gaga, John Mayer, Gary Clark Jr., and Bruce Springsteen, the concert was quite the star-studded show.

Originally recorded and aired on Pay-Per-View, and not available to be for fans since, this set has been re-edited and the audio re-mixed, beautifully showcasing the Stones at this point in their career, and, undoubtedly, one of the most memorable shows in their history.

Wed
15
Mar

DC Comics, Visit Burbank, WBD Unveil Wonder Woman Statue

Wonder Woman statue

BURBANK, CA (March 15, 2023) - A Warrior for Peace will stand as a symbol of justice for visitors and residents of Burbank to enjoy for generations to come. A seven-and-a-half-foot tall bronze Wonder Woman statue was unveiled today in a special ceremony at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood as part of a partnership between Visit Burbank, DC and Warner Bros. Discovery. 

Today’s unveiling ceremony was attended by local government and business luminaries including Burbank Mayor Konstantine Anthony, Pam Lifford, President, Global Brands, Franchises and Experiences, Jim Lee, DC Chief Creative Office and Publisher, and Wonder Woman 1984 Director Patty Jenkins.

Fri
10
Mar

A Brief Guide on Sweat Bands for Wrists

Sweat Bands

Sports are amazing activities to keep the body healthy or bring people together for a certain goal. Organizations can fundraise using events such as charity run events. For such an event to be a success, they need proper planning, and one thing to consider is buying and giving participants the right gear.

One of the items used in various sports including a charity run or sports event is sweat bands for the wrist. These are pieces of cloth worn on the wrist to help wipe the sweat on the face and prevent sweaty hands that can be uncomfortable during the activity. They are also amazing branding items to promote the event, especially if it is regular.

Whether you are an organizer of a sports event or a participant, you need to know more about the sweat bands for your wrist before getting them. Here is what you need to know.

Wed
08
Mar

Horror Does A Body Good In Lor Gislason's Novel, 'Inside Out'

Let’s begin with some unusual facts about human anatomy:

- Some women can lactate through the skin of their armpit after giving birth.

- A condition called hyperdontia causes people to be born with an excessive amount of teeth.

- Body odor originates from bacteria eating sweat on the skin’s surface.

- Approximately one in one-thousand people are born with extra digits on their hands or feet.

- The average person produces enough saliva during their lifetime to fill two swimming pools.

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